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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START YOUR week with a smile

Who’s your next Strictly hosts? • There seems to be two clear favourites to host our sparkly Saturday nights!

SAY IT ISN’T SO! • British heartthrob Tom Hardy has revealed he’s going to step back from the big screen for a while

Better together! • The Royal double act we didn’t know we needed!

STEAL HER STYLE Devil Wears Prada 2 • Step out in style by taking inspiration from Miranda, Andy and Emily

‘We’re all flawed, especially me’ • National Treasure Sheridan Smith chats to best about her new BBC drama!

Still the Hip and Thigh Queen at 80 • Rosemary Conley changed a generation — but at nearly 80 (and still a size eight) she believes her most important message is only just beginning…

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...

Jog On, Cancer! • When a cancer diagnosis turned her world upside down, Debra Willoughby-Mellors found healing, laughter and lifelong friendship by forming a gang of unstoppable Grannies…

Summer t-shirts FROM JUST £9.99! • Pick up one of these brilliant buys to update your wardrobe in seconds

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

No more dull, unmotivated skin! That’s all… • If your current beauty routine moves at a glacial pace that would leave Miranda Priestly reeling, here’s six hardworking products that we think deserve a glowing appraisal

Elsa Mc Alonan • BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

BURN FAT FAST! • Drop up to 7lb in 7 days by cutting out one colour from your diet...

Safe Journey Home • With sexual offences against women and girls on public transport on the rise, it’s time for change. Do you want to be a part of ensuring we all have a…

Short of time? • Then whip up one of these delicious recipes by Eleanor Maidment

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...

Get the Look Feels like Summer... • Make the most of warmer days with these bold buys

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

For the love of Goldfish! • Former wife of Chris Tarrant, journalist Ingrid is back to talk dating, divorces, and dire financial circumstances – plus explain WHY she hugs her goldfish bowl…

Creating Rainbows • Louise Robinson’s special little dog, Logi, is helping comfort and raise smiles everywhere he goes…

I still get star struck! • From Pierce Brosnan to Calendar Girls, Helen Mirren talks to best about it...