IzzyM (author) from UK on April 08, 2011: Hi Sue! Very cool work Izzy! Thomas Main, 41, was ordered to serve at least 17 years and six months in prison for killing 55-year-old Francis McGrow - the brother of Tam "The Licencee" McGraw who died in 2007. Remember if anyone wants my contact details, I don't have any :). Scots crooks fail to pay back more than half of 3.8million dirty cash bill. The Health Secretary said the next FM would have to celebrate and advance LGBT rights. "Its been claimed that he made upwards of 2million from his drug dealing. Actor Kevin Guthrie has lost a bid to appeal against his conviction for sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman. IzzyM (author) from UK on January 07, 2013: You can buy anything if you have enough money! A new Law was brought out in Scotland, requiring all taxi and private hire companies to become licensed with the relevant authorities. What a story! The Ibrox hero earned a cheeky response from the Parkhead boss after offering to drive him to Leeds United. Underworld sources said Black, of Airdrie, was aa major player in Lanarkshire's drug trade. The Licensee owned a string of luxury houses in Spain. Derek Ferguson, Black's cousin, was jailed for the murder after stabbing Steven to death at Chapelside Primary School. Popular chippy near Glasgow named best in UK-wide awards. Urban areas in the US suffer the exact same blight, and nobody seems to be able to effectively do anything about it. A few days before his 70th birthday, Blackie was put down. The High Court in Edinburgh also sentenced Janette Henry to carry out community service after she was convicted of causing he death of Eleanor Ballantyne by careless driving at an earlier trial. Bartender shares 'rude' comment customers should never say when ordering drinks. Get the latest Renfrewshire stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter. I am surprised that Scotland is a drug world. Quite often, they put these assets into their wives names, or close family, so that they themselves can distance themselves from the income tax office. Even the Presshas stepped back a bit. Oooohow about a movie? But it stinks the way the law seems to work two ways, one for the rich and one for the poor, even when the rich only got there by illegal means. Congratulations :>). 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.. A beloved Edinburgh pub is famous for its unique signage at its front doorwhich has divided tourists after a local shared a picture of it online. His death comes almost 15 years after a murder charge against the 48-year-old was dropped. To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. Quester is right--it isn't only in Scotland. It is seldom enforceable because criminals seldom put their assets in their own names as outlined above. The morning newsletter arrives every day before 9am and the evening newsletter, manually curated by the team, is sent at 6.30pm, giving you a round up of the most important stories of the day. Thanks for shining the light on this life of crime. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He moved from there to robbing stores during the war years when times were hard for everybody. 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. The city's leading bus service is working with Glasgow Warriors to bring 'free and sustainable' travel options for supporters on matchday during the 2022/23 period. Collins had been involved in two legal actions at the time of his death. Steven Glen agreed when questioned at the High Court in . 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. Cumbernauld crash leaves five injured as police close road for six hours. Now a multi-millionaire and current owner of Glasgow's Network Private Hire, who recently obtained huge contracts from the Health Service, the Schools and the BBC, jobs that previously went to the proper licensed taxi trade. Ms McKnight worked as assistant manager at Fenwick Tapas when she was unfairly dismissed because of her pregnancy. An employment tribunal backed her claims and the company was ordered to pay her 15,956.40. Gary Black 's body was found his cell at Low Moss prison in Bishopbriggs, near Glasgow. In July 2007, the gangster died aged 55 at Glasgow Royal Infirmary after collapsing at home from a heart attack. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The Health Secretary said the next FM would have to celebrate and advance LGBT rights. Read more on glasgowlive.co.uk. Gunshots caught on chilling doorbell footage in Greenock street after dad 'shot dead'. The Sun reported that Gallacher was found on Friday morning. Collins was devastated and told friends that if he had not had Blackie to look after, he would just lie down and wait to die. Clinton was caged for six years in December 2005 for carrying a knife and threatening building site workers. Two young boys were spotted clinging on to the back of the bus as they recklessly made their way down Nicolson Street in Edinburgh during the school pick-up rush. Adults should be doing a certain amount of physical activity every week, but you don't have to be strict to see health improvements. The private hire simply does not pay that well. His funeral is expected to take place in the coming weeks. The court. Margaret McGraw pictured with new husband, escort agency boss Jim McMinimee. Cocaine kingpin Mark Richardsons brother ambushed in targeted attack at Edinburgh Tesco to get to gangland sibling, But it could be too risky. Can you imagine how much drugs they are shifting? The court. Amy Dodds says she was left feeling powerless after the creep targeted her in the Glasgow venue during a night out with friends. Inside abandoned Edinburgh school completely frozen in time with chairs laid out. AN Irish gangster known as the Dapper Don who is the major supplier of cocaine to Scotland has taken sides in the decades-long Glasgow turf war which has seen a series of fatal shootings and knife . 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. Wow!! Gallacher and five Lyons cronies were caged for a total of 104 years for the attempted slaying and chilling plots to target other Daniel associates. The man 'inflicted serious wounds' on St Vincent Street in the city centre. The trial of a man accused of shooting dead Kevin "Gerbil" Carroll has heard the deceased Glasgow gangland figure described as "a maniac". A KNIFE thug branded Scotland's most dangerous man is today unmasked by The Scottish Sun on Sunday. The Proceeds of crime Act is one of the better ideas the British government have brought out in recent years. Cheryl J. from Houston, TX on May 02, 2011: Amazing information. It makes my blood boil to see this kind of injustice, but there seems to be more and more of it everywhere these days. We visited Glasgows Hidden Lane home to a treasure trove of independent cafes and shops. Simone Haruko Smith from San Francisco on April 04, 2011: LOL. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Loyal customers flocked to wish them well. His assets include a 9M dream home being currently built at exclusive Gleneagles in Scotland. 5.63 + 11.39 Postage. pigfish from Southwest Ohio on April 15, 2011: How about making it fiction? The Glasgow taxi gangster wars started after some shrewd operators tried to muscle in on the lucrative taxi trade without having the necessary and expensive papers taxi drivers are required to produce. But the case was dropped after witnesses failed to identify him in court, while Clinton maintained his innocent over the incident at the Brewers Fayre pub in Baillieston. Neil Wilson was found seriously injured on Nairn Road at around 1.15am on Tuesday morning. I've more to write so no doubt they'll get a mention too! Wife who brutally murdered husband at Clydebank flat jailed for at least 18 years, A Fatal Accident Inquiry will be held into the death of Andrew Gallacher in jail. Caroline died in September 2010 from cancer. He penned an 18-month loan but that has been cut short. A new village in Midlothian made up of 1,000 homes has been proposed by housing developers. 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. Thank you so much!!! Michelle Mone and husband jet off to villa bought three months after 200m PPE probe raid. 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 big guys, the gangsters who are now multi-millionaires are easy to spot. From breaking news to the latest on the coronavirus crisis in Scotland, we'll have you covered. Tartan Army supporters regularly complain that matches involving their heroes are only shown on subscription broadcasters while England games are free-to-view. Forest Road in Cumbernauld was closed for six hours following a crash that left five people injured. The Scottish Prison Service has. The feud has resulted in a series of stabbings and shootings as the violence escalated. 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. Quite an account you have assembled here of Glasgow Gangsters. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Who says crime doesn't pay? 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. By the time he was freed in 1992, he had met and fallen in love with artist Caroline McNairn during his preparation for release. Joanna Adamson, from Falkirk, says she shocked herself with her first-ever DIY project after previously being unable to use a screwdriver. Clinton had murder charge dropped over Billy McPhee's death in 2003, Billy McPhee was stabbed to death at Glasgow pub, Clinton celebrated by drinking champagne outside the court, Clinton maintained his innocence before murder charge was dropped, Clinton appeared in Channel 5 gangster documentary, Return to 1974 with rare footage of Glasgow's M8, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, How to get the latest Scottish news stories sent straight to your inbox with our newsletters, Gangster linked to Gerbil murder named and shamed by HMRC over 35k tax dodge, Man denies murder of Trainspotting 2 actor Bradley Welsh after ex-Hibs casual gunned down on doorstep of Edinburgh home, Amazon Fire TV Stick warning as tech giant issues serious alert to users. 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. IzzyM (author) from UK on April 03, 2011: I think I should be OK - there is plenty about them already on the net and I'm not hearing of any of those sites getting reprisals. That includes three homicides, 12 rapes and 287 . Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with a serious assault in Glasgow city centre. Edinburgh Weather: Residents could see snowfall during wet weekend forecast. An exiled Scottish gangster may come out of hiding to attend his hitman pal who was found dead in a West Lothian prison's funeral. Have one to sell? Youths face being slung back on the streets following threats to YMCA, Bellshill funding. The Glasgow briefing is your new daily round up of the five most important headlines from across the city and beyond, published at 1pm. Collins attacked and stabbed officers after being jailed for life for stabbing gangland rival Willie Mooney to death, earning himself a reputation as the country's toughest lag. So ruthless was he that he earned a grudging respect in the criminal underworld, and nobody dared to cross him. Drugs kingpin Black is believed to have died of natural causes. 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. The private hire must have paid REALLY well Oh and to everyone reading here, her address isn't private and one most people know anyway. A nice cruise on the Mediterranean buys an awful lot more :). It was Arthur Thompson or his family who introduced heroin to Glasgow's populace. In spite of the fact that these pervasive drugs are illegal, the law doesn't seem to have any control over the problem whatsoever. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Alister Jack should resign for 'misleading' MPs on Deposit Return Scheme, claim SNP and Greens. Police have said inquiries into Gallachers death were ongoing. They are ones building million pound houses and driving around in top of the range cars. It's time we all got together and drove them out, or something. Grieving family search for answers after gran suffered serious facial injuries at care home. The Lyons and Daniel mobs have waged a turf war for control of Scotlands drug trade for 20 years. Arsenal 'name transfer price' for Celtic diehard Kieran Tierney amid Newcastle United interest. 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. Native Gardener from Topanga Canyon, California on April 06, 2011: This is a great story, and reads as a subject you are passionate about. 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. The feared crime figure was caged for six years in December 2005 for carrying a knife and making threats to building site workers. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. And congratulations :). Well half of them are dead and not a worry anymore. Clinton was filmed swigging champagne outside the High Court in Glasgow after the case collapsed. Read the story published in the Daily Record for yourself. Its sad to say that this outcome was inevitable.. carolapple from Suffolk Virginia on April 05, 2011: Very informative. 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