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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

Jerry's secret link to Richard! • While Richard E. Grant landed himself in hot water in The Celebrity Traitors', there's one contestant who has never doubted him!

Katie's heartbreak • As Eamonn Holmes faces ongoing health issues, his girlfriend Katie Alexander is said to have moved out of the Surrey home they shared...

Royal Gogglebox! • What are our Royals watching on the telly box this Autumn?!

Good sex? When the bed collapses! • Oscar winner Olivia Colman reveals why she fell for Alexander Skarsgård’s ‘Hot Basket!’

My Mum Emily Bishop • Oliver Holt's mum played Emily Bishop in Coronation Street for 56 years. When she moved into a care home and he cleared her house, he discovered hidden treasures and just how adored she still is...

We're all talking about

Doctor doctor! I’ve got GOOGLEITIS!!! • THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

Our 'Spoons wedding! • Michelle Russell had the white wedding of her dreams for less than £1,200...and a *BYO wedding breakfast! (*Buy Your Own)

Look good ROUND THE CLOCK! • Sophie Cooper from the Harley Street Skin Clinic shares her look-good tips, whatever the time of day

Six small beauty habits... • ...that make a big difference, according to Lesley Reynolds from the Harley Street Skin Clinic

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10 • TRICKS, TREATS & DUPES!

Drop 14LBS & Eat yourself younger • The trick to a youthful glow can be found in your fridge...

My flight of fancy • When empty-nester Francesca Hicks couldn't find work at the age of 62, she applied to be cabin crew - and landed her dream job!

Jamie Oliver's 20 minute meals! • When time is tight make one of these delicious recipes

Wine of the week! • 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 nine books. His first novel, Death by Noir 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...

What would Vanessa say?

'That day was the beginning of the end' • In the first of two parts, Darren Day opens up about unexpected fame, addiction and the headlines that almost broke him.

The Great British Tour de Cake • Every good bike ride should end with cake - that's why Heth Miller wrote a book combining her two great loves...

'I couldn't care less what people think of me!' • Chef Clodagh McKenna on finding confidence in her 50s, the unusual rule in her marriage - and why life on her idyllic farm isn't always picture-perfect

EFF IT! I’VE LAUNCHED MY OWN PODCAST • Our fabulous and funny columnist, comedian Helen Lederer is here to tell it like it is, in her own witty way...

5 frightfully cheap Halloween costumes • Far scarier than any ghoul is the thought of making a last-minute costume for school or trick-or-treating. But fear not, playground manufacturer Playdale (Playdale.co.uk) has you covered. Here are some cheap and easy outfits you can throw together in minutes...

Dupe of the week!

'We're stronger than ever!' • Comedy pals Rob and Romesh on professional bowling, trash talk, and why Kung Fu nearly broke...