Best

Best delivers a varied and lively mix of ideas and inspiration to inform and entertain real women and help them get more out of every aspect of their busy lives. Best is topical, practical, offering more variety than any other weekly by embracing traditional topics in a modern way.

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START YOUR week with a smile

‘It’s brutal’ • Loose Women’s Nadia Sawalha has spoken out on those ITV cuts

The rise of Ruth… and the fall of Eamonn! • Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes appear to be experiencing post-separation life very differently...

The ultimate insult • Has Harry done the unthinkable ahead of Father’s Day?

SUMMER brights • Heading off on holiday? Pack your bags with a stylish mix of bold prints and stand-out shades...

‘I was on holiday with Ronnie... and his wife!’ • We caught up with Jo Wood on life, past loves – and future grandchildren!

My fiancé died before our wedding • Just weeks before she was due to tie the knot, Michelle Jackson tragically lost her fiancé, Jon. Here she shares how she found hope after the darkness of her grief…

We’re ALL TALKING about • If you haven’t had time to keep up with Facebook, X or Instagram, we’ve done it for you…

Ann Widdecombe QUEEN OF COMMON SENSE I HAVE A DREAM... • Strictly straight-talking former MP Ann Widdecombe is one of the most colourful characters in politics, but she revealed a totally different side to her personality when she took part in a certain dance competition. Now, Ann joins best to share her views...

It’s the latest craze koe knuffelen* (*That’s cow cuddling to you and me!) • Here, Wendy Gomersall tries out a new type of therapy...

BAGS OF style! • A statement clutch is the must-have bag for Summer

Beauty secrets to… AGEING LESS • From lotions and potions to plastic fantastic each week our experts will tell you how to stay looking younger for longer whatever your budget

Sweet as roses • Fragrant, flattering and a great skincare ingredient – add a rose to your beauty regime...

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

DROP A swimsuit size! • Did you know the latest way to burn fat is simply cutting out one colour from your diet? You could lose up to 7lb too.

The carers’ CRISIS • This carers week, the release of a new report reveals hundreds of thousands of parents and carers are going to bed hungry. We investigate…

Pack up a picnic!

Wine of the week! with Olly Smith • Sharing his passion for wine for 20 years, Olly’s a regular on Saturday Kitchen, a food hero for P&O Cruises and award-winning author of eight books. With his extensive knowledge of all things booze, the only thing Olly is more enthusiastic about than a glass of the good stuff, is sharing it as widely as possible. So, this week, his boozy bargain find...

Let’s go outside! • Nothing says Summer like a BBQ

Dear Vanessa • Our celebrity agony aunt, Vanessa Feltz, tackles your problems with her usual wit, wisdom and humour

‘Legs out, false tan and stilettos!’ • Emmerdale’s Laura Norton talks playing party girl Kerry, and falling in love on the show

The extraordinary life of the Elephant Man • He lived amongst them, studied them and tried to protect them – Iain Douglas-Hamilton risked everything to care for the animals he loves…

JUST FOR Dad • Show him just how much he means to you with a thoughtful card…

The curious case of Kris Jenner… • The Kardashian matriarch looks younger with each passing year!

You are what you are told to wear • THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

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