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.

The week that was…

START YOUR WEEK with a smile

Zoe’s tragic history… • TV persenter Zoe cries over her granny

Divorce, Dementia & the fear of dating again… • Ruth Langsford tells Fearne Cotton, ‘We all go through s**t.’

Princess Anne and her soldiers • From Royal handshakes to heartfelt conversations with veterans, Princess Anne once again proved why she remains one of the monarchy’s hardest-working and most respected figures. Last week she attended the Buckingham Palace Garden Party in support of military charity, The Not Forgotten (and team best were there!)

Holiday HITS! • Pack and go with these perfect pieces

My drama teacher said I would never work on screen! • Hannah Waddingham talks losing her way and kicking the critics to the curb

My 30 year fight for justice • As a child Miriam Lake suffered abuse at the hands of her mum’s boyfriend, with courage she rebuilt her life, but she never gave up hope of achieving one thing...

We’re ALL TALKING about

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...

Office Romance? It worked for me! • In the hit new Netflix rom-com Office Romance, Jennifer Lopez’s corporate CEO breaks the company’s strict ‘no dating’ policy with the new office hottie. Kim Willis remembers breaking a similar code of conduct…

BAG A beauty! • These statement bags are perfect for any occasion

Be suncare SAVVY! • Lesley Reynolds from the Harley Street Skin Clinic on staying smart this Summer

Five shortcuts to gorgeous nails • Take your mani to the max!

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

The early bird diet! • Enjoy dinner at 3pm to drop 5lbs fast...

Is this the end of MAFS UK? • The Channel 4 dating show has hit the headlines after shocking allegations of rape, violence and sexual misconduct. Was this an accident waiting to happen – and can the show survive?

Go lightly! • Who said you can’t have your cake and eat it? Our desserts are all incredibly low in fat and calories so you can indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt…

Wine of the week! with Olly Smith

Time to chill... • Make the most of Summer and create a relaxing retreat outdoors

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

Our relationship? The silence became deafening • Cheshire Housewife Leanne Brown burst onto our TV screens back in 2015. These days, she prefers to ‘pop in’ for the odd episode and has separated from former Man United hubby Wes. Here she catches us up on the feuds from then and her single status now…

Look out for potholes and cows! • Emily Beckloff faced off snakes, monkeys and cows as she searched for new adventure...

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER! • As the world marks what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday on June 1, we celebrate the blonde bombshell who gave us unforgettable movie moments, iconic fashion, famous romances and quotes that sparkle decades later…

See the world from 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…

Dupe of the week! •...