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.

LOVE IS…

START YOUR week with a smile

‘Love is lovelier second time around’ • For Carol Kirkwood, the forecast for a happy marriage is a sunny one...

HARRY ON THE MOVE? • As his Chief of Staff reportedly resigns, and rumours abound he won’t attend his uncle’s funeral, questions are being asked of the Prince, including is...

Twenty years of Zara & Mike • Since 2004, the world has fallen for the love story between Princess Anne’s daughter, Zara Phillips, and former rugby giant, Mike Tindall

CAPSULE collection! • Late Summer buys that work for holiday or home and help you start layering when Autumn arrives...

‘I can’t wait to hear the truth’ • Strictly’s straight-talking judge Craig Revel Horwood speaks out on the recent scandal, 20 years of the show, and his own midlife crisis...

A contract of mistrust • THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

‘I spent my honeymoon in a tuk tuk’ • Becky Colwell didn’t plan on spending her honeymoon stuck in traffic, but it was an experience she’ll never forget…

‘Who do I see in your future? Me!’ • Psychic Sally lost her husband John, after 50 years together – but that won’t stop this fabulous woman dating again - as long as he has good teeth and shoes...

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…

IT’S ALL IN THE detail... • Give a favourite dress or top a new lease of life with a statement necklace

I uncovered a murder • When Anna Allan started looking into her family she discovered a dark secret...

Easy, instant face tweaks! • Try a few make-up tricks for maximum impact

Top to toe treatments • Lesley Reynolds from Harley Street Skin Clinic talks us through the latest and most popular therapies

EAT BISCUITS GET SLIM! • Here’s how to lose up to a stone this month, while still eating quite a few biscuits...

THE ODD COUPLE • In a fabulous one-off Channel 4 special, Dame Judi Dench and her unlikely pal, Jay Blades, embark on a journey that solidified the future of their delightful friendship...

Like a virgin • When Alicky Sussman’s husband died suddenly, sex was the last thing on her mind. But after seven years, she was itching to experience a ‘second first time’ - and Marcus was just the man for it

Trisha’s back! • GMB fans praise ‘terrific’ Trisha Goddard, as she replaces Ed Balls…

See the world from HELEN’S HILARIOUS VIEWPOINT... • THE JOY OF SKINNY DIPPING!

Let’s do lunch! • Struggle with packed lunches? These brand new recipes from Slimming World are a healthier option if you’re on a weight loss journey. Plus, packing your own lunch can help you save pounds too...

Food in a flash • MAKE LIFE EASIER IN THE KITCHEN WITH THESE SPEEDY MEAL IDEAS AND SUPERMARKET BUYS

Queen of the ‘Trad Wife’ trend? • Hannah Neeleman – a Mormon influencer known as Ballerina Farm – has been at the centre of controversy following a profile that questioned the ‘perfect life’ she portrays to her 19 million followers…

Creative corner! • Get organised at home with stylish storage solutions

5 ways to pay less for great days out • Getting through the Summer holidays with kids or grandkids to entertain and feed is always a marathon effort – not to mention a huge drain on the household budget! If you’re feeling the strain, there’s still time to snap up deals and discounts. Here’s our...