Spotlight

Meet The Muddy Awards 2021 winnersYour votes have been counted and - drumroll please - the results are in! Here are your Muddy Awards 2021 winners. Go say hi, they're local you know.
Muddy review: Fox and Hounds, CharweltonSearching for that elusive welcoming village pub that just happens to dish up bold and exciting gastro fare? Fox and Hounds in Charwelton is nailing it with true foodie passion and friendly vibes.
Top places to stop on your way to Cornwall and the South WestDriving down to your staycation and need somewhere to have lunch, walk the dog, let the kids run or even take a nap? We've sniffed out the best places to stop near the south-west's major routes.
Splash! Where to hit the water this summer.When the heat’s on, it’s time to cool off in some crystal clear waters. Keen to take the plunge and try something new? Here’s some of the county’s best hobbies to dive straight into…
Give it some sole with reflexologyFeeling the pressure? We hear ya sole sister. Pop your feet up and soothe away the stresses with some relaxing reflexology.

Well, hello!

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

Inspired by Wimbledon last week? Us too. So here's to sharp blazers, pretty dresses, and pleated skirts - and where to buy them!

Thanks to everyone who took part this year, and helped celebrate the most awesome indie businesses across 25 counties.

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Muddy review: Fox and Hounds, Charwelton

Searching for that elusive welcoming village pub that just happens to dish up bold and exciting gastro fare? Fox and Hounds in Charwelton is nailing it with true foodie passion and friendly vibes.
- Muddy review: The Walled Garden Feast at Lamport Hall
  
  Restaurants are all well and good, but luxe safari style dining is all the rage daahling, don't you know? We dropped in on the latest pop-up sensation in Lamport Hall's stunning walled garden to find out what all the fuss is about.
- Top 50 gastropubs 2021 revealed
  
  What better week for the reveal of the country's best gastropubs than the start of lockdown easing? Here are our pick of those a stone's throw from Northants - phones at the ready to bag your table.

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Top TV: what to watch this week

Looks like we’re back to nonstop rain — but with telly this good, who cares? Catch a star-studded who-dunnit, a big-budget adventure film, and more out this week.
- Escape the heat: this week’s best TV
  
  Sometimes, when the mercury is pushing 30 degrees, the only thing to do is open all the windows, shut the curtains, draw yourself a long, cool drink and shelter in-living room. Here’s what to watch while you do it.
- No sport here! What’s on telly this week
  
  The football is over so - finally - you can push your menfolk off the sofa and reclaim the television. Set them to work on the garden, pour yourself a glass and settle down for the evening.

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

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Top places to stop on your way to Cornwall and the South West

Driving down to your staycation and need somewhere to have lunch, walk the dog, let the kids run or even take a nap? We’ve sniffed out the best places to stop near the south-west’s major routes.
- Best beaches in the South & South West
  
  Heading south for the summer? Then you'll be needing our guide to the 18 best beaches including the inside line on the best activities, foodie joints and sundowner spots.
- The Muddy insider guide to The Cotswolds
  
  Plotting a UK staycay this year? Head to the Cotswolds - the honey-tinged heart of England. Curate your summer holiday in this glorious AONB with our bang-up-to-date, in-the-know guide on where to head.

Home View more
Hot Northants property – how to find it!

Itching to move, but finding nada? You need a Property Finder pronto. Rachel Johnston of Stacks Property Search in Northants is your fast-track to bagging that elusive forever home.
- Buffalo Mozzarella with Clementine Salad
  
  Need a new speedy lunch? Try this 15 minute fab mozzarella salad from Tart London - the super-cool caterers of choice for the fashion set (plus Naked Wines at 63% off).
- New wines to try this summer
  
  Naked Wine sommelier and Gordon Ramsay alumnus Ray O'Connor spills the grapes on why he won't pay thousands for wine, what's in his cellar - and how to dodge hangovers.
Wellbeing
- Give it some sole with reflexology
  
  Feeling the pressure? We hear ya sole sister. Pop your feet up and soothe away the stresses with some relaxing reflexology.
- Your health questions answered!
  
  Don’t understand why the weight won’t shift? Have a back that’s reminiscent of Quasimodo? Muddy puts your questions to Healthily’s chief medical officer, Professor Maureen Baker

Life View more
Back in the office? We’re here to help!

Feeling unprepared to head back to the office after a year WFH? Muddy to the rescue with eight essential Do’s and Don’ts (and yes, you will have to change out of sweatpants).
Kids
- 6 of the best museums and galleries in Northants
  
  Fancy a culture injection? Whether you're flying solo or desperate to keep the kids entertained this summer, check out these brilliant Northants museums for some highbrow entertainment.
- Does the world need another online school?
  
  Pearson Online Academy UK Global thinks so! With the launch of the educational behemoth's founding school in September, Muddy gets the lowdown from Principal Jo Vigneron

Fashion View more
Rent your clothes like Carrie!

Ethical, eco and everywhere – with Carrie Symonds showing us how to work a sustainable wardrobe, here’s where you can rewear, repair and renew your clothes in style.
- 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.

People View more
Muddy talks parenting with Lorraine Candy

“All teenage girls think their mums are a bit rubbish”. Journalist and mother of four Lorraine Candy talks parenting, moody teens and motherhood with Muddy.
- Six lockdown heroines to celebrate IWD
  
  It’s been a bit of a year so to mark International Women’s Day 2021, we thought we’d big up six women who have impressed, delighted and inspired us over the past 12 months.
- The talented locals behind The Indie Store
  
  As we gingerly step back into the real world, it's more important than ever to support local. Here, we tell the unique stories behind some of our Indie Store businesses.