Local site of the week: Bristol

Bristol

Today, we're launching a new weekly feature: our Local Site of the Week, in which the local editor takes us on a tour of her area, offering insider tips on the best cafes, outdoor spaces and hidden gems. In our inaugural q&a, Bristol's local editor, Selena, points out the best that her city has to offer, from vintage clothes shops to art galleries and "incredible monkfish".

Diane Abbott's 'crisis of masculinity' is nothing new

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Pregnancy calendar

Pregnancy

Week by week: From bundle of cells to bundle of joy, find out how your body and your baby are changing, in our calendar.


10 ways to tackle digital overload

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Angelina Jolie: double mastectomy

Angelina Jolie

In the news: Angelina Jolie, who lost her mother to ovarian cancer, has undergone a double mastectomy after finding she had an "87% risk" of developing breast cancer. What do you think?


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Seasonal summer recipes

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Glorious food: It's one of the best times of the year for seasonal produce. Here's how Mumsnetters are using the freshest ingredients from asparagus to rhubarb.

WorkFest 2013: book now!

Woman working

Bored of your job? Got a brilliant business idea but too nervous to try it? Mumsnet WorkFest, sponsored by Barclays, could transform your prospects and inspire you to start out on your own. One month to go: book your place now.

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Family-friendly festivals: top 5

Latitude festival Chosen by you:  Want to get your fill of festival fun this summer but need something that suits all ages? We've rounded up Mumsnetters' favourite family-friendly festivals in the UK.

Readers! It's book giveaway time

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The Hive by Gill Hornby is a warm and wickedly funny novel about group politics and female friendships at the school gates. We have 50 free copies: apply now!

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10 easy ways to support a good cause

Guerilla gardening

Give More: Struggling to help out your favourite cause due to limited time and money? Take a look at Give More's 10 ideas for getting involved with good causes and be inspired.

Breastfeeding help

Newborn breastfeeding

Your one-stop guide: Advice on establishing breastfeeding, overcoming common problems, getting your latch sorted, breastfeeding in public, going back to work...

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Campaigns of the week

The Big Lunch

Gather your neighbours and strengthen your community by holding a Big Lunch on Sunday 2 June. You can also help Z2K with its efforts to support families in financial difficulty. 

Family competitions

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Our May prizes include a travel system worth £500, a complete set of the new Uniqlo clothing collection, a £500 Reiss gift card, a set of 10 Minute Solution DVDs - and more.


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Baby names: we're here to help

Top 2011 baby names

Use our baby name finder to discover what a name means, whether you're following the flock and even what Mumsnetters 'predict' for your child's future based on their name.


Weaning babies

Baby self-feeding pasta

Your questions answered: Worried about when and how to move your baby on to solid food? We've distilled MN wisdom on the messy business of moving your baby on from a milk-only diet.

Potty training

Toddler on potty

Everything you need to know: Tips on how to tell when your toddler's ready for potty-training, and how to go about the whole messy business - plus, getting your child to stay dry through the night.