Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland) back issues from October 2008:
flowers: Make home a hothouse.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: Vivienne Lee and Nick Priestly After the weather washout we've had, here's hoping for an Indian summer. If this period of warm weather doesn't materialise, let your flowers do the work by bringing much-needed fiery spice to your home. To help ...
Food: Fruity dessert not to be trifled with.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: Michael Kilkie of the Jefferson Restaurant This is my twist on tiramisu, Italy's answer to trifle. It's made with sponge biscuits, coffee and mascarpone cheese but I've lightened it with fresh raspberries and peaches. The recipe is the final part of the ...
Food: Q&A.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: Michael Kilkie of the Jefferson Restaurant Q Where is the best place to store chocolate? I use it a lot in cooking and baking. A Chocolate is best stored at a consistent temperature but don't put it in the fridge which is too cool. Average room temperature is ...
my favourite things; peek in your pad.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: Laura Davidson Front door: There was a 70s-style door when we moved in and it had to go. We had this stunning stained glass one made especially for the house. IKEA blinds: I bought these as a temporary measure, they were only a few quid each. But ...
Designer style is sew simple to achieve; peek in your pad Textiles expert Sandra gets lush looks for less by making her own soft furnishings.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: Laura Davidson Gorgeous textiles make up the very fabric of Sandra Ferguson's home. She teaches people how to make soft furnishings for a living and you can see her passion for cushions and curtains all over her house. She said: "I love being able to make my ...
Mrs Mop.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Wholewheat cereal helps you start your day the healthy way ...but which ones pass our taste test? Kellogg's Frosted Wheats These have a frosted sugar coating to sweeten up what could be a bland breakfast. But it is too sweet for me and leaves an aftertaste. I prefer ...
you know you want it... bargain hunt.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: Laura Davidson Okay, so doing laundry is a very dull job but you ...
HEALTH GRILLS; tried & tested.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Cuisinart griddle and grill The brilliant thing about this machine is its versatility - it can be used 'press-like' in the same way as regular health grills but it also opens out flat to be used as a hotplate/griddle. It's perfect for searing steaks indoors if your barbecue is ...
new homes: Claire takes job home with her; House-hunting is a doddle after years working as estate agent.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: Raymond Hainey WIith their vast knowledge of the property market, estate agents can afford to be picky when they set out to buy a new home. So when Claire Lowe started househunting with partner Derek Walker, she knew exactly what she wanted. ...
Open house; THE LATEST NEWS.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... A five-bedroom showhome is for sale at a luxury development. The interior of the Mactaggart & Mickel home features warm velvets, cool whites and silver. The house, at Cochno Brae in Clydebank, is on offer at pounds 409,985. The Homebuyer Plan, which allows the buyer ...
Be aware of risks before breeding pedigrees; pets corner.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: Scott Miller I was called to the aid of a young pug enduring a traumatic birth - known as dystocia - last week and it was one of the worst I've handled. The stressed mother, Dotty, spent hours desperately trying to deliver her pups but sadly none of them ...
Itchy skin is driving my Westie wild; pets corner.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: Scott Miller Q My West Highland terrier has red, inflamed skin that she constantly scratches and bites. I have tried creams but they haven't helped. Any ideas? A Westies are prone to skin problems, with allergies to grasses, foods and fleas the most common ...
Pets of the week.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... MURPHY This five-year-old cocker spaniel lives with Babs, Ian and Greg Dawson in Troon, Ayrshire. Where did you get him? From a breeder in Alva, Clackmannanshire. What does he eat? His favourite treat is hot, buttered toast. ...
OUR DOGGY BLOG; Fawks & Sidney.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... We have now met our little sister Tiger at last - and I must admit she is quite cute, if a little bit boring. She is tiny and does not really do much yet so I was much more interested in playing with the grown-up chihuahuas - I love them, especially Sabrina, Tiger's mum. ...
The pink palace.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Justin and Colin are doing it for the girls with a pastel, pretty living room Take the pane out of picking perfect windows DIY Donny Will it be puppy love when our boys meet their sister Tiger Lily? ...
funnies.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... When is a redheaded idiot like a biscuit? When he's a ginger nut. Why is the theatre such a sad place? The seats are always in tiers. Why don't elephants eat penguins? They can't get the wrappers off. How do ghosts like ...
it is a fact.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... The first patient was admitted to London's Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children in 1852. In a short story that Arthur Conan Doyle wrote in 1886, Holmes' first name was Sherrinford and his intellectual friend was called Ormond Sacker. The human stomach takes ...
LEGO AGENTS UP FOR GRABS.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... We've teamed up with Lego to give two lucky readers all six amazing new Lego Agents sets. Children aged 7+ can now re-create exciting secret missions with a collection of evil villains, heroic special agents, mindblowing ground and airborne vehicles all packed with special ...
BAND ON THE RUN.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... EXCLUSIVE THE VIEW INTERVIEW 7 DAYS TV LISTINGS FASHION Atten-shun we go regimental for style with military ...
Our very own king of rock.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: Liz Cowan Our very own king of rock, Billy Sloan, catches up with controversial band The View. He finds out why singer Kyle Falconer had to flee his native Dundee and hears about their regrets after being banned from America. Plus we ...
Alison's diary.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... MONDAY My pal's husband was playing golf on Saturday at Archerfield in East Lothian. Helen is not a golfer so arranged to meet him for lunch at the club afterwards. On arrival, she got herself a drink and was just staring into space waiting for him when she spotted a Ronan ...
QUOTES OF THE WEEK; The big interview.(Features)(Quotation)
Oct 05, 2008 ... The public adore me. Men are falling over themselves to ask me out. Heather Mills won't go away It's hard to market a larger female singer. It's not as if I could do a calendar in my smalls. Smalls? XLs are nearer the mark Michelle ...
View's London eye; Rock wildman Kyle on the demons that forced him to flee hometown for capital The big interview.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: BY BILLY SLOAN When The View get excited that's normally a cue to batten down the hatches and stick on the crash helmets. But lead singer Kyle Falconer claims the volatile Scots rockers have turned over a new leaf. Believe that and you'll believe ...
Bathing beauties; BEAUTY SPOT fashion.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: CRAIG ALEXANDER WILSON Take time out with Dermalogica's Hydro Active Mineral Salts. This aromatic, stress-reducing bath soak is a delicious cocktail of coriander, ginger and cinnamon. It smells fantastic and can be used as an all-over body scrub too. pounds 20.40. For ...
Fashion parade; Military-style jackets that will impress the top brass fashion.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Hair and make-up: Taylor Ferguson Model:Josie @ Superior Stylist:Vicky Fleming-Brown Pictures: Victoria Stewart CAPTION(S): Mustard military coat,pounds 69, Limited Collection @ Marks & Spencer. Pencil skirt,pounds 26.99, River Island. Suede and patent boots,pounds ...
Small is beautiful; The Greek isle is hideaway of the gods Paxos.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: By AVRIL CADDEN It is said Poseidon struck the southern part of Corfu with his trident and made Paxos the smallest of the seven Greek Ionian islands. Different versions of the story say he wanted a place to rest but I prefer the tale that he wanted to create a ...
TV preview: SOAP WATCH.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY EMMERDALE Wife beater Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher) ends up impaled on a hook in the barn and lashes out at Jo (Roxanne Pallett) when she tries to help him. She takes off, leaving the bully boy bleeding. EASTENDERS ...
TV preview: BEST OF THE REST.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY BIG CAT LIVE Today, BBC1,6.10pm Simon King, Jonathan Scott, Kate Silverton and Jackson Looseyia present for the Beeb but the real stars of the first of a nightly live visit to Kenya's Masai Mara game reserve are the lions, cheetahs ...
TV preview: Steve's show is load of rubbish; PICK OF THE WEEK SUNSHINE Tuesday, BBC1,9pm.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY Steve Coogan is already a TV comedy legend ...now he's well on the way to becoming a Hollywood A-lister. Best-known for creating chat show disaster Alan Partridge, Steve, 42, is also a big screen sucess and in new film Tropic Thunder, he stars ...
TV preview: SWITCH ON; NATURAL BORN SELLERS Thursday, ITV1, 9pm.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY The Apprentice meets The Office as ruthless ...
TV preview: SWITCH OFF; POLICE INTERCEPTORS Friday, Five, 8pm.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY Traffic cops in Essex ...
reviews: FILMS OUT THIS WEEK.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: Mickey McMonagle HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS AND ALIENATE PEOPLE (15) ***** I'm a massive fan of cheery everyman and comic genius Simon Pegg,so I really wanted to like this film. But I feared his latest movie may be a struggle as I found the source novel lame, unfunny ...
reviews: DVDS OUT TOMORROW.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: Mickey McMonagle THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL (15) ***** If period dramas float your boat this take on the story of Henry VIII could be right up your street ...but it's far removed from the Merchant Ivory fodder you're used to. The TV drama focuses on Anne ...
FANS ARE FLEECED; Sea Power boys'gig is invaded by pushy sheep 60 SECOND INTERVIEW.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: Avril Cadden BRITISH SEA POWER Frontman Yan tells how the band got a little too close to nature, were eaten alive by mosquitoes ...and now plan to play live on a doomed battleship. They play Dundee Fat Sams on Friday and Glasgow's ABC on Saturday. ...
SINGLES & ALBUMS.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: By Mickey McMonagle & Avril Cadden KAISER CHIEFS NEVER MISS A BEAT ***** The first single from the new album finally unveils super-producer Mark Ronson's impact on the Leeds outfit. But instead of his usual horns,brass and northern soul feel,it's ...
THE ENFORCER; EXCLUSIVE Scotland's FBI is 'not fit for purpose' Gangs will hit Commonwealth Games Nailing The Iceman and the XYY mob.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... AS Scotland's top police chief, Graeme Pearson hunted down some of the country's most notorious big-time gangsters. Today he reveals how he snared major crimelords such as Jamie "The Iceman" Stevenson and ruthless gangs like the XYY ...
OUT OF AFRICA; Jack's job axed so there's no by-election SHUFFLE 1.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: By MARK AITKEN Political Editor GORDON BROWN was last night accused of trying to avoid another by-election defeat by axeing Jack McConnell's move to Africa. Former First Minister McConnell was set to quit as an MSP to become British High Commissioner to ...
Murphy's law for SNP; SHUFFLE 2.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... NEW Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy yesterday insisted he will set aside political rivalry to work with Alex Salmond. Murphy, 41, said: "I will work with anyone who wants to put Scotland first. So when the SNP get things right, I say well done to them." East ...
Harris told to hit road; SHUFFLE 3.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... TOM HARRIS was sacked as Transport Minister then said: "That's the way the cookie crumbles." The Glasgow South MP had been in the job two ...
Minister: Mandy's a risk; SHUFFLE 4.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... A CABINET minister admitted Gordon Brown took a "risk" by giving Peter Mandelson a third chance in government. Schools Secretary Ed Balls said yesterday the decision was "the right thing to do" after it was reported he had opposed the appointment. He said: "Of course ...
Shops feel chill of Iceland crash.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... THE financial meltdown of Iceland could hit Scotland's top shops. The country's three state-owned banks have pounds 120billion of debt. If they go to the wall, high street stores such as House of Fraser and Jenners - owned by Iceland's Baugur Group - could be ...
Scots hostage free; Update.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... AN OILMAN from Aberdeen has been released after being kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria. The unnamed man was seized by a gang on September ...
Hitman off target; Update.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... DETECTIVES believe a bungling hitman shot at the wrong house - then came back for a second go. The gunman fired at a home in Lilac Avenue, Cumbernauld, ...
Poetry in motion; Update.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... ROBERT BURNS' work may as well be The Selkirk Dis-Grace after an ...
10,000 in poor plea; Update.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... MORE than 10,000 people yesterday called on the Government to keep its promise to end child poverty by 2020. ...
FRENCH chef Jean-Christophe Novelli; Update.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... FRENCH chef Jean-Christophe Novelli launches the ...
Helicopters crash; Update.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... AN IRAQI soldier died when two American helicopters collided at a Baghdad landing base yesterday. And fifteen Turkish ...
China KitKat crisis; Update.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... POISONED KitKats and Snickers were among sweets ordered to be destroyed in South Korea as ...
Horace is outfoxed; Update.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... A RUNAWAY 5ft bird called Horace has been captured. The pet Rhea went on the run in the Dumfries countryside ...
pounds 12BN BAILOUT; Brown wants emergency fund to help small businesses survive.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: By DEREK ALEXANDER GORDON BROWN has asked Europe for a pounds 12billion emergency fund to help small businesses survive the credit crunch. He said it was vital they get cash fast to continue employing staff and provide services. The Prime Minister ...
Eating out is still on menu; HERE TO HELP BEAT THE CRUNCH.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: The Judge THE cost of food may be soaring but the days of eating out aren't over yet, thanks to some great dining deals. The Pub & Carvery chain are offering dinner for just pounds 3.50. They give a choice of three roast meats, unlimited veg, roast potatoes ...
Deals are in the mag; HERE TO HELP BEAT THE CRUNCH.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: The Judge MORRISONS have a pile of special offers in their free in-store magazine. The October offers include 50p off Thorntons Moments 250g (normally pounds 3.79), 50p off Nouvelle soft toilet ...
Our favourite Tings; HERE TO HELP BEAT THE CRUNCH.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: The Judge THE Ting Tings' album We Started Nothing is down pounds 2 to pounds 6.99 in HMV's massive online and in store sale of CDs and DVDs. You can ...
Oxfam makeovers; HERE TO HELP BEAT THE CRUNCH.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: The Judge HERE'S a smart way to help charity Oxfam. Nominate someone who needs a wardrobe update and M&S will email them a card outlining its ...
Boost for your health; HERE TO HELP BEAT THE CRUNCH.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: The Judge GET a free vitamin-packed Boost smoothie worth pounds 2.50 with a special voucher redeemable at any supermarket. Download the ...
pounds 1800 VICTIMS OF PUPPY GANG; Gillian's family stung by African dog dealers.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: Additional reporting by JANE BARRIE MUM Gillian Mchendry thought her luck was in when she spotted an advert offering a puppy free to a good home. But the dealer scammed pounds 1800 from her then failed to deliver the Cavalier King Charles spaniel, for her ...
Hang on, you can't charge Des pounds 253 for a call.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: The Judge DES WATTERS got the shock of his life when he was charged pounds 253 for a one-minute phone call. He had called to check on his wife after she was admitted to hospital with a broken ankle. But internet giant Tiscali insisted he had not ...
Heat cheat won't pay.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: The Judge I ORDERED a heating system, agreed a price and paid pounds 250 deposit. The firm sent a surveyor who quoted pounds 1000 more. How do I get a refund? ...
Lawyer let me down.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: The Judge IFILED for divorce but my lawyer made so many mistakes I had to find another one. How do I complain? ...
Thanks.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: The Judge You got me a year's free AA membership and pounds 100 to say sorry after my car ...
Title fight I want to win.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: The Judge HAVING just retired, I paid off my mortgage but the building society won't give me the title deeds. What can I do? ...
Flat wrong over repair.(Features)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: The Judge ANEIGHBOUR who owns the ground round my flat won't maintain it, causing damp inside. Can I sue him for repairs? You can, but ...
Murdered Mark's legacy helps children's hospital.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: By GRACE MACASKILL PARENTS of a murdered backpacker have set up a fund to help poor children in his memory. Mark Lemetti was just 24 when he was battered to death with a pool cue for his mobile phone and pounds 100 in cash on the Thai-Malaysian border. ...
'Trousersnake is mine to keep ..but only if I can impress his mum' EXCLUSIVE: JESSICA BIEL ON HOW TO WIN OVER THE INLAWS.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: By PIPPA SMITH JESSICA BIEL plans to get lover Justin Timberlake down the aisle by keeping her would-be inlaws sweet. And the Hollywood beauty had plenty of practice in her latest movie - where she plays a divorcee struggling to impress her new groom's ...
CROFTERS IN DRAM FINE BID FOR LAND.(News)
Oct 05, 2008 ... Byline: By FIONA YOUNG IT could be whisky galore all over again as islanders have voted to buy their crofting estates. Residents of west Harris in the Outer Hebrides voted by 77 per cent in favour of a takeover of the government-owned estates. They may ...