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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 MAGIC OF MEG...

START YOUR week with a smile

Love her or not… we’re all watching Meghan • Whether you’re a fan or a fierce critic, the Duchess is back on our screens with season two of With Love, Meghan – and once again, everyone has an opinion...

Does Eamonn want Ruth back? • Why the grass might not always be greener for Eamonn Holmes

Fairytale in Stockholm... • Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and his picture-perfect family look like real-life Disney royals

Dressing up denim... • Give this classic fabric a new look for Autumn 2025

‘This one is for Dame Maggie!’ • With the final chapter of that great stately home and all who live in her about to hit the big screen, it’s time for mum-to-be Michelle to say goodbye to Downton Abbey and Lady Mary...

I’m a matchmaker - and happily single! • Parisian dating expert Fanny Auger is still looking for love – but she’s having more fun than Emily in Paris trying to find ‘the one’…

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...

The woman who wasn’t there • Tales of heroism and grief poured out after the 9/11 terror attacks in New York. One woman became the poster girl for the survivors – her fake story fooled the world...

JUST THE jacket! • Beat early Autumn chills with a cool cover-up

Made in Korea! • ‘K-beauty’ is booming - here’s our pick of the best

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

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

EAT A BIG BREAKFAST AND DROP 5LBS FAST • Before you think about skipping breakfast, studies have shown it actually boosts weight loss! Follow our plan and you could lose 5lbs in just one week.

The words I need to say • After Fiona Phillips’ devastating dementia diagnosis, she wrote a letter to her children detailing everything she hoped never to forget. Here, Ronnie Dean does the same…

All in one! • Whip up one of these delicious recipes that are cooked in a tray or dish. A great time saver – and less time washing up!

Wine of the week! with Olly Smith

Prints Charming! • Get ready for snuggle season with warm shades and statement prints

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

‘Date again? No. I’ve had enough good sex to last me a lifetime’ • Brookside star Tina Malone on losing her beloved husband, caring for their daughter, her 12-stone weight loss and her broken heart...

His life was worth so much more • When Janet Smith’s son was given a blood transfusion, they thought it would help him...

Music, falling in love & pasta! • Matteo Bocelli might be the son of Andrea, but his upcoming second album will be just as new to his father as it will be to us…

See ya, Summer... you’re welcome, Autumn! • THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

See the world from HELEN’S HILARIOUS...