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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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‘She was an unforgettable woman’ • ‘Queen of Clean’ presenter Kim Woodburn has passed away aged 83 following a short illness.

Broken Beckhams? • Brooklyn Beckham missed his father’s birthday celebrations, and stayed publicly silent on both Father’s Day and over the announcement of his dad’s knighthood, but it hasn’t stopped David reaching out...

William and the Royal nightmare he’s desperate to avoid • Our future King is ‘determined’ to protect his children

SIMPLE Summer Style! • Stick to a mix and match palette to look cool and confident

Carpe diem, darling! • Stephanie Beacham has been nominated for her portrayal of one woman’s descent into dementia. Here, she tells Ed-in-Chief Siobhan Wykes why we all just need to seize the day…

I raised my sister’s kids • When Sinéad Corcoran’s sister asked her to make a promise, she never thought it would be a called in ...

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 • 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...

I run my own slimming club! • Lynda Leadbetter’s weight fluctuated over the years, but now she’s transformed herself – and others…

IT’S IN the bag! • These bags are perfect for your towel, book and sunscreen – and chic enough to be taken sightseeing, too

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

Holiday heroes • Don’t pack without these must-buys...

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

EAT MORE, LOSE MORE! • We’ve come up with the perfect plan to beat belly rumbles and help you shed up to 14lb too...

Dear Mum ... I understand • Writer Kim Willis was just two years old when her mum walked out on the family. Here, in a letter, she explains how it made her feel...

Speedy eats! • Quick to cook and delicious to eat.

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...

A touch of tropical... • Escape to paradise without leaving home

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

‘I don’t always want available men’ • Radio presenter and former Crossroads star Jo Good on her early life as a hippy, why she can’t understand people having kids, and why age is NOT just a number

The Girl Who Caught a Killer • Rachael Watts was just seven when she was kidnapped and left for dead. Now, after 30 years of silence, she’s telling her story – and reclaiming her life...

Mane ATTRACTION • Mist your hair in a soft, lasting whisper of fragrance…

Time to stop with the toyboy insults • THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our...