Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland) back issues from August 2008:
The bright side of life.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Justin and Colin transform a kid's bedroom using zesty bold colour Diy Donny tells when it's time to call in the experts ...
Win a relaxing break for two in a top hotel.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Liz Cowan Relax - you could be on to a winner. We've teamed up with Novotel to offer you the chance to win a wonderful weekend break for two. It's at their new four-star Edinburgh Park hotel, on the outskirts of the city - a stylish base for sightseeing, ...
Making room for fun; get the look.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: With Justin and Colin All glass, all class - each of these deliciously minimalist tables would be a clear winner in your lounge but which one wins on price? SCRIMP Geneva coffee table pounds 175 from Tesco Direct, www.tesco.com This table has a ...
Here's our Green light to call in the cleaners; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Why not give your home a good going over - and yourself a break - by letting someone else do the cleaning? We recently called in Green Clean, a SWAT team of cleaning ...
Clean a steam iron; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... To clean a steam iron, put a 1:1 ratio of water and vinegar in it, place on steam and stand upright for five to ...
Kitchen space; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... If you're tight for kitchen space and don't have somewhere for pots and pans, here's a solution - install a ...
Kitchen design; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... MFI have a keen space-saving approach to kitchen design. Their revolutionary plinth drawer is a great way of ...
Natural touch to your home; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Hot Buy: Take a leaf out of our designer book with embroidered, organic, patterned cushions from Matalan. Costing just ...
STYLEBIBLE; Tricks of the trade what's hot in the shops.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Simple Style by Julia Bird, pounds 14.99, published by Quadrille Here's a great homestyle book that takes a relaxed approach, showing simplicity is the essence of modern fashion. Learn ...
Worried about home; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Worried about home security when you are out? Nothing will deter a burglar more than the sound of a noisy mutt. The Barking Dog ...
Watch out for the cowboys; DIY donny Know your brickies from your sparks and how much they charge to help you hire the right people for each job.(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Donny Sheridan Sometimes you have to call in the experts rather than attempt complicated renovation jobs yourself. A professional is best if you are giving a room a complete Colin and Justin-style makeover or are converting garages into rooms. It is vital to ...
I'm going loopy over my gloopy paint job; DIY donny.(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Donny Sheridan Q I have replaced my skirting boards and door facings with pine. I sanded it, applied an undercoat then covered this with two coats of gloss. But a yellow gloop is now seeping through the paint. I'm bamboozled. What can I do? A This is simply ...
Repairing a section of cast iron downpipe; Step by step guide to.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Cast iron downpipes may need to be replaced due to blockages, corrosion or damage. It is important to get the correct diameter of pipe. Also, remember that downpipes leading from the guttering are different to soil vent pipes from the toilet. Replacing a full section ...
WIN A 52IN SAMSUNG LCD TV & HOME CINEMA SYSTEM; YOUR CHANCE TO WIN competition time Plus Spitting Image Series 2 on DVD.(Competition/Offers)
Aug 03, 2008 ... How would you like a state-of-the-art home cinema - absolutely FREE? We have a 52in Samsung LCD TV - worth pounds 1589 - and a Samsung home cinema system to give away to one lucky reader along with a copy of Spitting Image: The Complete Second Series on DVD, courtesy of Network ...
Italy idyll for a bargain; place in the SUN Biba and Alan shun costly new-build properties to buy an old village home and restore it for just pounds 45k.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Frances Traynor Keen to have their own holiday home abroad, Biba and Alan Brand were not so keen to splash the cash on a new build. The couple decided to hunt for something more traditional. And their determination paid off when they found exactly ...
Dazzle with rose tinted spectacle; Deep red blooms and co-ordinated vases combine in a dramatic display for trendy interiors flowers.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Vivienne Lee and Nick Priestly Creating beautiful flowers for your home doesn't always mean breaking the bank. Simple, stylish arrangements can add a touch of class with just a few stems of quality flowers. A definite case of less is more. This ...
Gardening Q & A; Flowers.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Carolyn Spray Q My neighbour has offered me cuttings of golden hop. How do I root it? A Golden hop - Humulus Lupulus Aurea - roots easily from a softwood cutting. Place two-inch cuttings in a pot of seed compost, cover with a poly bag and keep shaded. They ...
Food: To make kebabs.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Michael Kilkie To make kebabs, choose fruit such as pears, pineapples, peaches, bananas, apples and strawberries. Cut in to equal-size chunks before threading on to skewers. The key is to find fruit ...
Food: Chocolate sauce.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Michael Kilkie Chocolate sauce is great with fruit kebabs so try making your own. Place a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Melt 100g quality dark chocolate with 20g unsalted butter. When melted, stir in 2tbsp ...
Food: Go bananas for a barbecue dessert.(Features)(Recipe)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Michael Kilkie Most of us only think about the savoury delights we can cook over the burning embers of a barbecue but there are also great sweet ways to finish your meal. Most of them involve pieces of fruit which cook beautifully, their natural sugars rising ...
Food: Q & A.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Michael Kilkie Q I would like to try to make Irish stew. What cut of meat should I use? A Traditionally, Irish stew is made with mutton or lamb chops. But it can also be made with chunks of lamb - neck fillet gives a good result. Q I grow my own ...
Acountry house fit for city slickers lickers; Stable doors, shutters and a Jacuzzi bath help to make rural villa the perfect home peek in your pad.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Frances Traynor There's a sense of the idyll about Endrick House, surrounded as it is by rolling countryside. With Loch Lomond and the Trossachs only minutes away by car - or on foot for the more hardy - its setting in the beautiful Stirlingshire village of ...
Mrs Mop.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... We love munching crisps so putting these tasty snacks to the test was all in a day's work. Asda extra special honey roast ham & Dijon mustard These are quite thick cut but have the crunch of a thinner-cut crisp, which is great. I liked the strong ham flavour and you ...
Go trend spotting; bargain hunt We're going potty for this season's fashion craze.. here are our favourites to help you join the dots.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Laura Davidson you know you want it ... Do you have budding Picassos at home? There's a wooden peg under the spotty star on this board to hang their works of art. pounds 9.95 from www.angelic-hen.com CAPTION(S): ...
PET HAIR VACUUMS; Tried & tested.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Rechargeable cordless sweeper SW02 This is a cracking wee sweeper for less than pounds 50. It's lightweight, easy to manoeuvre and gets into tight corners with ease. For pet hairs, it definitely works better on carpet than it does on wooden floors and it's not really ...
new homes: Small world with space for big kids; Muirs downsize for a flat that has plenty of room.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Raymond Hainey Boutique developer Imagine bowled over a couple wanting to move from a traditional Victorian home to a new flat. The couple were stunned by the standard of fixtures and fittings - so much so, they bought off-plan. Now the pair are ...
Open house; THE LATEST NEWS.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... A new development of 18 flats has been unveiled by Regency Homes. The range of luxury two and three-bedroom apartments and one four-bedroom penthouse is in the suburb of Langside, Glasgow. Prices have yet to be released. For more information, visit ...
Our puppy Dave proves he's ear to stay; pets corner.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Scott Miller Our new puppy Dave is six weeks old and doing well. He's growing fast and enjoys playing with his older canine sister and feline brother. He has unbelievably large ears which have grown from little triangles to huge flaps. One thing ...
My alsatian is in aspot of bother; pets corner.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Scott Miller QMy alsation Xena has small pink dots over her tummy and licks them a lot. What can it be and what should I do? AXena may have a contact allergy, which means she is touching something which causes her skin to react. Indoor allergens include dust ...
Pets Corner: Pets of the week; Fawks & Sidney.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Scott Miller BORIS This 10-month-old golden retriever pup lives with Guy and Margaret Boothby in Auchinairn, by Glasgow. Where did you get him? From a breeder in Irvine, Ayrshire. What does he eat? Compleat's ...
Pets Corner: OUR DOGGY BLOG; Fawks & Sidney.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Scott Miller Our fans might be surprised this week - we have made friends with a cat called Kaitlyn. I don't mind cats but Sid hates them. Our mum and dad's friends Ian and Victoria got Kaitlyn because Ian is a big girl - he's afraid of dogs (except us). ...
Funnies.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... What do you call a neurotic octopus? A crazy, mixed up squid. What do you call a girl who lies in the middle of a tennis court? Annette. What bird spends most of its time on its knees? A bird of prey. What gets wetter as ...
WIN GREAT FARMYARD TOY SETS.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Get into action with a bumper crop of tractors and trailers for little farmers aged three and over. We've teamed up with Britains Big Farm - a brand new large-scale range - to give 15 lucky readers the chance to win a tractor and loader. The all-new Britains toys ...
Edinburgh is set to burst; lifestyle.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Liz Cowan, Editor Edinburgh is set to burst into life as the festival takes over the city. We speak to burlesque star Chelsea Dagger who will be perfoming at Club Noir and find out how she felt when her hubby Jon Fratelli pinched her stage name ...
Alison's diary; lifestyle.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: Alison MONDAY Delighted to be invited to co-host this year's Great Scot awards. I've been involved with the judging panel for eight years and this event is the most wonderful chance to celebrate our unsung heroes. The lovely Jenni Falconer, right, will be ...
I won't do any mum-in-law jokes; Showbiz: Edinburgh Festival Special.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: ED BYRNE Getting married has provided Ed Byrne with material for his new Edinburgh show - just don't expect any jokes about the wife and mother-in-law. The Irish comic, a regular on shows including Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You, was struggling to ...
It's daggers drawn for Chelsea; Showbiz: Edinburgh Festival Special Rock star husband nicked my name.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: By STEVE HENDRY Burlesque performer Chelsea Dagger has got used to having her name chanted by the masses. It's become a terrace anthem ever since it was turned into a hit song by Scots rockers The Fratellis and is sung at football grounds throughout the ...
Fashion: HOW YOU CAN GET RADIANT J-LO GLOW; BEAUTY SPOT.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: CRAIG ALEXANDER WILSON If you're tanned and toned, go for the glow. Be it backless or strapless, radiant skin is the ultimate accessory this season. So turn up the heat with these shimmering body lotions and potions and make the most of your body. Glow like ...
Fashion: Fashion: Ask the Doctor; BEAUTY SPOT.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: CRAIG ALEXANDER WILSON One of the hottest anti-agers around at the moment is Dr Bragi's Age Management Marine Enzyme. This oil-free moisturiser nourishes and has a patented complex which ...
CAPITAL CHOICE; One of the world's most vibrant cities is right on our own doorstep.(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: By AVRIL CADDEN Our increasingly busy lifestyles mean we spend far too much time rushing from place to place. Many people never take a minute to appreciate what is on our doorstep. Edinburgh for me means a drive along the M8 or a dash to catch the ...
HOT DEALS.(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... MAJORCA from Prestwick on September 26, seven nights half-board in three-star hotel from pounds 299pp. TURKEY from Glasgow on September 26, seven nights, B&B, at three-star hotel, pounds 269pp IBIZAfrom Glasgow on September 28, seven nights half-board in three-star ...
TV preview: SWITCH ON; HIGHLAND EMERGENCY Tuesday, Five, 7.30pm.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY Cameras follow ...
TV preview: SWITCH OFF; BRITAIN'S STRONGEST MAN Wednesday, Five, 8pm.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY Why would these knucklehead's go to ...
TV preview: SOAP WATCH.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY EMMERDALE Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher) finds out wife Jo (Roxanne Pallett) has been telling Sam Dingle (James Hooton) about the beatings he has been dishing out. He loses it and gives them both a taste of two-fisted fury. ...
TV preview: Grim reality cheque for millionaire; PICK OF THE WEEK The Secret Millionaire Tuesday, C4, 9pm.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY The Secret Millionaire returns with a new batch of benefactors going undercover in tough areas to try to change the lives of others. The award-winning series begins by following James Benamor, one of the UK's highest flying young entrepreneurs ....
TV preview: BEST OF THE REST.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY Jonathan Ross Salutes Dad's Army Today, BBC1,7pm The flop-haired chat show host marks the 40th anniversary of the Second World War set comedy by meeting surviving cast members including Ian Lavender, Clive Dunn and Bill Pertwee, as ...
Friday: TV CHOICE.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... BBC 1 DIY SOS 8.30pm The team visit Surrey to help a bachelor transform his river barge into a family-friendly vessel so that his girlfriend and her children can come to stay. Nick Knowles (above) presents. BBC 2 QI 10pm Stephen Fry ...
Saturday: TV CHOICE.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... BBC 1 CASUALTY 8.50pm In the last of the series, Marilyn (Caroline Langrishe, above) bribes Zoe to lie on the stand - but before she can perjure herself the staff are called to the hospital to help victims from the quarry. BBC 2 A SIMPLE PLAN ...
mailmusic: SINGLES & ALBUMS; reviews.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: By Mickey McMonagle & Avril Cadden THE VERVE LOVE IS NOISE ***** One of the best bands ever make a long overdue return. But unlike too many comeback outfits, Richard Ashcroft and Co. don't just rehash old ground. This single is stunning and ...
mailmusic: GIGS; reviews.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... GIRLS ALOUD ***** Edinburgh Castle, July 25 The sun shone over the historic venue, making it the perfect setting for the stunning quintet to woo their adoring fans. But even the idyllic backdrop could not overshadow the group. Kicking off with Sexy! ...
mailmusic: We'll rock ..Scouts' Honour; reviews Band promise thrilling festival sets 60SECONDINTERVIEW SCOUTING FOR GIRLS.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... You've played so many festivals this summer, have the gigs all gone well? It's been nuts. We played Glastonbury then went to Australia for five days, then New Zealand, then T in the Park and Oxegen in County Kildare. It was our first T - we had never even been as punters. It was ...
mailmusic: BEST OF THE EDGE; reviews The Edge festival kicks off this weekend, with a host of acts playing in Edinburgh. Mickey McMonagle picks 10 of the best announced so far.(Features)
Aug 03, 2008 ... SERGEANT LIQUID ROOM, AUGUST 12 The fast-rising outfit will be the next big thing to break out of Scotland and this could be one of your last chances to see them in an intimate setting. Stablemates The Fratellis are now playing arenas and Sergeant are destined for ...
END OF MY WORLD; EXCLUSIVE: Stabbed boys' mum speaks of grief for the first time.(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: By MARION SCOTT A MOTHER has told how her "world ended" the day her two beloved sons were found stabbed to death in a car boot. Speaking for the first time, Giselle Ross revealed how police refused to help at first when she reported Paul, six, and Jay, two, ...
LOTTO BLAST; Kerr demand for pounds 150m Games cash.(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Byline: By MARK AITKEN Politcal editor LABOUR leadership hopeful Andy Kerr has called for pounds 150million of Lottery cash for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Kerr's demand will be seen as a dig at Gordon Brown for diverting money for good causes in Scotland ...
Name that candidate; Who are you?(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... THEY'VE all been high-profile Holyrood ministers and now they're fighting for the top job in Labour. But do ordinary voters recognise Andy Kerr, Cathy Jamieson and Iain Gray? We hit the streets of Scotland with their photos to find out - and just for fun, we included ...
Move over, Darling...(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling could be moved in a Cabinet reshuffle next month to make way for David Miliband. Miliband is the main threat to Gordon Brown's ...
Move faster, Brown...(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... GORDON BROWN has been given less than a year to revive Labour's fortunes by his biggest donor. Billionaire businessman Lord Paul helped bankroll Brown's leadership campaign last ...
Tragic Ben comes home in a coma; Update.(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... TRAGIC groom Ben Mullany arrived back in Britain yesterday - still in a coma. The 31-year-old's bride, Catherine, was shot dead in a bungled robbery during their honeymoon in Antigua. Ben was badly wounded, with a bullet lodged in his head. His parents Ken and ...
Tears for Gemma; Update.(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... THE family of murdered Gemma Dorman, 23, yesterday paid tribute to a "beautiful, charming, sweet and popular" girl. ...
Strike hits schools; Update.(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... STRIKE action could close some schools across the country on the first day of their new term. It will also affect scores of ...
Mill jobs protest; Update.(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... HUNDREDS of people protested yesterday over the closure of the Curtis Mill at Guardbridge, Fife. Redundancy notices had already been ...
Mrs T funeral snub; Update.(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... MARGARET THATCHER may NOT be granted a state funeral, according to Labour's deputy leader. Harriet Harman said no decision had ...
12 killed in battle; Update.(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... MORE than a dozen insurgents died in a battle in Afghanistan yesterday. The militants attacked an Afghan army patrol but the soldiers fired ...
Sea rescue drama; Update.(News)
Aug 03, 2008 ... SCOTS coastguards helped save 16 Spanish fishermen when they picked up a distress call from 500 miles out at sea. The crew of the Centauro 1 ...
SIX STICKERS INSIDE; OUT OF THIS WORLD EXCLUSIVE.(Competition/Offers)
Aug 03, 2008 ... LONG ago in a galaxy far, far away Star Wars was born - now the Sunday Mail brings you a fab sticker collection to go with the new film. The Clone Wars - the first Star Wars movie to be animated - is released on August 15 but you can start collecting Merlin's stickers inside ...