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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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START YOUR week with a smile

Back to Brookside • Soap legend Sue Johnston returns as Sheila Grant in a special Brookside‑ Hollyoaks anniversary crossover

‘I had a big lump under my left breast’ • Josie Gibson has opened up for the first time about her terrifying breast cancer scare…

Enough now, Harry! • His latest attempt at a royal reconciliation hasn’t gone how he’d hoped...

KEEP IT casual… • Dress down in style with pieces that mix and match

‘Whatever my age, I’ll always be wearing leather trousers!’ • Changing Rooms’ flamboyant master of maximalism Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen opens up about his unconventional life and being healthy and happy at 60

Strut into second-hand September • In 2024, Sophie Boulderstone vowed to only buy second hand. Over a year later, she hasn’t looked back…

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...

For the love of dogs! • We are a nation of pet lovers! Here, Sarah Vine -former wife of politician Sir Michael Gove - reveals why, when the chips are down, her dogs really are her best friends...

STEP INTO Autumn… • with a pair of retro inspired trainers

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

5 ways to style your hair smarter • Blow dry tricks to your best ever ‘do

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

THE FAD FREE PLAN • Ditch fad diet plans and you could lose up to 7lbs in 7 days

Always expect the unexpected... • Like the stars of the Thursday Murder Club, moving to a retirement home was the start of something far more exciting than living alone for Rob and Maxine Beck...

Let baking season begin… • With cosy season just around the corner, try one of these tempting treats that taste as good as they look

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. 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...

Relax and retreat... • Turn your bathroom into a space where you can switch off and unwind

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

Take a chance, put yourself out there, be willing to fail... • She’s naturally hilarious. Now podcaster and author Cally Beaton spills the beans on how to keep your cool when you’re a hot mess, the late great Joan Rivers, and why we should all radically reinent ourselves in midlife...

I live in Big Gus The Tarot Bus! • Janis King has been on a spiritual journey that’s led to peace and happiness…

BAKE OFF’S BACK! • The GBBO tent has opened up once again to welcome a brand-new batch of bakers ready to whisk, knead, and ice...