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Bottoms up! The best new indie drinksGot a large glass to hand? We’ve rounded up 42 of the best new independent drinks from across the Muddy counties from wine and gin to rum and beer.
September hit list: what's on this monthSexy September! 19 brilliant things to do in Hants and the Isle of Wight this month including music, theatre, festivals, exhibitions and more.
The best afternoon teas in Hants & IoWCelebrating Afternoon Tea Week? Or just really want to scoff some scones? Whatever your reason, here are 10 excellent afternoon teas in our 'hood. Bring out the cake stand, pronto!
8 pretty circular walks in Hants and IoWTime to get outside! Stretch your legs and strike out on one of these circular walks in the countryside and along the coast.
Let's go to the beach! 10 coastal hotspots near youWe've picked out 10 beachy hotspots in the Isle of Wight and Hants to hit this summer - just add your bucket and spade, a G&T and a lifeguard in speedos.

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I'm Maya, editor of Muddy Hampshire & Isle of Wight, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

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Gotta Have It

With luxe fabrics, funky designs and cool silhouettes cardigans have never been cooler. Here are seven of our favourite online buys to add to your autumn wardrobe.

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Little Black Book

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Bel & The Dragon Odiham

The Sleepy Teepee Party

Richmond House Beauty

The Watership Down Inn, Freefolk

New Park Manor, Brockenhurst

The Pig - on the beach

The Pig, Brockenhurst

The Pig - in the Wall

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Launch review: The Pig, Harlyn Bay, Cornwall

On its opening day, Muddy’s ed-in-chief Hero Brown was the first to eat lunch at the brand new Pig hotel in Harlyn Bay (what a trooper!). So what was the verdict – and is it worth a trip to North Cornwall?
- The Running Horse Inn
  
  Looking for a pitstop for a Winchester weekender with the fam? Giddy up to this local inn for comfy rooms, classic British pub grub and a warm, friendly vibe.
- The best afternoon teas in Hants & IoW
  
  Celebrating Afternoon Tea Week? Or just really want to scoff some scones? Whatever your reason, here are 10 excellent afternoon teas in our 'hood. Bring out the cake stand, pronto!
- Eat out to help out! Where to get a discount in Hants and IoW
  
  Sick of cooking? Good news - from 3 Aug, you can get a 50% discount on your dinner and drinks when you eat in. Here are the pubs and restaurants to make your reservation at.
- Stuffed crust four cheese pizza from Gozney
  
  Don't know what to make for dinner? This cheesy recipe from pizza experts Gozney is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser.

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Your ultimate autumn culture planner 2020

Culture vultures, grab your diaries. Here’s your Muddy-curated cheat sheet to the season’s best art, theatre, TV, books and film in the UK.
- Boredom begone! Here’s what to watch this week
  
  In need of something new to sink your teeth into? Muddy to the rescue! Here are the latest TV and film releases coming to a screen near you.
- Into London: the capital reopens
  
  With the tourist count at an all-time low, now is the time to swerve the endless queues and enjoy London's cultural bounty.

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- Weekend recipe inspo, courtesy of Jessie Ware
  
  Marmalade chicken and miso chocolate chip cookies, anyone? Foodie singer Jessie Ware shares her #PerfectPairing recipes to celebrate M&S launching at Ocado. Dig in!
Wellbeing
- 7 steps to better sleep in lockdown
  
  So you've downed a chamomile tea and ignored your phone but still can't get to sleep. Sound familiar? Read on for our guide to getting some Z's during lockdown.
- 10 online workouts that take 15 minutes or less
  
  Not feeling it for Joe Wicks or Davina? Here, bash out one of these online workouts instead - a quarter of an hour of effort, smug for the rest of the day.

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

Driving down to your staycation and need a lunch pit-stop or runaround with the dog/kids? We’ve sniffed out the best places to stop near the south-west’s major routes.
- Muddy review: Peat Spade Inn, Stockbridge
  
  Eat, stay – and maybe try your hand at fly fishing – at this country pub in the heart of the Test Valley. Read on for the Muddy verdict.
- Let’s go to the beach! 10 coastal hotspots near you
  
  We've picked out 10 beachy hotspots in the Isle of Wight and Hants to hit this summer - just add your bucket and spade, a G&T and a lifeguard in speedos.

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Five ways to future proof your business

Starting up a start-up? Rethinking your current market positioning? Or maybe your brand just needs a refresh to get through Covid and beyond. Thankfully, Clare Sheffield, founder of brand studio Strong and Together Design has the answers.
Kids
- Stroud School, Romsey
  
  With its focus on outdoor learning and a wholesome approach to education, non-selective co-ed prep Stroud School has a family feel that both parents and pupils will love.
- How to manage back-to-school anxiety
  
  With the nation’s schoolchildren poised to go back to school, it’s a tense time for everyone. So, how, as parents, should we control our fears? Muddy finds out.

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New season fashion trends: A/W 2020

The fashionistas have spoken! Add pieces from these five trends to your wardrobe to nail autumn/ winter style this year.
- Autumn’s comfiest fashion trend
  
  With luxe fabrics, funky designs and cool silhouettes cardigans have never been cooler. Here are seven of our favourite online buys to add to your autumn wardrobe.
- The shacket: your new sartorial hero
  
  What do you get when you cross a jacket with a shirt? A shacket, of course! Here's our pick of the best lightweight and affordable options to take you into autumn.

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- The essential no make-up kit
  
  It’s a trend that’s not going away anytime soon; make-up so subtle that it just makes you look like a brighter and better version of yourself. Here’s the Muddy guide.
- Hello tootsies! The best at-home pedi kits
  
  It's starting to feel a lot like peak summer and with the mercury knocking 25 degrees on a regular basis, it means it's also time to expose The Feet. Ready, set, attack!

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Muddy meets: Shlomo, beatboxer

He’s worked with Ed Sheeran, Lily Allen, and Rudimental, and now record-breaking beatboxer Shlomo has a new project on his hands – raising money for the NHS in association with theatres like The North Wall. Tell us about it, Shlo!
- What I’ve learnt in lockdown
  
  Love it or loathe it, lockdown has given us time to learn new skills but has it taught us something deeper? Muddy tapped five women juggling careers, babies and even a tumour, to tell all.
- Muddy gets chefy with Olivia Burt
  
  We catch up with the 'Masterchef: The Professionals' finalist to find out her backstage goss, favourite dishes and top spots to eat in London.