Edinburgh diner escorted from McDonalds by police after refusing to leave, Savvy Scottish mum transforms wet room to stylish bathroom for just 200, Aldi's 2.49 Christmas SpecialBuy leaves shoppers going giddy over 'fantastic' product, Edinburgh man caught boxing with Spaces for People bollard in city centre, Traffic delays expected as Edinburgh's Leith Walk locked down in ongoing incident. Ex-Celtic star Odsonne Edouard fired 'want more' Crystal Palace warning from Patrick Vieira. The gangland killer turned artist died in his sleep at his Scottish Borders' home by a carer, the Daily Record reports. Police are treating the dad of twos death as unexplained. Clinton was caged for six years in December 2005 for carrying a knife and threatening building site workers. 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. He was questioned over an alleged feud with James Taylor, whose body was found badly burned in Motherwell in 2008. Glasgow gangster involved in savage 'Lyons v Daniel' murder plot found dead in jail cell. The convicted heroin dealer was serving 20 years after being convicted over murder bid plots on Steven Bonzo Daniel, 41, and other rivals. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Clinton, originally from the east end of Glasgow, was renowned as one of the most dangerous men in Scotland because of his violent history. The secure, encrypted messaging app which was mainly used by members of organised crime gangs to plan schemes. There was no pride, just revulsion for what had occurred that night in 1984 and a deep-seated hatred for whoever had done it. 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. Video shows a gang of schoolchildren attacking adults sitting outside a bar in London, Moment a gang of youths try to stab a club bouncer in Shorditch night club knife attack, Cleared Ice Cream Wars murder accused Thomas TC Campbell found dead in remote Scots cottage, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). A Glasgow gangster has died behind bars just two years after he was jailed for being part of a brutal murder plot. Something went wrong, please try again later. Kenny Reilly murder: Four men found guilty of gangland 'execution' 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Brian Lundie disappeared from Kelburne Gardens in Ballieston at roughly 4.30pm on Wednesday, March 1. Something went wrong, please try again later. He rose to power after leading the infamous Barlanark team, a gang of safe-crackers. But my daughter was so close to him and was concerned after he didnt reply to her Fathers Day message that wasnt like him.. 2023 BBC. Edinburgh getting Bongo's Bingo this month - with karaoke and crazy prizes, The award-winning Bongos Bingo is coming to Edinburgh for a special afternoon show this month mixing traditional bingo with a chaotic does of fun that's sure to raise a smile, Young Edinburgh activists halt city centre traffic as part of global climate strike. The defender is looking forward to face Dundee United in the Premiership this evening in a crunch clash. Godfather Arthur Thompson's junkie son Billy found dead - marking the "Although he cannot be brought back, I hope this result will bring some comfort to his family and friends.". The Crown Office confirmed it had launched a probe into Debbies death and said relatives would be notified of its findings. Jamie Campbell was shot dead in Essenside Drive, Drumchapel. Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter. Labour select candidate to take on SNP in East Kilbride & Strathaven UK constituency. . The company, based in Drumchapel, has reportedly ceased all trading with its annual results currently overdue by more than two months. Murdered gangster Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll branded 'a maniac' Ian McAteer - Wikipedia But the jury concluded that the case against Kennedy was not proven. W hen the Gorbals hard man sat down in Barlinnie jail in 1976 and wrote the story of his life, he can little have imagined that it would become a bestseller, a film and, 40 years later, be . Defence advocate John Scullion QC asked: So Kevin Carroll told you he killed a person called James Campbell from Drumchapel?, Mr Scullion: And thereafter he named the person you knew as Casper the Ghost?, Sutherland replied: Yes. Fairground for adults to open in Glasgow with themed games and selection of cocktails. 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. Mum Lillian was saved by firefighters at 2am after she had spent the night celebrating with hubby James over the birth of their first granddaughter. Michael Beale expects a response and his players know they must find one against Derek McInnes' side. Alex Forbes, 25, was found dead with serious injuries in the early hours of Monday morning. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The Rangers boss hasn't been shy to take a leaf out of his counterpart's book but there's one more thing he should take note of across the city. Guthrie, of Glasgow, has now had his appeal rejected by the court at the "first sift" stage. Body of Blackhill Butcher Martin Hamilton was found dismembered in Humza Yousaf would scrap alcohol advertising ban consultation if he becomes First Minister. Former Glasgow gangster Paul Ferris has known McAteer since childhood. Barrie McKay says pressure always on at Hearts as he calls for 'real performance' vs St Johnstone. The Arsenal legend has revealed it's because he thinks the 15m striker can do more after dropping to the bench. Scotland's former "hardest prisoner" Hugh Collins has been found dead in his chair weeks after his 70th birthday. Karen said: I found him on Monday morning. 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. He said that upon seeing the Mr Campbell from Milton, Carroll said theres Casper - a reference to the cartoon character Casper the Friendly Ghost. His funeral is expected to take place in the coming weeks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He served fourteen years before his release in 1980. Labour select candidate to take on SNP in East Kilbride & Strathaven UK constituency. The former Celtic striker has hit just three English Premier League goals this campaign in 22 outings with just five goals in total across all competitions so far this term. The jury heard this was an attempt to avoid police attention. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Lanterns lit in memory of tragic Scots girl, 5, seen from plane by family flying home. The body of Mark Clinton, who spent much of his life behind bars for knife crime, was discovered on Tuesday. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. As detectives built their case against Kennedy, they believed they had made a breakthrough in an unsolved murder from March 2006. The pair were cleared after a successful appeal in 2004. Mark Clinton at the High Court in Glasgow in April 2004 where he was charged with the murder of Billy McPhee, Mark Clinton was accused of knifing Glasgow gangster Billy McPhee who later died in hospital of his injuries, Mark Clinton was accused of knifing gangster Billy McPhee. Kenny Reilly murder: Four men found guilty of gangland 'execution' Guardian's Allowance weekly payments are also rising in April. Kennedy also denies killing Jamie Campbell, 47, in the citys Drumchapel in 2006. He said he was lucky to be alive after two men tried to murder him yards from his home in the citys Barlanark. Over the course of the last calendar year, cancelled operations have shot up by 61. EX-HOOD Paul Ferris was left stunned as his live stage show was gatecrashed by former crime rival Ian 'Blink' MacDonald. The Glasgow briefing is your new daily round up of the five most important headlines from across the city and beyond, published at 1pm. One local told how Campbell who previously survived two murder bids from gangland enemies liked to lock himself away from the public. Scots on alert for snow and ice as country prepares for coldest day of the year. The jury was told that Darren Eadie blamed Mr Reilly, who was described in court as a "Possil boy", for the attack. The pair were cleared after a successful appeal in 2004. The court heard Mr Reilly's murder was linked to a feud between rival factions in the Possilpark and Maryhill areas of Glasgow. The verdicts came after a three-month trial at the High Court in Edinburgh. DEAD GANGSTER"S SON STABBED BOY (13/04/06) | Clydebank Post Arthur Donnelly Arthur, described by villains as the "Freddie Foreman" of the North, was part of the Donnelly family who ran the Parliament Club in . Paul Ferris, a gangland enforcer at the time, was charged with the murder but was found not guilty after a trial. In 2004 he walked free from a murder charge after the case collapsed one day into the trial when witnesses failed to identify him in court. Humza Yousaf would scrap alcohol advertising ban consultation if he becomes First Minister. Yesterday, officers were still outside the ground-floor property in Uddingston, Lanarkshire. Child Benefit payments will increase next month - here are the new weekly rates. View our online Press Pack. Glasgow's gangsters: Paul Ferris, from Blackhill to the Old Bailey His brother Arthur jnr, 31 known as Fat Boy was shot dead in 1991 and a drug overdose killed. Regan's plan for Scotland to win its independence did not go down well with all attendees. Dismay over cancelled operation figures for NHS Ayrshire & Arran. Areas in Leith and the city centre were highlighted. He added there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report would be sent to the procurator fiscal. The death is being treated as unexplained pending further inquiries. 1. Convicted drug dealer Alexander Sutherland, 32, told a jury . Williams son Connor turned 18 earlier this year. Debbies other brothers are bank robber Johnny, 54, and MoT station boss David, 60, whose garage was the scene of a triple shooting which left his nephew dead in 2006. But its understood that it is not thought to be suspicious. When that case came to court Black was on bail for already serving 18 months for two violent attacks. 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 Portobello Baths were hugely popular for locals in the 20th Century. Nial McCluskey, prosecuting, told how the lad was in Glasgow"s Hope Street, in the city centre, with pals when McPhee, flanked by two of his friends, approached and challenged him to a fight.