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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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START YOUR week with a smile

Janet breaks her silence • Janet Street-Porter has revealed what she thinks of those budget cuts…

‘Stop constantly judging women on appearance!’ • Overtanned and old? Ulrika has rightfully put her critics in their place over the way she looks…

Two Princes and a King: The truth about a reunion • As whispers of reconciliation continue to swirl, we explore whether Britain’s most famous fractured family can truly heal

HIT THE spot! • Classic polka dot always looks fresh and fashionable

OZZY OSBOURNE: From heavy metal to heavy hearts • The death of Black Sabbath’s lead singer last week, aged 76, has left his wife Sharon, his kids, and his bandmates, shattered

I’m Britain’s oldest ballerina • Barbara Peters has always been ‘on pointe’ when it comes to dancing…

I’m reviewing this survey madness • THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

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...

Dare to bare • Mum Karie Jane knew exactly what to do to get over her divorce: she moved to Spain, opened a nudist resort and fell back in love with life – and her body

Shore THING! • Shell and seaside inspired necklaces instantly add a beach vibe to any outfit

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

The scent of Summer • Need a new season fragrance? You’re one spritz away...

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

SNACK ALL DAY AND DROP 14LBS! • Do diets leave you feeling peckish? If so you’re not alone, so we’ve come up with the perfect plan that includes three meals and 10 snacks a day. Follow and you could lose a stone.

From heartbreak to happiness • Nicky Genders’ adventure of a lifetime started off with bumps in the road until their new four-legged misfit turned their luck around…

What’s for dinner? • These speedy recipes are great if you are looking for something new 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...

Bee inspired at home... • Bring nature in with some beautiful accessories

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

‘I thought cancer meant no one would fall in love with me’ • Emma Campbell, 54, on being inspired by her friend, the late Dame Deborah James, and what it’s really like to date when you have secondary cancer

Killer in their midst • After Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth were brutally murdered, the hunt was on for the man responsible…

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