Local site of the week: Bristol

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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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Guest blog, Glosswitch: The idea of 'masculinity in crisis' has long been an all-purpose rag-bag into which any negatives associated with men can be chucked - regardless of who's suffering, or why.

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10 ways to tackle digital overload

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Plagued by your phone? Hounded by your inbox? Frances Booth, author of the The Distraction Trap, offers her top 10 digital overload fixes, for adults and children.

Angelina Jolie: double mastectomy

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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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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Ovulation explained

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Use our ovulation calculator to figure out your most fertile days - and take a look at our advice on preparing for pregnancy and what to do if you're struggling to conceive.

Baby names: we're here to help

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