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We're going on a virtual Cornish holidayMissing the Cornwall landscape? Escape to the Duchy, virtually of course, with our roundup of some Cornish classics from the big and small screen.
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10 ways to keep the kids occupiedAlready wondering how you're going to keep juggling work and home school? Internet to the rescue! We've rounded up Cornwall's most loved kids activities, from museums to theatre and wildlife, that are now available online, to boost your kids' creativity and keep them engaged.
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15 Cornish kid's booksLocal Cornish authors and stories about Cornwall that your kids will love - packed with pirates, mermaids, fishermen, singing cats and selkies.
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Is your sex life suffering in lockdown?Is lockdown 3.0 wrecking your sex life and pushing your relationship to the limits? We hear you. Read on for our expert guide on how to Covid-proof your love life.
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Is that who I think it is…?! Our favourite music video cameosIn need of some light-hearted fun? Er, hell yeah! Here, check out Harry Styles and Phoebe Waller-Bridge dancing around in sparkly suits (plus five more brilliant music video cameos).
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Half way through Dry January or just looking for something different to drink, why not try one of these Cornish mocktails?
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Fast and filling recipes for an easier January
No time/energy to cook (let alone make it healthy)? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. Here are two low-effort, speedy suppers under 500 calories to feel good about.
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Cornish Mocktails
Half way through Dry January or just looking for something different to drink, why not try one of these Cornish mocktails?
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Muddy Makes: Oyster Mignonette Sauces
Indulged over the festive season but still craving the restaurant experience? Get your hands on some Cornish oysters and try them with one of these mignonette sauces from Philleigh Way Cookery School.
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Cornish Food Deliveries
Locally reared meat, freshly caught fish and veg that's been dug up just a few miles away. Switch your supermarket shop for packages of local goodness.
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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s winter warmers
Spent all of December scoffing crisps and mince pies? Whip up a veg-packed soup or hot pot from Hugh's new cookbook, 'Eat Better Forever: 7 Ways to Transform Your Diet'
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Arts & CultureView more
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We’re going on a virtual Cornish holiday
Missing the Cornwall landscape? Escape to the Duchy, virtually of course, with our roundup of some Cornish classics from the big and small screen.
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TV Saviours! What to watch this week
Another week, another seven days to roll around the house, eat crisps, pretend to homeschool and daydream about the return of double-figure temperatures. Here's some fun TV to make it *slightly* more interesting.
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Is that who I think it is…?! Our favourite music video cameos
In need of some light-hearted fun? Er, hell yeah! Here, check out Harry Styles and Phoebe Waller-Bridge dancing around in sparkly suits (plus five more brilliant music video cameos).
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The Simple Life: pared-back properties in nature
Looking to get away from it all? Try one of these dreamy pared-back properties for a taste of pastoral living. From projects crying out for TLC to sprawling listed mansions, we’ve got it all.
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Fast and filling recipes for an easier January
No time/energy to cook (let alone make it healthy)? Don't worry, we've got you. Here are two low-effort, speedy suppers under 500 calories to feel good about.
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Best new fitness tech for 2021
Need something to help those workouts along? Itching for some new tech in the new year? Read on for the Muddy edit of the best flashy fitness buys of 2021.
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5 ways to see Cornwall virtually this lockdown
Dreaming of your Cornwall escape? Soon, we hope. In the meantime, you’ll have to be content with getting your Cornwall fix virtually – here’s some suggestions to keep you going for a few weeks.
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Coastal cures! 10 walks to blow away the cobwebs
Looking for a coastal stomp to welcome in 2021? Here are some of our favourites around the Cornish Coast Path.
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Sip and stroll! Get your caffeine fix with a winter Cornish walk
Grab your bestie and your walking boots - we're taking you on the most gorgeous walks around Cornwall, many with sea air and some even with a cup of coffee en route.
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WorkView more
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New year, new business?
There’s no time like the new year to get moving with a new project. Got a side hustle that you want to turn into a profitable business?
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Kids
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Stop fussing! And other lockdown lessons
Parenting can be a little fraught when you're essentially under siege in your own house. So we decided to talk to our young people to find out what they think we could be doing better.
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10 ways to keep the kids occupied
Already wondering how you're going to keep juggling work and home school? Internet to the rescue! We've rounded up Cornwall's most loved kids activities, from museums to theatre and wildlife, that are now available online, to boost your kids' creativity and keep them engaged.
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FashionView more
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Best fitness gear for 2021
New year, new fitness routine? We’re with you! Here’s the Muddy edit of stylish sportswear and accessories that’ll have you in tip-top form in no time.
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Sustainable fashion gets sexy
Ethical, eco and everywhere - with the likes of Selfridges now pushing a new sustainable outlook, here's where you can rewear, repair and renew your wardrobe in style.
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Fur baby! Cosy coats for winter
'Tis the season for wrapping up warm and a new fur coat is on our wish list. Here are six cosy options to buy now from the brilliant shops on The Indie Store.
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BeautyView more
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Veganuary: The beauty edit
Inspired by our Cornish vegan beauty brands? Here's how to go vegan with your entire beauty routine instead with these eight kind-to-animals brands.
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5 Cornish Vegan Beauty Brands
Doing Veganuary? Don't forget about your beauty products - here's five Cornish brands with vegan options, from soap, skincare, right the way through to deodorant.
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PeopleView more
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My fave places: Thomas Thrussell
Thomas Thrussell lives and works deep in the heart of Bodmin Moor, creating large scale metal sculptures, many of which sit in unexpected Cornish locations. So naturally we were curious as to his favourite places in Cornwall – but where shall we go first?
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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 exercise regime.
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My fave places: Tia Tamblyn, Botelet
Tia Tamblyn, writer, foodie, masseuse and all round wellness and sustainable living aficionado shares her favourite places across Cornwall. Where shall we go first?
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Weekend Escapes
Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.
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Superflashy Newsflash
It’s your big Muddy blabbermouth reporting for duty! Check out the cool new openings, closures *sob* and places to put on your hit-list pronto.
Superflashy Newsflash
We bring you our monthly report on new eating experiences, all the gossip and the latest in Cornish foodie openings. Tuck in!
Top tips for starting a business
Thinking about starting your own business but don’t know where to begin? We’ve put together top tips and tricks to become a budding entrepreneur.
Superflashy Newsflash!
It’s been a while (no prizes as to why!) but at last we bring you new eating experiences and the latest in foodie and hotel openings. Tuck in!
Top kid friendly beaches
With 400 miles of Cornish coastline, from sandy bays to hidden coves full of rockpools, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches – but where to head with the kids for a day out at the beach?
Kids Special: Cornwall 2020
How to fill the long days of summer in Cornwall – more than 21 suggestions of events and activities for the kids, big and little.

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