Cumbernauld crash leaves five injured as police close road for six hours. Debbie Lyons - the sister of Eddie Lyons and aunt to crime boss Steven Lyons - was found dead in Milton, Glasgow, on Tuesday after police forced entry to the flat where she was staying. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. His lawyers claimed Glasgow gangster Kevin "Gerbil" Carroll, who was shot dead in an Asda car park in Robroyston, Glasgow in 2010, had been responsible for Mr Campbell's murder. Read the story published in the Daily Record for yourself. By his 20s he had moved in to the extortion racket and was known for actually nailing people to any wooden surface - doors or floors, when they didn't pay their 'debt'. I've written here about some of the guys at the top of the chain. Clinton was accused of stabbing rival hood McPhee, 38, to death at a crowded Glasgow restaurant in March 2003. Edinburgh police swoop on 'disturbance' near school as man arrested. James "Jasper" McCann, 43, can be named after being cleared of a blade attack on heroin dealer. An enforcer for a feared Scottish gangster has been murdered. Anyone with a criminal background would not be allowed to sit on the board of directors. Actor Kevin Guthrie has lost a bid to appeal against his conviction for sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman. Margaret McGraw pictured with new husband, escort agency boss Jim McMinimee. Little of his ill-gotten wealth remains in any British bank after being ploughed into offshore accounts and property across Europe from Ireland to Poland. EX-HOOD Paul Ferris was left stunned as his live stage show was gatecrashed by former crime rival Ian 'Blink' MacDonald. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. You are probably not on their all time favorite list, but congrats on your contest win. Edinburgh bus driver Charmaine Laurie became a household name five years ago after narrowly avoiding disaster on a city road during the infamous Beast from the East blizzards. The trial of a man accused of shooting dead Kevin "Gerbil" Carroll has heard the deceased Glasgow gangland figure described as "a maniac". carolapple from Suffolk Virginia on April 05, 2011: Very informative. The charred bodies of John Nisbet and his friend William Lindsay were found on a farmtrack this week. Scotland's former "hardest prisoner" Hugh Collins has been found dead in his chair weeks after his 70th birthday. The days of the open razor and threats are long gone. Its understood theres no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Arthur Thompson was an infamous gangster in the Glasgow underworld. Remember if anyone wants my contact details, I don't have any :). Hover to zoom. The death is being treated as unexplained pending further inquiries. He was said to crucify bad debtors by nailing them through the hands to floors or doors. Johnpaul Garvie is calling for a ban on the sale of fireworks to the public after being seriously injured when a firework misfired as he celebrated the new year with friends. Kevin Lawson, 19, died in the early hours of Saturday after an unprovoked attack in Shettleston. Stevie Malcolm, otherwise known as "The Fat Controller" is another who has risen to the top through owning a string of tanning salons and private hire companies. Audrey Kirchner from Washington on April 05, 2011: IzzyM (author) from UK on April 04, 2011: Patty, it isn't just in Glasgow though, is it? Paul Ferris is now out of jail and a very wealthy man, which makes a mockery of the Proceeds of Crime Act. IzzyM (author) from UK on April 05, 2011: Although I knew a lot about the subject already, it actually took me several days to research through old and newer news reports to put this hub together. Oh and thanks for the congrats :). The gangster, 40, and accomplices are feared to be planning a return from Spain to say goodbye to the henchman, the Sun have reported. Please keep going Izzy Look at John healy Thornliebank taxis the Director George McDonald is no saint his Sons are Killers and Major drug dealers never worked but have bought houses and drive top of the range cars with money made by causing Misery to Families. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Scots couple turn old caravan into 'luxury hotel on wheels' for 3k by watching YouTube videos. A GLASGOW gangland enforcer with links to Paul Ferris has been found dead. IzzyM (author) from UK on April 07, 2011: If I live long enough to collect it, that is! Thought the days of gangsters were long finished. Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter. He was serving a five-year sentence for attempting to pervert the court of justice and assault. His death comes almost 15 years after a murder charge against the 48-year-old was dropped. Excellent Hub Izzy! He was jailed in 1978 for five years for robbery and served another five in 1986 for an armed raid. Lyons, who has a 200,000 bounty on his head, fled abroad in 2006 after being shot in the deadly Applerow Motors ambush in Lambhill, Glasgow. Deidre Shelden from Texas, USA on April 04, 2011: Wonderful job putting out in the light such unlawful criminals given a free ride! By the time he was freed in 1992, he had met and fallen in love with artist Caroline McNairn during his preparation for release. His funeral is expected to take place in the coming weeks. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A notorious crime family were in mourning yesterday after the sudden death of a relative. . Crime boss Eddie Lyons is mourning the loss of his sister Debbie. Married dad-of-three Crawford pled guilty yesterday to assaulting Daniel to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement on April 3, 2022. Alister Jack should resign for 'misleading' MPs on Deposit Return Scheme, claim SNP and Greens. What a story! Same characters, different names. Hiding in St Francis Boxing Club in Dundee, Jed Boyd was flushed out by the springer spaniel, named after the boxing film hero. Now deceased, Arthur Thompson and his family ruled Glasgow with an iron fist. Get the latest Renfrewshire stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter. Mark Clinton, left, hit the headlines in 2003 when he was accused of the murder of gangster Billy McPhee, right, at the Springcroft Tavern in Ballieston. 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Youth centre stripped of cash pens scathing letter to council boss who voted to defund group. Scotland's former hardest prisoner Hugh Collins was found dead in his chair, Killer turned artist Hugh Collins with his dog Blackie at his home, (Image: ALAN MACGREGOR EWING PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES), Collins' murder victim William Mooney pictured with his wife Nancy, Hugh Collins with his sculpture of mother and child XYZ. An angry mob swarmed Graham Road in the Brucehill area last night, February 28, and threw objects, including bricks, at both police officers and the property they were targetting. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. McGhee was heard shouting extremely distressing racist and sexist language by fellow neighbours over a period of nine days before the police intervened. Simone Haruko Smith from San Francisco on April 04, 2011: LOL. Remote Scottish island seeking couple for once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity. IzzyM (author) from UK on April 06, 2011: I'd see every single one of them put away for life LOL, Just as well it's not up to me:). The Sun reported that Gallacher was found on Friday morning. A Place In The Sun host cringes at 'hard work' couple's low offer on property. Grieving family search for answers after gran suffered serious facial injuries at care home. First Bus offer free service to Scotstoun Stadium for Glasgow Warriors games. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Bartender shares 'rude' comment customers should never say when ordering drinks. I am surprised that Scotland is a drug world. IzzyM (author) from UK on January 07, 2013: You can buy anything if you have enough money! Something went wrong, please try again later. His funeral is expected to take place in the coming weeks. The firm set up by their business associate Anthony Page is being sued for more than 130million by the Department for Health over gowns it claims could not be used in the NHS. He would walk Blackie and play football with him, taking 20 penalties at the dog. It seems that police took no action after this. GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING: Johnpaul Garvie was struck on the leg by a stray pyrotechnic and spent more than a week in hospital having skin grafted onto the severely-burned area. This large home is situated in an ideal and highly sough after location in the capital and comes with plenty of space for a young family to enjoy themselves in. Get all the latest news and headlines from Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians sent straight to your inbox twice a day by signing up to our free newsletter. Black was on bail having already served 18 months for two other violent attacks. 5.62 + 11.39 Postage. Scots family book 3k dream holiday - but hotel is nine-hour journey and ferry ride from airport. Steven went abroad because of the risks and hasnt been back for some time.. It is designed to not allow criminals to profit from their crime. Bearsden Range Rover driver who mounted pavement and caused death crash gets 12 month ban. Controversial Edinburgh block of flats approved as builder gives 25k to trams, Plans to demolish the building at 50 Pilrig Street and replace it with an apartment block are to go ahead despite hefty delays and over 100 comments of rejection from furious locals, Luxury Edinburgh hotel disheartened as guests 'have to buy earplugs' during stay. Collins created works of art under the guidance of the 369 Gallery in Edinburgh, run by Carolines pal Andrew Brown. Ally McCoist issues Celtic 'worst position in Glasgow' claim for Ange debrief as Rangers hero derails Alan Brazil troll. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Cocaine kingpin Mark Richardsons brother ambushed in targeted attack at Edinburgh Tesco to get to gangland sibling, But it could be too risky. The plans for around 275 new apartments is expected to be submitted in Spring 2023, Police searches launched for missing teenage girl and man from Lanarkshire. The Scottish Prison Service has. Totally deserved the win. As bits of information trickle out about each and every one of them, the extent of their criminal empire becomes apparent, because it is obvious that the police and politicians have had to have been involved, as well as respectable professionals, like lawyers. Scotland international football matches should be free to view on TV, demand MPs. He spent 8 months in jail on remand, but at the court case was let off with a not proven verdict. Ferguson had won an appeal of his 2005 conviction because the original trial judge failed to tell the jury they could return the lesser verdict of culpable homicide. In the past he was arrested and charged with burning down a police car pound, and one of his companies was once found to operating with 100 stolen cars, but no doubt Stevie Malcolm knows whose pockets to line, as all charges were later dropped, or other people came forward and took the blame. His family have been involved in a vicious turf war with the Daniel mob for two decades. Christopher Hughes was jailed . Mark Clinton's body was discovered at a flat in Paisley on Tuesday morning. McPhie's death, shortly after 9pm on May 10, 2000, shocked the local community where he lived, but not one of the police officers tasked to investigate his murder. A nice cruise on the Mediterranean buys an awful lot more :). So ruthless was he that he earned a grudging respect in the criminal underworld, and nobody dared to cross him. The man 'inflicted serious wounds' on St Vincent Street in the city centre. Anyone looking to take a break from the stress of modern life should consider applying for a unique job on the tiny Isle of Rona, which is completely off the grid. Scots police dog Rocky delivers knockout blow to machete thug at boxing club. Glasgow fixer-upper property up for sale in south side for 210,000. Clinton was filmed swigging champagne outside the High Court in Glasgow after the case collapsed. He was also involved in the death ofSteven Pettigrew, 16, in Airdrie in April 2004. IzzyM (author) from UK on April 26, 2011: Congratulations on your win. Email us atscoop@thesun.co.ukor call 0141 420 5200, My mum was left penniless & killed herself after care home hounded her for money, Cops hunt gang dressed all in black who gunned down dad on doorstep, Ex-chief of Police Scotland 'labels most rape complaints as regretful sex, Baby's body found after huge search as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Scots crooks fail to pay back more than half of 3.8million dirty cash bill. Currently on the market for offers over 210,000, the fixer upper house could be the ideal project for someone looking to flex their DIY muscles to make the house their own. Good idea :). In life, the newspapers always referred to him as an alleged gangster, or as an alleged drug dealer, because he had not been found guilty in court. A Police Scotland spokesman confirmed a 48-year-old man had died in Paisley on Tuesday. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The film followed the thug as he moved from safe house to safe house fearing for his life. Glasgow gangsters have built their empires on the backs of the poor downtrodden masses who have been suckered into a life of drug addiction, and who will go on to commit many petty crimes in their desperation to find the money for yet more drugs, with many young women turning to prostitution, and young men turning to burglaries. A teenage student claims she was repeatedly "licked and grabbed" by a nightclub weirdo. The Celtic hero was brought on for the final eight minutes as Mikel Arteta and his troops opened up a five point gap over Manchester City at the top of the English Premier League table. There are a huge amount of people involved in all of this, and it's us mugs, the public, who have to put up with it. 2 Drugs. Crime (UK) Crime. Black admitted punching and kicking the teenager during the fatal attack and was jailed. Hole appears in city centre pavement as property owner ordered to make 'urgent' repair, Glasgow weather and when temperatures are set to plunge this week, Benjamin Bunny 'rare' 50p coin selling on eBay for 200 as Glaswegians urged to check change. It is home to the most wonderful array of independent, local, artistic businesses in the city and possibly the rest of Scotland. Police have said inquiries into Gallachers death were ongoing. The incident took place after rush hour and reportedly there were no injuries. View our online Press Pack. As costs for youth football is continuing to rise, former Edinburgh Hearts under 18s player Dean Philip is raising money to help those who need it most with football matches. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. Funnily enough it is also a Glasgow expression! Tartan Army supporters regularly complain that matches involving their heroes are only shown on subscription broadcasters while England games are free-to-view. He moved from there to robbing stores during the war years when times were hard for everybody. The Glasgow briefing is your new daily round up of the five most important headlines from across the city and beyond, published at 1pm. Very cool work Izzy! The man was taken to hospital, where he died. And when you think about, the papers carry stories about this big drugs bust, or this big intervention on the supplies, yet still every addict gets their fix so there must be a huge amount more drugs on the streets that we'll ever know about. In July 2007, the gangster died aged 55 at Glasgow Royal Infirmary after collapsing at home from a heart attack. The Licensee owned a string of luxury houses in Spain. SNP leadership contender Ash Regan announces 'bonkers' currency plan for independent Scotland. 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