Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland) back issues from May 2008:
THE BEST SUMMER FASHIONS.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... From sexy swimwear to trendy tops ... by stylist ...
Step back in time with all the comforts.(Competition/Offers)
May 04, 2008 ... We have a truly historic prize up for grabs this week ...a couple of two-night breaks at the luxurious New Drumossie Hotel plus passes to the new Culloden visitor centre. Set within nine acres of secluded parkland and enjoying spectacular views across the Moray Firth, the ...
it's a fact.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Japan is made up of the four large islands of Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu and Shikoku - together with some 3000 smaller islands. The original name for Tokyo was Edo. The "old capital" of Japan - before Tokyo - was Kyoto, an anagram of the present city's name. Though now ...
lifestyle: Alison's diary.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... MONDAY After a weekend of gluttony - not just me as Louis' pals are like locusts when they see an open fridge - I go to the supermarket to stock up. Of course Edinburgh being Edinburgh I bump into my friend Kate as I am inspecting broccoli to try to inject health into our home ....
funnies.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... What did the dog say to the reindeer? Woof, woof. What is small, has pointed ears and is a great detective? Sherlock Gnomes. What sort of chocolates live at the bottom of the sea? Oyster eggs. ...
get the look.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Justin and Colin You'll sleep easy in any of these fabulous beds. Some of the prices, however, are just a little dreamier than others ... SCRIMP Mayfield bedstead pounds 199 from Tesco Direct, www.tesco.com In a simple, ...
miniquiz.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... 1. Which new superhero movie launched this week in cinemas? 2. Who stars as the all-action hero and his weapons dealer alter-ego? 3. Name the Oscar-winning actress who stars as the ludicrously named Pepper Potts. 4. She is famous for her children's strange ...
Gladiator sandals; Fashion Summer special.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Heather Greenaway Gladiator sandals,oversized clutch bags and cute 50s floralsjust some of the styles set to sizzle this summer. In a Sevendays fashion special, Scots stylist to the stars Joni Kilmurry reveals this season's fashion must-haves. From ...
Time to call for room service.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Justin and Colin NO SOFA SEATING Hey - a living room without a sofa ... controversial. The owners had a TV snug elsewhere so this room was simply for chilling with friends and family. The lack of goggle box let us create a conversation-promoting layout of four ...
How to look hot; Fashion Summer special.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... TURN OVER TO JACKETS, FLIP-FLOPS, JEWELLERY AND TOPS Hair andmake-up: mailin@mvmakeup.co.uk Pictures:Victoria Stewart Model:Gillian@SuperiorModelManagement CAPTION(S): BEST SHORTS Hotpants, pounds 110, Marc Jacobs @ Cruise BEST DESIGNER BUY; Red ...
Colourful mugs will suit everyone to a tea; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Justin and Colin Budding interior designers should snap up the Pantone colour range of mugs from Heals online - available in a host of ...
dressers and boxes; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Justin and Colin Hate the smell of musty things around the home such as old trunks, dressers and boxes? Well here's a way ...
An air purifier; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Justin and Colin Our homes are full of pollutants that everyday cleaning can't shift. An air purifier removes up to 99.9 per cent of all airborne pollution, ...
Spray a one-to-three; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Justin and Colin If your carpet tends to hang on to pet hair even after you vacuum, try this. Spray a one-to-three ratio of fabric ...
warmer weather; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Justin and Colin With warmer weather creeping in, here's a surefire way to keep flies ...
STYLEBIBLE; Tricks of the trade what's hot in the shops.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Justin and Colin The Clutter Clinic: Organise Your Home In Seven Days by Romaine Lowery, pounds 16.99, published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson If your bookshelves are becoming cluttered, here's a book to sort them out. With room-by-room guidance on how ...
The Aral range of bathroom; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Justin and Colin Great accessories bring a dull outfit to life and the same goes for home design. The Aral range of bathroom additions will brighten up ...
Life is ensuite with wet room; Make your new bathroom bigger and wetter by getting rid of the traditional shower screen and tray.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Donny Sheridan Most homes have more than one bathroom and converting a cupboard into an ensuite or additional shower is a popular way to add value. This means you'll have to squeeze a shower tray, screen and drainage into a tiny space. Shower trays ...
WIN..AND SET HOFF FOR FUN; NICKELODEON.(Competition/Offers)
May 04, 2008 ... Six lucky winners will receive great prizes to celebrate the premiere of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie on Nickelodeon tomorrow at 4.30pm. They will each get a family pass to either the Loch Lomond Aquarium or the Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary, as well as lots of SpongeBob ...
BEAUTY SPOT: Three Ps in a bod; fashion Summer special.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: CRAIG ALEXANDER WILSON If I told you there were three Ps in summer, you'd think I was daft. However, home or abroad, we each have to Prepare, Protect and Perfect for the months ahead. Whether it's pre-holiday preparation or poolside posing, I've got it ...
Silicone gun and flexi filler is best way to mind the gap.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Donny Sheridan Q I have fitted a picture rail in my living room but the walls don't run straight so there are gaps where the rail does not quite meet the wall. What's the best way to fill the gaps? A Go down to any DIY store and buy a silicone gun and a tube ...
step by step guide too.. Fitting security bolts.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Donny Sheridan Doors at the rear of your house can provide an easy entrance and exit for intruders. A strong external wooden door and frame should be fitted with a mortise sash-lock - the most secure lock you can fit - which provides the basic security ...
FOUR DYSON ROLLERBALL CLEANERS TO BE WON; YOUR CHANCE TO WIN dyson GRAND DESIGNS LIVE LONDON.(Competition/Offers)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Donny Sheridan The latest state-of-the-art vac is here - the DC24 Dyson Ball - and we have FOUR up for grabs, worth pounds 299 each. The DC24 sits on a central ball and easily swivels to nip around obstacles like the TV, sofa (and husbands) with ease. And when ...
BEST JEWELLERY; fashion Summer special.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... TURN OVER TO DRESSES, BIKINS AND BAGS CAPTION(S): Gold and glass chunky necklace, pounds 20, Accessorize; Wood and Perspex link necklace, pounds 20, French Connection; BEST DESIGNER BUY Tortoiseshell ring ...
Stone me, that's what I call a real feature wall.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: John Amabile Q On 60 Minute Makeover you created a beautiful bedroom using Romo fabrics and wallpaper. Where can I buy them? A Check out the company's website - www.romofabrics.com - or call 01623 756699 to locate your nearest stockist. Some of ...
Pad is worth 3-year wait; place in the sun Email pictures kept couple posted on progress of Florida home.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Laura Davidson Billy and Debbie McLean had to wait three years before they could pick up the keys to their holiday pad - but reckoned it was worth it. Their place in Florida was reserved with a deposit back in July, 2004 - but the couple only had their first ...
Gardening: Q &A; flowers.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Carolyn Spray Q I carefully prune my roses each year to an outward-facing bud but my neighbour cuts his back with his hedgetrimmers and gets similar results. Who is right? A It has been proved that either method works well but obviously hedgetrimmers are ...
Mack bowls them all over; flowers Be inspired by celebrated Scottish designer.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Vivienne Lee and Nick Priestly Flowers have been used as subjects by many artists - from Van Gogh's Sunflowers to Monet's studies of water lilies. The power and beauty of flowers, along with their diversity in colour, shape and form, mean they will never cease ...
Salsa Mex a saucy splash; Food.(Features)(Recipe)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Michael Kilkie Is your diet in need of a little zing? Then it's time you learned to salsawhich is a dead cert to have your tastebuds dancing in anticipation of those fresh flavours. Most people think of salsa just as something to go with Mexican food but the ...
Q&A; Food.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Michael Kilkie Q I love the chilli oil you get in authentic Italian restaurants. Is it easy to make? A Place four red chillies, split lengthways, in a pan with 700ml of ground nut or vegetable oil and heat gently for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, ...
my favourite things; peek in your pad.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Laura Davidson Russian dolls: I loved these dolls as soon as I saw them during my holiday to St Petersburg, Russia. They were given to me on my trip as a gift. They are Russian dolls with a slight twist as they are all previous Russian presidents, from past ...
Lady of the manor.. in a two-bed flat; peek in your pad Claire Stead's impressive apartment is part of stunning stately home in countryside.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Laura Davidson Making your way up the sweeping stonechipped driveway to Claire Stead's impressive country home, you could be forgiven for thinking you have stumbled upon the set of Pride And Prejudice. Her grand, ivy-covered manor house sits amid 35 acres of ...
Mrs Mop; peek in your pad Need to clean up your act? Get into a lather with our guide to the best bars of soap.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Laura Davidson Basics soap 3-pack It's a no-frills product but it does the job. It's perfect as a spare bar for your downstairs loo. Although the scent isn't strong, it lathers up and cleanses well. At just 6p per bar it's a bargain but don't expect any ...
TV preview: SOAP WATCH.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY EASTENDERS Steven Beale (Aaron Sidwell) takes drastic action when he realises Pat Butcher (Pam St Clement) knows he's had a hand in Lucy's (Melissa Suffield) disappearance. When Pat is hit by a car and ends up in hospital, he tries to ...
TV preview: Kevin has aweek to nail it; PICK OF THE WEEK GRAND DESIGNS LIVE C4, Today,8.05pm, and Monday to Friday,5pm and 9pm.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY IF everything is going to plan, Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud started hammering this morning and won't stop until next week. After years of following other people's house dreams - and nightmares - from drawing board to completion, the ...
TV preview: BEST OF THE REST.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY FLOOD Today and tomorrow, ITV,8.05pm Robert Carlyle, left, leads an impressive cast, including David Suchet and Tom Courtenay, as a marine engineer who tries to save London from disaster when a massive surge of water heads for the ...
TV preview: SWITCH ON; Later...With Jools Holland Friday, BBC2, 11.35pm.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY The Fratellis play ...
TV preview: SWITCH OFF; Amy Winehouse: What Really Happened Wednesday, C4, 11.05pm.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY The story of a great ...
tried & tested: COMPACT HAIRDRYERS.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Laura Davidson Revlon Cord Magic This one is not pitched solely as a travel hairdryer and it is a bit heavier than the others but I really loved it. It has a nifty folding handle making it very compact and - here's the best bit - a retractable ...
new homes: Scarlet fever; New homeowners give stand-out red kitchen the green light.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Raymond Hainey A developer had buyers Gary and Laura Kennedy seeing red - but the couple are more than happy. The pair pushed the boat out when it came to the kitchen in their pounds 185,000 new home and went for a bespoke job in a stand-out glossy scarlet. ...
new homes: Open house THE LATEST NEWS.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Raymond Hainey The first homes in a new Stirling development are on sale. R3, a joint venture by George Wimpey and Cruden Homes, have a range of three-bedroom semis at their Raploch site. One and two-bedroom flats, two-bedroom semis and fourbedroom ...
Is my old moggie losing her mind? pets corner.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Scott Miller Q My 12-year-old female cat has started waking me up each night by meowing and is going to the toilet on the path around my house. This is not normal - is she ill? A She could be suffering from the first signs of senile dementia, with a change in ...
Testing times for poor animals; pets corner.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Scott Miller Animal testing has helped develop lifesaving vaccines for rabies, polio and TB. But it seems there is no need for many of the 2.7million live animal experiments carried out every ...
Pets of the week; pets corner.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Scott Miller BERT This Border collie lives with Thomas and Gillian Smith in Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire. Where did you get him? He is a rescue dog and came from local kennels. What does he eat? He likes dry ...
Fawks & Sidney: OUR DOGGY BLOG; pets corner.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Scott Miller As all our fans know we are big supporters of doggy charities because we know not everyone is as lucky as us. This week we have big news for you about a great event we want you all to support. The Lanarkshire Supporter group of the ...
reviews: FILMS OUT THIS WEEK.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Mickey McMonagle IRON MAN (12A) ***** I love superhero movies and this is a terrific one, despite a few pitfalls. Too much time is spent on getting to know our hero's alter ego, watching his downfall and him learning the error of his ways.There is little time ...
reviews: DVDS OUT TOMORROW.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: Mickey McMonagle ASHES TO ASHES (15) ***** The follow-up to Life On Mars but John Simm's Sam Tyler is gone, replaced by Keeley Hawes. Her snooty, irritating Alex Drake was not a big hit with fans but that is the point - she is meant to be a fish out of water ...
reviews: Gigs.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... THE KOOKS ***** CORN EXCHANGE, EDINBURGH, APRIL 29 For second album Konk the four-piece have moved from strummy indie-pop to a louder, fuller, rockier sound. First single Always Where I Need To Be is a confident, catchy tune, as is Do You Wanna, which has ...
reviews: WE'LL BE LATE GREATS; Unsung heroes Delays in no hurry to sell out for overnight success.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Why is your new album called Everything's The Rush? A friend of mine was having a baby and we drove her to hospital in labour. She was having this conversation about big life issues and someone said: "What's the rush?" She said: "Everything's the rush." It stuck in my head ...
review: One to watch; SERGEANT ***** CABARET VOLTAIRE, EDINBURGH, APRIL 28.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Alan McGee reckons the Glenrothes band will be huge. But while their jangling guitar songs are pleasant they are merely decent approximations of tunes by The La's ....
mailmusic: SINGLES & ALBUMS.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: By Mickey McMonagle & Avril Cadden ATTIC LIGHTS GOD ***** A storming debut from one of Scotland's hottest new outfits. There's more to this Glasgow band than a controversial video, as this cheery indiepop tune proves. They are no doubt destined for massive ...
BOYS GASSED TO DEATH; Brothers, 6 and 2, found in dad's car.(News)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: By RAYMOND HAINEY TWO young brothers were found gassed to death in their father's parked car last night. Horrified passersby found the children, aged two and six, slumped in the vehicle, in an isolated car park. The children's father was said to ...
GERS HAND FANS IBROX FINAL; EXCLUSIVE Game will be live on big screens at stadium Touts' match briefs soar to pounds 3500 on net.(News)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: By GRACE MACASKILL RANGERS will throw open the doors of Ibrox to fans locked out of the UEFA Cup final, the Sunday Mail can reveal. As unofficial ticket prices soared to pounds 3500 on the internet, Ibrox bosses said they plan to avert a Manchester invasion ...
MESSAGE BOARD: 2000 in Grand Theft joyride.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... THE phenomenal success of Grand Theft Auto IV could generate more than 2000 jobs in the next three years. More than six million copies of Edinburgh-based Rockstar North's game were expected to sell in its first week of release, with 609,000 sold in the UK on the ...
CAR KIDS GASSED TO DEATH; Brothers, 6 and 2, found with father Witness says pipe linked up to exhaust.(News)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: By RAYMOND HAINEY TWO young brothers were found gassed to death in their father's car last night. The boys, aged two and six, had been left to die in an isolated car park. Passersby raised the alarm after spotting the car on fire with the father ...
CAR KIDS GASSED TO DEATH; Brothers, 6 and 2, found with father Witness says pipe linked up to exhaust.(News)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: By RAYMOND HAINEY TWO young brothers were found gassed to death in their father's car last night. The boys, aged two and six, had been left to die in an isolated car park. Passersby raised the alarm after the father was spotted slumped in the ...
MESSAGE BOARD: Internacionale rescue for 1000.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... AROUND 1000 jobs have been saved at fashion house Internacionale after a buyer was found for the ailing firm. Glasgow-based owners Ossian Retail Group were forced to sell the chain to a mystery buyer ...
MESSAGE BOARD: City staff enjoy capital gains.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... SALARIES in Edinburgh are rising faster than anywhere else in the country. The capital saw average wages rise more than pounds 700 in five months, now sitting at pounds 30,396 a year, compared to the national ...
We all live on nuclear submarine; OUR BOYS SPEND 4 MONTHS AT SEA SO YOU WANT TO WORK ON A NUCLEAR SUB.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: By GRAEME LENNOX SOMEWHERE in the world a silent killer lurks deep beneath the ocean waves ready to deliver its devastating payload if the command comes. HMS Vigilant, one of Britain's four Vanguard class submarines, is one of the deadliest military forces on ...
WE'LL CALL YOUR BLUFF; EXCLUSIVE Brown thinks indy vote can stop Salmond bandwagon.(News)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: By MARK AITKEN Political editor LABOUR is on the verge of calling the SNP's bluff over a public vote on independence. Gordon Brown and Wendy Alexander are both considering giving Labour's support to a referendum on Scotland's future in the Union. ...
Labour in crisis as Mayor Boris signs in.(News)
May 04, 2008 ... BORIS Johnson signed on as the Mayor of London yesterday after his victory sealed a poll disaster for Labour. The bumbling journalist-turned-Tory MP beat Ken Livingstone to take charge in the capital. He officially became mayor at a ceremony yesterday and said his priority was ...
A BIT OF A DIVE BUT WE LIKE IT; Submariners reveal secrets of life under ocean waves.(Features)
May 04, 2008 ... WEAPONS EXPERT ADAM RILEY PETTY officer Adam is responsible for maintaining the Vigilant's Trident II missiles and ensuring they are always ready to fire. The 29-year-old, of Plymouth, followed in his dad's footsteps by joining the Navy but, rather than ...
I'll soon be world No.1 - Ramsay.(News)
May 04, 2008 ... Byline: By TOBY McDONALD GORDON RAMSAY is targeting two French rivals in his quest to be the world's best chef. The fiery Scot wants to topple Joel Robuchon, 63, and Alain Ducasse, 51, who have more Michelin stars than his 12. Robuchon has 17 stars across ...
POIROT YES TO DR NO.(News)
May 04, 2008 ... JAMES BOND classic Dr No makes its radio debut this month to mark the centenary of the birth of author Ian Fleming. Hercule Poirot actor David Suchet, below, is to ...
McKidding Scots toffs.(News)
May 04, 2008 ... TRAINSPOTTING actor Kevin McKidd revealed how he enjoyed poking fun at aristocratic Scots in his new Hollywood film. The Elgin-born star plays a duke in romantic comedy Made Of ...