Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland) back issues from February 2009:
Hollywood hot house.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Ross King and partner Brianna invite us into their luxury home in Los Angeles WIN a luxury break in a top spa hotel Fawks & Sidney gang up on their wee sister Tiger DIY Donny puts himself ...
Win two nights away in fabulous spa hotel.(Competition/Offers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Banish the winter blues and recharge your batteries with two nights away at a luxurious spa and hotel. One lucky reader and a friend will soak up the peaceful surroundings of the welcoming Moorside Grange on the edge of the Peak District National Park in among England's most ...
get the look.(News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Justin and Colin Sit down and look at these brightly patterned accent seats ...for prices to suit your budget and chair you up SCRIMP Grey-print Amira accent chair pounds 127.29 at www.argos.co.uk This versatile chair is ...
Let the light flood in to give rooms a taste of freedom; get the look.(News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Justin and Colin A BRIGHT IDEA The mix of dingy wall colour, exposed brick and honey timber did nothing apart from absorb available natural light. The solution was simple - lose the darker brick/timber and paint the walls soft, sophisticated ivory. We also ...
Stick with the best for cool wall decor; Trick of the trade.(News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... We love finding new ways to add decor, especially if they're easy to do, look fab and don't cost a fortune. Wall graphics are just the job, especially when they're by Blik, the world's best supplier of wall stickers. There is a ...
Plastic containers; Trick of the trade.(News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Here's a saucy tip ... to prevent plastic containers getting stained by tomato-based foods, rub the inside with ...
STYLE BIBLE; what's hot in the shops Trick of the trade.(News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The Clutter Clinic: Organise Your Home In Seven Days by Romaine Lowery, pounds 16.99, published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson If you continue to hold on to your clutter, we'll keep telling you off. And now there are no excuses thanks to this handy ...
Swirl with water; Trick of the trade.(News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... To remove mineral deposits from a teapot or burnt spots on a coffee pot, pop in ice cubes, a cutup lemon ...
Fabric headboard; Trick of the trade.(News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... If your fabric headboard is looking greasy (tut tut - you should have washed out that gel or wax from the night before), don't worry - it's easy to clean. Mix up a frothy solution of ...
Matalan home range; Trick of the trade.(News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... With just a few days to go before our new Matalan home range is in store, get ready to indulge yourself with luxurious accessories at ...
Get ready for fab floor show; DIY donny I reveal secret formula to buying the perfect carpet.(News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Donny Sheridan It's easy to feel floored when choosing a new carpet, lino or laminate because there is so much to choose from. But once you start applying my triple S rule - spends, style and suitability - what you are looking for soon becomes clear. ...
I'm boiling mad over faulty radiators.(News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Donny Sheridan Q Even though I got a new boiler, only some of my old radiators are working. They drive me mad and I'm freezing. What should I do? A Ask a heating engineer for advice. It may be a case of weighing up the cost of replacing the radiators against ...
Repairing a timber window; DIY donny step by step guide to...(News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Donny Sheridan Timber windows should be painted every five years to keep them in good working order. If not cleaned regularly, lower parts are more exposed and prone to decay. The paint flakes, water gets behind it and, hey presto, rotten timber. ...
A NEW 46IN SONY TV TO BE WON Worth over pounds 2000; YOUR CHANCE TO WIN.(Competition/Offers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... It's crystal clear that you would be mad to miss out on our fantastic television competition. We are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a new state-of-the-art 46in Sony BRAVIA Z4500 LCD TV - the world's first Motionflow 200Hz television. It has the clearest ...
Need colour? Think pink! ask amabile in association with THE Store Interiors.(News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: John Amabile Q We have just done up my wee girl's bedroom. It's mainly white but needs a splash of vibrant colour. I'm thinking pink. What would you suggest? A IKEA's Stockholm throw in pink will not only add colour, it will also help keep that white duvet ...
La belle vie in the Riviera; place in the sun Jim and Arthur wanted more than just a year in Provence.(News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Laura Davidson When Peter Mayle's best-selling book A Year In Provence was published in 1991, it gave many Brits the notion to ditch Blighty for a new life on the continent. Jim Dunn and partner Arthur Whieldon are living that dream. The couple ...
flowers: Q & A; Gardening.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Carolyn Spray Q I have several fruit trees in my garden. What should I do with them in the winter? A Prune apples and pears to shape by cutting back vigorous non flowering shoots by about half. Spray trees with a winter wash to kill over wintering eggs and ...
flowers: Sunny delight lifts the blues.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Vivienne Lee and Nick Priestly At this time of year, most homes - and people - can do with cheering up and sunshine-bright flowers are a perfect antidote to a cold, dark winter or a drab interior. Yellow blooms are a perfect mood-lifter and they can restore ...
Food: These foolish things.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Michael Kilkie of the Jefferson Restaurant We are returning this week to the last of my healthy options - and yes it is possible to make a healthy dessert to satisfy even the sweetest tooth. Today's recipe is for a dessert - an easy-to-make, light and healthy ...
Food: Try this twist on today.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Michael Kilkie of the Jefferson Restaurant Try this twist on today's fool to serve with the grilled fruit suggested above. Add a little honey to a tub of low-fat creme fraiche to sweeten naturally, or add a ...
Food: Another quick, easy and healthy dessert.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Michael Kilkie of the Jefferson Restaurant Another quick, easy and healthy dessert is grilled fruit, either under the grill or on a ridged griddle pan. Take slices of your favourite fruit ...
Food: Q & A.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Michael Kilkie of the Jefferson Restaurant Q What is the best use for rapeseed oil? A Rapeseed oil has a mild taste so use in recipes that need an oil with little or no flavour. Q What should I look for when buying balsamic vinegar? A ...
my favourite things; peek in your pad.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Laura Davidson Piano: This is a bit of a cheat, a digital piano that plays itself, but you can play it manually and I'm learning. My mum's always played the piano so I grew up with it. Portrait: This portrait of me was sent by a GMTV viewer who painted it ...
Why Ross is King of his own La-La Land castle; TV presenter hosts parties for superstars in Hollywood home peek in your pad.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Laura Davidson Telly presenter Ross King's life has been unpredictable to say the least. From being a local radio DJ, he's now a major player in television in Hollywood. He's swapped Scotland's rain-soaked west coast for sun-drenched LA and he doesn't just ...
Mrs Mop.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Want to make your windows sparkle? We have picked the best solutions to make the job as easy as possible. W5 GLASS CLEANER A cracking product that does exactly what it says on the tin - cleans and polishes glass with no streaks - and doesn't leave any nasty fumes ....
WOKS; tried & tested.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The Little Wok This compact pan is a great idea - perfect for people living on their own as it's the ideal size for a meal for one or just for a side portion of stir-fry vegetables. It's made from heat-efficient carbon steel and it has a Quantum 2 non-stick coating ...
Journalist's luxury flat has write stuff; Henry scoops exclusive riverside apartment in revamped harbour.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Raymond Hainey Journalist Henry Ainslie feared he would never find his dream home - but he changed his story when he discovered a waterfront apartment. He fell in love with the newly built two bedroom flat's stunning features after a single viewing of the show ...
THE LATEST NEWS; Open house.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Just five homes remain for sale at Dawn Homes' Woodlands development. The three and four-bedroom homes at the site - close to Dykehead Road in Airdrie - are available with incentives such as a pounds 15,000 discount. Prices start at just pounds 186,950. For more ...
Show your mutt who is the boss; pets corner.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Scott Miller Q My husband treats our two-year-old Jack Russell like a child - even letting her sleep on our bed. Now she's become aggressive - she's snapped at him, nipped me and barks constantly. What can we do to stop this behaviour? A You are pandering to ...
White House to get new top dog; pets corner.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Scott Miller With Barack Obama just sworn in as new US president, it seems he will be keeping his promise to get a dog for his children. But what breed will take over from George Bush's Scottie as America's new "first ...
Pets of the week; pets corner.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Scott Miller TUPPY This nine-year-old shitszu lives with the McLean family - Neil, Mary and Careen - in Renfrew. Where did you get her? From a breeder in Ireland. What does she eat? Chicken, chicken and more ...
Fawks & Sidney; OUR DOGGY BLOG.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Tiger has finally started her obedience training classes at long last - it's about time the little minx was put in her place. We actually quite fancied going with her because we had great fun when we went to class but we were not allowed. Our friend Viv, the trainer, ...
ask amabile: Need colour? Think pink! in association with THE Store Interiors.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: John Amabile Q We have just done up my wee girl's bedroom. It's mainly white but needs a splash of vibrant colour. I'm thinking pink. What would you suggest? A IKEA's Stockholm throw in pink will not only add colour, it will also help keep that white duvet ...
funnies.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... What goes "Boo, bang"? A ghost in a minefield. What do you call it when a ghost makes a mistake? A boo-boo. What is Dracula's motto? The morgue the merrier. What do you call a dinosaur who can't walk properly? ...
it's a fact.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Andy Warhol's series of Marilyn Monroe silk portraits - created in 1964 - were based on a still photo from the 1952 movie Niagara. As a cold front moves at a speed of about 30mph, it may overtake any warm front ahead of it. The resulting mixture of air is known as an occluded ...
DON'T MISS WHEEL FUN VOUCHER; WORLD TOURIST ATTRACTIONS.(Competition/Offers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... What goes round and round and gives you breathtaking views up and down the Clyde? The Renfrewshire Wheel, of course. We are giving Fun On Sunday readers a wheely fantastic money saving, two-for-one offer to ride the big wheel. This giant 40-metre high observation ...
Choc therapy.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... PLUS: 8-PAGE FUN ON SUNDAY PULLOUT Meet our vice girls..Mailin Haddow, Laura Finlayson and Laura Boyd who are giving up their passions..chocolate, cigaretttes and booze The Big Ticket Sharleen bares her soul live WIN a ...
Alison's diary.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Monday Thanks to Fiona Bruce, right, I can't watch Antiques Roadshow. She is like the prefect of a posh school who disapproves of girls with ripped tights, dyed hair and lipgloss who smoke behind the bikesheds, talk about boys and copy their pals' work - in other words, me in ...
WIN A DESIGNER HANDBAG; TWO PRIZES TO BE WON.(Competition/Offers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... We're going to add a touch of sparkle to two readers' wardrobes - by giving them a rare designer bag worth pounds 1350. The designer clutches have been designed specially for Pearl Drops by ZarMaran.com. It is so exclusive only 20 of these bags have been made. ...
COBBLES TO GORBALS; The big interview Corrie legend's dream come true as Educating Rita hits Scotland.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: By BILLY SLOAN A rehearsal room high above the famous Citizens Theatre is maybe the last place you'd expect to find a TV soap star. But for ex-Coronation Street actor Charles Lawson, appearing at the legendary Glasgow venue is a dream come true. ...
Emma's going back to school; The big interview.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Emma Cunniffe got a sense of deja vu when she signed up to star alongside Charlie Lawson in Educating Rita. Learning the script for the Willy Russell play - which opens at the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow this month - brought back fond memories of starting her career. ...
Beauty spot; Style.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Craig Alexander Wilson Mention the words "spring clean" to my mum and she has the venetian blinds down and starts "dipping her nets". Sadly, her love of housework didn't rub off on me. My idea of cleaning involves purifying and pampering my skin, so follow my lead and ...
Saucy ranch dressing; Style.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... STYLING: Vicky Fleming-Brown PHOTOGRAPHER: Victoria Stewart HAIR & MAKE UP: Taylor Ferguson MODEL: Holly @ The Look CAPTION(S): Red check frill shirt, pounds 24.99; striped vest top, pounds 8.99, both River Island. Straight-leg jeans, pounds 35, Limited Collection @ ...
Your life: What the Dickens..hubby has Pickwick syndrome.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Dr Gareth Smith QMy husband is very overweight. When admitted to hospital for a breathing problem he was told his weight is hampering the circulation of oxygen and he could die. Is this true? I am very worried. AIt sounds like he has Pickwickian ...
Your life: CASEBOOK: VASECTOMY.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: By Laura Davidson Vasectomy is the safest form of permanent contraception, with around 50 million performed worldwide. Two small incisions are made in the scrotum under local anaesthetic. The doctor then removes a section of the vas deferens - a tube leading from each ...
Your life: GIVING UP ON VICE TAKES THE BISCUIT.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: By Laura Davidson Mailin is forever extolling the virtues of looking after your skin, as she works as a make-up artist with fashion models, TV stars and brides-to-be. But as a self-confessed chocaholic, she admits she doesn't always practise what she ...
Your life: I CAN'T STOP EATING SINCE I QUIT FAGS.(News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Ask Morage QI've quit smoking but I'm piling on weight as a result. How do I control the urge to snack when cravings kick in? AFind something else to do rather than snack. Try phoning a friend or making a shopping list. If that doesn't work, chew sugar-free ...
Your life: TOP TIP.(News)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: By Laura Davidson The pastry on rhubarb and apple pie is high in calories. You can ...
PSYCHIC POSTBAG.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... I'm in my late 30s but have never had a sexual relationship because of a skin condition that makes me ashamed of my body. Will I ever find happiness? - Virgo, Bellshill, Lanarkshire. I'm sure you have already done this but visit a skin specialist for advice. I ...
Travel: Summit special; Majorcan resort of Pollensa still in peak condition.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: By BILLY HANNAH There are 365 well-worn steps on Calvario Hill in Pollensa Old Town. My wife Morag and I began climbing in 90-degree heat and it wasn't long before Mrs H was peching. If each step represents a day of the year, then Morag began ...
FILMS OF THE WEEK; Best of the box.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Junebug Today, BBC2, 12.10am - not Northern Ireland Social conventions are challenged in Phil Morrison's 2005 comedy about a newly married wife (Embeth Davidtz) struggling to fit in with her husband's (Alessandro Nivola) deep-south family. Amy Adams received her ...
SOAP WATCH; Best of the box.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Neighbours (Five) Lucas and Dan try to put the ghosts of their past behind them by restaging their disastrous bike race - and not even Elle and Libby can stop them. At least everybody's relationships end up back on track - pardon the pun - following a rocky time prior to the ...
BEST OF THE REST; Best of the box.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Catherine Deneuve Today, BBC4, 10.30pm Kirsty Wark may be getting set to host light-hearted quiz show Question Of Genius but for now she shows her more serious side by ruffling the feathers of this celebrated French actress, left, with questions on her father's ...
Tony airs his dirty laundry; Best of the box Coronation Street (ITV1).(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Janice shocks everyone by announcing she wants to be a nurse but Ken doesn't pull any punches when he sees how awful her written work is. The Platt and the Windass clans continue to get on each others' nerves but when Eddie rigs a darts match (which just happens to feature ...
THE BIG TICKET: Alas...it's Smith and moans; MORRISSEY Stirling Albert Hall, May 4; Dundee Caird Hall (5); Glasgow Barrowland (7, 8).(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Billy Sloan The grumpiest man in rock hits the road again to launch his album, Years Of Refusal. Is Morrissey referring to his decades of celibacy? I guess we'll never know for sure. ...
THE BIG TICKET: DREVER, McCUSKER and WOOMBLE Scottish tour.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Billy Sloan The super-talented trio play Dunfermline Carnegie Hall on February 3; ...
THE BIG TICKET: Date for your calendar, girls; NEIL SEDAKA Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, June 26.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Billy Sloan Neil Sedaka's career almost never got started when record labels rejected him because of his girly voice. But the 69-year-old hitmaker went on to write ...
THE BIG TICKET: Jarre's electric bill; JEAN MICHEL JARRE Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, May 20.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Billy Sloan Jean Michel Jarre has played concerts in front of spectacular locations such as the Houston skyline, London Docklands and the Pyramids in Egypt. Now the veteran French superstar is back with a new stage show tailormade for more intimate arena ...
THE BIG TICKET: STIFF LITTLE FINGERS.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Billy Sloan Glasgow Barrowland, March 17 The Irish punk rockers celebrate St Patrick's Day with their bash at the Barras. They have ...
THE BIG TICKET: No shambles, please PETE DOHERTY; The Picture House, Edinburgh, March 27.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Billy Sloan The pop bad boy plays a one-off solo gig in the capital's newest venue. Playing without his band Babyshambles, he will ...
THE BIG TICKET: Stone me.. Ron's Rollin' our thunder; Guitar hero got indie band an ovation STARSAILOR ABC, Glasgow, March 26.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Billy Sloan James Walsh was stunned when his band Starsailor got a standing ovation from 50,000 fans. They were supporting The Rolling Stones on the A Bigger Bang tour in Germany and he reckoned Starsailor had wowed the huge crowd ...but the applause was not ...
Reviews: Films out this week.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Mickey McMonagle REVOLUTIONARY ROAD (15) ** Leo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in an overblown movie about their relationship sounds familiar - but this time we don't even have the thrill of watching a big computer-generated boat sinking to break up the slushy ...
Reviews: Sharleen bares her Sixties soul; GIG OF THE WEEK SHARLEEN SPITERI **** O2 Academy, Glasgow, January 27.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Byline: Mark Aitken The Texas frontwoman's first solo album Melody is inspired by heartbreak and her love of 50s rock'n'roll and 60s soul. Continuing with her retro chic theme, she wore a Dusty Springfield-style short black dress and her stage was decked out like a ...
Reviews: Gig reviews; Celtic CONNECTIONS.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... DOUGIE MACLEAN ***** City Halls, Glasgow, January 25 The man behind classic anthem Caledonia - the theme for the Homecoming Scotland campaign - played it with a quiet and gritty determination that could teach Sean Connery and Lulu a thing or two. As well ...
Reviews: DVDs out tomorrow.(Features)
Feb 01, 2009 ... STEP BROTHERS (15) ***** I intended to hate this film. Will Ferrell's so-called comedy usually leaves me completely cold and while I'm a big fan of his co-star, John C. Reilly, I didn't expect to like this movie. But it's so damn good that anyone who doesn't enjoy it ...