Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. 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. In summing up the Harrods case Judge Simon Oliver noted that the serial shoplifter had stolen from shops across the UK. This, however, was not the last Bridgeton or Glasgow would hear of the now infamous Campbell family. Did he have a criminal past or was he a businessman who made some wise financial decisions?. 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. 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. By cross-referencing the keys to addresses linked to the gang, police arrived at a lock-up on Whittingehame Drive, Anniesland, in the west end of Glasgow, on 5 February. Glasgow's gangsters - Arthur Thompson, the Godfather Glasgow charity rush to aid of man and woman after unprovoked attack on Argyle Street. 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. North and west Glasgow Drumchapel Y. Peel Glen Team Y. Hill Team Derry Y. Linkwood Mad Squad Southdeen Young Team The Beresford Hotel opened in 1938 and was often described as Glasgows first ever skyscraper being the tallest building in the city at one time. He added: A book written about Tam asks was he a man standing on the edge looking over his shoulder? During the 1990s the McGovernment had mushroomed spectacularly from their Glasgow heartland to build a huge drugs empire from their humble beginnings of extortion, shoplifting and petty violence. No matter that with it came hundreds of overdose deaths, including Thompson's daughter Margaret. Thompson was born in Springburn in 1931 to a modest and law-abiding family. GROWN men wept as the coffin of Billy Fullerton was led through the streets of Bridgeton and the Gorbals where his infamous razor gang had once held . It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. This book follows his trials and tribulations as he led his gang into open warfare against other Glasgow gangs like the Tongs. Getty Images1920s fascist politician William Joyce sports an eerie Glasgow smile. The Biography of the Glasgow Smile, the Trademark Torture Method of Glasgow's growing reputation as a violent city forced officials to recruit Sir Percy J. Sillitoe to become the new Chief Constable of Glasgow in June 1931. Tributes paid to 'vibrant' Glasgow community hero who tragically died after long cancer battle. During a criminal career spanning more than 35 years Tam McGraw was feared and hated in equal measures. Rangers player ratings vs Kilmarnock as Michael Beale's men bounce back from Celtic defeat at Ibrox. It's a dark Glasgow, largely thanks to the coal-fired city sending up black smoke that blocks out the sun. Indeed, politicians and murder victims alike were subject to the torturous act. CCTV footage has captured the moment a man and woman were assaulted by a male on Argyle Street at around 11pm on Friday night. The company, based in Drumchapel, has reportedly ceased all trading with its annual results currently overdue by more than two months. The extent of Shorts wounds made national headlines: cut cleanly in two at the waist, her limbs bearing extensive knife cuts and set in a bizarre pose, and her face cut neatly from the edges of her mouth right up to her earlobes. Glasgow razor gangs like the Bridgeton Team popularized the Glasgow smile, an eerie set of scars on either side of a victims mouth. Wikimedia CommonsAlbert Fish, seen here in 1903, murdered several children between 1924 and 1932. It can certainly get confusing, as well as frightening. Botak Chin: The Notorious Gangster and "Robin Hood" of Malaysia. The end of World War I only compounded these problems. Editors' Code of Practice. The FOUR Rangers transfer misses including Celtic star that has Craig Moore 'shaking his head'. Calling all enterprising Glaswegians and lovers of the Highlands - an opportunity to convert a decommissioned telephone exchange building into a quirky property has arisen. News By. In 1966 he dodged death when a bomb under the passenger seat of his car killed his mother-in-law. Gerbil, Kevin Carroll, went before, in the usual manner, a hail of bullets, although The Licensee, Tam McGraw, managed to beat the traditional exit by way of a heart seizure. And in April 2003, McGraws enforcer Billy McPhee, 38, was knifed to death in a pub in Baillieston. . A childhood friend of the Kray Twins, he was used as a go-between by the Richardson's until his murder by Ronnie Kray at The Blind Beggar pub in 1966. 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. 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. Inflicted by cutting from one or both corners of the victims mouth, sometimes all the way to the ears, the so-called Glasgow smile originated in a dark period in the Scottish city of the same name. Glasgow shop owner 'in tears' after store weeks away from opening hit by devastating blaze. He then returned to Glasgow where he set up the notorious Barlanark Team who carried out a series of post office robberies across Scotland using McGraws skills. In vain. He had a failsafe method of collection. Then he went to war. Comments have been closed on this article. Growing up in the tough district of Toxteth in Liverpool, Curtis 'Cocky' Warren had a life of juvenile crime before becoming a bouncer in the city centre of Liverpool. The tragic victims were Andrew, his father James Doyle, 53, sister Christina Halleron, 25, her 18-month-old son Mark, their brother James, 23 and their younger brother Tony, 14. Killie grabbed a goal in the second period but it proved to only be a consolation. Being in a gang was seen not as only as a way to defend your area, your religion and your political beliefs. 1923-2014. Stirton continues to fight the judgement and last October was awarded 932,273 in legal aid, probably more than the worth the seized assets, to carry on the fight. A fateful mistake. In 2007 Stevenson went down for 12 years in a record sentence for money laundering. Like Arty. Although Fish would stand trial for the murder of Grace Budd in 1935, Gaffneys family would never receive even the small comfort of having a body to bury. A month later two suspects in the murder Joe Hanlon, 23, and Bobby Glover, 31, were found dead in Hanlons Ford Orion car outside the Cottage Bar in Glasgow, where they were both regulars. The Glasgow crime story of the razor gangs and Sir Percy Sillitoe When one drinker was reportedly brutally assaulted, The Dalriada's time was up and police shut the pub down. Urgent reappeal to find missing Glasgow man as disappearance 'very out of character'. The taxi gangster wars in Glasgow are worth knowing about, so that similar criminal activities can be prevented from happening in other places. In 2012 they got away with more than 24,000 of luxury dresses. Rangers 3 Kilmarnock 1 as Colak recall justified, Raskin and Cantwell impress - 3 things we learned. The trial was heard at Glasgow High Court . In 1934, serial killer and so-called Brooklyn Vampire Albert Fishs reign of terror ended in New York City. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Still Game crowned most loved axed TV series fans want to see return to screens. These days Bridgton has made massive strides in riding itself of the sectarian overtones of the past. After learning the grim history behind the Glasgow smile, learn about another torturous act known as the Blood Eagle, a Viking punishment almost too brutal to be real. The FOUR Rangers transfer misses including Celtic star that has Craig Moore 'shaking his head'. They would have their own flute band, they wore uniforms and even marched to street fights with their main rivals, the predominantly Catholic Norman Conks gang, like a militarised force. George Cornell. As is usually the case when investigating gang crimes, police struggled to find any witnesses who would pass on information, due to fear. 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. Brian Lundie, 41, is missing from the Baillieston area of Glasgow with officers issuing an urgent reappeal to find him, saying his disappearance is "very much out of character". In the 1960s he was at war with another crime family, the Welshes, from Blackhill. Three first half goals put the game out of sight before a further XX in the second period. Ian 'Blink' McDonald is a well-known face, disfigured of course, who has written a book, with assistance naturally. At an early age he became involved in petty crime and was in and out of young offenders institutions during his teenage years. But after that failure the Crown had another method of nailing him, the Proceeds of Crime Act which allows authorities to seize cash and assets by proving on the less onerous balance of probability they were derived from crime. The Spring Inn is long gone, but the building still stands. Later that year, firefighters were sent to tackle a blaze at the Nitshill Road pub. Six years later in August 1991, young Arthur, then 31, was shot dead outside his home in Provanmill while on a weekend leave from prison where he had been serving an 11-year term for drug dealing. 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. the scars indicated any Glaswegian whod incurred the wrath of one of the citys many gangs. He would later say in the witness box, as he would about the murder of his son, that baby-faced Paul Ferris was responsible. 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. The wreckage after the car bomb which killed Arthur Thompson's mother in law, Maggie Johnston. No. Five close range shots outside the New Morven bar in Balornock did for him. CCTV footage has captured the moment a man and woman were assaulted by a male on Argyle Street at around 11pm on Friday night. Flat in one of Glasgow's most iconic buildings up for sale for 110k - but it needs work. When he was cautioned and charged he told officers, "I thought I would be in Fuerteventura, instead I'm in a cell in Greenock and I don't even have a sea view.". contact the editor here. In fiction, the Glasgow smile which is sometimes known as the Chelsea smile or the Chelsea grin is most notoriously associated with the Joker, the iconic Batman villain. A nearby charity provided first aid. Many say Margaret was the brains behind McGraws rise to power. In 2004 the crime lord was declared bankrupt over a 12,700 income tax debt for undeclared earnings. 8 of the Most Infamous British Gangs and Gangsters Ever Teacher strikes suspended as union backs new Scottish Government pay offer. Get the latest crime news direct to your inbox with the Glasgow Crime and Courts newsletter. Rangers 3 Kilmarnock 1 as Colak recall justified, Raskin and Cantwell impress - 3 things we learned. 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. We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments. 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. 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. 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. Bleed all about it: Notorious Glasgow razor king Billy leading Peaky Rather, he was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was the son of poor Irish Catholics. Differing opinions on Yelp describe The Comet as a special kind of desperate - well let you decide which side youre on. He is the former right-hand man of crime godfather Arthur Thompson Snr, and . The Kim Kardashian of Organised Crime, Claudia Ochoa Felix Via: youtube.com You don't get a nickname as good as "The Kim Kardashian of Organised Crime" unless you deserve it. He was hit with a confiscation order for almost 747,000 in October 2008 after being jailed for laundering 1million of drug cash. Shortly after, out driving, he spotted the two men he believed were responsible, Patrick Welsh and his associate James Goldie, and ran their van off the road and into a lamppost. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. It was in the 1980s that McGraw is said to have made his entry into the citys growing heroin trade alongside other criminals such as Arthur Thompson Jnr, son of the citys crime godfather Arthur Thompson. He managed to drive himself to the private Ross Hall hospital on the outskirts of the city, where he claimed, in legendary hard man style, that a drill bit had snapped and pierced his groin, a story he retold to the police who inevitably turned up to interview him. Then there was an explosion at the Apprentice Boys Hall in Bridgeton. The Birdman. Two men John McCartney and Craig Devlin were taken to hospital following the incident. The Light Blues put the game out of sight in the first 45 minutes as they raced into a three goal lead. Calling all enterprising Glaswegians and lovers of the Highlands - an opportunity to convert a decommissioned telephone exchange building into a quirky property has arisen. This brought the police straight to Campbells team who had already been their main suspect in the bombing case. In late summer last year he got into a barney on a Spanish holiday flight with another man who called him a fanny. In February 1927, the four-year old boy failed to return home. I dont believe he lit the match but he was behind it. The driver also failed a roadside drug wipe for cannabis. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Then three years later, returning alone from his local pub, the Provanmill Inn, he was run over by a car driven by two men, and rammed up against a fence, again outside the Ponderosa. The Light Blues put the game out of sight in the first 45 minutes as they raced into a three goal lead. The hit BBC One series is rumoured to have wrapped its sixth and final season - and after boxset overload over the last 18 months, we're desperate for Cillian and co to return to our screens. He retaliated brutally, a slashing and a scalping were involved, which was what brought him to the attention of Arthur, who hired him, treated him like another son, and put him to work as an enforcer and debt collector. At a celebration dance the next night somebody went to put the pies on and blew the place up. It claimed he laundered his drugs money through his filling station on Springburn Road and, as a side benefit, provided the cheapest petrol in Britain. He was deeply embedded with the powerful McGovern family from Springburn, the McGovernment as they were known locally. Kathy Friend, 60, lost her battle with secondary liver and bone cancer on February 19 but she is remembered for touching the lives of many with her amazing community projects. 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.