The acclaimed MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, April 29 at the age of 46 his family has confirmed in a statement. "McCann was attacked again then moved to Addiewell because it was thought he'd be safer there. Sources said they may have lain in wait in a nearby side street. It was one of the bloodiest and deeply personal gangland feuds, the impact of which is still being felt to this day. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. He portrays himself as righteous because of the scum he reports on, but a lot of these people come from real poverty, with addiction, and abuse issuesbut he doesn't seem to care at all. And for an innocent woman to be hurt and her dog to killed is just disgusting. They were so called because victims, usually found wandering in a state of semi-undress, would claim they could not remember anything afterwards. What sparked this carnage was probably the drive-by shooting three weeks earlier, in Auchinairn, Bishopbriggs, of Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll and associate Ross Sherlock. Glasgow man showed 'no emotion' after being convicted of running over pregnant woman who lost unborn child. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that Robert Warnock was involved in the chaos as parcels fell into the exercise yard and prisoners tried to stop guards removing them. We expose the pond-life of Glasgow for what they are, and of course they don't like that.". It's understood that prison officials have moved Robert McCann out of the general prison population for his own safety after he was attacked three times in the space of a few weeks. Ben Jenkins has been jailed for launching a violent attack on Louise McGarry. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? If you keep them out of this then all your lives can go back to normal as we are all losing money through this. The Lyons are from Milton, where Kenny Dalglish and Frank McAvennie grew up, and the Daniels from Possil, just down the way. They might not do anything but theyve got an army of people who will do anything for 20.. The firebombing was the second serious attack on a Digger member of staff after a delivery driver was ambushed by four hooded men armed with a baseball bat and a machete two years ago. Cruickshank said that in October staff in around 30 shops stocking the Digger were told by suspected gangland figures to stop selling the magazine or to remove it from display. There was a bounty on my head in the form of a large amount of heroin, he told me over the phone. He was a suspect in the murder of Lyons associate James "Goofy" Docherty who was knifed in the street and then run over three times in 2006. Insiders told how the maniac has brought terror to the streets with a spate of brazen attacks in recent weeks. The Courts aim to get to the truth but often fail to achieve this. The history of Glasgow's street gangs: The violent life and death of the young teams, Notorious Glasgow gangster Jamie Daniel dies after battle with cancer, The history of Glasgow's street gangs: Pop stars, politicians and the Easterhouse young teams, Glasgow's gangsters, Tam 'The Licensee' McGraw, Attempted murder in Glasgow as pensioner rushed to hospital and detectives launch investigation. I love it. Liam Campbell completed the Kiltwalk alongside his daughter Rosie, who was with five holes in her heart and a narrowing of the aorta when she was just two-months old. Tam McPheea 26-year-old from North Ayrshireis another subject who wasnt happy with The Diggers reporting. And days later a motor was found riddled with bullet holes in Maryhill. Council officials said the project, which would be the first of its kind in the UK, is of "significant importance" and councillors agreed to spend an extra 780,000. In a separate case, Ruthven was found not guilty of threatening prison staff in July last year. or Both are based in the north of Glasgow but have links to other groups nationwide. "Three or four years ago he phoned me saying he wanted my film taken off the internet because he was recognizable in it and there was somebody after him. The shattered pet owner, 52 with no connection to McDermott was caught in the brazen attack and suffered a hand injury. Fighting for quality news media in the digital age. View our online Press Pack. I think they thought it was me but at the same time they dont really care, they just want to intimidate you to stop doing what youre doing, Cruickshank said. Six Lyons hoods were locked up for a total of 104 years last April over a Daniel clan murder bid plot. Whether all of that news provides a public service is debatable, but at the 1.25 (~$2) its readers pay, its clearly stuff that people want to hear about. For cost savings, you can change your plan at any time online in the Settings & Account section. But he's only been in Addiewell a couple of weeks and he's been hurt again. Welcome to Digger land. On the same night, Cruickshank said, some gangsters went round the shops where we sell the magazine and put pressure on the shops to stop selling them. You may also opt to downgrade to Standard Digital, a robust journalistic offering that fulfils many users needs. As he sat, unusually, in the backseat of a black Audi outside the busy store the child locks were on so he would have been unable to get out from inside. Press freedom campaigners have urged police to track down the perpetrators of a campaign of intimidation against a crime magazine in Glasgow after its publisher's car was firebombed. Family 'shattered' as Glasgow-born MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo dies at 46. An exciting addition to Battlefield Road, coffee brand Kothel has opened its latest cafe in the south side of the city, with residents delighted by the announcement. The Daniel and Lyons gangs have been warring in Glasgow for more than 20 years. Standard Digital includes access to a wealth of global news, analysis and expert opinion. The Scottish Prison Service said the car park inferno was an ongoing police matter. university Our aim is to highlight individuals whose cases normally go unreported in the main stream Press. The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom, the European Federation of Journalists, the International Press Institute and the NUJ urged the force to investigate all of the incidents swiftly and vigorously. The perpetrator of that attack was jailed for 10 years. Glasgow publication the Digger subjected to intimidation and publishers car set ablaze by petrol bomb. Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll who was gunned down during a horrific gangland hit in a Glasgow Asda car park (Image: SWNS.com) William Paterson is serving at least 22 years for the murder, having been. "But he is probably the most cold-hearted guy Ive ever met. Two years ago two delivery drivers for the Digger were assaulted, and in 2015 Russell Findlay, then an investigative reporter based in Glasgow, had acid thrown in his face in an attack on his doorstep. . If you do nothing, you will be auto-enrolled in our premium digital monthly subscription plan and retain complete access for 65 per month. Without overly romanticizing the craft of printing words on processed trees, its encouraging that The Diggers readers find the time to balance endless seven-second video updates and listicles with something you have to buy and spend proper time sifting through. David Yates is wanted in connection with the death of 35-year-old Marelle Sturrock who was found dead at her home in Jura Street on Tuesday. Family 'shattered' as Glasgow-born MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo dies at 46. The founder authored and published the magazine in the kitchen of a high-rise flat and started sellingThe Diggerat outdoor markets and door-to-door. You may change or cancel your subscription or trial at any time online. "The guards don't want him near any other prisoners. Robert McCann, 40, has been placed in solitary for his own protection after being slashed and stabbed three times in prison. Not a great combination. Glasgow cops uncover 55k worth of 'heroin and cocaine' in Garthamlock property Crime Bookmark Lamb found by police in car on Glasgow M74 alongside cocaine and heroin Crime Bookmark Man. One of them, however, phoned 'Fraggle' Green, Gerbil's longtime pal and brother of his now partner Kelly, who arrived before the police, was given the keys to the car, searched Carroll's body and removed his mobile phone, which the police might have found interesting. Change the plan you will roll onto at any time during your trial by visiting the Settings & Account section. We were really lucky the house didnt go on fire because the vehicle was parked close to the house. Accomplice Greg Bannerman, 54, was imprisoned for four years for the role he played in the 2017 ordeal. Ross Monaghan, a Lyons associate, was charged with the murder but the case collapsed because of lack of evidence. He currently has a staff of five. It was a two-fingers to the authorities and a warning to enemy inmates.. Police remain at Mugdock Park in search for missing partner of pregnant teacher found dead in flat. Prison authorities have struggled to keep a lid on the feud between the Daniel and Lyons orgnised crime groups. Six Rangers stars 'culpable' for Celtic goal as Neil McCann makes Ryan Kent 'really low' assessment. Lanarkshire crook fleeces employer by transferring 41k into wife's bank account, John Speirs felt undervalued by his employers and decided to embezzle thousands of pounds of company money and is now paying the price after being jailed for 21 months, Glasgow dad 'sickened' by footage showing cop smashing son's head off ground. Co-accused Anthony Ruthven, 32, walked free after prosecutors withdrew charges against him during the trial. Cruickshank said his job has risks but also thrills and spills and hopes more journalists will launch crime magazines in other cities as it has become a niche market. A 10-year-old girl making her way to school in broad daylight was lured off the street, raped, and strangled with her own scarf. personalising content and ads, providing social media features and to I spoke to the editor of The Digger, who doesn't have a lot of fans in Scotland's gangland. Cruickshank blames the supermarkets: Say a grocery opens up somewherethats going to damage the surrounding corner shops. Press freedom campaigners have urged police to track down the perpetrators of a campaign of intimidation against a crime magazine in Glasgow after its publishers car was firebombed. Glasgow police promise 'we will listen' to child abuse victims in wake of Celtic Boys Club pervert conviction. It was only luck that an innocent child wasnt killed. I got charged, along with two other boys, for armed robbery on a taxi," he told me. The Digger reports on organised crime in Glasgow. We know who went round the two shops who stopped selling it, thats a really big gangster in Scotland because we were writing about him. In July 2007 he went down for 18 months for possession of high-velocity ammunition. The two gunmen at Applerow were Daniel gang members, Raymond Anderson and James McDonald. The success has led to difficulties in the Scottish Prison Service keeping the rivals apart and resulted in a upward trend in jail assaults. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? According to Cruickshank, they smashed his car window, sprayed petrol on him, hit him with the machete and ran away after he jumped out of the car fearing he would be set on fire. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. James McCann was also slashed in HMP Shotts in June after he was transferred there from Glasgow's Barlinnie and told inmates he planned to avenge the attack on his sibling by "doing" anyone linked to the Lyons gang. Monica Allan spoke to Glasgow Live about her harrowing upbringing which saw her mother attempt to kill her on two occasion and her foster parents physically abuse her. The Daniels thought he would give them bigger presence in prison. It has to stop. "They totally blew me out of the water with their expensive lawyersI just couldn't compete.". Cruickshank believed he had a public curiosity justification for publishing the image. There are almost 1500 people in the area with the condition, and the council has backed calls for more education to be provided to residents. [2] The city was divided into North Glasgow, South Glasgow and East Glasgow. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The McCanns were locked up in 2019 after taking Mr Connor from a flat in Glasgow's Shettleston and holding him at a property in Airdrie, Lanarkshire where they tortured him. The pregnant teacher's baby did not survive. It also speaks to Cruickshanks ability to hone in on what it is his readers want. In tonight's Glasgow Lives, Imogen speaks about how she first became involved in the world of performance poetry, what a typical day on tour looks like for her, and why audience connection is at the heart of what she does. The Digger puts exclusive information into the public domain, main stream media just copy what's in The Digger | Glasgow North and west Glasgow Drumchapel Our pages also cover the politics of this system of crime and punishment and the legislation which affects everyone. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In practice the two can rarely be separated. Andrew Ward was found guilty of historic child sex abuse at Greenock Sheriff Court and has now been banned from working as a carer following a hearing by the Scottish Social Services Council. Copyright 2023 New Statesman Media Group Ltd. Weekly insight into the big strategic issues affecting the future of the news industry. Get the latest crime news direct to your inbox with the Glasgow Crime and Courts newsletter. The districts with the overall greatest number of gangs were Greater Pollok with 11, Govan with 10 and Drumchapel with 9. The issue seems to be that the Lyons believed that Carroll had vandalised the grave of Garry Lyons, son of Eddie Snr, who had died of leukaemia in 1991. Get all the latest Glasgow news and headlines sent straight to your inbox twice a day by signing up to our free newsletter. Email us atscoop@thesun.co.ukor call 0141 420 5300, Driver fighting for life & 3 injured after horror bus crash as road shut for 8 hours, Pedestrian 'seriously injured' after being struck by car in horror crash, Masterchef star dies suddenly age 46 as heartbroken Gordon Ramsay pays tribute, I was hounded by pervert postman - we were forced to take drastic action, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. They said crime journalists were particularly targeted, pointing at the murders of the Maltese investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia and Jn Kuciak in Slovakia, and a smear campaign against a crime reporters network in Serbia. Gerbil had a long history with the Lyons clan stretching all the way back to his schooldays when he was bullied by Steven Lyons and his brother Edward Jnr. If there is a source of the original enmity between the two crime families, rather than greed and control of drug terrain, it dates back to the summer of 2001 when a large stash of Daniels' cocaine was stolen from a house in the Milton and sold on to the Lyons. It looks like whoever was using it had a very narrow escape.. Officers continue to search for missing man David Yates - the partner of mum-to-be Marelle Sturrock, who was found dead at her home in Govan. He's there picking up his kids. Sold in newsstands across the city, the weekly, pamphlet-sized magazines mission is to report on unemployed and low-income workers who come into contact with the justice system," aiming to highlight individuals whose cases normally go unreported in the mainstream press.". A 37-year-old man has been taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after hit by a car driver on Balshagray Avenue in the early hours of Monday morning. The Digger @DiggerScotland An independent weekly news magazine for Glasgow - published every Thursday. Another shooting victim, targeted in a separate attack, said two masked thugs had asked for James McCann. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. And incorrigible. Premium access for businesses and educational institutions. The Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill will also change the size of criminal juries from 15 to 12 as well a scrapping the country's 'not proven' verdict. Shocked neighbours told how balaclava-clad gunmen wielding blades brought terror to their upmarket street. That said, a jury has never found the magazine guilty of defamationthough there have been repercussions, like a front page apology and the costs of a legal battle waged against them by the chief executive of a local housing association for publishing what The Digger called "serious, yet unfounded" allegations about him. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. While Tam didnt take his grievances anywhere, The Press Complaints Commission has dealt with The Digger before. Emergency services have closed A739 Balshagray Avenue in both directions following an incident in the early hours of Monday morning. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Another two who had migrated from Paisley to the Lyons were Mark Rennie's killer Stewart Gillespie and another hardman involved in Paisley, Willam 'Basil' Burns, or 'Boom Boom', (which was Basil Brush's catchphrase but may have an additional meaning). Q: Who leads the. Glasgow doctor finds car covered in crude messages as he prepares for night shift at Royal Infirmary, Conno Tugulu was horrified when he returned to his car on Thursday in Partick and found it covered in yellow paint and swear words scrawled all over the vehicle, Missing Cumbernauld schoolgirl with long auburn hair not seen for two days. Cops today stood guard at the house as a white Nissan Navara pick-up truck was removed from the driveway. 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, firebomb attacks, police corruption, witness intimidation and drugs, shedloads of drugs. I t was a moment of casual ruthlessness outside a busy Glasgow supermarket seven years ago that lit the fuse under Britain's most brutal gangland feud. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. organisation To protect journalists is to protect the rule of law., Michelle Stanistreet, the NUJs general secretary, said the outrageous acts needed urgent investigation. Cruickshank said criminals absolutely hate being exposed in the magazine and they are more scared of me than they are the police because criminals can only operate in the dark. For years the Lyons enjoyed not just immunity, but tangible establishment approval and support. Disturbing footage from the brawl shows an officer throwing a schoolboy onto the ground. No supermarkets will stock The Digger; they will sell the same magazines in Glasgow as they do in London. To sign up, simply enter your email address into this link here. The 40-year-old is at Addiewell Prison after being moved from HMP Shotts just weeks ago, the Daily Record reports. Police say the expect the closure to be in place for several hours. Two men aged 42 and 27, were arrested in connection with the drug recovery at a Glasgow property and they will appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court today (Monday, May 1). Court cases are a common theme in online stories about The Digger, which I suppose is to be expected when youre regularly publishing allegations of activity that people would rather keep hushed up. Judges have to dispense justice and our job is to report on their use of power. In 2003 he was chucked out of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) after publishing allegedly libellous accusations against them, and in 2005 he was banned from police and council press offices in Glasgow after publishing a photo of an eight-year-old girl wearing a bulletproof vest in her garden (at the time, he said: I'm standing up to the establishment and they don't like itthey are trying todestroyme.). Simply log into Settings & Account and select "Cancel" on the right-hand side. Imagine a publication with such relentless and detailed crime reportage that even the most scandalous tabloid journalists turn their backs in disgust. Councillors unanimously backed moves to hold more surgeries online, saying it 'reduced risk' to members as one councillor admitted a recent experience left her feeling 'vulnerable and scared'. Fast forward to September last year in Bishopbriggs again, at St Helen's School, it's just after 3pm the primary children are filing out to their parents, when three shots from a hand gun ring out, hitting Ross Sherlock, the pal of the dead gangster Gerbil, in the arm and hand. Hes seen what he thinks is a gap in the market and is going for it. While some of the stories might be legally contentious, at least theyre seeking to uncover those whove committed genuine crimes, not hacking the phones of murdered teenage girls. All rights reserved. Tel: 0333 323 3924 editorial@the-digger.com Glasgow the-digger.com Joined August 2009 The Digger Retweeted @ScotNatWatch Nationalist animals. ", James Cruickshank. The Digger started in August 2004 in the Possil area of Glasgow, one of the poorest parts of Europe. analyse how our Sites are used. Hes probably looking over his shoulder all the time, paranoid out his mind. At their trial Pickett, who had been shot in the stomach and had lost a kidney, claimed in the witness box that the wrong men were on trial. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that Robert Warnock was involved in the chaos as parcels fell into the exercise yard and prisoners tried to stop guards removing them. Cruickshank said that in October staff in around 30 shops stocking the Digger were told by suspected gangland figures to stop selling the magazine or to . But a Police Scotland crackdown on their war - codenamed Operation Engagement - has resulted in a large number of their foot solidiers being jailed. There are calls for an extension to be built at the school with "fantastic teachers" in the Robroyston area. Its understood hes trying to muscle in on the multi-million pound illicit drugs trade in Glasgow following the jailing of key Lyons clan figures last year. He walked into her workplace before stabbing her several times with a knife. 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. A woman who was simply walking her dog has been left absolutely devastated. Marelle Sturrock murder investigation launched as Glasgow mum and unborn baby die as police hunt partner. Glasgow cops uncover 55k worth of 'heroin and cocaine' in Garthamlock property, Police have arrested and charged a 33-year-old man after the illicit substances were discovered at a property on Cambusdoon Road at around 1pm on Monday, April 24. Photo: David Graham Scott. "They weren't happy with the story and took me to court," he said. Lanarkshire thug who killed his own brother locked up in Barlinnie after smoke bomb attack. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Two men in long black coats, wearing masks and holding handguns walked into the forecourt and started shooting. To list all of their clashes and conflicts would eat up terabytes of data, but there are two seminal incidents which illustrate the bloody and unforgiving nature of this fight to the death, literally. But during this time he also forged friendships with Jamie Daniels sons Robert and Francis 'Fraggle' Green, who became his closest associates. Police say the expect the closure to be in place for several hours. The source addeed: "There was always going to be trouble when Jasper got jailed. People who hate The Digger are generally scum. In 2010 the magazine had to publish a correction after not only falsely stating that a woman who recently died was married to a convicted paedophile, but for also speculating that she'd committed suicide. Unfortunately, as part of this change we are unable to migrate old user accounts or subscriptions from the old system to the new. Glasgow doctor finds car covered in crude messages as he prepares for night shift at Royal Infirmary, Conno Tugulu was horrified when he returned to his car on Thursday in Partick and found it covered in yellow paint and swear words scrawled all over the vehicle, Missing Cumbernauld schoolgirl with long auburn hair not seen for two days. Police have said her death is being treated as 'suspicious'. the digger glasgow gangland crimehow many awards has jim carrey won in total. Cruickshank is now installing CCTV and motion sensors at his home. It said: "The boys owe me 25,000 and I want what's owed to me. The interior of this property is every bit as stunning as its canary yellow outside. In the late 90s he moved to Edinburgh and began a reign of terror. Independent, impartial and robust reporting [plays] an important role in scrutinising and bringing to light the actions and impact of organised crime, the three international media groups said in a joint statement. summer internship 2022 software engineer; swappa payment pending; humans with tails; car accident hartford, ct yesterday; what does rest a mean on drivers license; Aimed at marketers and those involved in the advertising industry. The Light Blues lost out at Hampden in the Scottish Cup semi-final to Ange Postecoglou's men - who are now on course to complete a domestic Treble after Jota's winner in the first-half. East Renfrewshire councillors will be asked to agree to providing more funding as officials believe the pioneering project is of 'significant importance'. My car was right next to the house. Marc McDermott was targeted in a botched gangland hit in Cumbernauld, Pet pooch Henry was killed by stray bullets, A plush Cumbernauld estate was locked down after the shooting, Forensic teams on scene at the shooting in Cumbernauld, Credit: Alan MacGregor Ewing - The Sun Glasgow, The car used in the botched gangland hit was found torched nearby, A pick up truck was towed away from the scene, Innocent woman shot in hand and dog killed in botched gangland attack in Cumbernauld, Fresh Glasgow gangland war erupts as lone wolf launches gun & fire attacks after key Lyons mob figures jailed, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The scene of the crime: Applerow garage on Balmore Road (Image: Media Scotland). loki saves tony in siberia fanfiction. The hitmen fired twice at McDermott before chasing him with a blade as he visited family shortly before 7pm on Thursday. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Everyones surprised the house never got a mark apart from smoke damage.. The force hopes that Jim Torbett's teenage victim gets some 'closure' after the 75-year-old pervert was yesterday jailed for another three years for offences committed between 1967 and 1968. We use However, prison officials have now kept him away from the main prison population after a series of violent incidents which have left him scarred. If you have any tricks for my pickup man then all the deals are off. I was waiting for it to come. The magazine, which is sold in 750 shops in the Glasgow. There's little doubt that Gerbil was set up, indeed a police officer was later jailed for leaking information to the alleged hit man. Pride flag to to fly above West Dunbartonshire as council backs event. David Yates, a Lord of the Rings fanatic, nicknamed his fiance Marelle Sturrock after a JRR Tolkein character who died after her partner was killed by a werewolf. Gerbil was, by most accounts, a maniac. What I fear now is whens it going to happen again? he said. The first took place in early December 2006 in Lambhill at Applerow Motors, owned by David Lyons, brother of the head of the clan, Eddie Senior. Remember to keep your mouth shut. A resident said: Its absolutely terrifying. It was unlucky Friday January 13, 2010, seven years and one day after Gerbil had been shot outside his mother's house in Milton. On the same night, thugs visited about 30 of the 750 shops that stock The Digger in the Glasgow area to try to intimidate them to stop selling it two succumbed but the rest held strong. 18-11-2020. Detectives said the three attackers and a getaway driver fled in a silver Ford Focus, which had a registration plate ending 67 ZKZ. The denouement, again a very public one, came at the Asda superstore in Robroyston. I'll draw you a map and X will mark the spot.". Kevin Bridges and Martin Compston celebrate Celtic semi-final win with 'triples'. It looks like he is going to spend the rest of his sentence in solitary confinement in the digger for his own safety. It didn't bother me because, at the end of the day, Id rather be me than him. Stunning canary yellow house on pastel-coloured Shawlands road up for sale. In 1992 Eddie Snr, already well known to police, was given disused Chirnsyde School in the Milton for a 'community project'.Three years later, while he was actually developing his crime empire in the gang hut, he was given public funding.
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