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Wonderful weddingsPlanning a wedding? Don't do anything until you've consulted our comprehensive wedding guide for all 21 Muddy counties.
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Superflashy newsflash!Openings! Closures! Fancy chefs! Quirky AirBnBs! All the most serious gossip as it breaks from your dedicated regional correspondent.
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The best bluebell walksBluebells are about to start popping up in their thousands across Bucks and Oxon. Here's where to find the best of them, plus our pick of nearby pubs for a cheeky pitstop.
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Little Black Book
The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love
Food From 4
The Chesterton, Bicester
Oojamaflick Filmmaker
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Fish4Lunch @ Osney Food Shed
Stretch and Tents
Durban Spice
The Sneaky Supper Club
The Porch House, Stow-on-the-Wold
The George Townhouse, Shipston-on-Stour
The Bull on Bell Street, Henley
The Sheep on Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold
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Sun’s out! 23 brilliant pub gardens in Bucks & Oxon
The temperatures look set to soar this Easter bank holiday weekend so here’s where to soak up some rays with a chilled glass of rosé to hand. Cheers!
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Muddy eats: The Greyhound, Rotherfield Peppard
Muddy heads down to celeb chef Antony Worrall Thompson's renowned south Oxon gastropub. Bonkers interiors and stunning food? Now you're talking.
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A 3AA star treat at Humphry’s, Stoke Park
A stylish, relaxed, grown-up 3AA restaurant in one of the most luxurious hotels in Buckinghamshire - and no, you don't need to stay there to enjoy it!
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Roasts with the most
Can't be bothered to baste potatoes with goose fat this weekend? I hear you. Instead grab your gang and head to one of these 10 local gastropubs that do roasts with the most.
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Review: The Pointer, Brill
It's always interesting when a much-loved pub is taken over. Will this award-winning fancy-pants gastropub with rooms still be up to scratch? Muddy's Kerry Potter investigates (like Hetty Wainthropp but greedier).
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Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.
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Day at the beach, anyone?
The sun has got his hat on (at long last) so we’re thinking impromptu daytrip to the coast. Who’s in?
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Do you live in the best place in Britain?
A new survey of the UK's loveliest locales sees Bucks and Oxon trending. But you knew that already right? So does your neighbourhood make the list?
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The dreamiest new hotels to book now
In need of an indulgent weekend away? Er, ALWAYS. Here's our pick of the best brand new - and downright desirable - hotels to book pronto. Breakfast in bed and late check-outs all round!
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Bars
A cocktail, and make it snappy!
We’ve collated the best bars across the Muddy counties in which to whet your whistle with your favourite tipple. Ibuprofen at the ready?
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Jewellery
Delicious diamonds
Pretty, intricate and riddled with whopping sparklers – I think your name’s written all over Biagio’s Artistry Collection, don’t you?!
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Women
Bonjour Sézane
Oh la la, let us introduce you to your new favourite French fashion brand. Click this way and I’ll tell you more, ma cherie.
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Ready to get crafty?
Forget its naff ’70s connotations, macramé is a big news in interiors and fashion this summer.
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All about ERA
A sleek new skin and laser clinic in Thame has just opened, and yours truly has already been in, tried it out and got the review to prove it! Wanna see?
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Natural fit
Organic, vegan, super-pure beauty products used to be worthy but not that effective. Well, not any more! Meet your new favourite no-nasties brands.
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April’s best new books
Quick, spring-clean your bedside table or Kindle to make room for Muddy books editor’s Kerry Potter’s awesome April picks. And Brucey bonus – one lucky bookworm will win the lot!
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Need a new book?
You're in the right place - Muddy's pro-bookworm Kerry Potter has picked this month's seven sexiest reads. And you can win the lot!
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The power of print
A riot of colour and pattern at the River & Rowing Museum's new William Morris exhibition. We likey!
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5 ways to pimp your garden
The Muddy jardin is a sorry state right now after about, ooh, three years of neglect. Sounds familiar? But all is not lost! Here's how to give it the spruce it needs ready for the party season.
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14 outdoor essentials
Venturing out into your garden for the first time this year? Here's all the cool cooking and homeware kit you need to jazz it up for summer. BBQ round mine, everyone!
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Nail your work/life balance
The juggle is real - and not going anywhere - so how the hell can we to get it right?! Let's ask the work/life balance experts for some help.
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Run for the hills!
Actually don't just yet - let me tell about these brilliantly inspiring running books first. Plus, fun local races to sign up for!
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Calling all creatives!
Networking used to be naff but new collective The Creative Duck is anything but. Plus they sell stylish gifts handmade locally by their talented members.
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The best Easter Egg hunts!
Easter week is upon us and it's officially the season for legitimately scoffing endless chocolate so here's where to find it.
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Thorpe House School, Gerrards Cross
A small, friendly day school for boys aged 3-16 between Gerrard's Cross and Chalfont St Peter, set in 7 acres and high on inclusivity, priding themselves on knowing every child individually.
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Muddy meets Terry
Eighties skankers The Specials are back with a brilliant new album and a headline slot at Cornbury festival this summer. We nabbed the delightful Terry Hall for a natter about shopping, selfies and his alternative career as a barber.
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No, Tom, Noooooo!
Is this the most excruciatingly cringey celebrity advert ever? Quite possibly Mr Hiddleston, quite possibly!
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What’s up doc?
Can't get an appointment at your local GP surgery? Go see one on tour instead! Dr Michael Mosley is rocking up in Wycombe and is on hand to answer all your impertinent questions. Muddy meets him.
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