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18 fab foodie findsHave you discovered these yet? Check out these fab foodie finds that are off the grid, hidden away or popping up near you...
Restaurant Review: Hive, SevenoaksRestaurant and bar serving cocktails in the heart of Sevenoaks? Muddy heads to new foodie find, Hive, to see what all the buzz is about...
KICKSTART: Your summer garden!Aspirations for being a green fingered goddess? Yup, us too! Gardening experts, Gardenscape, lets us know 5 THINGS EVERY GARDENER NEEDS!
Superflashy newsflash: What’s the local goss?Movers, groovers and gossipers, listen up! From fine-dining pop-ups to brand new pub openings in Sevenoaks and Mark Cross, here's all the hot goss from this week.
What's On: MayThe guide is BACK baby! With two bank holidays in May there's more time for FUN! Shall we get plotting and planning? Here's 15 things to do in Kent and further afield.

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THE PIG’s sizzling BBQ burger

BBQ season is upon us and we have just the recipe (with up to 63% off perfectly paired wines) to get the party started, courtesy of Muddy favourites THE PIG and Naked Wines.
- KICKSTART: Your summer garden!
  
  Aspirations for being a green fingered goddess? Yup, us too! Gardening experts, Gardenscape, lets us know 5 THINGS EVERY GARDENER NEEDS!
- Let’s All Live Here!
  
  Thinking about upping sticks? In our regular report, we snoop around one of the hidden property hotspots in the Muddy ‘hood to get the local lowdown. Next up: Plaxtol!
Wellbeing
- Buy these, sleep better
  
  A bit of quality shuteye has never been more important, has it? So spend some time on shoring up our sleep routine. Here's what the Muddy team have in their shopping baskets.
- Green therapy
  
  Has there ever been a better time to give green therapy a go? Here's 5 simple ways to spruce up your garden and boost your mood at the same time.

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Clear the schedule! TV worth watching this week

Still not quite warm enough to hang around outside all evening without a sheepskin coat, is it? So, get yourself indoors, sneakily hitch up the heating and watch one of these fab shows instead.
- What’s on the box? 8 shows to watch this week
  
  Feeling exhausted from too much actual face-to-face interaction? Yeah, us too. So grab yourself a cuppa, a packet of chocolate digestives, and have a bit of one-to-one time with the television.
- Unearth the remote: 9 shows to watch this week
  
  If you haven’t managed to book yourself a table at the local gastropub but are in the market for some entertainment, look no further: here’s Muddy’s pick of the best telly this week

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Want to support local? Our curated pick of the most creative, unique and brilliant businesses near you.

Gusbourne, Ashford

Deal Pier Kitchen, Deal

Skin and Beauty Clinic

Love Betty

All Seasons Hot Tub Rentals

Paddle Cabin, East Peckham

The Gastronomist, Ashford

Gardenscape, Newenden

The Leicester Arms, Penshurst

The Kentish Hare, Bidborough

Bore Place, Sevenoaks

Beautiful Broadstairs

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Brilliant bluebell walks – with pub pitstops!

Blooming ‘eck! Bluebells are popping up in their thousands across Kent. Here’s where to find the best of them, plus our pick of nearby pubs for a cheeky pitstop.
- 36 brill outside dining spots
  
  It’s been a long time coming, hasn’t it? And while it still has to be outside (puffa jackets at the ready), Kent boasts a fab selection of outside dining spots so make sure you book these pronto!
- Top 50 Gastropubs 2021 revealed
  
  Whose tripled-cooked chips have got them into the gastropub hall of fame? Roomy pants on, let's tuck in because FOUR of Kent's pubs made the grade.

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WFH in style: the best office furniture to buy now

Tired of your back giving you grief thanks to a shoddy home-office set-up? Work and homeschool in comfort with Muddy’s list of Insta-worthy desks and chairs.
Kids
- May’s top releases for Children’s Book Week
  
  It's Children's Book Week! Need some new reading material for your little bookbugs? These seven new releases should have them captivated (and quiet).
- Open Day round-up!
  
  School searching? We've done a round-up of some of the best local schools we have reviewed so far on Muddy. Single line please...

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Green age kicks! 8 eco-cool trainers

There’s nothing like box fresh white trainers to put a spring in your step. The good news for the planet is that this lot tick the stylish and sustainable box too — just in time for Earth Day.
- Word up! Slogan sweats to buy now
  
  Can't find the words to say it yourself? Say it with a sweater! Here are eight cool slogan jumpers we're coveting right now, all from indie shops and brands.
- 2021 fashion collabs you need to know
  
  When high fashion met high street. Here are the new season fashion collabs we're lusting after this month (with surprisingly affordable price tags).

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- Get ready to go outside: SPFs for every skin type
  
  The sun is (just) starting to make itself felt and while that brings happiness, joy and vitamin D, it also means more time outdoors. Get prepped with the best facial SPFs.
- Complexion need a boost? Try these winter skincare saviours
  
  Zoom close-ups making you wince? Cold winter days and dry central heating are playing havoc with our skin. Try these hero products for a dose of much-needed hydration.

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Meet the makers part two: your local Indie Store heroes

As we step back into the real world, it’s more important than ever to support local. In the second part of our Meet the Maker series, we talk to eight of our Indie Store businesses to find out what makes them special.
- The talented locals behind the Indie Store
  
  As we step back into the real world, it’s more important than ever to support local. In the first part of our Meet the Maker series, we talk to eight of our Indie Store businesses to find out what makes them special.
- “I want to be Goop, but for normal women!” Muddy meets 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.

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City slickin’: what’s on in London this summer

London’s shaking off the lockdown cobwebs with a host of awesome events planned at museums, theatres and the like. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what’s on in the capital.
- 32 best things to do within 2 hours of home
  
  Are you ready to (gasp) leave your local area? From Aqua Parks and city skylines to llama treks, here are the 32 best outdoors things to do within 2 hours of Kent.
- The Staycation Special
  
  Your guide to a Kent Staycation has landed! Discover 18 stunning holiday rentals – from shepherd huts, cosy pubs with rooms and estates to manor houses.