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

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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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

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.

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Angelina Jolie: double mastectomy

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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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WorkFest 2013: book now!

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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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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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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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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.


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Potty training

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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.