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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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CLEAN-UPS TO DUST-UPS Inside Stacey & Mrs Hinch’s rumoured feud • Things have allegedly taken a frosty turn between Stacey and Mrs Hinch…

Christmas traditions past and present... • Kate Garraway talks about forging forward while holding on to precious memories

Fergie – no room at the inn? • As the former Duchess of York finds herself out in the cold, could her next step be to move into Princess Beatrice’s old cattle shed?

CHECK INTO Christmas... • Add a festive touch to your Winter wardrobe

The first Christmas without Ozzy • Jungle Jack on his rock-star dad and the lessons he taught him...

Dress for less this Christmas • Lindsay Edwards set herself a challenge that changed her mindset. Now she’s looking forward to a fashionable Christmas for less…

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...

Paws for thought • Calming and cuddly, but no mess or vet’s bills – could this delightful fur baby be the purr-fect Christmas present for a lonely elderly friend or relative? Writer Wendy Gomersall finds out…

STEP INTO Christmas… • Make a style statement with a pair of party shoes

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

Make -up to suit every age • How to bring back your sparkle this Christmas...

Elsa Mc Alonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

Prezzies FOR PETS! • Treat your furry friend to something special this Christmas

Why I spend Xmas with strangers • When Suzanne Elsworth felt frazzled after a Christmas Day dashing from family to family trying to fit everyone in, she decided it was time for a change...

’Tis the season to indulge… • Make the most of festive ingredients to whip up naughty but oh so nice recipes

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...

Merry and bright... • Bring the joy of Christmas home with bold decorations

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

‘I like to date myself’ • Penny Smith is back, giving us more ideas for homemade Xmas gifts and outfits, recalls the ghosts of boyfriends past and explains why her best dates are solo…

I cheat on my partner – (with money) • Monica Cafferky isn’t ashamed to admit she commits ‘financial infidelity’ at Christmas…

Reese’s thrilling new chapter! • From blockbusters to books – Reese Witherspoon discusses her debut novel!

I’ve fallen for cheesy Christmas films... • THE WAY I...