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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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The plot twist that would break Jade’s heart • In a shattering new interview, Freddy Brazier has revealed he’s barely speaking to dad Jeff – or big brother, Bobby

‘We’ve not spoken for years’ • Fern Britton has explained why it’s hard not to ‘bad mouth’ her ex...

The meeting that ‘broke’ the monarchy • What really happened between the ‘Fab Four’?

Be the best dressed! • Our edit will help you look sensational at any Summer gathering

‘I felt worthless and dumb’ • Jamie Oliver was reduced to tears at the recent screening of his new documentary

My 60-year-old bucket list! • When Joyce Connor was approaching a milestone birthday, she pulled together an inspiring and challenging list to live life to the full…

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...

We built a pub in our front room • Hazel Smith wanted a career change and really got into the spirit of things…!

WHAT A Gem • Add glamour to any outfit with a pair of statement earrings

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

Gloss and glow • Summer’s beauty buys help you shine...

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

TRIM YOUR TUM! • Our two week plan will help you sort out your spare tyre and you could lose upto 10lbs

Handbags, handcuffs and hand grenades • Making the tea, wearing stockings and suspenders... after 30 years in the Met police, Kathryn West* has written a book revealing what it’s really like to be a woman on the Force and how she’s seen attitudes change over three decades...

Summer bakes… • Bake one of these Italian-inspired cakes whenever you fancy a sweet treat

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...

Cherry on top! • Fun buys to introduce this trend into your home

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

‘Spencer was shocked by my upbringing’ • With her new book out, Vogue Williams is having to relive the past

The baby-faced assassins • Teenagers Truus, Freddie, and Hannie bravely fought evil armed with lipstick and their youth during World War II

EASY ON the eyes! • Spec-tacular style starts with the case…

Bikini babe at any age • THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

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…

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