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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.

The rise of the cougar clan

START YOUR WEEK with a smile

Shane’s shame! • EastEnders’ Shane Richie is reportedly facing yet more woes following his arrest for drink-driving…

Lock up your sons! • The Cougar Club is officially open – and these ladies aren’t looking back!

THE FOUR WIVES OF WINDSOR • How four women have changed the monarchy – and the men they married. Rivalries, relationships and their remarkable influence

Bloom IN BOHO... • Ease into Autumn with these bold picks

One last goodbye... • Radio presenter Andrew Pierce, one of our former columnist’s best friends, shares his memories of the one and only Widders – and her final farewell…

83 & OUTRAGEOUS! • Despite suffering tragedy and many challenges, Mikki Williams has reinvented herself time and time again – and is still all natural...

We’re ALL TALKING about

PAY OR STAY AWAY! • THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

Killing with cuteness? • We pay more for dogs with squishy faces, bulging eyes and corkscrew tails because they’re cute. As the RSPCA launches a campaign to end extreme breeding for pets, you can’t help wondering: Is social media to blame?

BAGS OF charm! • Update your favourite handbag with a cute accessory

Back on the sauce! • After seven years on the wagon, Hollywood hunk Brad Pitt has admitted he’s drinking again

Open your eyes! • Lesley Reynolds from the Harley Street Skin Clinic reveals how to put the sparkle back into your eyes

Five ways to do Summer blusher • Blusher is back! The ultimate pick-me-up for tired skin, it’s still the best product in your make-up bag to bring your complexion to life in an instant.

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

DROP 6LB ON THE STAY COOL PLAN! • As the mercury reaches new highs this summer the hot news is the food types that can lower your temperature can help you lose pounds, too.

I’m just chillin’ • Seven sensational ways to beat the heat! It’s the hottest Summer since ʼ76 so Wendy Gomersall has tried some clever ways to stay cool...

Feeling fruity? • These delicious puddings make the most of Summer fruit

Wine of the week!

Sensational sunflowers! • Bring the bloom of the season indoors

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

Remembering Ann Widdecombe • This week Suddenly Single looks back on her life and our first interview...

Have you heard the one about…? • During the Edinburgh Fringe, mid-lifer Sarah Kettel explains how she found a funny way to overcome her grief and loss…

Salma Hayek at 60! • As she prepares to celebrate a milestone birthday, Salma Hayek reveals why age is just a number...

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…

Dupe of the week! • Check out the hand wash worth getting in a lather over

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!

KAIA GERBER It’s not easy being Cindy’s girl! • Kaia Gerber talks about her famous supermodel mum, and new show The Shards

best GIRLS’ NIGHT IN… ...AND OUT

The soap update •...