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The talented locals behind The Indie Store

As we gingerly step back into the real world, it's more important than ever to support local. Here some of our Indie Store businesses recount their journey and show what makes them special
My favourite places: Ellea Whamond, co-founder of 100 Acres

A Muddy woman through and through, beauty guru Ellea Whamond spends her days in the Cotswolds countryside dreaming up ideas for luxe botanical brand 100 Acres - but where are her top spots?
How to run well by a pro marathon runner

Need some work-out motivation? You’re in the right place. Muddy talks to endurance athlete Nick Butter about how to motivate yourself out the door and onto an exerciser regime.
What’s cooking? Calum Franklin, The Pie Room

Fresh from the launch of his mouth-watering new cookbook, we caught up with the London Pie King himself to talk Scotch eggs, the Breville toastie masker and cooking for Axl Rose.
My favourite places: designer Lorna Syson

Where does seriously stylish interiors guru Lorna Syson get her inspiration? These local hangouts, of course! Here's a peek inside Lorna's own little black book...
Yes, people, this is Meg Mathews!

Primrose Hill party queen turned wellness guru? Stranger things have happened! Muddy chats to the always glamorous Meg Mathews about her new book, the menopause and, er, vagina facials.
Where William Sitwell goes

The food writer and MasterChef judge has called the village of Weston, in neighbouring Northants, home all his life. Fancy a peek into his personal Little Black Book?
What’s cooking? Matt Gill, The Hundred at Ashendon

In this new Muddy regular, our favourite chefs spill all about their work, lives and top tips. Dishing it this week: Matt Gill at The Hundred of Ashendon.
My favourite places: Lynne Levin, Levin Wines

Michelin-starred restaurants, a royalty-approved cheese shop and a farm the kids will love? Sign us up, Lynne Levin! We take a peek in the super-glam Levin Wines owner's local address book...
My favourite places: Natasha Lane from Manor Oxford

Property guru and city girl Natasha Lane is always on the hunt for the best spots in Bucks and Oxon - let's see what she's discovered...
My favourite places: novelist Rachel Edwards

Author and seriously switched-on lady Rachel Edwards shares her favourite haunts in Bucks, Oxon and beyond. Where shall we go first?
Muddy meets: iconic photographer Nick Knight

He's worked with everyone from Alexander McQueen and John Galliano to Lady Gaga and Kanye West - so it's a surprise to find photography genius Nick Knight's newest exhibition is of flowers shot from his garden and showing at Waddesdon Manor! Blooming heck Nick, what's going on?
Muddy meets: the sustainable chef

Like so many others, Emma Collen from Oxford’s brilliant Jericho Kitchen Cookery school, saw her business stall as Covid 19 hit. Now she’s back with a new outlook and with sustainability and immunity on the menu.
Muddy meets: Shlomo, beatboxer

He's worked with Ed Sheeran, Lily Allen, and Rudimental, and now record-breaking beatboxer Shlomo has a new project on his hands - raising money for the NHS in association with theatres like The North Wall. Tell us about it, Shlo!
What I’ve learnt in lockdown

Love it or loathe it, lockdown has given us time to learn new skills but has it taught us something deeper? Muddy tapped five women juggling careers, babies and even a tumour, to tell all.
Muddy gets chefy with Olivia Burt

We catch up with the 'Masterchef: The Professionals' finalist to find out her backstage goss, favourite dishes and top spots to eat in London.
Melissa Hemsley spills the beans…

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.
The 4 funniest people on social media

Fancy a giggle? These Instagram and Twitter accounts are happy to oblige.
Muddy meets Nik Kershaw

Nik Kershaw is laconic, laid-back, and *very very* funny - read on for his views on Live Aid, embarrassing his kids, the Let's Rock the Moor pecking order and (OMG) being a grandfather!