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.

ALL GOOD THINGS…

START YOUR week with a smile

Never Gonna Give You Up! • best is celebrating the iconic Rick Astley’s 60th birthday!

Nigella’s crushing love life • Nigella Lawson is set to join one of the nation’s favourite TV cooking shows, and we’re hoping this could be her perfect match!

Clash of the Queens? • With reports of supposed tension between Queen Camilla and The Princess of Wales, we look at why things could be strained…

DRESS up! • Going on a date night? Make it the perfect excuse to put away your cosy clothes for just one night

Strictly? It’s not for me... • Alan Carr opens up on his new show – and why he got the last laugh in many ways, not least of which was being underestimated in the castle...

I lost the love of my life twice • When Caroline Derrick was finally reunited with her soulmate 18 years after a silly misunderstanding, she hoped it was her happy ending…

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 personal trainer at 61 - it’s the Summer of my life! • Julie Balchin has had an emotional rollercoaster with her body image and health throughout the years. But she’s become a personal trainer to share what she’s learned and help others...

Dupe of the week! • Love is in the details this Valentine’s, and a heart-shaped accessory says it all...

GET shorty... • New sleepwear is a great way to spoil yourself this Valentine’s Day

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

Look good from head to toe • Boost your confidence and you’ll be good to glow!

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

DROP 14LBS & SPOIL YOURSELF! • Indulge and still lose pounds on our easy plan

I’m a rock star! • Did somebody say pebbleroni pizza? Delicate-coloured doughnuts, loaves of fresh baked bread... they might look good enough to eat but careful, you might break a tooth! Anna Llewellyn has found comfort in creating these beautiful works of pebble art...

Baked with love • These delicious treats taste so much better than shop-bought

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...

All you need is love... • Celebrate romance with these gift ideas

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

Could you be the next Lady Slade? • Sir Benjamin Slade is looking for a wife but Scorpios need not apply and you have to share his estate with ‘Boris Johnson’

…how not to throw everything but the kitchen...