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The talented locals behind the Indie StoreAs 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 four of our Indie Store businesses to find out what makes them special.
Letterbox cheer: best gifts by postThe end is in sight, but we can't hug our friends just yet. Show your love another way with these 47 cheering gifts, perfect for posting to a pal (or, you know, yourself).
Review: Holmewood HouseThis co-ed Tunbridge Wells prep, that has long been impressive in stature, now boasts a bond between pupil, staff and parent that is as strong and impressive as it's grounds and facilities. Take a look...
Opportunity knocks! Two fully-funded places available for Benenden’s Sixth FormDoes your child have a passion for STEM, Humanities or Languages? Find out more about this amazing opportunity for 2 local girls to receive a fully funded Bursary place at leading UK school, Benenden.
Have you heard the local gossip?From the hottest foodie news to free Live sketching sessions and a chance to help out your community - here's the inside line on the coolest happenings in Kent.

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I'm Ali, editor of Muddy Kent, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

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Enough with cosy interiors and soft greys - here’s our edit of the fabrics, paints and tiles to lift your spirits and inject some spring into your step, hallway, walls, sofas...

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Face off! Expressive interiors to buy now

Inject a little personality into your home with these interior buys that feature quirky facial expressions, all from fabulous local businesses on The Indie Store.
- I do like to be beside the seaside…
  
  From seaside botlholes to A-lister-worthy waterfront homes - wake up to fresh sea air every morning in one of these 10 coastal properties for sale now.
- Property Flirt
  
  It's got location, it's got space and it's got a swimming pool! Let's escape our four walls and dive into this 6-bedroom stunner of a property, in Sevenoaks. But how much do you reckon it's worth?
Wellbeing
- Get lean in lockdown – 13 online fitness classes
  
  Gyms may be closed but you can still get your fitness fix from your front room with these brilliant local online classes, from dance and yoga, to circuits and HIIT.
- 18 ways to boost your wellbeing TODAY!
  
  Here's 18 super practical steps to help boost your mental, and physical, health during lockdown from some of Kent’s best wellbeing experts...

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Feet up: 7 things to watch this week

A week’s worth of great telly content, picked out across the channels and streaming sites. Put your feet up and settle in with one of these great things to watch.
- Top TV: 6 things to watch this week
  
  Hear-ye, hear-ye: it's this week's cream of the TV crop. Don't bother scrolling through uninspiring options — Muddy's sniffed out everything worth watching. Find it right here.
- Pass the remote! 6 things to watch this week
  
  Sofa surf your way through the week with these brilliant new releases, from dystopian dramas and bonkers reality TV, to rom-coms perfect for V-Day.

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

Les Puces

Kitch Clothing, Tunbridge Wells

Olive & Oak

Chapel Down Winery

Barre by Tara

Virginia Hills Nutrition

East Green Child Care

Becky's Wardrobe

The Cocktail Social

Scruffy Little Terrier

Timeout Bags

Oast & Rye

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Local Michelin star winners for 2021!

The 32 eateries the Michelin Guide says you need to try. And some are offering takeaway! Here’s the full line-up for Kent foodies.
- Asian-inspired healthy dinners for reboot February
  
  January didn't quite live up to your healthy living expectations? Cosy food doesn't have to come at the cost of health. Try these tasty plant-based recipes made with warming ginger and miso.
- Valentine’s date night sorted
  
  Calling all Lockdown lovers! Make this Valentine's Day one to remember for all the right reasons. Here's 15 ways to delight your loved one, thank us later!

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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
- Rose Hill School, Tunbridge Wells
  
  Bang in the centre of T.Wells, yet boasts the green spaces of a country school... This school stands out for its exceptional pastoral care and uniquely competitive fees for the older pupils. Find out more here!
- 8 fun things to do in the garden with kids
  
  Make a mini golf course, plant a jam jar garden and measure a tree with your bum! Cabin fever begone with these cool gardening ideas kids will dig.

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The trouser brigade: stylish alternatives to jeans

It’s time to cast off the joggers and emerge from your style hibernation. We’ve found some comfortable but chic alternatives for those days when denim isn’t doing it for you.
- Wear the rainbow! Bright knits for a lockdown lift
  
  Lockdown monotony getting you down? Here's a fun idea: brighten up your Zoom calls (and your mood) with a different rainbow knit for every day of the week.
- 9 Jewellery buys for Valentine’s Day
  
  Fancy one of these stunning statement pieces from a fab Kent jeweller - just in time for Valentine's? Both playful and stylish in equal measure - just like you!

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- 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.
- 7 divine bath oils for a long soak
  
  Baby it's cold outside! I think that calls for a relaxing bath, don't you? Here's how to make your evening soak more luxurious than ever.

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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 four 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.
- 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.

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Grab the sunnies: our 2021 travel bucket list

It’s been so long, holidays have taken on a rather emotional hue. So we asked our editors how they really want to spend their annual leave. Expect cocktails, cities, and plenty of sun.
- Brilliant Winter Walks
  
  Walking is the only way to travel these days! Shake a leg and let’s go outside – ideally for a bracing walk around one of Kent's prettiest locales. Stay close to home and stay safe...
- Newnham Court Shopping Village
  
  This weekend is set to the most popular time for buying a real Christmas tree, according to Notcutts garden centre. Visit them at Newnham Court Shopping Village where you can tick off everything on your festive to do list at the same time. Here's our 5 top reasons to visit...