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What Joe Biden should do in West CornwallWith the news that Joe Biden is set to attend the G7 summit in Cornwall in person, here's what we think he should do in West Cornwall if he gets 24 hours off.
The ultimate Father's Day gift guideInstead of panicking and ordering a weird novelty t-shirt (we've all been there), take our advice and purchase something he won't try to hide at the back of a drawer.
What's on in JuneAnyone else jumping for joy it's June? Summer is tantalising close and we're so up for some F.U.N, arm yourself with this month's what's on guide to Cornwall.
Their words: what kids really think of online school
15 Cornish foodie restaurants to book nowIt’s been a long time coming, hasn’t it - sitting with friends inside. Here's where we are making reservations for this summer in Cornwall.

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

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Wild mushroom and artichoke tagliatelle

Veggies, pasta, wine: all the food groups represented. Rustle up this earthy, vegan dish in under an hour and enjoy in the sunshine with a glass of wine (at 63% off from Naked Wines).
- Muddy Makes: Emily Scott’s Cornish crab linguine
  
  Looking for a fresh local dish for an easy Sunday supper? We've just the thing - we are making this Cornish crab dish from Emily Scott's new cookery book, Sea & Shore.
- Cook this speedy summery recipe tonight!
  
  From River Cottage king HFW, this Moroccan spiced lamb and tabbouleh dish is fragrant, herby and perfect for summer scoffing PLUS pair with Naked Wines at 63% off.
Wellbeing
- Five Scenic Cornish 5K Runs
  
  Grab your trainers and hit the trails. Each of these routes hovers round the (beginner-friendly) 5k mark and takes in some of Cornwall’s most impressive landscapes.
- Ready, steady, spa! Where to get that pamper, pronto
  
  Hallelujah, spas are re-opening at last! Here's our pick of the best West Country coast, city and countryside places to book in and bliss out.

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Pass the remote: here’s what to watch this week

Too much time in the sun? Crack out the ice cream and cool down with a killer crop of telly this week. From sewing finales to father’s day fodder to the big new Pixar film, here’s what to watch.
- It’s TV time! What to watch this week
  
  Roll up! Roll up! We've got true crime documentaries, international football tournaments, fab Netflix films and the Norse God of Mischief for you this week. Pop open the popcorn and settle in.
- TV you need in your life: what’s on this week
  
  Finally have an evening in the house by yourself after 15 months of waiting? Crack open the vino and Pringles and enjoy lying flat out on the sofa.

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Muddy Makes: Emily Scott’s Cornish crab linguine

Looking for a fresh local dish for an easy Sunday supper? We’ve just the thing – we are making this Cornish crab dish from Emily Scott’s new cookery book, Sea & Shore.
- 15 Cornish foodie restaurants to book now
  
  It’s been a long time coming, hasn’t it - sitting with friends inside. Here's where we are making reservations for this summer in Cornwall.
- The best Cornish pubs for a sundowner
  
  With the sun finally shining, it's time to search out the best pubs in Cornwall for a sundowner - and many have a scenic view too. Aperol Spritz (and Instagram) at the ready.

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Revealed! The winner of our £1,000 Tide competition

Last year wasn’t all a disaster! Meet Joanne Cuckson, founder of an innovative job search website, and find out how she plans to use her winnings to increase gender diversity in her sector.
Kids
- Their words: what kids really think of online school
  
  What if you're too scared to put your hand up in class, too exhausted to get out of bed, struggle with SEN, or too busy playing golf? Four kids explain why they made the switch and what they think of life at InterHigh, an online school.
- 10 Cornish Museums to visit
  
  It's not just restaurants that open up inside this week! On International Museum Day here are ten Cornish favourites that we're looking forward to visiting again.

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Best swimwear for 2021

Nothing says summer like new swimwear. Who cares if it’s the Med or the back garden, it’s time to splash out. Whether it’s eco, floral, striped, shaping, nautical or sporty, we’ve found your perfect bikini or swimsuit.
- Sunglasses to suit your face shape
  
  The weather's perked up - time for new sunnies! We have you covered with our guide to the hottest frames to suit your face shape this summer. Just don't sit on them.
- 48 summer must-haves for that stylish staycation
  
  Be it Blackpool or Barbados, make this summer holiday your most stylish yet. From handwoven kaftans to beach speakers, these are the holiday must-haves in Muddy's basket.

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Muddy Meets: Lorraine Candy

“All teenage girls think their mums are a bit rubbish”. Journalist and now author, Lorraine Candy gives a pep talk to Muddy about being a mother of dragons, fighting the inevitable descent into middle age and where she seeks out first when she comes home to Cornwall.
- Fiona Golfar – My Cornwall
  
  Journalist and founder of The Little Shop at Fowey Hall Hotel, Fiona Golfar has been discovering Cornwall's secret places for the past twenty years - but where has stood the test of time?
- Muddy Meets: Henry Garfit, Newlyn School of Art
  
  Ahead of the exciting Penzance Arts Festival in June, we caught up with Henry Garfit, founder of the Newlyn School of Art to find out more about the festival, his favourite artists and which beach he heads to walk his dog.

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What Joe Biden should do in West Cornwall

The G7 summit in Cornwall is upon us, but what should Joe Biden do in West Cornwall if he gets 24 hours off?
- Muddy Reviews: The Greenbank Hotel, Falmouth
  
  There's nothing like waking up to the sound of the sea and this historic Falmouth hotel offers a stylish, year-round retreat right on the water.
- Gothic Glamour: Libertine, Praa Sands
  
  In need of a glamorous staycation, because, frankly, who’s going to want to brave an airport anytime soon? Muddy heads to Cornwall's south coast for a spot of escapism.