View our online Press Pack. Glasgow shop owner 'in tears' after store weeks away from opening hit by devastating blaze. Arthur senior was one of Glasgows most feared gangsters with links to the Krays in London and was reputed to have made a vast fortune from protection rackets. He ruled with an iron fist for almost 30 years in Scotland and survived a number of murder bids, including a car bombing. Violent Glasgow gangster reveals all on his criminal career Forensics in white overalls were spotted walking in and out of the house, carrying boxes and materials. 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". The defender is looking forward to face Dundee United in the Premiership this evening in a crunch clash. Clinton was caged for six years in December 2005 for carrying a knife and threatening building site workers. From breaking news to the latest on the coronavirus crisis in Scotland, we'll have you covered. 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 . 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. Rangers vs Kilmarnock LIVE score team news and build-up ahead of the Premiership clash. Odsonne Edouard called out as Celtic hero sees Patrick Vieira go public with Crystal Palace concern. Glasgow Gangster Arthur Thompson: The Godfather - The CrimeWire - Soapboxie Frank McPhee (21 October 1948 - 10 May 2000) was a long-time Glasgow gangland boss.. McPhee was reported to have built his "underworld empire" on drugs and robbery. 2023 BBC. The Duke of York is refusing to give up his 30-bedroom mansion in Windsor. 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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. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. and was later found guilty and sentenced to two years in prison in 1996. Up there in his checked shirt, cutting the logs. Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland. Mortified mum left in tears after family thrown out of pantomime by security. A hack for creating more space in the dishwasher has left people on social media were gobsmacked. A NOTORIOUS gangster has died from a heart attack, we can reveal. "We are waiting to find out how he died. Email us atscoop@thesun.co.ukor call 0141 420 5300, Sinister rise of pink cocaine sweeping UK clubs as cartels battle for control, Scots iconic household name 'ceases trading' after 58 years, Moment Brit arrested in Colombia trying to fly 2m of cocaine to UK in bag, Man charged after Scots dad-of-three 'shot dead on doorstep', News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Organised crime boss. Karen Campbell, 49, told how she had made the shock discovery at the remote cottage of the invincible hardman, 66, after he failed to reply to a Fathers Day message from their daughter Shannon, 21. Lorna Middleton, 36, stabbed William Middleton, 38, in the heart at their flat in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire on June 26, 2020. Clinton, from the citys east end, featured in a Channel 5 documentary in 2005, where he claimed stabbing someone was the easiest thing in the world. He was back in jail when she was one week old and got out when she was four.. William whose dad Tam died in 2007 was later found dead in his flat by police. The company, based in Drumchapel, has reportedly ceased all trading with its annual results currently overdue by more than two months. Billys older brother Arthur Fat Boy junior was shot dead in 1991 outside his dads famous Provanmill Road home The Ponderosa. 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. Police have confirmed that the body of Matthew Cosgrove was discovered in the Lesmahagow area on Friday afternoon. The defender is looking forward to face Dundee United in the Premiership this evening in a crunch clash. A Police Scotland spokesman said: Around 3.30pm on Tuesday, June 16, officers were called to a property in the Scaraway Terrace area of Glasgow, following the sudden death of a 50-year-old woman. She said: We couldnt live with each other and couldnt live without each other. Rangers squad revealed as double injury boost hiding amid Lawrence and Roofe gloom. A notorious crime family were in mourning yesterday after the sudden death of a relative. Mickey Ellis, 47, is ready to launch the first store for his fashion brand Hit & Run - a store designed to be the total antithesis of fast fashion, according to the Leith based designer. Mortified mum left in tears after family thrown out of pantomime by security. The Crown Office confirmed it had launched a probe into Debbies death and said relatives would be notified of its findings. Scots medic braves aftershocks to help pregnant mums plucked from earthquake rubble in Turkey. Kevin McGinn, who shared a cell with Kennedy in Glasgow's Barlinnie Prison for 11 days in October 2018, said he had "whispered in my ear and said to me 'it was me'.". Photo by Ross Sneddon on Unsplash Thompson's Early Years Known as The Godfather, gangster Arthur Thompson ruled Glasgow's underworld for many years, stretching right back to an early age. Police said they were treating the death as unexplained. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) union has urged members to accept the offer. 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. Michael Lyons, 21, was killed while Steven Lyons and Robert Pickett were wounded. He was awarded 1.2million over the miscarriage of justice. His family have been involved in a vicious turf war with the Daniel mob for two decades. We pay for your stories and videos! He lived a quiet country life, hed always wanted that. All planned teacher strikes have been suspended after a new pay offer was presented by the Scottish Government. People gobsmacked at clever dishwasher hack for creating extra space. Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter. Paul Hanlon determined to fulfil Ron Gordon's Hibs dream as he targets regular European football. On the day Mr Reilly died in hospital, Kennedy and his partner flew to Jamaica for a two-week holiday. He was the only child of feared gangster McGraw, one of the wealthiest criminals in Scotland, and his wife Margaret. Missing Glasgow man 'may have travelled to Carlisle' as police appeal for help. Im just in shock and it hasnt sank in yet. Tell-tale sign a coin is rare as expert urges Glaswegians to check change. Ian McAteer - Wikipedia An enforcer for a feared Scottish gangster has been murdered. It is understood his death was the result of his drug addiction. Alloa wonderkid on fledgling career in Scottish football as he looks to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo. Feared gangland enforcer with ties to Paul Ferris found dead in Paisley Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. View our online Press Pack. Child Benefit payments will increase next month - here are the new weekly rates. The 50-year-old, who had battled heroin addiction, died . I was hysterical. Im going to take Jet and Sunshine because thats what he would have wanted., By Douglas Skelton, author of Ice Creams book Frightened, THE first time I came face-to-face with TC Campbell was inside Barlinnies notorious Special Unit, where he told me: Call me Tommy.. A source told the Sun: Steven, Monaghan and Dumbo were all close and they will certainly want to be there. Dismay over cancelled operation figures for NHS Ayrshire & Arran. The iconic firm was formed back in 1965. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Rising star Rayan Mohammed has admitted he has faced abuse on the pitch as he climbed through the ranks to reach the SPFL. We visited Edinburgh's new street food market ate so much we had to 'give up'. Four men have been found guilty of the "planned execution" of a man as he sat in a car at a set of traffic lights. Alloa wonderkid on fledgling career in Scottish football as he looks to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo. Clinton was also quizzed by cops investigating the murder of a man who was killed just hours after the henchman was released from prison. But my daughter was so close to him and was concerned after he didnt reply to her Fathers Day message that wasnt like him.. Paul Ferris has just been acquitted of murdering young Arthur Thompson, aka 'Fat Boy', in the longest and most costly trial in Scottish legal history. Isabella Grace Docherty, known as Bella, tragically passed away on Tuesday, February 14, hours after she began complaining of feeling sick. Guests will have a chance to try their hand at games such as 'Cannae Whack It', as 'Skee-Baw' and 'Slam Drunk'. All four were jailed for life. Glasgow gangster target of prison 'napalm' attack amid bully and threat claims Vicious Matthew Grady was sentenced at Hamilton Sheriff Court last week for the attack on John Hardie amid claims. Edinburgh tourists baffled by 'unwelcoming' sign barring customers from pub. The FOUR Rangers transfer misses including Celtic star that has Craig Moore 'shaking his head'. Glasgow bakery Mortons Rolls 'ceases all trading' in huge blow to city. A union convenor warns staff could refuse to work on the grounds of health and safety. Email us atscoop@thesun.co.ukor call 0141 420 5200, Sinister rise of pink cocaine sweeping UK clubs as cartels battle for control, Scots iconic household name 'ceases trading' after 58 years, Moment Brit arrested in Colombia trying to fly 2m of cocaine to UK in bag, Man charged after Scots dad-of-three 'shot dead on doorstep', News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Police Scotland are understood to be on high alert for the send-off after Gallacher, 43, was discovered dead at Addiewell nick in West Lothian. A superb Edinburgh double upper apartment in the west end has joined the market, offering views of the castle and period features and is currently priced at a cool 690,000. The Jambos host St Johnstone as they bid to bounce back from that Fir Park defeat last time out and get their chase for the best of the rest spot behind Celtic and Rangers back on track. The innocent family were said to have been targeted because they refused to give up their lucrative ice -cream van route in the citys Garthamlock which was used by gangsters as a front to sell drugs and ciggies. The 19-year-old from Parkhead was at The Garage on Sauchiehall Street on Friday night when the man started to harass them, the Daily Record reports. 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. James Boyle (born 17 May 1944) is a Scottish former gangster and convicted murderer who became a sculptor and novelist after his release from prison. Humza Yousaf would scrap alcohol advertising ban consultation if he becomes First Minister. Glasgow mum and daughter duo launch interiors shop in heart of Shawlands. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Ex-Glasgow gangster Paul Ferris shocked as former crime rival Ian Which is the case in the long-running feud between two Glasgow crime family networks, the Lyons and the Daniels, which has seen fatal and non-fatal shootings, knifings, vehicle hit and run . Detectives found that the accused were in regular contact with each other in the days leading up to the fatal attack on Mr Reilly, but that the calls stopped afterwards. The last occasion was in 1998 at the High Court in Glasgow where on Friday his son sat in the dock to admit attacking the schoolboy from Milngavie. 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. Rising star Rayan Mohammed has admitted he has faced abuse on the pitch as he climbed through the ranks to reach the SPFL. Actor Kevin Guthrie loses court bid to overturn conviction for sex attack in Glasgow flat. We still cared for each other although we split up. He was also worried the book would place myself in danger and urged me not to name Tam McGraw aka The Licensee in connection with the case. Murdered Glasgow gangster Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll 'popped his cherry' by He was happy up there, it was where he always wanted to be. Glasgow gangster target of prison 'napalm' attack amid bully and threat He described Mr Reilly's death as "a planned execution, brazenly carried out in the street in a residential area of Glasgow". He was always helping everybody and was liked by everybody. Scotland's former "hardest prisoner" Hugh Collins has been found dead in his chair weeks after his 70th birthday. Glasgow gangster turned writer Jimmy Boyle: 'I would be dead now Occupation. Odsonne Edouard called out as Celtic hero sees Patrick Vieira go public with Crystal Palace concern. The film followed the thug as he moved from safe house to safe house fearing for his life. He was lying in bed and seemed peaceful I didnt want to look. Rangers vs Kilmarnock LIVE score team news and build-up ahead of the Premiership clash. Local party members overwhelmingly voted to select Joani Reid as Labours candidate ahead of the next election which must be held before the end of 2024. I knew what he said. For other inquiries Contact Us. Scots medic braves aftershocks to help pregnant mums plucked from earthquake rubble in Turkey. Growing concerns for missing Arbroath man as police launch appeal. The Duke of York is refusing to give up his 30-bedroom mansion in Windsor. Slain Glasgow gangster Omar Sadiq poses with killer and getaway driver in chilling photo The trio were spotted enjoying drinks together earlier this year before an underworld fallout saw him. Billy Thompson, who had battled heroin addiction, died on March 4. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Pals paid tribute to the feared hood, who passed away . The 11-minute exercise scientists say cuts cancer, stroke and heart disease risks. A feared gangland enforcer has been found dead. Son of crimelord Tam 'The Licensee' McGraw found dead in city flat Alloa wonderkid on fledgling career in Scottish football as he looks to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo. He added there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report would be sent to the procurator fiscal. Kenny Reilly murder accused was in Glasgow factions feud, cop tells trial. Sutherland told the jurors he is presently serving a 14 and a half year prison sentence for supplying heroin and has convictions for assault and knife possession. Growing concerns for missing Arbroath man as police launch appeal. Williams father was also well-known for his long-running feud with rival Paul Ferris and he was mentioned in the latters autobiography The Ferris Conspiracy. Obstetrician Paul Holmes, who is normally based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, has spent the last three weeks helping women and babies affected by disaster. ', Body of missing man Matthew Cosgrove discovered by police in Lanarkshire. In his 2005 book, Vendetta, Ferris protested McAteer's innocence in relation to the murder of Selkirk, suggesting that police pinned the murder to McAteer in order to assuage grief among the city of Liverpool. Died. I believe he wouldve liked the book to have been more partisan to have come out more strongly on his side. EXCLUSIVE: Yousaf told the Record that concerns raised by businesses meant that a rethink was required on how to regulate alcohol advertising. Its sad to say that this outcome was inevitable.. The EIS has suspended all planned strike action after a new pay deal was offered by councils and the Scottish Government that would see teachers get a 12.3 per cent increase on their current rate. DEAD gangster Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll told a relative he "popped his cherry" upon killing a man in Glasgow, a murder trial heard. Lanarkshire wedding band Amarone celebrate hat trick of awards with prize, The duo landed the 'Best Ceremony Entertainment' prize at the Confetti Wedding Awards, Child Benefit payments will increase next month - here are the new weekly rates. 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. He would tuck himself away as he liked to write I think he was on his third book. The Scottish Prison Service has. Scottish mum begs people to stop sharing graphic footage of son's violent attack. Its understood the alarm was raised when Debbie wasnt seen at the chemist where her methadone was administered for three days. His funeral is expected to take place in the coming weeks. 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. Police turned up and have been there all day.. EXCLUSIVE: Yousaf, one of three candidates in the SNP leadership race, told the Record his daughter would attend a state school. The death is being treated as unexplained pending further inquiries. SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf has 'concerns' about tax perks for private school. Godfather Arthur Thompsons youngest son Billy has been found dead in Glasgow. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 00:38, 15 MAR 2017. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. His co-accused Morton Eadie, 56, his son Darren Eadie and Ross Fisher, both 30, were also found guilty of murder. He also claimed he once he stabbed someone so hard the blade snapped and proudly displayed 18 stab wounds. Leicestershire fire control confirmed that the boom was heard across in Leicester as well as fire stations in Market Harborough and Melton. The pair were travelling to a Chinese restaurant and had stopped at traffic lights at the junction at Bilsland Drive and Maryhill Road. A crowd of young activists halted traffic in Edinburgh on Friday as they campaigned against the extraction of fossil fuels. 1. The 43-year-old was one of six men jailed in 2019 after being convicted of conspiracy to murder following a 14-week trial at Glasgow High Court. Police have said inquiries into Gallachers death were ongoing. Slain Glasgow gangster Omar Sadiq poses with killer and getaway driver 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. Jaw-dropping Edinburgh flat with castle views in heart of the west end hits the market. Ex-gangland killer dubbed one of 'Britain's most dangerous prisoners The Duke of York is refusing to give up his 30-bedroom mansion in Windsor. Steele, of Garthamlock, claimed that late crimelord Tam The Licensee McGraw had ordered the fire. Gary Black the filthy rich drug dealer is found dead in his - The Sun Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Loved by local drinkers, bikers and punk fans alike, Eric Brown's bar on Dalry Road was a rites of passage on a Saturday night in the 1970s - but its vibrant mix of clientele could often result in riotous scenes. Glasgow gangster involved in savage 'Lyons v Daniel' murder plot found dead in jail cell. Scotland's teacher strikes suspended as union supports new pay offer. A woman who brutally murdered her husband has been jailed for at least 18 years. 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. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. He died after a heart attack at home in 2007, aged 55. The 56-year-old had been reported missing on Sunday. Brian Lundie disappeared from Kelburne Gardens in Ballieston at roughly 4.30pm on Wednesday, March 1. Get the latest crime news direct to your inbox with the Glasgow Crime and Courts newsletter. A post mortem examination will take place in due course to establish the exact cause of death which officers are treating as non-suspicious. Karen added: We had been through a lot, I met him in 1996 when he was first out, then had Shannon. Mum hits back at restaurant after staff 'laugh in her face' over birthday dinner mishap. Mattie Pollok admits Aberdeen move hinged on Jim Goodwin factor but now he's out to down Dundee United boss. Local party members overwhelmingly voted to select Joani Reid as Labours candidate ahead of the next election which must be held before the end of 2024. He rose to power after leading the infamous Barlanark team, a gang of safe-crackers. Get the latest Renfrewshire stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter. Charles Ogilvie was last seen in the Victoria Park area at roughly 7.45am. Charles Ogilvie was last seen in the Victoria Park area at roughly 7.45am. Sutherland was giving evidence at proceedings against Morton Eadie, 56, Darren Eadie, 30, Ross Fisher, also 30, and John Kennedy, 41. Its understood theres no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. The body of Mark Clinton, who spent much of his life behind bars for knife crime, was discovered on Tuesday. Lanarkshire mum loses scan picture of dead babies after 'heartless' council evict her. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Arthur Thompson (September 1931 - 13 March 1993) was a Scottish gangster who was active in Glasgow from the 1950s and took charge of organised crime in the city for over thirty years. And the court also heard claims Mr Reilly owed 100,000 to a high-profile criminal. Godley married Sean Storrie in 1980 at the age of 19. Man left with life-changing injuries after 'violent and unprovoked' robbery. People gobsmacked at clever dishwasher hack for creating extra space. Glasgow gangster found dead in prison A Glasgow gangster has died behind bars just two years after he was jailed for being part of a brutal murder plot. The Lyons and Daniel mobs have waged a turf war for control of Scotlands drug trade for 20 years. He was questioned over an alleged feud with James Taylor, whose body was found badly burned in Motherwell in 2008. "I was trying to remain calm because I knew Kenny had obviously suffered a severe injury.". SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf has 'concerns' about tax perks for private school. McPhee later died in hospital of his injuries. One of the key witnesses in the trial said Kennedy had confessed to the killings while in prison. Leicestershire fire control confirmed that the boom was heard across in Leicester as well as fire stations in Market Harborough and Melton. A spokesperson for the Crown Office said last night: The Procurator Fiscal has received a report in connection with the death of a 50 year-old man in Glasgow on March 4. Ice Cream Wars murder accused found dead in Scots cottage by His attackers sped off to Craigieburn Gardens in Maryhill, where they set the car on fire. The 11-minute exercise scientists say cuts cancer, stroke and heart disease risks. A feared gangland enforcer has been found dead. Ex-Celtic star Odsonne Edouard fired 'want more' Crystal Palace warning from Patrick Vieira.