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I'm Anna-Lou, editor of Muddy Northamptonshire, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

Gotta Have It

Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.

Natural skincare + bio-active science = RESULTSTwo sisters, one multi-award winning beauty brand and - oh hello - 10 Balance Me bundles worth a total of £1200 to give away!
How to be happy in 2019New Year, new chance to give yourself a great big shot of positive energy with one of these 28 inspirational ideas.
Smart buy your sunnies!Remember you need to protect your peepers in the winter sun too! Here's where to buy some corkers!
‘Superspa’ breaks for 2019
I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want... a massage, mani and Jacuzzi please, and make it snappy. I'll put on the fluffy white robe and assume the position.
10 Winter Pubs with lovely walksDouble bonus: stroll and scoff your way around these pretty pubs with Autumnal walks. Here is Muddy's top 10 that will have you walking for more...

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February 2019

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

A cocktail, and make it snappy!

Dry January is over, and to celebrate, we’ve collated the best bars across the Muddy counties in which to whet your whistle with your favourite tipple. Ibuprofen at the ready? Then we’ll begin!
- From fine dining to a curry – What to do this Valentine’s…
  
  Some people love it, some loathe it! Whichever camp you're in, there's some nice local stuff...
- Muddy Eats: Paris House – Bedford
  
  Elegance, class, sophistication...no, we're not talking about ourselves! Paris House oozes beauty through its impressive food and location.
- Cosy afternoon teas in Northants…
  
  From jazz lounges to art galleries these tearooms really do highlight the variety Northamptonshire...
- 10 Winter Pubs with lovely walks
  
  Double bonus: stroll and scoff your way around these pretty pubs with Autumnal walks. Here is Muddy's top 10 that will have you walking for more...

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

‘Superspa’ breaks for 2019

I’ll tell you what I want, what I really really want… a massage, mani and Jacuzzi please, and make it snappy. I’ll put on the fluffy white robe and assume the position.
- Fancy a weekend away in Kent?
  
  Course you do! We've teamed up with Southeastern to give you the lowdown on the Garden of England's hidden gems. PLUS we're giving away a luxe weekend stay there worth £500! Aren't we nice?
- Dog friendly luxe at Highgate House
  
  Whether it's a weekend away with the pooch or a romantic hot tub getaway, this hotel ticks quite a few boxes!

Take the stress out of Valentine’s Day…

How about going out and buying your gifts with each other as part of the fun! Because after all; isn’t it REALLY about being together?
- Your one-stop-shop for mindfulness…
  
  How's the New Year, New You going? Maybe Rushden Lakes can help you out...
- Smart buy your sunnies!
  
  Remember you need to protect your peepers in the winter sun too! Here's where to buy some corkers!

Muddy book club

Kindle fully charged? Sofa commandeered? Tea brewed? Right then, here are February’s must-read tomes. Let’s go!
- Your unmissable 2019 culture planner
  
  Want to make the most of 2019? Muddy's culture vulture Kerry Potter has curated the best new TV, music, theatre, film, books and art of the year. Get yer diary out!
- The Everywhere Bear
  
  An immersive show which get the littlies hooked from the get go, 45 mins of peace and quiet...bliss!
- Gotta have it
  
  From fashion to flora to fragrant Frida, we've found the Top 10 most gorgeous new coffee table tomes for you.
- Guess How Much Muddy loved “Guess How Much I Love You”…???
  
  The Core at Corby Cube gets it bang on with its latest production perfect to keep those littlies occupied!

Flexible working – a personal view

It’s a contentious issue, that’s for sure! Wanna know what I think?
Kids
- Children and tech: an alternative view
  
  Tech often gets a bad rap - see how it beguiles our children into gaming for 8 hours a day, for a start. But a recent interview made me see things a little differently - and it might do the same for you.
- It’s playtime at Rushden Lakes!
  
  Just when you thought Rushden Lakes had it all. This new play area is bound to get the Mudlets...

Muddy meets Posh Spice

The real Posh might not be touring with the Spice Girls, but Wannabe brings the (girl) power of the fab five to Oxford in June. We shoot some quick fire questions at Posh, aka Lavinia Kastamoniti.
- Muddy makes the glossies!
  
  Check out Muddy Stilettos over SIX pages in the brilliant Psychologies magazine!
- The weird world of Craig David
  
  What do Kestrel Kes, Louboutins and Willy Wonka have in common? Here are 10 things you didn't know about comeback king, Craig.