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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‘Oh, she’s off again!’ • Jane McDonald has explained that her family ‘don’t get’ her life

Get this woman a ladder! • Susanna Reid just dug a hole so huge, its time to…

WHERE IS FERGIE? • Is the former Duchess of York still homeless?!

STEAL HER STYLE Carolyn Bessette Kennedy • With the tragic love story between JFK Junior and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy making headlines again, we take a look at the late icons sophisticated style

Being Old and learning to love it! • Prue Leith’s new book tackles the big questions we all have about getting older

The power of makeup • Midlife makeovers aren’t just about changing how you look – they’re about healing and recognising yourself again, says make-up therapist Mirna Conway...

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 manifested my man! (a Gethin Jones lookalike!) • Jools Raye knew exactly who she wanted the love of her life to be, so she set about making it happen…

BUDGET bags! • Treat yourself to a new season style for under £30

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

Six secrets to brilliant hair • The little-and-often rules to achieve your crowning glory

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

SHOP LESS, SPEND LESS & WEIGH LESS! • Drop 14lb on the store cupboard diet

I’m allergic to the cold • When Vikki Lovett touches something chilly she suffers a reaction and it affects every part of her life…

Delicious mid-week meals 5 for £25!* • In her brand new book Ashleigh Mogford aka Cardiff Mum helps you cook for less. To get you started we’ve got five meals that taste delicious without busting your budget

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. His brand new book Wine: Everything You Need to Know is out now! 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. Here’s his boozy bargain find for this week...

For every mum... • Spoil the Mother figure in your life with these delightful gifts

What would Vanessa say? • Our celebrity agony aunt, Vanessa Feltz, tackles your problems with her usual wit, wisdom and humour

‘Andrew is one of the most arrogant people I’ve had the misfortune to meet’ • Princess Diana’s former Royal Protection Officer, Ken Wharfe, is the Palace insider who saw it all…

Let Them! • Worried? Stressed? Overwhelmed? It might be time to change your life with a new mantra:

‘I’ve learnt a lot from Pete’ • Singing sensation Alfie Boe talks to Ed-in-chief Siobhan Wykes about going on tour, and celebrating life

See the world from HELEN’S HILARIOUS VIEWPOINT... • Our...