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.

Madonna’s dancefloor confessions

START YOUR week with a smile

Say you’ll be there, Kate? • The Brooklyn vs the Beckhams saga has certainly divided fans across the world, but it seems like Princess Kate is on Victoria’s side...

Eyeing up France, Denise? • Denise Welch is searching for a new property in France – could this be the end of her Loose Women days?

PIPPA - THE DIVA? • Recent reports have surfaced that the Princess of Wales’s sister is a ‘snooty diva!’

CRUISE INTO Summer… • The classic combination of red, white and blue are key to staying cool this Summer

‘MIRANDA’S CHANGED!’ • Meryl Streep talks about her long-awaited return as beastly Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada 2

It’s never too late... to join the circus! • When aerial performer Emma Taylor turned 50, she decided it was time for a circus with a difference, one where age was part of the magic…

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...

I’m the floral Robin Hood! • We’ve all heard of food banks, but Ursula Stone is spreading kindness with The Flower Bank…

BAGS OF room... • Pack all your overnight essentials in a roomy tote

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

New brands on the block • Fresh in the UK, find your new beauty fix here

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

STEP OUT THIS SUMMER AND DROP 10LB! • Make the most of lighter and brighter days to walk off the weight

Splashingly good fun! • Cancer changed Melody Smith and in recovery she unexpectedly felt worse than ever, until she took the plunge…

TIME FOR Tacos ! • Whip up one of these delicious recipes for a tasty Mexican inspired feast

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. His brand new book Wine: Everything You Need to Know is out now! 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...

The great outdoors • Make sure your outside space is ready for Summer

Dupe of the week • Spice up your glassware with a budget swap to the viral Icon Juice Glass

Your stars • For the week 28th April - 5th May with Michelle Bell from loveatfirstsign.co.uk/cosmic-fusion

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

‘Eugenie’s tougher… Beatrice is struggling with it’ • Presenter and original Queen of the WAGS, Lizzie Cundy talks about her divorcing friend Ruth Langsford, her infamous friend Sarah Ferguson, and the fallout for the York sisters…

Sister, Sister • Sisters are often the best of friends, but these readers went one step further and moved in next...