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.

Thunderbirds are go!

START YOUR week with a smile

Ruth losing patience? • Why Eamonn should watch out!

‘I was glad I wrote my will…’ • Jane McDonald is a woman who’s seen and done it all – but things took an unnerving turn recently when she was left fearing for her life…

Princess Michael of Kent: The Royal who never got the memo! • As the British monarchy works hard to modernise its image, one Royal remains firmly rooted in another era...

SPRING forward • These new season buys will give your wardrobe a refresh

It’s the final countdown... • Queen Claudia is ready for the final week of The Traitors!

I’ll never stop strutting my stuff! • After spending 50 years in the fashion industry, Ronnie Benattar, is modelling what it means to live life to the max!

‘I’ve cried more than I can count’ • Is Tess Daly facing fresh heartache after daughter Phoebe’s big move?

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...

I’m a Silver Splitter (and I’m happy!) • When Sally Berg found herself a divorcee in her late 50s, she resolved to treat it not as a failure but as a new beginning. Here, she reveals how becoming part of the ‘grey divorce’ generation has given her a new lease of life.

So retro! • Freshen up your wardrobe with a new pair of trainers

Dupe of the week! • Moo-ve over neutrals - statement shoes are stealing the spotlight...

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

Beauty for better days • Feel-good fragrances and comfy creams to pick you up

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

DROP 5LBS FAST ON THE WIGGLE ROOM DIET! • According to Gabriella Peacock, the odd takeaway or sweet treat won’t derail your diet. Follow our plan and you could lose 5lbs in seven days...

Pawsitively Perfect! • Tanya Nikolova has turned her love of crafting into a special gift...

Dinner’s in the can! • Theo Michaels shares some of his favourite recipes using canned ingredients

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...

Calm down! • Turn your bedroom into a soothing retreat

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

‘Lady Penelope is partly based on me’ • Actor and jazz singer Dee Anderson – whose parents created Thunderbirds – on her childhood, three marriages, and being single

I’m an accidental ‘slimfluencer’ • Around 1.5 million people in the UK are on the fat jab. For many it’s a ‘dirty...