Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) back issues from December 2008:
THE AXE FACTOR; EXCLUSIVE Yobs pose with swords, chainsaws and hatchets in bid to win votes for bizarre contest on Bebo.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Paul O'Hare RIVAL gangs of hooligans are competing with each other in a sick internet contest. The Bebo site Glesga Young Teems 08 features pictures of ...
Two charged over death of accountant.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... TWO men have been charged in connection with the kidnap and death of accountant Andrew Ramsay. Andrew vanished in February 2006 after he was allegedly handcuffed and bundled into a car by two men posing as cops. He had just arrived at his home in Cardonald, Glasgow, ...
THE BEBO GANG SHOW; ANGER AT CHILLING WEBSITE WHICH SHOWS YOBS POSING WITH KNIVES AND SWORDS Neds set up sickening internet contest for blade-wielding thugs.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Paul O'Hare NEDS have launched a sickening reality TV-style internet contest for gangs. The Bebo page features pictures of rival thugs brandishing machetes, knives, a firefighter's axe and even a chainsaw. It also includes pictures of prisoners, ...
British victim was fearless, says son; TERROR IN MUMBAI..(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... THE son of the only Brit killed in the massacre yesterday paid tribute to a "fearless man". Yachting tycoon Andreas Liveras evaded the gunmen for eight hours at the Taj Mahal hotel and reassured son Dion he was safe. Dad-of-four Andreas, 73, who emigrated from Cyprus ...
I HAVE NO REGRETS; TERROR IN MUMBAI.. Baby-faced killer says he's done nothing wrong.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Victoria Ward MUMBAI massacre terrorist Azam Amir Kasav proudly boasted to police: "I have done right, I have no regrets." The baby-faced 21-year-old, the sole survivor of the fanatics who killed at least 174 people in a string of attacks, has now gone on ...
Secret talks to free oil worker.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... EFFORTS were going on behind the scenes yesterday to free a Scots oilman abducted by gunmen in Nigeria. Bruce Strachan, who works for an Aberdeen firm, was kidnapped while "barhopping" in Port Harcourt. He was driving home through the town's upmarket Rumuomasi area - ...
Moore for Depp.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Pirates Of The Carribean star star Johnny Depp is set to play Sir Roger Moore ...
RAMSAY RANT: I WOULDN'T CHEAT WITH A SLAPPER; Chef's jibe at 'mistress' claims.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Lachlan Mackinnon GORDON Ramsay yesterday fired a stinging insult at the woman who claims to be his mistress - saying: "I wouldn't cheat with a complete slapper." The defiant Scots chef had the pop at Sarah Symonds as he appeared at the BBC Good Food Show ...
Christine is floored by judges.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... TELLY presenter Christine Bleakley has done her last tango on Strictly Come Dancing after the judges unanimously agreed it was time for her to go. Christine, who presents The One Show on BBC1, became the 12th celebrity to get the boot. She lost the dance-off against ...
TIMMY'S COCKTAIL.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SQUEAMISH Timmy Mallett struggled to keep down a "penis colada" as he was dumped out of I'm A Celebrity. The 80s kids' show star lost the Last Chance Saloon bush tucker trial to Brian Paddick. They had to quaff concoctions of blended cockroaches, ants and worms ....
I'M A JOCKNEY; EXCLUSIVE Jungle Joe reveals Scottish family ties.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Charlie Gall COCKNEY charmer Joe Swash is a Scot at heart, he has revealed. Jungle Joe revealed how his grandad was born in Glasgow's Gorbals. And he fell in love with the Highlands while filming on location with EastEnders five years ago. ...
the Razz: Stealing the show.(Features)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: BEVERLEY LYONS AND LAURA SUTHERLAND A FAN of The View left their Glasgow gig with an unusual memento. During the Dundee band's rendition of hit Same Jeans, they threw a microphone into the crowd for a singalong. It never made it back and bassist ...
the Razz: GERI IS RED HOT.(Features)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: BEVERLEY LYONS AND LAURA SUTHERLAND FORMER Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and Bond girl Gemma Arterton brought glamour to the Children's Baftas show last night. Geri, reportedly single again after dumping backing dancer Ivan 'Flipz' Velez, was beaming as she ...
the Razz: Great day as Brit boyband hold off American stars.(Features)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: BEVERLEY LYONS AND LAURA SUTHERLAND TAKE That held off the best of the American R'n'B scene to claim the top spot in this week's singles chart. The Greatest Day presented the quartet with one of their finest as it rose above Beyonce and TI featuring Rihanna to ...
WIN AN EXCLUSIVE ALIEN WARS EXPERIENCE; ARCHES.(Competition/Offers)
Dec 01, 2008 ... AS Alien Wars prepares to devour a new generation of victims, we're giving one reader and six friends the chance to be the first to experience it at The Arches. You will have your own, personal, terrifying, reality tour before the celebs and dignitaries on Thursday, December 4, ...
Feargal on song for kids; Exclusive.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Stephen Stewart UNDER TONES star Feargal Sharkey told Scottish youngsters that music could be the key to getting a better life. Sharkey, head of UK Music, who collect royalties for artists, was speaking at Yoker Community Centre in Glasgow. The ...
OAP knifed in the back.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... A PENSIONER was stabbed in the back by a gang of youths in a brutal street attack. The 68-year-old man was walking along the High Street in Tranent, East ...
BABY BLUE.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... TINY Kyle McKenna must be Scotland's youngest football fan. He is only four months old and already has a Rangers season ticket. He has a seat at Ibrox beside his older brother, 14-month-old Lewis ....
SUICIDE HELL OF GOLFER BARNES; But he's bouncing back to aid rookies.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Craig McDonald GOLFER Brian Barnes has fought back from the brink of suicide and is now teaching hackers how to play. The 63-year-old former Ryder Cup star hires himself out to hopefuls as a playing partner for pounds 400 a round. And if more ...
WIN A NINTENDO Wii AND Wii.(Competition/Offers)
Dec 01, 2008 ... TODAY and every day in your Daily Record until December 22, we're giving you the chance to win some of the most wanted gifts this Christmas. We're giving away everything from PlayStation 3s and Xboxes to iPhones, iPods, laptops, a spa weekend at Stobo Castle and this year's ...
GET SETANTA FREE FOR TWO MONTHS; SETANTA SPORTS BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE Clydesdale Bank PREMIER LEAGUE.(Competition/Offers)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WE'VE teamed up with our friends at Setanta Sports to score a deal for every Daily Record reader - an amazing two months' FREE subscription. That means you could watch 11 games from the Clydesdale Bank Premier League, including the Old Firm clash at Ibrox on December 27, PLUS ...
vital: KIM'S NAME LIVES ON; AS A TRIBUTE TO HER FRIEND'S DAUGHTER, WHO LOST A BATTLE WITH CANCER, COOK FARIDA PRINTS RECIPE BOOK TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITY.(Features)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Karen Stewart NOONE expects a routine trip to the opticians to change their entire world. But that's exactly what happened to the Gardner family one fateful day in September 2004. Taking their eight-year-old daughter Kim to see close friend Rubena Kerr, ...
vital: Pinpoint blues in winter.(Features)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WITH the onset of darker and colder nights, our moods can be affected, impacting our sleep patterns, diet and energy levels. It can be worse for some people. Sufferers from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) may experience symptoms of depression. At least one person in ...
vital: I turned from glum to glam; DIANNE DENIED SHE WAS OBESE FOR YEARS BUT AFTER A WALK WITH FRIENDS LEFT HER PURPLE AND SWEATING SHE KNEW IT WAS TIME FOR ACTION.(Features)
Dec 01, 2008 ... DIANNE Main told herself for more than 10 years that she wasn't overweight. But she knew she'd finally have to shed the pounds when she realised she was too unfit to even enjoy a walk. "I'd managed to turn a blind eye to my ever-increasing weight gain for years but, ...
vital: SAINT OR SINNER SWEET.(Features)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SINNER Jam sponge pudding with custard. 492 calories. 20g fat. SAINT Lemon meringue pie. 238 calories. 8g fat. SAVING 254 calories. 12g fat. SINNER ...
vital: MAKING THE POINT.(Features)
Dec 01, 2008 ... THE Boots Mega Points Weekend takes place from Friday to Sunday, December 7. Thrifty shoppers spending pounds 50 or more at Boots will have 1000 points - worth pounds 10 - added to their Advantage Card. For shrewd shoppers preparing for Christmas early, or for those ...
Horse Racing: INCA SO BRAVE; LEGEND INGLIS DREVER BETTER THAN EXPECTED Murphy's warrior back in business.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Garry Owen BRAVE INCA proved there's life in the auld yin yet when just going down to Catch Me in a great battle for the Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse. The 2006 Champion Hurdle hero was making his first racecourse appearance for 18 months and the ...
Golf: WE'RE ON TOP OF THE WORLD; GOLF LATEST... Swedes thrilled to join list of game's greats.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Dale Rankin ROBERT KARLSSON last insisted he was thrilled to see his name added to those of the greats already inscribed on the World Cup trophy. The European Tour Order of Merit winner and partner Henrik Stenson captured the silverware for Sweden with a ...
Golf: Cup is growing places and I want a quick return; GOLF LATEST... Alastair Forsyth's CHINA DIARY.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Alastair Forsyth TAKE it from me, golf's World Cup is going to get bigger and better over the next few years. And I want to be there in 12 months' time because it has already changed almost beyond recognition. China will host the event for the next ...
Golf: Play-off tee-light for red hot Rod; GOLF LATEST...(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... HOME hero Rod Pampling edged out fellow-Aussie Marcus Fraser at the third play-off hole to lift the Australian Masters title yesterday. Both players finished on 12-under after carding 65s in their final rounds but eventual winner Pampling had three chances to take the title ...
LET'S FORGET AALBORG & WIN ALL THREE SAYS SCOTT McDONALD; MIND THE GAP: RECORD SPORT SPECIAL ON THE SPL TITLE RACE.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: BY COLIN DUNCAN SCOTT McDONALD believes Celtic can provide the perfect tonic to last week's disastrous European exit by claiming a domestic Treble. The Aussie striker reckons there's no point dwelling on what might have been in Aalborg, insisting he will ...
NIALL WON'T BE A SPECIAL RESERVE; MIND THE GAP: RECORD SPORT SPECIAL ON THE SPL TITLE RACE.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Neil Cameron DERRY CITY star Niall McGinn last night revealed he would only be interested in signing for Celtic if they could guarantee him first-team football. The Parkhead club are among a host of teams to have watched the 21-year-old midfielder. ...
IF YOU CAN'T STAND HEAT GO FIND A NEW CLUB SAYS CHRIS BURKE; MIND THE GAP: RECORD SPORT SPECIAL ON THE SPL TITLE RACE.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: BY CHRIS ROBERTS CHRIS BURKE reckons his new breed of Rangers team-mates must learn to cope with pressure quickly - or look for other clubs. Last week Madjid Bougherra admitted he is struggling to meet the demands of having to win every game. But ...
Hearts stars in cash plea to Romanov.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Chris Roberts HEARTS players expect their wages to be in their accounts today - and they want assurances from the club that the "blip" won't happen again. Csaba Laszlo's men put their cash-flow concerns aside to see off Rangers at home on Saturday - their ...
WE'LL BEAT BHOYS 3 TIMES TO WIN SPL; IBROX STAR'S TITLE PLEDGE Burke plans Old Firm whitewash.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Chris Roberts DEFIANT Chris Burke insisted last night that Rangers can still snatch the title from Celtic - without help from other clubs. Burke boasted his side can win all their remaining games and beat the champions three times. Celtic took a ...
RON'S OFF HIS HEAD; Bizarre red card for Man U ace in derby.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Carl Askew SIR ALEX FERGUSON last night defended Cristiano Ronaldo over the bizarre incident that led to the Portugal star being redcarded in theManchester derby. The United ace is expected to be crowned European Footballer of the Year tomorrow. ...
Tory fears for whisky.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... TORIES yesterday claimed SNP plans to set minimum prices for drinks in an alcohol crackdown would hit the whisky industry. Tory justice spokesman Bill Aitken said: "Retailers would have to increase the ...
Woolies in 'break-up'.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WOOLWORTHS could be broken up and sold off as early as this week despite several bids for the entire group. A number of high street chains were thought to be interested in grabbing some of the group's 815 ...
Hillary role ends war.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... BARACK Obama will nominate Hillary Clinton as his secretary of state tomorrow, ending their once-bitter rivalry. The president-elect will name his former rival to his security team, in Chicago. ...
Army drug tests call.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... AN MP called yesterday for more drug testing of soldiers. David Hamilton spoke out after a report found 101 soldiers were booted out of Scots units last year over drugs. The Midlothian ...
Jobs swap for crunch.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... ALMOST half of Scotland's working population are considering a career change because of the credit crunch. A survey found that 49 per cent want new jobs, compared with a UK figure of 45 per cent. ...
LABOUR CHIEFS TO PROBE GRAY PARTY FEUD.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... A PROBE into the running of Scottish Labour leader Iain Gray's constituency party will be held by senior officials next weekend. East Lothian constituency party were suspended two weeks ago after a long feud between some local members and MP Anne Moffat. The team will ...
IT'S SAINT DANDREW.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... TODDLER Mikey Mulholland was happy to celebrate St Andrew's Day in ...
HOME LOANS BOOST AS RATES TO FALL 1%; Mortgages set for new cut but housebuyers to lose with survey U-turn.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Nicky Burridge INTEREST rates could be slashed by as much as one per cent this week as Bank of England chiefs bid to stave off a deep recession. The monetary policy committee surprised markets last month by slashing the base rate by 1.5 per cent to a ...
Merger a 'shotgun marriage'.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... THE merger of HBOS and Lloyds TSB was last night branded a "shotgun marriage" by one of the men behind a last-ditch bid to halt the move. Businessmen, customers and shareholders have come together to try to challenge the deal. The Merger Action Group are seeking a ...
Britney top of internet hunt list.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SINGER Britney Spears is the most searched-for celebrity on the internet, according to search engine Yahoo. She was No1 in Yahoo's Top 10 searches of 2008. Reality TV show Big Brother came second, followed by talent show X Factor in third place. Britpop ...
TV spike for Spears.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... BRITNEY'S appearance on The X Factor brought in the highest ever ratings for the show. The main show pulled in a peak of 12.8million viewers, with an average of 11.9million. ...
HIT ME BABY ..ONE MORE MIME; Fan fury as Brit lip-syncs.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Rick Fulton POP princess Britney Spears was blasted by fans who branded her first UK performance in five years "a joke" yesterday. Her slot on ITV's The X Factor sparked outrage as viewers attacked her for miming her single Womanizer. Almost ...
Record View: Wipe out this twisted gang web warfare.(Leaders)
Dec 01, 2008 ... POLICE have stepped to investigate a bizarre reality TV-style popularity contest for yobs on the internet. A Daily Record investigation revealed the sickening game in which gangs compete with each other to become top of the thugs' league. They try to outdo each other ...
Record View: Help us help.(Leaders)
Dec 01, 2008 ... LITTLE Juliet Copland has been through an awful lot in her five years. Just over a year ago, she was battling for her life against a very aggressive form of cancer. She had to have bouts of chemotherapy and be isolated from her family. But thankfully, she ...
TROUBLE WITH THE OUTLAWS; Research reveals women's war with 'monsterin-laws'.(Features)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Annie Brown WOMEN are at war with their mothers-in-law according to a new book. Research has revealed that although they tend to be the butt of male gags, it's actually the women who have a problem. Psychologist Dr Terri Apter has spent 20 years ...
TIMMY'S COCKTAIL.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SQUEAMISH Timmy Mallett struggled to keep down a revolting "penis colada" as he was dumped out of I'm A Celebrity yesterday. The 80s kids' show star lost the Last Chance Saloon bush tucker trial to Brian Paddick. They had to gulp down ...
TORY MP ARRESTED AFTER 20 LEAKS; But Harman slams 'heavy-handed' swoop on Green.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Dave King TORY MP Damian Green's arrest followed the leaking of at least 20 top secret documents. The revelation came as Leader of the Commons Harriet Harman yesterday condemned the heavy-handed arrest by nine anti-terror cops. Harman became the ...
Subway is on line.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... PASSENGERS on Glasgow's subway will today become the first in Britain to get mobile phone coverage in underground stations. The O2 service installed in five of the city's busiest stations ...
Mini Christmas.(News)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Christmas cards measuring less than one square inch have gone on sale in the UK ....
off the Record.(Features)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: BY PAT ROLLER SO, here we are in December. Only 24 more window-shopping days until Christmas. Since we're all having to cut our cloth these days, we thought we'd provide a service for all those incurable romantics out there. If you would like to emulate the ...
Shelton's warning as Rocks reach top; UPDATE.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SCOTTISH ROCKS moved top of the BBL but Blake Shelton has warned them to improve if they want to stay in pole position. Shelton hit 17 points as the Kelvin Hall side stumbled to a 90-85 win at bottom dogs London Capital. Rob Yanders hit 26 points for Sterling Davis' ...
Rugby Union: RED-HOT BYRNE; RUGBY SPOTLIGHT Williams hails new Welsh wonder Lee Wales 21 Australia 18.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SHANE WILLIAMS admits he would have handed his world player of the year crown to Lee Byrne if they'd let him. The Ospreys duo bagged atry apiece as Wales grabbed their first win over a southern hemisphere super power since 2005 and climbed above England to snatch fifth place in ...
Rugby Union: Mart's Black day; RUGBY SPOTLIGHT England 6 New Zealand 32.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... MARTIN JOHNSON has no illusions about how far England trail the world's best after a third defeat to Southern Hemisphere opposition in five weeks. The All Blacks victory - courtesy of two tries from Mils Muliaina, a third from Ma'a Nonu and Dan Carter's ...
Rugby Union: BEATTIE'S MELROSE SWIPE; RUGBY SPOTLIGHT.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Roddy Duncan JOHN BEATTIE had a pop at Melrose after his West of Scotland troops lost their home Premiership record. The former Scotland breakaway forward wants to build a Burnbrae side boasting as many locals as possible and was quick to suggest Melrose's ...
CALL-OFF COCK-UP COST US FORTUNE; THE Homecoming Scotland SCOTTISH CUP SPECIAL Star may send SFA pounds 2500 compensation bill.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: BY ALAN MARSHALL RAGING Dalbeattie Star could be set to fight the SFA for compensation after a bungled pitch inspection left them pounds 2500 out of pocket. The tiny South of Scotland side shelled out the cash on travel and overnight accommodation before ...
WE HAD CHANCE TO MAKE POINT.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Colin Duncan DON COWIE feels Inverness lacked the self-belief to come away from Parkhead on Saturday with at least a point. The Highlanders had the chance to deal Celtic's title chances a major blow as they were afforded large spells of possession. ...
Rafa tips Gerrard to steal his job; LIVERPOOL v WEST HAM TONIGHT, 8PM, SETANTA.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... RAFA BENITEZ reckons Steven Gerrard can rack up another decade at Liverpool - as a striker. The Spaniard jokes it is better for him the 28-year-old England midfield ace plays for as long as possible - because he tips him to manage the club when he hangs up his boots. ...
HOOPS TARGET NIALL WANTS GAME; MIND THE GAP: RECORD SPORT SPECIAL ON THE SPL TITLE RACE.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: By Neil Cameron DERRY CITY star Niall McGinn last night revealed he would only be interested in signing for Celtic if they could guarantee him first-team football. The Parkhead club are among a host of teams to have watched the 21-year-old midfielder. ...
FORGET OLD FIRM CLASH, GERS COULD BLOW TITLE BEFORE CELTS' VISIT; They can't stand heat on road MIND THE GAP: RECORD SPORT SPECIAL ON TITLE RACE.(Sport)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Murdo MacLeod RANGERS fans have circled the date on their calendar with some trepidation while Celtic supporters now see it as their Christmas party. Saturday, December 27, 2008. That's when the Old Firm meet up again, this time at Ibrox, and many ...