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I'm Hero, editor of Muddy Bucks & Oxon, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.
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Spotlight
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Summer hols saviours!The best kids' courses and camps in Oxon, Bucks and beyond
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Say hello to Fei Liu...The Designer of the Year is now available locally - stampeeeeede!
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Step into my office...It's a hard life at Muddy HQ, testing this season's coolest garden furniture. Just add sunshine (and gin)
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The hot new interiors trendsReady to revamp your home? We SO have your back on this one!
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Romantic getawayGorgeous couples' cottages across 16 counties, so you can put some oh-la-la into your leisure time.
What's On
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Fine dining in Buckingham?
You betcha! Nelson St restaurant has buffed its interiors, refined its menu big-style and is now offering food ‘flights’. Fasten your seatbelt (and loosen your trousers, you know you want to) we’re ready for take off.
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Down in one: The Pint Shop, Oxford
Burgers, beer and brilliant service: Muddy reviews The Pint Shop in Oxford.
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The Garage, Buckingham
Cool design aesthetics, good food and cocktails on tap - fill up to the top at Buckingham's stylish new restaurant/bar.
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The Chequers pub, Marlow
Cant get a seat at The Ivy Marlow Garden? Meh, who cares? Head across the road to The Chequers...
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Sheep on Sheep Street
Nothing woolly about this stylish Stow hotel, restaurant and baaaar (oh come on, that's brilliant). Read the Muddy verdict.
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Park life! Muddy’s favourite green spaces
School’s out and it’s National Parks Week, so here at Muddy we’re celebrating the best green spaces in our neck of the woods. Grab a blanket, a ball and some kids (well, they’re optional) and breathe in that lovely fresh air.
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Forest Holidays
Luxury cabins set in Forestry Commission woodland in the most stunning parts of the UK. And... breathe.
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Romantic getaway
We've scoured 16 counties for the most gorgeous romantic couples stays, so you can put some oh-la-la into your leisure time.
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Most Read
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Fashion
Meet the high street Comeback Kids
You know those high street shops you never bother going into? You might be missing out. Here’s four stores that’ve got their grooves back. Wallets at the ready!
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Activities
Two fab outdoor sports courses
Two brilliant Activity Courses for kids to whet their appetite for the summer holidays
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Beauty
Paula’s Choice (and ours)
Troublesome skin? Muddy’s Kerry Potter has two words for you: Paula’s Choice. This little-known Canadian skincare range is the best she’s ever tried.
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Your holiday wardrobe? Sorted!
Summer travels looming and nothing to wear? Take a deep breath and relax (go on, have a swig of wine too), we’ve found the perfect sunnies and floaty dresses for you.
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Beauty
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I’ve been ombréd!
Holy craparoo, I've turned blonde! Read on to see how Beaconsfield's Tom Bishop Hair rock-chicked me.
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Muddy reviews: Skin Society’s spiffy new facial
Ready steady glow? We review a whizzy new treatment from Thame facialist April Russell.
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Muddy Book Club: beach reads bonanza!
Sunglasses on, sunlounger primed, children gagged – it’s Muddy’s best holiday books! Kerry Potter picks her top 10 reads for this holiday season.
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Book now: the best outdoor theatre this summer
From Shakespeare to Dickens to Austen and beyond: there's an al fresco production for everyone this season.
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7 fab local music festivals
Hey music lover! Load up with pear cider (leave the wellies at home, you won't be needing them) and check out the best local music festivals.
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Speedy Supper – prawn, fennel and tomato pilaf
Haven't got a clue what to make for dinner? We're here to help. Well, top food writer Diana Henry is.
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All about the artisans
This woven drinks tray has our name - and our G&Ts - on it. Introducing artisan interiors brand Craft Editions.
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Wellbeing
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Yoga in the Garden
What happens when you're too busy to stretch? You call on Yoga Venue Oxford to take her class at Muddy HQ!
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To-do list fatigue?
Who'd like a lifestyle PA to sort out all those pesky chores? Er, YES! Muddy tests out Rebecca Crayford Lifestyle Management
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Work driving you nuts?
Feeling a bit ‘meh’ about work? Reading this when you should be writing a report? (Naughty!) Or maybe you’re dreaming about changing careers completely? Whatever your job dilemma, we have a book for that.
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Kids
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How to tame your teen
Has your little darling become Kevin The Teenager? We've asked a top parenting expert for advice.
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Oooh, hello David Lloyd summer courses!
Trying to find something sporty for your kids this summer? The family-friendly uber-gym has multisport camps (and no need to be a member!)
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My Favourite Places: Victoria Wellington from Sojo Kitchen
Foodie? Vintage lover? Victoria Wellington of Sojo Kitchen caterers hears ya. Here are a few of her favourite places, both near and far. Happy travels.
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My Favourite Places
William Stonor's family have owned stately home, Stonor Park, near Henley, for a whopping 850 years, so it's fair to say they have a fair bit of local knowledge! Here are the places he loves most
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CRIME SCENE
Where does the Long Crendon-based crime writer Sharon Bolton love to spend her time? From London...
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