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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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I’m still standing… next to Brooklyn! • As the Beckham feud continues, longtime friend Sir Elton John has seemingly sided with Brooklyn…

Getting intimate? • Ruth’s most candid confession yet…

Can Kate save The Monarchy? • King Charles is reportedly turning to the Princess of Wales for help

GET sporty! • Give your weekend wardrobe a relaxed yet polished look

‘Cancer... its like an ex boyfriend’ • As she returns to our screens with an epic new travel series, Julia Bradbury reveals how cancer taught her gratitude and why this latest adventure means everything

My colourful cartoon life • Meet Sheba Cassini, who’s created her own cartoon world with a cartoon house, a cartoon husband and a wardrobe full of cartoon clothes. She even drives a Bat Mobile…

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...

Barnaby taught us to live • When Carol Smith’s son lost his best friend in the Nottingham attacks – tragedy made them rethink their lifestyle...

WHO SAYS CARDIGANS are frumpy? • The new season styles are sweet, stylish and a little bit quirky

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

Best buys for eyes • From sleek shadows to luscious lashes, here’s how to wow

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

GO RETRO & LOSE 14LBS! • Change your eating habits and you could drop pounds this month

Hooked on my Summer house! • Joanna Lyng took inspiration from her outside space and transformed her career...

Better than a takeway... • Celebrate Chinese New Year with a recipe inspired by popular dishes

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...

The future is bright… • Lift your mood by bringing bold accessories home

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

‘I didn’t fancy The One when I first met him’ • Kaye Adams on being different to her public persona, and why she’d never use a dating app

Taking the reins • This week marks the start of the Chinese New Year – the Year of the Horse. Here, Horse Manager Vicki Alford shares her love of these incredible animals…

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…

‘A lifetime of pain that I am going to experience’ • Loose Woman and Paddington star Brenda Edwards on love, loss and being a...