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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 JuneJune is busting out all over! The coolest things to do in Devon, including park yoga, pop-ups, coastal cruises and Friday night street food.
Their words: what kids really think of online school
Review: Lincombe Hall Hotel & SpaBook the babysitter, lady! Your luxe adults-only coastal retreat beckons. And it's only got a £2 million spa, you know. Champagne and truffles this way...
Soopah-doopah Muddy newflash!It's only the BIGGEST, most gossipy newsflash ever! Here's the inside on The Ivy coming to Exeter, Plymouth's new Clubhouse and why Tom Daley has us in stitches.

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

The sun has got his hat on (at last) and that means it's time to up your beach bag game, baby! Here's one we love with your name on it.

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Chicken and mango salad with chilli lime dressing

Balmy summer days call for quick, easy and light lunches like this chicken and mango salad, ready in just 20 minutes. Pair with Naked Wines at 63% off.
- 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).
- 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
- Need a boost? Free(ze) your inner Ice Queen
  
  Cold water swimming? So last year, baby! If you want to strengthen your physical and mental health (and get insta bragging rights) ice baths are the way to go.
- 10 tips to kickstart your fitness
  
  Lost your exercise mojo during lockdown? We asked three local experts their tips on how get to back in the swing of gym and weekly classes.

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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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Review: Afternoon Tea at Wild Thyme Deli & Kitchen, Totnes

Muddy road-tested Wild Thyme’s new Sparkling Afternoon Tea for Two, with pottery painting. Plus, we’ve snaffled one worth £65 for you and a pal to enjoy for FREE!
- Review: Lobster BBQ, The Cary Arms
  
  We will eat them on the beaches! Muddy dives in to the extravagant Winston Churchill lobster barbecue, back for summer at The Cary Arms.
- Recipe: rainy day soup
  
  Gah! Where the hell is the summer? Never mind, step in out of the downpour and tuck into some...

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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.
- Half term a-go-go! Where to take the kids this June
  
  Museums, theme parks, aquariums and more! Here are 20+ family-friendly places, for teenies to tweens and hard-to-please teens.

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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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Our favourite ethical places: The Big Beanbag Company

Looking to shop sustainably for your home and holidays? Who better to ask than the West Country creators of the world’s first eco-friendly beanbag.
- Your local Indie Store heroes: part two
  
  Meet the local entrepreneurs who went from garages, kitchen tables and market stalls to become thriving and fabulous Devon businesses.
- 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.

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Luxe lodge life: Kentisbury Grange

Want a crowd-pleaser family break with luxe trimmings and a hot tub? Don’t want much, do you? Pack your bag, we’re heading to the fringes of Exmoor.
- Review: Lincombe Hall Hotel & Spa
  
  Did someone say adults-only £2 million coastal spa? Torquay's Lincombe Hall Hotel & Spa is speaking Muddy's language! Let's take a closer look, shall we?
- City slickin’: what’s on in London this summer
  
  London's shaking off the lockdown cobwebs with a host of awesome events. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what's on in the capital.