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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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Alex’s stark warning for Strictly ! • Her pal Sarah gave the ER star a warts-and-all pep talk on the dance show…

‘I’m glad I’m an alcoholic’ • As Lulu admits her booze battle, are we all hitting the bottle too much?

The Harry aftermath • As relations between Prince Harry and the King begin to thaw, attention has turned to Prince William…

BOHO chic! • Layer up with relaxed pieces that are perfect for Autumn

‘I’m not posh!’ • Michelle Dockery says unlike Lady Mary, she didn’t grow up with privilege – one of her first jobs was in a chippie...

100 days until Christmas... • Now, that’s a scary thought, just three paydays! But don’t panic – savvy Donna Davies says with a bit of planning, you can have a fabulous festive season that won’t break Santa’s sack!

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...

Reunited after 25 years • Their teenage romance ended in tears, but over two decades later, a chance encounter saw love blossom for Cheryl and Ross Saunders a second time…

BELT UP! • Give your wardrobe an instant upgrade

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

Brilliant buys for your body • Feel fabulous from top-to-toe

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Filthy rich? • It seems everyone (and their mum) is cashing in with a sexy side-hustle on OnlyFans, hoping to get rich quick. But is it really that easy...

The big freeze! • Get ahead and stock up your freezer with delicious meals

Wine of the week! with Olly Smith

Hello Autumn! • Celebrate the change of season with some easy updates

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

‘Why I’ll never lose hope’ • Legendary Carry On actress Anita Harris on filling the void after losing her husband of 50 years, Mike Margolis, to Alzheimer’s disease

We’ve been friends for 700 years! • Dorothy Proietti and her friend Gill have shared a lifetime of adventures together. Now they’re travelling back in time for their greatest one yet…

‘I’d love to have Ben Shephard’s body!’ • As he kicks off a new nationwide tour, Gareth Malone reflects on the legacy of The Choir, his impending 50th birthday and the new wellness rituals keeping him in shape

Breadwinners and losers • THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

Tragic accident rocks Jo’s world • Jo Whiley reveals there’s been a sad loss in the family…

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…

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!

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