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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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A gift from above • Former EastEnders star Brooke Kinsella says, poignantly, that her baby boy feels like a ‘gift’ sent from her late brother Ben, cruelly stabbed to death at just 16…

They’ve caught it in time - I pray • One on seven of us will get breast cancer in our lifetime – last week, Sarah, Duchess of York, admitted she is one of them…

Trouble in paradise? • Normally, they appear like the perfect couple, so tongues wagged when William was caught on camera appearing to be a little, well, short with his wife…

RED alert! • Hot pieces that are perfect for high Summer

‘I miss London – it’s my favourite city’ • As the famous tournament kicks off, former Wimbledon sensation Boris Becker discusses a documentary about his life, being behind bars and who his ‘true friends’ are…

Losing mum meant I found my siblings • When Sara Hathaway’s circumstances changed, she decided to try and find her birth family, turning to ITV’s Long Lost Family for help. Here, she talks to best exclusively about her journey…

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Time to leave the Titanic alone? • THE WAY I SEE IT… Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

We’re ALL TALKING about • If you haven’t had time to keep up with Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, we’ve done it for you…

DON’T MISS THE AUGUST ISSUE

Hey, ‘frenemy’! • Known for her quick wit, does Victoria Beckham really have a nickname for son Brooklyn’s wife Nicola Peltz?

A love letter to the NHS • To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS this week, retired midwife Maria Anderson tells us why we should be so proud of this great institution…

SANDAL season! • The wedge is cool, comfy and a classic must-have for your wardrobe

Spritz into Summer • Indulge in a new scent without splashing the cash

Rescue me… • Lesley Reynolds from the Harley Street Skin Clinic reveals her favourite ways to chill out and beat the heat

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DITCH A SWIMSUIT SIZE ON THE POOLSIDE PLAN! • Off on your Summer holiday? While there’s no harm indulging in the all-inclusive buffet, it’s good to know you can lose weight before by cutting out carbs and foods that make you bloat

‘Chilli & Bean lift everyone’s spirits’ • Three readers share how their four-legged friends completely changed their worlds for the better

‘I don’t think I’d be here if it wasn’t for Herbert’ • HERBERT THE PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI HELPED JUDITH MILLER, 60, FROM CAMBRIDGE, RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH AFTER SHE ALMOST DIED

‘I was brought up scared of dogs; now I have two!’ • AFSANEH PARVIZI-WAYNE, 58, FROM NORTH LONDON, GREW UP IN IRAN WHERE DOGS WERE NEVER SEEN AS PETS…

Anyone for Strawberries? • Serve up one of these delightful Summer desserts

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

Summer dreaming • Pretty good ideas to help freshen up your bedroom

Dear Vanessa • Our celebrity agony aunt, Vanessa Feltz, tackles your problems with her usual wit, wisdom and humour

What’s up Doc? • Hilary Jones MBE is a GP, medical writer and Good Morning Britain’s resident medic

From heartache to hits! • She might be 60, but a broken relationship and a discarded guitar led Kym Vincenti to have a...