Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) back issues from December 2007:
Horse Racing: Katchit can see off Irish.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: By Garry Owen The WBX.COM "Fighting Fifth" Hurdle at Newcastle today could go a long way in assessing whether the British challenge has a chance of breaking the Irish stranglehold on the Champion Hurdle in March. Alan King's impressive Triumph Hurdle winner ...
Horse Racing: McCOY TOP O' THE MORNING; Snowy forecast for the champ in Hennessy Napped HOBBS HILL 10-3.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: By Garry Owen THE booking of the brilliant Tony McCoy for Snowy Morning speaks volumes and Willie Mullins' seven-year-old looks a stand out bet in the Hennessy Gold Cup. The gelding appears to have the perfect profile for today's race and conditions should be ...
Football: DEN A CUP CRACKER; INSIDE TRAP.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: By Thomas Gilmartin SHAWFIELD this evening stages one of the best cards of the year. And it will also be racing manager Daniel Rankin's last big night. Daniel, who will be leaving the track on December 10, has done a good job and we hope he stays in the ...
Horse Racing: D'ORGEVAL'S NO SECOND STRINGER; Percussionist will be hard to beat.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: TANYA STEVENSON DENMAN makes his seasonal bow at Newbury today, a winner of all his five races over the bigger obstacles he is perceived as Kauto Star's only danger for the Cheltenham Gold Cup crown. Before joining in support of this great horse remember only ...
No case for Celts' defence; SPREAD BETTING.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: BY SAM SPREAD (COLIN DUNCAN) IF ever the time was right to take on Celtic then it's this afternoon at Tynecastle. The clash with Hearts is sandwiched in between two vital Champions League matches and comes in the middle of a defensive crisis for Gordon ...
JUNIORS.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2007 ... OWEN SCOTT is targeting the Scottish Junior Cup as he bids to end his losing run of trebles. Bathgate hammered Oakley in the league two weeks ago and William Hill's odds compiler expects more of the same with the home men 8-15. Next up it's Irvine Vics who were shock ...
Andrius out to join 500club.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2007 ... HEARTS are closing in on an SPL landmark but it's unlikely to happen today. The Jambos are just three goals from netting their 500th in the SPL and are more likely to achieve the feat against Motherwell next weekend. Today's opponents are Celtic and for Hearts to net ...
SOUEY LEADS RACE.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2007 ... FIRST Walter Smith then Alex McLeish - it looks like the main qualification to be Scotland boss is you once managed Rangers. Bookies certainly believe that's the case with Graeme Souness emerging as favourite to succeed Big Eck. Prices are changing regularly but ...
LINE OF THE WEEK.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: William HILL GRAHAM SELLAR must have been the happiest punter alive last week. The Aberdeen man lapped up England's defeat against Croatia and also won money out of it.He had 50p on Niko Krancjar to score first and England 2, Croatia 3 at 550-1. ...
MR FIXIT'S TOP TIPS.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... HOMES Reading, Sunderland, Bury Swindon, Dundee U, Motherwell Perm any 5 and all 6 (7 bets) AWAYS Burnley, Southend Hibs, Hamilton Perm any 3 and all 4 (5 bets) DRAWS Portsmouth v Everton Leicester v ...
Football: In for the KILLIE; Mr Fixit Boyd and Naismith tipped to hurt pals.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: BY PAUL JAIN THERE are some certainties in life. Celtic will win at home in the Champions League and Kris Boyd will score against Kilmarnock. They almost always happen and today Boyd has the chance to continue his remarkable scoring record against the club ...
LAST STANDING WINS pounds 100.(Competition/Offers)
Dec 01, 2007 ... THERE are only six people still going after week eight of the Last Man Standing contest. All those who pick winners resume the fight for the pounds 100 cash prize today and remember to only enter week nine if your side wins. The last person standing takes the prize ...
pounds 5000 SEARCH FOR SCOTLAND'S TOP TIPSTER.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... THERE were seven winning lines last week with the best asixfold from Robert Crumlish of Greenock. He scooped pounds 231 for a mythical tenner on Manchester City, Dundee, Clyde, Livingston, Partick Thistle and Stirling. Stephen Ireland's 95th-minute winner for City ...
WIN pounds 50 EVERY WEEK; paddypower.com THE BIG MATCH.(Competition/Offers)
Dec 01, 2007 ... ONLY one person picked four out of five stats from the Newcastle v Liverpool game. Dennis MacMurray of Milngavie claimed the pounds 50 prize from Paddy Power with his predictions. He went for Liverpool (10-11), Liverpool/Liverpool HT/FT (9-4),3-0 Liverpool (16-1) and ...
WIN A pounds 50 FREE BET EVERY WEEK; easyodds.com.(Competition/Offers)
Dec 01, 2007 ... FANCY yourself as a sporting genius? Well here's your chance to test your skills in a weekly contest that will net the winner a pounds 50 free bet. The prize is put up by easyodds.com and last week Dominic Dimanna of Doncaster correctly told us that Celtic and ...
THE COSGROVE CHALLENGE.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: William HILL PUTTING his faith in Gretna paid off for Stephen McKenzie last week. The East Kilbride punter backed them to draw 1-1 with Hearts and that clinched a 5-3 win against Stuart. Stephen also predicted a win for Celtic and draw at Hibs ...
Horse Racing: IT'S TOUGH AT THE TOP FOR SUPER MAN; The word is stick with Idle Talk.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: DAVE NEVISON THE Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup is one of the highlights of the jumps season and the list of previous winners includes some of the biggest names to have graced the National Hunt scene. Today's renewal is another cracker and if last year's top ...
Another killer role.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Ex-Corrie bad girl Kate Ford faces tough questions in new murder mystery FASHION! Prepare to shine ...
I really worry.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Kaye Adams I really worry about that child of mine. We got the advent calendar out on Thursday in preparation for today. It has been hiding in the cupboard since we bought it about two months ago. She must have got me on a good day because, for once, I ...
This binge drinking 'documentary' isn't worthy of the name.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Kaye Adams I know I run the risk here of biting the hand that feedsme but I despair of television sometimes. 'Documentary' used to be a word used to describe a piece of film-making which explored a factual and often controversial subject matter. ...
Heather's meaty treat.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Kaye Adams Now that the season of goodwill is within touching distance, I feel a bit rotten taking a pop at Heather Mills. Lord knows, she's taken enough of a slagging recently. However, I must just raise a wee question mark over her latest pro-vegan crusade ....
The Spice Girls.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Kaye Adams After all the hype, the Spice Girls finally launch their comeback tour tomorrow night. How wise of them then to kick off the tour in Vancouver. Canadians are an easygoing bunch at the best of times and even more so on ...
I never thought I'd have Potts of luck; The big interview The former mobile phone salesman was battling debt and disease - until a TV appearance changed his life forever Tubby tenor Paul Potts is still pinching himself after winning TV show Britain's Got Talent.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: By PAUL ENGLISH With pounds 38,000 worth of debt, a burst appendix, a tumour in his abdomen and a broken collar bone, Paul Potts was in danger of becoming the unluckiest man in Britain. Today, three years after climbing out of a hospital bed, Paul is just ...
Style: Ya beauty... it's Christmas; GIFT GUIDE.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... NO7 ULTIMATE SKIN CARE COLLECTION, pounds 60, BOOTS This is the perfect gift for the cosmetics junkie who wants everything! The beautiful mirrored box is packed with No7 goodies including make-up removers, skin brighters, hand creams and, of course, Protect & Perfect ...
Style: Razzle Dazzle 'em; Shine on this party season in decadent sequins, satin and feather dresses.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... 1. Black sequinned sac shift dress pounds 160 at Whistles. Reno patent leather belt with metal plate pounds 59 at Reiss. Crystal drop earrings pounds 110 and crystal ring pounds 135 both by Swarovski at House of Fraser. Snake necklace (worn as bangle) pounds 25 at Warehouse. Jet encrusted ...
Style: TOP OF THE SHOPS; Next.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... www.next.co.uk 0844 844 8000 CAPTION(S): Mink cotton lace insert top pounds 28; Skirt ...
Going out: Indie mood for a great night-out; BABYSHAMBLES, THE VIEW AND JOE LEAN & JING JANG JONG SECC, GLASGOW, TONIGHT,7pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Pete Doherty and his Babyshambles crew arrive in Glasgow with more top indie acts in a ...
Going out: SCOTTISH HORSE EVENT NAIRN, SATURDAY, 9am.(Features)(Conference news)
Dec 01, 2007 ... A display of competitive events and of all things equestrian for horse ...
Going out: In perfect harmony; THE PARSONAGE CHOIR STEREO, GLASGOW, TONIGHT.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Glasgow choir release their debut EP This Ain't No Lovey Dovey in a ...
EATING OUT: Currying favour; Not only is this a fabulous Indian eaterie but it's open until four in the morning-and they'll take you home free of charge. Hot stuff THE SPICE GARDEN 11-17 CLYDE PLACE, GLASGOW.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: BY TAM COWAN Does anyone remember the Scotch and Wrysketch where a totally sozzled Rikki Fulton staggers into a chip shop and then asks the bloke behind the counter if they do home deliveries? "Yes, we do," he replies. "Great," says Rikki. ...
INN AND OUT; Jonathan Trew tracks down some new places to try out.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jonathan Trew The Voodoo Rooms are a slick and hip new nightspot that has opened in Edinburgh's West Register Street. A warren of plush bars, dining rooms and gig spaces, The Voodoo Rooms promise burlesque shows, swing nights, bands such as Aberfeldy and ...
AT THE MOVIES.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... FRED CLAUS VINCE VAUGHN, KATHY BATES, KEVIN SPACEY PG Fred Claus (Vince Vaughn) has lived his entire life in his brother Nicholas's very large shadow. Fred tried, but could hardly live up to the example set by his younger sibling (Paul Giamatti), who was just a ...
Psychic Barber.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Gordon Smith Dear Gordon, I lost two very special people in 2006 and I feel very depressed because of it. I know that I still have a lot in my life, but the feelings just get me down. I would be most obliged if you could get any message of comfort for me. ...
Staying in: BOOK GROUP.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: SHARI LOW GANGS OF DUNDEE GARY ROBERTSON Published by Luath Press. It's Christmas present suggestions for the menfolk this week, kicking off (pardon the pun!) with a frank and fearless history of the Dundee ganglands by Gary Robertson, a writer who ...
Staying in: gadgets and gizmos.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... MUSHROOM LAMPS EUR12 Mario has had enough. After years spent chasing and devouring mushrooms in order to grow, gain an extra life and shrink to the size of a pea, he's decided to ditch his egetarian leanings. From now on, it's burgers and kebabs all the way. So instead of eating ...
Staying in: OUT ON DVD.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... THE NATURE OF BRITAIN Boxed set of Alan Titchmarsh going up hill and down dale on his epic wander through the highs and lows of Britain's wildlife. Splendid stuff to keep the whole family entertained. **** RUFUS! RUFUS! RUFUS! DOES JUDY! JUDY! JUDY! ...
Staying in: SINGLES AND ALBUMS.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... DUKE SPECIAL NO COVER UP The man behind the best album of 2007, as far as we at Saturday Plus are concerned, releases three piano-pounding minutes of scorn. Brilliant stuff. **** SHANE WARD BREATHLESS Dreary ...
Scoff: Sear heaven; Chris Law, head chef at the Baby Grand in Glasgow, with a fantastic dish for that special occasion TOTAL TIME TO COOK 1hr.(Features)(Recipe)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Chris Law TV DINNERS SEARED SCALLOPS IN A LIGHTLY SPICED TOMATO AND COCONUT SAUCE SERVES FOUR 12 large fresh scallops 1 red pepper 4 shallots 2 cloves garlic Half teaspoon cayenne pepper ...
Scoff: ANOTHER WAY TO DO IT.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... This is a versatile sauce and can be served with any fish dish. Try serving with some simple grilled lemon ...
Scoff: TIP OF THE WEEK.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... As with most seafood, it is vital to cook the scallops at the last minute before serving as ...
Scoff: How to make a tasty winter warmer; PORK AND MUSHROOM RISOTTO.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... INGREDIENTS 225g (8oz) lean pork fillet Olive oil 1 onion 150g (5oz) Arborio risotto rice 50g (2oz) Mixed mushrooms 600ml (1pt) stock Black pepper 100g (4oz) asparagus Rocket leaves METHOD Heat one ...
Scoff: WINE SELLER; Four of the best from supermarket shelves.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: GRAEME WHITE Obikwa Chenin Blanc pounds 4.49 - Oddbins Still the South African farmers' favourite vine variety, Chenin Blanc - or Steen as it is known locally - comes in almost every style of white imaginable. In this incarnation, fresh and fruity characters ...
Bound to end in tears for the family pet; Kevin Whately stars as hubby Jack whose marriage is on the rocks in hilarious new comedy WHO GETS THE DOG? SUNDAY, STV, 9pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... It's not just the adults who suffer when a marriage goes wrong - it's the dog too. Morse and Lewis star Kevin Whately stars in a new ITV comedy which explores the problem of what happens to the dog stuck in the middle of a crumbling relationship. Whately plays a ...
It will be a major crime to miss this; NCIS FRIDAY, FIVE, 9pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... More crime for fans of the popular genre - this time on the high seas. The hit drama series focusing on the Naval Criminal Investigative Service - a team that investigates Navy and Marine-related crimes - returns for a fourth season on Five. In the opening episode of ...
ALSO THIS WEEK... MACMUSICAL (A HIGHLAND QUEST) - THURSDAY, BBC2, 8pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... After two years of listening and judging hundreds of wannabes the winner of the Highland Quest to find a Scottish musical is announced. Busker and sci-fi ...
Soap stories: Coppers close in on Matt; EMMERDALE MONDAY, STV, 7pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Things are starting to look bleak for Matthew. Not only has Perdy given him the elbow but on Thursday the police question him and scour Manor Farm for evidence about Rosemary's disappearance. Although initially confidant, he's less cocky when they reveal they have ...
Soap stories: It's not all Rover yet Jim says; CORONATION STREET MONDAY, STV, 7.30pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... There have been many great moments in the Rovers but one of the most memorable takes place on Sunday. By then, Steve has knocked his mum Liz for six by telling her Jim is a free man and she worries he's going to ruin her wedding to useless barman Vernon. However, he ...
Soap stories: ALSO THIS WEEK...(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Bridget's dedication to women's lib is admirable, but it causes problems in Neighbours on Tuesday. Determined to prove she's just as ...
Soap stories: Taking the Mickey; NEIGHBOURS WEEKDAYS, BBC1, 5.35pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Custody cases are never easy but the one involving Mickey, Ned and Kirsten is turning into an all-out war. On Monday, Kirsten becomes convinced she's going to win as her son continues to bear a grudge against Janae. However, a trip to a child psychologist changes everything. And ...
Soap stories: It will all end in tears; RIVER CITY BBC1, TUE, 8pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Nicki and Jamie are told all about the birds and the bees by Tina and Zoe. Although the couple are horribly embarrassed by the whole ordeal, it proves to be an inspiring chat because by Friday they're leaping into bed together. It's really all Tina and Scott's fault ...
Steven is in a fiery rage; When Ian showss his son the door matters get completely out of control EASTENDERS MONDAY, BBC1, 8pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Having Ian Beale for a relative can't be much fun - and probably even less if you're one of his offspring. So you can understand why Lucy, Steven and Peter aren't always the happiest of kids. At least little cutie Bobby remains blissfully unaware of his pedigree - so far ....
HOT NEWS!(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Not content with winning fans as Sean in Coronation Street, Antony Cotton has revealed he'd love to appear in Doctor ...
Brad news for Sally; HOME AND AWAY WEEKDAYS, FIVE, 6pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... You just have to hand it to Sally Fletcher. She looks like butter wouldn't melt. But in fact she's a woman who wants to have her wedding cake and eat it - although former groom-to-be Brad's not going to play ball. The head teacher of Summer Bay was always unsure about tying the ...
SOAP WEEK: PLOT THE NEXT SIX DAYS.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... SUNDAY CORRIE: Violet tells Jamie the truth about Sean's loan, and Liz (left) finds out that Jim is out of prison. EMMERDALE: Douglas and Hilary return home to a surprise guest, and Jasmine feels closer to Miles as they share a mutual dislike of his stepmum. ...
Best of this week's: A battle of boobs; SEX IN THE 00'S: NUTS VS ZOO TUESDAY, C4, 10pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Laddish culture was reckoned to be on the wane by 2003 with sales of monthly lads' mags on the slide, but then two rival weeklies began an all-out battle for sales touting the same mix of sex, sport and stunts. IPC launched Nuts in January 2004, followed the very next week by ...
Best of this week's: A Fowl end for guard? CASUALTY TUESDAY, C4, 10pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Lots of well-known faces find reason to turn up at Holby City this week, starting with ex-EastEnder Bill Treacher as Howard, a lazy security guard who gets mown down in a ram raid on his warehouse. Howard's life hangs in the balance but it would never have happened if he had ...
Best of this week's: Kate's new street horror; A married woman sees a footballer being stabbed while on a night out with another man. Will she tell police or try to save her marriage? BLUE MURDER MONDAY, STV, 9pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... After five years as Coronation Street's bitchy Tracy Barlow, Kate Ford makes good her escape with a guest role in the return of the popular Manchester cop show - but walks straight into a murder investigation. Kate plays pretty young mum Adele Chambers, who is out on the razzle ...
Best of this week's: THE PEOPLE'S pounds 50MILLION LOTTERY GIVEAWAY; WEDNESDAY, STV, 11.05pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Ever wonder who decides which good cause should benefit from National Lottery funding? Well, this week it's you. Katie Derham invites viewers to vote for the UK project of national importance they would like to see win a special pounds 50 million lottery cash award in The ...
COMEDY: Classic gag fest makes happy return; NEW! SATURDAY LIVE AGAIN! SATURDAY, STV, 9.40pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Marcus Brigstocke hosts a 90-miniute comedy package reviving the name and format which first hit the screen back in 1986, when the show was Ben Elton's stomping ground. Whether Elton was funny as well as angry was always debatable but, judging by Marcus's hilarious rants on ...
COMEDY: It's murder for Rebus; REBUS FRIDAY, STV, 9pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Ken Stott returns as the gritty gumshoe in a one-off case that should have ended the recent series but was bumped around the schedules instead. This time Rebus finds his whole career under scrutiny for possible misconduct when the case against a suspected murderer falls apart, ...
HOW TO GET MORE SEX; THURSDAY, STV, 10pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Three T-shirts - one has been worn by a woman, one by a man, one by a pig. Which smells the most attractive, and to ...
THE NATURE OF BRITAIN; WEDNESDAY, BBC1, 9pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Throughout history we created places for our use without giving wildlife a second thought. But the wildlife has not only found a way to survive but has thrived in these ...
RAMSAY'S KITCHEN NIGHTMARES TUESDAY, C4, 9pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... How would you fancy Gordon Ramsay (right) as your marriage guidance counsellor? You wouldn't? Well Mikeand Caron Cimenera, of the Fish and Anchor Restaurant in Lampeter, West Wales, didn't have much choice. They need Gordon to sort out their marriage as well as their ...
DON'T MISS: THE SOUTH BANK SHOW SUNDAY, STV, 11.10pm.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Chatting to Melvyn Bragg on a sofa in his living room, ultimate guitar hero Eric Clapton comes across as a mellow and modest genius who is as unremarkable off-stage as he is mesmerising on it. But as Clapton, 62, is the first to admit, he has only reached this state of ...
DON'T BOTHER.(Features)
Dec 01, 2007 ... HUMAN GUINEA PIGS FIVE, MONDAY, 7.30pm Learn why it's not a good idea to set off a rocket pointed at your genitals, or to attempt to break the world record for eating cow's intestines, otherwise known as tripe. On the other hand, don't. TITTYBANGBANG ...