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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The truth about Stacey & Joe • What’s going on with the nation’s favourite couple?!

Fugitive Fergie • Has ‘homeless’ Sarah secretly been smuggled into Andrew’s new home?

Kate & Wills: 15 Years since saying ‘I do!’ • From that unforgettable sheer dress moment to a future Queen in waiting – Kate Middleton went from girl-next-door to the woman redefining the monarchy

A little lemon aid... • Update soft neutrals with a subtle citrus burst

‘My marriage is something of a miracle’ • Legendary actress Dame Maureen Lipman has absolutely no intention of slowing down as she approaches 80

What’s Your ‘Number’? • Everyone has one– the number of partners you’ve been intimate with. Here, two women reveal how many notches are on their bedposts…

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...

The 8 minutes that changed my life • Kate Drummond thought she was having an out-of-body experience but what followed was a long battle to being heard…

TAKE cover! • A Spring coat is a must-have at this time of year

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

Glow from top to toe • Reveal your skin with confidence

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THE SUPER SARNIE DIET! • Lose up to 1st on the sandwich diet

We hit the jackpot! • As 70 per cent of us Brits play the lottery, hoping and dreaming of a better life, we meet three winners whose lives were transformed by six lucky numbers…

Something for the weekend... • Staying in just got a bit more delicious

Wine of the week! with Olly Smith

Bring Spring in… • Add a touch of freshness to your home

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

‘I’m too busy for men’ • Lady Colin Campbell is known for her outspoken opinions - on just about everything - especially The Royals. In this second part of our Suddenly Single chat she talks about her own expectations of love...

I’m a midlife cowgirl! • Jane Stewart spent years struggling with her identity but she’s finally unleashing her true self…

See the world from HELEN’S HILARIOUS VIEWPOINT... • Our fabulous and funny columnist, comedian Helen Lederer is here to tell it like it is, in her own witty way…

‘Us Loose Women have each other’s backs!’ • ITV’s Charlene White talks female friendships and why she won’t get married!

Dupe of the week! • The skincare sticks you can swipe and glow

best TV guide Stay in, save £££s • From behind the scenes of Hollywood, to this week’s must-see telly, we’ve got your ultimate seven-day TV guide sorted!

Ain’t Nobody loves me better than Chaka! • Alexandra Burke is starring as music sensation Chaka Khan in I’m Every Woman

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