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Lonely this Christmas? • Jeff Brazier announced the end of his relationship with Kate Dwyer, just weeks before Christmas...

‘Divorce? I will survive!’ • Inside Ruth’s new era of therapy and freedom…

Princess Anne’s Palace secrets & Christmas traditions! • best were lucky enough to be in the presence of the Princess Royal last week at her annual Christmas tea party!

GLAM Tidings... • Dazzle this Christmas with sequins and a touch of silver

‘It wasn’t exactly the best Christmas...’ • Sherrie Hewson tells best all about her new podcast, and that Christmas disaster!

Let there be light and joy! • When June Bosworth’s beloved brother died on Christmas Eve, the mum-of-two feared she’d never celebrate Yuletide again. Then, she turned her tears into a festive tribute of twinkling lights…

We’re about ALL TALKING • 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...

Little donkeys • They’re magical creatures all year round – but Liv Williams explains why we should all be thinking about donkeys this Christmas…

TOP IT off! • A pretty festive knit or cardigan is a party season essential

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

Buy now, save later! • Forget everyone else – gift yourself with discounted products you’ll use all year

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I’m rewriting my own story • A life-changing diagnosis changed bestselling author Emma Heatherington’s life, but also her attitude towards living…

White Christmas desserts! • Fabulously festive sweet treats to tempt you and the family

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...

DASHING THROUGH THE STORE... • These gift ideas are great for any last-minute buys.

Christmas SOS Vanessa’s guide to surviving the festive season • Top festive tips from our agony aunt...

‘Tom will be with me this Christmas’ • Kelsey Parker – widow of The Wanted’s Tom Parker – on finding herself, and happiness, after his tragic death

The honeymoon murder... • A honeymoon should be the start of a wonderful life together, but it went horribly wrong for Shrien and Anni Dewani

All we want for Christmas is Mariah! • As she rounds off her Las Vegas residency, Mariah Carey is on the countdown to Christmas…

It doesn’t have to be lonely this Christmas • THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

See the world from HELEN’S HILARIOUS VIEWPOINT... • Our...