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.
What's on in AugustIt's a biggie this month! 35+ mind-blowing things to do in Devon, from air shows and regattas, to outdoor theatre and comedy, and a women's wellbeing day with wine. We likey!
Best coast walks with 'secret' beachesWant the lowdown on the stunning walks, hidden coves and rock pools only locals know? Muddy tapped mountain leader Jon Barnett of Peaks & Trails for his local faves.
20 cool things to do with the kids this summerHere be dragons! Kids won't dare be bored with Muddy's guide to family fun in Devon, including fireworks, parkour, tall ships and more!
Best beaches in the south west & beyondHeading beachside this 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.

Well, hello!

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

Did someone say gin on tap? Here's a great new reason to hotfoot it to Dartmouth - Salcombe Gin's new store and sustainable refill scheme.

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

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Muddy goes mad in the Med

Okay, you got me – it’s the Barbican in Plymouth but The Mad Merchant’s quirky mix of authentic Turkish dishes and yup, Devon cream teas are the next best thing.
- 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.

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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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The Muddy Insider Guide to Devon

With 200 miles of SW Coast Path, two vibrant cities, a national park, gorgeous beaches and lush cream teas, why go anywhere else?
- Best beaches in the south west & beyond
  
  Heading beachside this 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.

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Escape to the garden! Create your She Shed

Garden buildings are no longer the preserve of males and their mowers. Here are five ideas to turn your outdoor room into a female-friendly zone.
- 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).
- Speedy fish supper: Plaice milanese
  
  Know your plaice! Or at least you will with this easy Friday night fish recipe from award-winning restauranteur Mitch Tonks new cookbook, Rockfish.
Wellbeing
- 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
- 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.

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Running a business during Covid? Read this

Closures + pinged staff + loan worries…sound like your average work day at the mo? We tapped the experts at Kitsons Solicitors for how to ensure your business thrives in a pandemic.
Kids
- Music maestro! What’s on for kids at Dartington Summer School
  
  Got a budding musician in the family? Then you'll be wanting the lowdown on all the FREE events and workshops at this year's Summer School. Tootoot!
- 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.

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Muddy meets Amanda Keetley

We caught up with the coast-loving, director of Devon Environment Foundation for a nosey in her beach bag – and tips on how to be more sustainable, naturally.
- 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.
- 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.