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EAT OUT TO HELP OUT! WHERE TO GET A DISCOUNT IN LEICS & RUTLANDSick of cooking? Good news – until 31 Aug, you can get a 50% discount on your dinner and drinks when you eat out. Here are some of our fave pubs and restaurants to make a reservation at.
8 fab events to book this AugustThere's fun to be had indoors and out with open air concerts, jousting, Battle Royale-style laser tag, fancy tasting menus and more. Let's go!
Summer holidays: 32 things to do with kidsIt's been four long months with the kids at home - and now the summer holidays are here. Step away from the gin and read on for 32 great ideas on things to do with kids and teens.
Wicker basket packed? 14 best picnic spotsI'm heading off to Rutland and Leicestershire's 17 top picnic spots to scoff some scotch eggs. Who's with me?
5 of the best posh takeawaysDesperate to sink your teeth into some fancy food but not ready to take your chances at a restaurant? Rutland and Leicestershire's fanciest takeaways.

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I'm Keya, editor of Muddy Leics & Rutland, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

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Feeling sweaty? The best natural deodorants

Wanna find a natural deodorant that keeps you stink-free? Here's my pick of the best natural deodorant sticks, bars and creams.

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EAT OUT TO HELP OUT! WHERE TO GET A DISCOUNT IN LEICS & RUTLAND

Sick of cooking? Good news – until 31 Aug, you can get a 50% discount on your dinner and drinks when you eat out. Here are the pubs and restaurants to make your reservation at.
- Wicker basket packed? 14 best picnic spots
  
  A beautiful wicker basket packed with fizz and crustless sandwiches. The Muddy guide to lovely picnic spots will at least ensure the location is perfect.
- 5 of the best posh takeaways
  
  Desperate to sink your teeth into some fancy food but not ready to take your chances at a restaurant? Rutland and Leicestershire's fanciest takeaways.
- Recipe: Heston’s super-posh tomato salad
  
  Light, fresh, and the perfect summer serve, sink your chops into Heston's posh Tomato Salad....
- 10 brilliant post-lockdown pub gardens
  
  Pubs are open and just in time for the sun this weekend! Here are the best pub gardens to enjoy a socially-distanced meal and drinks across Leicestershire, Rutland and those who live beyond the city's lockdown area. Cheers!

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What’s in: what to watch this week

Got a hot date with your sofa? Here are this week’s best new film and TV releases to spice up your evenings
- 8 fab events to book this August
  
  There's fun to be had indoors and out with open air concerts, jousting, Battle Royale-style laser tag, fancy tasting menus and more. Let's go!
- What’s in: what to watch this week
  
  Too hot to go out? Nahhhh but if you do find yourself stuck indoors, binge-watch some of these...
- What’s in: 10 new things to watch this week
  
  Lazy day in front of the telly? Yes please! Here are the hottest new films and TV shows for you to sink your teeth into. Just add popcorn.
- Brilliant throwback films to enjoy with the kids
  
  24 throwback films to watch with your kids.

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- Lockdown garden stunners
  
  Entered Muddy’s Lockdown Gardens in Bloom yet? Stake out your competition here and snap your space to win part of our £1000 prize pot to spend at Olive & Sage.
Wellbeing
- Worried about CV Lockdown?
  
  We've chatted to experts at Age Space to get some practical advice if your parents are over...
- Working (out) from home: 5 on-demand exercise classes
  
  Tear your eyes away from Netflix and get moving with these streaming fitness classes. No excuses now!

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Which entrepreneur won Tide’s £2000 helping hand?

Thanks for asking! Say hello to Jade and her delicious bakery business and find out how the money has helped her boost her business to the next level.
- Win £2000 to kickstart your business dreams
  
  Have a brilliant business that needs a helping hand? We’ve teamed up with business banking alternative, Tide, to offer two grand to give you the boost you need. Competition now closed.
- We’re hiring!
  
  Based in Leicestershire, proud to be a local and want to work for fantabulous lifestyle platform Muddy Stilettos? You’re in the right place if you're a cool, confident and experienced commercial bod.
Kids
- Summer holidays: 32 things to do with kids
  
  It's been four long months with the kids at home - and now the summer holidays are here. Step...
- Wicker basket packed? 14 best picnic spots
  
  A beautiful wicker basket packed with fizz and crustless sandwiches. The Muddy guide to lovely picnic spots will at least ensure the location is perfect.

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Wear the rainbow (and find gold)

The weather’s been pants, but we’re giving Joseph and his technicolour dream coat a run for his money with the best rainbow brights. Prepare to be dazzled.
- 6 pairs of trainers for racking up miles
  
  Whether you've rediscovered your love of running during lockdown, or just wanted an excuse to escape the house (guilty!), it's essential to have right kit. Try on these for size.
- Sunglasses to suit your face shape
  
  The weather's perked up - time for new sunnies! We have you covered with our guide to the hottest frames to suit your face shape this summer. Just don't sit on them.

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- Best at-home pedi kits
  
  It's starting to feel a lot like peak summer and with the mercury knocking 25 degrees on a regular basis, it means it's also time to expose The Feet. Ready, set, attack!
- 5 of the best hair masks to buy now
  
  Split ends up to your ears? We've found five quick-fixes for treating neglected locks - and to stop your hair stylist from screaming when you finally manage to get that much-needed hair appt.

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Muddy meets… Melissa Hemsley

It turns out the healthy cooking queen has culinary disasters too! Melissa spills the beans (then whips them up into a tasty frittata) on burnt pans, how to waste less food and keeping an endless supply of cookie dough in the freezer.
- WONDER WOMEN
  
  To celebrate International Women's Day on Sun 8 March, Muddy is shining the spotlight on some of our favourite trail-blazing, commotion-causing women from the creative industries.
- Muddy has a laugh with comedian Sarah Johnson
  
  Muddy chats to the funny lady about why she turned down the chance to act, how she gets her kids involved in comedy and her new show.
- GBBO contestant, Priya O’Shea
  
  We're chuffed that she's repping Leicester on this year's series of The Great British Bake Off. Here's everything you need to know about the amateur baker.
- Creative and talented
  
  Full-time sign writer and hand lettering enthusiast, Lorna Dunn has worked with tonnes of fab indie businesses which means she knows some of the best places locally so it was a no-brainer to ask her all about them...

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Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

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Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.

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Travel View more
Muddy’s Insider Guide to the Isle of Wight

This sunny little Island may be small in stature but it’s packed to the brim with amazing things to check out. We’ve got the top tips on how to discover the real Isle of Wight.
- Mini break anyone? The best hotel deals to book now
  
  If you're hankering for a few days away from your own four walls, then you'll need these mini break deals from hotels across the Muddy counties. Race you to check in.
- The Muddy insider guide to Norfolk
  
  Summer holidays incoming! Read our brand new and brilliant curated guide to Norfolk, with luxe SPF brand Saltee, and start planning your staycation (PLUS enter our sexy £2,888 summer giveaway!).