Police raid the Shell garage owned by Russell Stirton in 2004, "Assets and cash worth 5.6million were seized. Glasgow priest found guilty of abusing four young girls walks free from court. The funeral of the 55-year-old crime boss, known as The Licensee, also attracted curious . Something went wrong, please try again later. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Unlike the past, when the shocking actions of Fullertons clan and the older Campbells were excused and at times almost supported by the community, the cowardice and senseless brutality of Jason Campbell were not. A Gannett Company. This, however, was not the last Bridgeton or Glasgow would hear of the now infamous Campbell family. The Light Blues put the game out of sight in the first 45 minutes as they raced into a three goal lead. In 1993 he would die aged 61, in the most unlikely circumstances, of natural causes, in his bed in the Ponderosa. Underprivileged children from Glasgow were being taken on minibus holidays to Morocco and Spain. It can certainly get confusing, as well as frightening. John McCartney and Craig Devlin were taken to hospital after a masked gunman fired at the duo. Blink is, or was, an armed robber and gangland enforcer, but he isn't without a sense of humour. The tragic murder of Mark Scott was ultimately a tipping point and a wake up call to the local community. When it comes to selling coins, there is a lot to consider and if you aren't too sure about what collectors are after, selling it can be quite tricky. It was hardly that, just two former council houses in Provanmill Road, bought, lashed together and titivated with bijou add-ons. A new study by sports firm New Balance analysed 135 UK parks and forests with running routes to determine which locations offer runners the opportunity for the most picturesque runs this spring. In the 1970s gangs linked to British soccer teams, supported by neo-Nazis and other hate groups, engaged in violence at games all over the country. Scot who was paralysed in car crash hopes Glasgow clinical trial can revolutionise spinal treatment. That left the way open for McGraw to be the main man in the city. Police stopped a 38-year-old man on the A82 near Renton today for driving a vehicle which was in a state of disrepair. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In the 19th century, Glasgow, Scotlands industrial boom drew thousands of workers who would struggle in cramped tenements. Just to keep it in the family, three years later Arthur's wife Rita barged her way into Welsh home and stabbed Patrick Welsh's wife in the chest. He succeeded and closed the 1930s with the various gangs broken up and their leaders in jail. The iconic firm was formed back in 1965. 0:00 / 43:59 Gangs Of Britain: Glasgow (Gang Culture Documentary) | Real Stories Real Stories 5.94M subscribers Subscribe 1.1M views 6 years ago A historical look at Britain's most notorious. That testimony, breaking the risible gangster code of omerta, marked the end. Glasgow's gangsters - Arthur Thompson, the Godfather Veteran crime reporter Ron McKay looks at the life of one of Glasgow's most infamous gangland leaders. Morgan Dunn is a freelance writer who holds a bachelors degree in fine art and art history from Goldsmiths, University of London. Tell-tale sign a coin is rare as expert urges Glaswegians to check change. Glasgow mum and daughter duo launch interiors shop in heart of Shawlands. Glaswegians could convert decommissioned telephone exchange in Highlands into tiny house. The graffiti remains and a Brigton Derry gang may still exist in some form in some small pockets of the scheme. Ranking some of the most watched shows by their IMDb ratings, Still Game scored 8.9/10 putting it at the top spot ahead of the likes of Broadchurch and Car Share. A daughter had passed before him, his youngest boy was a pathetic junkie, his eldest, named after him, had been gunned down and the man he believed had shot him, Ferris, had walked free after the longest and most costly trial in Scottish legal history. contact the editor here. The grisly, haunting grin that slashed across her face was kept out of newspaper photographs. In the 1960s he was at war with another crime family, the Welshes, from Blackhill. Police have confirmed that the body of Matthew Cosgrove was discovered in the Lesmahagow area on Friday afternoon. Scot who was paralysed in car crash hopes Glasgow clinical trial can revolutionise spinal treatment. The wreckage after the car bomb which killed Arthur Thompson's mother in law, Maggie Johnston. Most of the proceeds were laundered through legitimate enterprises such as ice. In 1934, serial killer and so-called Brooklyn Vampire Albert Fishs reign of terror ended in New York City. But its been horrifyingly given to people in real life, too. The FOUR Rangers transfer misses including Celtic star that has Craig Moore 'shaking his head'. Glasgow's gangsters: Paul Ferris, from Blackhill to the Old Bailey, Glasgow's gangsters, Stewart 'Specky' Boyd and FCB, The Lyons v the Daniels, the incredible inside story of Glasgow's gang wars, The story of Glasgow's original Godfather, Walter Norval, Glasgow bakery Mortons Rolls 'ceases all trading' in 'hammer blow' to city. Father Neil McGarrity has been placed on the sex offenders register after being found guilty of four sexual assaults and one charge of engaging in sexual activity. All planned teacher strikes have been suspended after a new pay offer was presented by the Scottish Government. It's a dark Glasgow, largely thanks to the coal-fired city sending up black smoke that blocks out the sun. George Cornell. Jamie 'The Iceman' Stevenson isn't noted for the ready quip and presumably isn't so-called because he used to have a van and a pokey-hat round. Commuters will have the chance to grab some pre-loved fashion bargains later this month, with the money raised helping Shelter Scotland amidst the housing emergency. Editors' Code of Practice. One of the British Fascists favorite activities was to act as a security force for Conservative Party politicians, and this is what Joyce was doing on the evening of Oct. 22, 1924, in Lambeth, London. There is a weak younger son in both families, Fredo a fictional parallel to Billy Thompson, ridiculed and too weak to take over as clan leader, heroin-addicted, assaulted and stabbed several times, although, unlike Fredo, he survives. Glasgow charity rush to aid of man and woman after unprovoked attack on Argyle Street. At the back of the oven. Scott Nicolson, 30, lost all sensation below his shoulders after he was paralysed following a serious car crash in October 2020 now he is taking part in a clinical trial in Glasgow. The Provanmill Inn after it was damaged by fire in 2004 (Image: Daily Record), The Royal Oak burned down mysteriously (Image: Daily Record). Urgent reappeal to find missing Glasgow man as disappearance 'very out of character'. The family flourished despite Paul serving a murder sentence and Tommy, although he walked free from a murder trial, being jailed for four years for drugs and firearms offences. The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) union has urged members to accept the offer. Bizarrely Stirton's legal costs of over 250,000 were paid for by legal aid. Thompson spotted the set-up and drove off at high speed with the police giving chase, chucking packets of heroin from the the window as he dodged in and out of traffic. After a string of assaults in the 90s, police had their eyes on the venue. Getty ImagesAfter helping to clean up the streets of Glasgow for a time Percy Sillitoe went on to become Director General of MI5, the United Kingdoms internal security service. Glasgow razor gangs like the Bridgeton Team popularized the Glasgow smile, an eerie set of scars on either side of a victims mouth. He mutilated his second victim, 4-year old Billy Gaffney, by carving the Glasgow smile into his cheeks. Drawing on the tradition of terror inspired by Glasgows fearsome gangs of the Industrial Revolution, the Headhunters adopted the Glasgow smile as their own trademark, calling it the Chelsea smile or the Chelsea grin.. Glasgow shop owner 'in tears' after store weeks away from opening hit by devastating blaze. Lord Haw-Haw. In July 2007, the gangster died aged 55 at Glasgow Royal Infirmary after collapsing at home from a heart attack. No matter what the truth is, he remained to be seen as a man of the people by many in Bridgeton, someone who stuck up for his own class and symbolised a certain type of values. One such example was William Joyce, a.k.a. She served three years. Paul Ferris stood trial alone for the killing of Arthur Thompson, and Arthur Thompson senior went to court to give evidence against him. It was a late summer evening, the 31-year-old gangster was only six hours out of Noranside prison on a weekend parole, he had just eaten a curry, he was steps away from safety when the three-man hunting party struck outside the family home. He is the former right-hand man of crime godfather Arthur Thompson Snr, and . A nearby charity provided first aid. Veterinary hospital McDonald Vets, in Scotstoun in the west of Glasgow, has resumed a full service after closing for several months following the blaze in August 2022. Three first half goals put the game out of sight before a further XX in the second period. A nearby charity provided first aid. Souhila and her husband were almost ready to open Adam Supermarket before the Napiershall Lane business was hit with a devastating inferno on Wednesday night. The end of the 30s would see the end of razor gangs such as the Billy Boys, in no small thanks to the work of notorious police officer and hammer of the gangs Percy Stilltoe. Shelter Scotland launch Glasgow Central Station pop up clothes shops. Glasgow shop owner 'in tears' after store weeks away from opening hit by devastating blaze. The sobriquet 'Godfather' is now ritually slapped on to any crime figure who hits the headlines, but there are similarities between the Thompsons and the Corleone family in the films and Mario Puzo novel. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. McGraw was cremated in August and around 1000 mourners gathered at Daldowie Crematorium, near Glasgow. Many say Margaret was the brains behind McGraws rise to power. Billy Fullerton became a cult figure in the Bridgeton area and the gang was immortalised further in the chant 'Hello Hello we are the Billy boys', which went on to become an anthem for fans of Rangers Football Club. Adding, tongue touching cheek, At least you got to see the world if nothing else by your offending.. The transition from old to new was swift and brutal. He disbanded the Barlanark Team in the early 1980s and began to focus on his other interests including ice cream vans and drugs. 1923-2014. Body of missing man Matthew Cosgrove discovered by police in Lanarkshire. North and west Glasgow Drumchapel Y. Peel Glen Team Y. Hill Team Derry Y. Linkwood Mad Squad Southdeen Young Team Father Neil McGarrity has been placed on the sex offenders register after being found guilty of four sexual assaults and one charge of engaging in sexual activity. Glasgow charity rush to aid of man and woman after unprovoked attack on Argyle Street. Margaret passed away at the relatively young age of 66 in 2018 from cancer, more than a decade after the sudden death of her gangland husband. Zoe Hagman and her daughter Ariana Catalano have opened Arredo on Shawlands' Kilmarnock Road to bring some flair to the street and also to the homes of local shoppers. Because of a shortage of late opening shops, the vans could legitimately make 200 profit a week (700 now) selling food, soft drinks, sweets and cigarettes on top of the traditional cones and wafers. A confiscation order also hit Blink McDonald's former bidie-in Annette Daniel, sister of crime boss Jamie and the murdered Tony.