Tabla de contenidos para 28-2025 en Best

It was hard not to be moved by the Princess of Wales’ latest comments on her experience of cancer. She spoke about the pressure to put on a ‘brave face’ and how when in recovery everyone expects you to just ‘be better’. After speculation about why she had pulled out of Royal Ascot, how refreshing and relatable was it to hear her admit it had been a ‘scary’ time and that she now had to find a ‘new normal’ . The deeply personal admission from Kate came as she met patients at a cancer wellbeing centre at Colchester Hospital, helping to plant roses in a visitors’ garden. I expect Kate’s words brought comfort to many in the same position. And while here at best, we understand you can’t always be…

Ruth Langsford might have had a three-decade long successful TV career, but as she approaches retirement age, the 65-year-old presenter has revealed she’s not so sure she could afford to stop working for good. Following her shock split from Eamonn Holmes after 14 years of marriage last year, the mum-of-one, who is reportedly in talks for a bombshell tell-all revenge memoir (though friends say this is not in her nature) - got candid about the realities of her finances and what that might mean for her future retirement. Speaking on Liz Taylor’s Events That Made Me podcast, Ruth admitted that while she doesn’t spend too much time thinking about her retirement – she spends time contemplating whether she’ll be able to support herself financially in her older years. ‘As long…

The building was cold, dark, and derelict, but as I stepped inside, I felt a spark of inspiration. I could already picture it – the snug in one corner, the library in another. I had found the perfect space to transform. I’d picked out some luxury House of Hackney wallpaper and stunning portraits to go on the walls. Then there were plush sofas, comfy beds, antique radiators, giant TVs – everything that would turn this place into something fit for royalty. ‘This is going to be perfect for entertaining,’ my daughter Robyn, then 21, agreed with a smile. We both could already imagine all the wonderful memories that could be made here. But this wasn’t going to be a house for my family – it was going to be a…

When we both ordered Old Fashioneds on our first date in 2012, I thought my husband might be the one. Dale told me that, when it came to cocktails, he couldn’t resist a maraschino cherry or a tiny umbrella. I felt the same way. I was smitten. Cocktails defined our courtship. We went to the Ivy, the Connaught, the American Bar at the Savoy. Not long after we met, he whisked me away to Paris, then Venice, and we attempted to drink in every bar Hemingway hung out in – we discovered this was pretty much every bar we passed. We went to New York and stayed at the Algonquin – and stayed up at the bar. Dale was happy to indulge my Dorothy Parker fixation. I started to wonder…

It was February 1976, I was 15 and watching telly, utterly captivated as Britain’s brilliant John Curry won Olympic gold with his sublime ice dancing. Effortlessly and elegantly flitting, leaping, spinning around the arena, Curry deserved his nickname – the Nureyev of the Ice. Do you remember? I could do that, I’d thought at the time. After all, I had the soul of an ice dancer… or not, as it turned out, for I later spent 60 minutes on my butt at Richmond Ice Rink. But nil desperandum and all that, so there I was at Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Arena almost 50 years later, ready for a lesson with Nadia Craggs, a genuine, proper, top pro skater in Hot Ice, the most spectacular ice-skating show in the world. If she…

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When my son Owen was born prematurely at just 26 weeks and five days old, I was blindsided. Owen entered the world weighing just 1lb 10oz. Tiny doesn’t cover it. He was so fragile and little. ‘Come on, Pickle,’ I would urge him as I sat next to his incubator. Pickle, I don’t know where that came from – but I talked to him lots. The nurses suggested it would comfort him to hear my voice. Then came the discovery that Owen had been born with a heart condition. He needed surgery but they couldn’t operate until he was stronger, so we spent 12 weeks in one of the neonatal units in Portsmouth. It was torture, constantly wishing, waiting for my baby to get better and stronger. To bring him…

It was 8am on 5 April 2021 when Philip Polkinghorne made a frantic call to the emergency services. ‘My wife’s dead…’ he said. ‘I can’t feel a pulse, she’s blue.’ He explained that he was an eye surgeon, and that Pauline had taken her own life. When paramedics arrived at the couple’s upscale home in affluent Remuera, New Zealand, Pauline was laying on the landing, and she was covered with a duvet. There was nothing that could be done for her. Pauline, then 63, had sustained neck compressions which were initially believed to be self-inflicted. She worked in healthcare, sourcing PPE during the pandemic and according to a new Sky documentary series, was helping to roll out a vaccination clinic. It was a stressful time, and she worked long, tiring…

World-renowned past lives expert David Wells answers your questions. This week, he’s chosen widow, Tracey Bolton, 64, originally from south London, who has two grown-up kids. Here, she shares what came through in their encounter... Have you always believed in the spirit world and past lives? Oh absolutely, I’m a big believer. I don’t think we only live on this earth once; I believe that we come back through reincarnation. I’ve never personally had an experience where I’ve felt like: ‘I’ve been here before’, but I can’t shake the feeling we’re on this earth to be tested. I do also love visiting mediums, so I’m interested in both the past and present spirit world. Talk us through your reading with David… In my first past life, David saw me as…

This is a wonderfully-layered novel about generations of a family and how they change and grow - all set against the backdrop of their holidays. One critic described it as ‘an insight into the complexity of an ordinary family’. Another said the characters are ‘complex and wholly absorbing’. In a nutshell, it begins with Margaret Smith on holiday with her brood. It’s a beautiful summer’s day. The Smith clan have left the town where they live and work and go to school and come to a place where the sky is blue, the sand is white, and the sound of the sea surrounds them. An ordinary family discovering the joy of getting away for the first time. Over the course of the coming decades, they will be transformed through their…

PETS OF THE WEEK Name: Murphy and Todd Owner: Leah, London Breed: Springer spaniel CALLING ALL PETS! From funny to cute, we’re looking for more pets to star in our ‘Day in the Life’ series. If you think your animal is the perfect match, email bestpets@hearst.co.uk with details of your pet, plus a series of snaps.*…

Best known for playing outspoken landlady Angie Watts in EastEnders in the mid-80s, Anita Dobson, 76, met her husband - Queen’s Brian May, in 1986, shortly after she began filming the BBC soap. It’s clear from the way Anita talks about the rock star how very much in love they still are with each other. Talking to us at the TRIC awards recently, Anita opens up about life, love - and everything in between... Have you and Brian moved out of London? [Their London home was flooded previously] Yes, we’ve moved to Surrey. Brian is in clover – he absolutely loves it. He lives more in the garden than he does in the house. He loves the animals, the flowers, the trees, everything. We’ve got a very big garden. How…

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LOVE YOUR LIPS! Summer lipstick can be bright and bold or neutral and minimalist – it’s whatever you feel like, so truly, anything goes. The more time you spend prepping your lips, the softer and smoother they will be and you will have a better base for lip colour. Consider using a serum to make your lips supple and the first swipe of a new lipstick will go on like a dream. Lip balm is a pout-perfecting must-have, so it pays to shop around for the one that suits you best, without compromising on quality. I’m loving the new buttery balms from Lacura at Aldi (£3.49 each), which look uncannily like Summer Friday’s Lip Butter Balms (£23, spacenk.com). You know we love a bargain – and since these are all…

Orzo Salad Named in Italian after its resemblance to barley, orzo is a form of small rice-shaped pasta. Inspired by the flavours of a Greek salad, this is filling enough to make a satisfying meal. Hands-on time 20min, plus cooling. Cooking time about 10min. Serves 4 FOR THE SALAD 1 vegetable stock cube 250g orzo, see intro FOR THE DRESSING 21/2tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 For the salad, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and stir in the stock cube to dissolve. Add the orzo and cook according to pack instructions, adding the beans for the final 3min. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain well. 2 Meanwhile, in a large shallow serving bowl mix all the dressing ingredients with plenty of seasoning.…

FAMILY FALLOUTS Since our beloved Dad got rushed to hospital a few weeks ago, my siblings and I can’t seem to get on the same page about what medical assistance he needs going forward. It’s been an incredibly stressful time for all involved. He’s elderly, and we don’t know how much time he has left. I’m trying to keep the peace for Dad, but wow, they are testing me! Jen, Brixton This is a testing time for your whole family. You are all worried about your father and processing your feelings in different ways. It would help if you held a family meeting and arranged a co-ordinated approach to your dad’s medical and personal care. Create a family WhatsApp group. The most organised person should be put in charge of…

Original Bond Girl and Hollywood legend, Jane Seymour (who turned 74 this year), sat down recently to talk about her incredible career to date. The mum-of-six charts her journey to stardom, talks about some of her most famous roles - and also reflects on working with the late Christopher Reeve on the 1980 drama Somewhere in Time, during which the star says they fell ‘madly in love’... So, Jane, let’s start at the beginning. How did you decide to be an actor? I didn’t! I think my sisters and I used to put on these sort of little kind of pantomime things, Christmas shows at home, and my father would write them. And I always somehow ended up in the lead. So I suppose I started acting at home. When…

As the UEFA Women’s Euros 2025 begins, ITV’s live coverage will be led by presenter Laura Woods and sports journalist Seema Jaswal – and joining them to provide expert analysis and opinion will be former pro, Karen Carney. Here, we find out what these football fanatics are most looking forward to.... LAURA WOODS Hi Laura, what are you most looking forward to at the Women’s Euros 2025? The World Cup was one of my favourite tournaments to work on, and I love seeing the players and how they perform for their countries. It’s very competitive this year and I’m very much looking forward to England defending their crown, hopefully they can go all of the way. Who do you think will win and why? It will be between England, Germany…

This week, Maria’s worries for Gary grow as he lies in a coma – and his attacker will stop at nothing to cover their tracks. Star Samia Longchambon talks us through Maria’s turmoil… Hi Samia! Does Maria think Gary’s having an affair? I don’t think Maria believes Gary and Lou are having a full-blown affair, but she’s definitely suspicious over whether Gary might have feelings for Lou. He seems to see the worst in Maria but the best in Lou. When does she start to worry for Gary’s safety? It’s when Gary misses Liam’s birthday that Maria starts getting really panicked. She absolutely has a gut feeling that something isn’t right. How does she feel when she learns Gary isn’t the coma patient? It’s bittersweet for Maria because she’s of…

MEET OUR TESTER THEO MICHAELS TV presenter and former MasterChef contestant Theo is passionate about good quality food! He’s also an author of eight brilliant cookery books, including Canned, which helps transform store-cupboard ingredients into delicious meals. Theo has joined best to put own-brand staples to the test to help you find the best Essentials without compromising on flavour. HEARTY FOOD CHEESE AND TOMATO PIZZA £1.10, Tesco This looks the best of the bunch; flickers of green herb with a hint of garlic flavour makes this stand out from all the pizzas I tested; the only niggle was a slight lack of tomato flavour from the base, which leads me to our other joint first spot... JUST ESSENTIALS CHEESE AND TOMATO PIZZA £1.09, Asda What this one lacked in garlic…

Deer safaris, tractor rides, indoor & outdoor play, Pat-a-pet, cafe, seasonal activities.... There’s not much you can’t do at Bucklebury Farm in Berkshire, owned by Pippa Middleton and her husband, James. Check it out here https://buckleburyfarm.co.uk…

CANCER 22 June – 23 July Let those emotions out, Cancer. The full moon in your opposite sign of dutiful Capricorn is urging you to find a better balance between your home life and either work or your responsibilities outside of the immediate family. Keeping it all in will make you miserable. Be honest about your feelings. LEO 24 July – 23 August One word, Leo – overthinking. Stop it! With the full moon in your worry zone, your mind will tend to look for problems that aren’t there, and once it’s created some, busy itself trying to solve them! It’s a waste of energy. Focus on trying to enjoy life, and each moment, as it comes. Travel somewhere new for luck. VIRGO 24 August – 23 September Someone’s in…

TRAVEL SNAPSHOT Tucked away in the heart of the New Forest, the Away Resorts Sandy Balls holiday park offers the perfect blend of adventure and family time. Choose from exploring the forest, walking alpacas, while making the most of the luxury self-catering lodge. The holiday village is set in beautiful surroundings, with the chance to spot wild ponies, donkeys and deer. Plus, thanks to the indoor and outdoor pools, you can can take a dip whatever the weather. Our lodge even had its own hot tub, which all the family loved! INSIDER’S GUIDE You are spoilt for choice at Sandy Balls! The on-site forest trails are easy to follow and the best way to check out the views overlooking the river Avon. Our kids loved spotting the wildlife while enjoying…

They’re the first family of rock n’ roll and have been an advocate for curvy women for years, but Ozzy Osbourne’s wife Sharon, 72, and daughters Kelly, 40, and Aimee, 41, look a far cry from the fuller fresh-faced stars of the 2002 reality series The Osbournes ! Here, we take a look at their shock transformations. KELLY Earlier this year, middle-child Kelly (who’s lost a whopping 85 pounds, attributing it to a combination of factors including gastric-sleeve surgery, lifestyle changes, and addressing emotional eating) also boasted that weight-loss drug Ozempic is ‘amazing’, even though her mother Sharon publicly disagreed around the same time. ‘The people who hate on it the most are the people who are secretly doing it or p***ed off that they can’t afford it,’ she told…

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? Statistics show more than 2,000 postmen were attacked by dogs last year. Some of those injuries will be no more than light nips on the ankles (ouch!), but others have been far more serious. I have never been a postie, apart from two hours spent as a favour to a friend who had joined the Royal Mail PR department, but like most politicians, I have done plenty of leaflet delivering and I vividly remember once standing rigidly, my heart hammering, my tummy full of ice, as I watched what I thought was a Doberman roaring towards me. It turned out to be a decidedly soppy Great Dane, but its owner was invisible and I went no further up that impressively long drive. I was then…

HOW TO BEAT ‘TURKEY NECK’ HARLEY STREET SKIN CLINIC’S SOPHIE COOPER SAYS... Do you catch your profile in the mirror and do a double-take, finding loose, crinkly skin under the chin? Yes, you’re looking at classic turkey neck, that slightly loose skin and wrinkles beneath your jawline, maybe a little fat pad too. You’re far from alone, though, and there’s plenty you can do to tighten things up. So what causes turkey neck? It can be genetics, or simply natural ageing, I’m afraid. We lose collagen and elastin as we age and it’s these proteins that give skin firmness and bounce. Number one cause is genetics. If your mum or gran had early sagging, it might run in the family. Fluctuations in weight stretch skin, add UV sun damage to…

HOW IT WORKS 1 Keeping ourselves healthy has never been more important. But did you know 70 per cent of our immune system is found within our gut? 2 When it comes to looking after our gut, the first line of defence against invaders, it’s all about boosting the good bacteria contained within it. 3 We can do this by adding more probiotics (good bacteria) to our diet, found in yogurt drinks or supplements. Plus we can increase the prebiotics we consume (foods that feed the good bacteria), which includes foods such as bananas. 4 Good gut health has also been linked to weight loss, reduced bloating and increased mood. 5 So with this in mind we’ve put together the perfect plan full of tummy-friendly foods to help you lose…

MORRISONS THE BEST GARNACHA 2023 (13.5%) £8.75 If you’re after the best barbecue red, then bang for buck this red is a magnificent all-rounder that belongs in your basket. It’s silky with discreet spice thanks to five months in oak but the headline is the elegance of ripe fruity cherries. With enough welly for bangers or burgers and relishes, you could even serve this all-rounder lightly chilled if you’re in the mood for tuna or swordfish steaks. Brilliant value for a Spanish stunner. ETON MESS Whip 200ml double cream with 1tsp vanilla essence until the cream just holds its shape, then fold through 50g broken meringues and 300g lightly crushed berries (sweetened to taste if needed). A REESE OF HEAVEN Just when you thought the classic Reese’s couldn’t get any…

When you get a new job, you can also hopefully (as long as you avoid anti-social behaviours like talking about yourself too much or walking in front of other people without apologizing or not paying for a round - ever) make some new friends. And from making new friends comes the nice bit – of having new chats and pooling how other people cope with their challenges. This is how I came upon a new self-help book that was highly recommended by a new pal. It’s called Let Them, which is big and bold, and will hopefully steer me towards becoming the bold and perfect person I could still be - while there is time. The idea is to set yourself free from worrying about other people and worry about…

1 Crosstrain your brain Dr Tan, director of Memory and Healthy Ageing Programme at Cedars-Sinai in the US, recommends brain-boosting activities, but not just repeating the same exercises. ‘Brain games, crossword puzzles and Sudoku are meant to challenge specific areas of the brain, but our minds are complex, different areas serve different functions,’ he says. Try puzzles one day, reading the next; try Spanish, go to lunch with friends. ‘Different activities give you a better chance of having the whole mind stimulated,’ adds Dr Tan. 2 Skip the supplements Do you really need to pop over-the-counter pills to support memory? ‘The short answer is no, unless you have a vitamin deficiency,’ says Dr Tan. If you’ve noticed increased forgetfulness, ask your GP to check for deficiencies and follow their recommendations.…

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Jean’s hand trembled as she pulled the net curtain back, and a twitch developed in her left eye. ‘It’s getting to that time of year, isn’t it, Jean?’ her best friend, Julie, pointed out. Jean lived in a beautiful coastal town on the Pembrokeshire coast, and for most of the year, it was heaven. She’d lived by the sea all her life, but for six weeks of the year, she despised being there. The tourists flocked to the resort throughout the Summer, but the school holidays, well, that was in a league of its own. Hordes of families with noisy children and barking dogs descended on her piece of paradise. ‘It is,’ Jean replied. ‘Time to pack up and head to the lodge for the next few weeks.’ Julie joined…