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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. "McCann was attacked again then moved to Addiewell because it was thought he'd be safer there. And it continued for more than a year while the range war continued. Copyright 2023 New Statesman Media Group Ltd. Weekly insight into the big strategic issues affecting the future of the news industry. Cruickshank was left particularly unsettled as the firebombing took place just days after he was quizzed by police over his connection to a source who had been arrested and charged with murder. Welcome to Digger land. 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). Organised crime - Latest news updates, pictures, video, reaction The Eastern European mob risk inflaming an ongoing turf war after they muscled in on. 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 . It looks like he is going to spend the rest of his sentence in solitary confinement in the digger for his own safety. I was waiting for it to come. Paterson executed feared Daniel crew enforcer Carroll, 29, as he sat in the back of a black Audi outside an Asda supermarket in Robroyston, Glasgow, in 2010. What sparked this carnage was probably the drive-by shooting three weeks earlier, in Auchinairn, Bishopbriggs, of Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll and associate Ross Sherlock. But you never expect it to come. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? All the latest police appeals and crime in your area. 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 caged for at least 22 years in . These gangsters have got a lot of people working for them. He seemed convinced I was planning some sort of set-up, refused to answer any questions and instead asked me what I planned to write. 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). Police raid Glasgow property and seize 100k of drugs as two men arrested. The Daily Record source claims he was hired to attack inmates connected to rival gang boss Steven Lyons, now based in Dubai. The Digger @DiggerScotland An independent weekly news magazine for Glasgow - published every Thursday. Various covers ofThe Digger (Background photo via), Nobody in Glasgow is safe from The Digger. 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. The Daniels thought he would give them bigger presence in prison. Everyones surprised the house never got a mark apart from smoke damage.. "He was attacked twice in Shotts. I don't want the police, the boys, not even your wife, knowing about it. ", James Cruickshank. Findlay manages to overpower the man and fortunately suffers no lasting damage. Unfortunately, as part of this change we are unable to migrate old user accounts or subscriptions from the old system to the new. Everything you wanted to know about Scotland's gang wars 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. All these hyper-local stories are clearly popularuntil recently the magazine claimed to have a circulation of over 10,000which isnt much of a surprise; people love hearing about all the nasty shit their neighbors are (allegedly) up to. 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. Cumbernauld shooting: Gangland target Marc McDermott ambushed by armed 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. Nobodyincluding anyone from the truancy troupe selling shitty dirt weed from their BMX bikes, all the way up to crooked police, dodgy council members, to the top brass of Glasgows criminal underworldin Glasgow is safe from The Digger. During the same night, unknown individuals tried to intimidate about 30 shops to stop selling the publication. The study said continuing problems with gangs and knife crime contributed to Glasgow's rating. It was only a matter of time before innocent people were caught up in one of these attacks. How Glasgow's tiny, muckraking crime magazine stays afloat 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. Gerbil was, by most accounts, a maniac. The new site allows subscriptions to a members area which contains the same 2 years of archive issues with the new issue published every Monday. 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. A source added: Theres been a couple of gun incidents that are connected and associates of Johnston have been caught up in this. Glasgow publication the Digger subjected to intimidation and publishers car set ablaze by petrol bomb. I looked out the window and the whole back yard was ablaze, he said. What I fear now is whens it going to happen again? he said. He was gunned down after stopping his Audi RS4 at traffic lights in the citys Kinning Park. Cops today stood guard at the house as a white Nissan Navara pick-up truck was removed from the driveway. Some woman who was pissed off about a story we did on her scumbag family contacted loads of heavy guys, describing what I looked like and where to find me. Its an exciting job. When Carroll grew up and graduated into crime and as a top lieutenant in the Daniels gang he ran a team of thugs who staged 'alien abductions' of rival dealers, many of whom worked for the Lyons. Despite all that Id heard, Id contend that, ethically,The Digger is no worse than any best-selling national newspaper. He's there picking up his kids. Stunning canary yellow house on pastel-coloured Shawlands road up for sale. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Cost of East Renfrewshire centre for excellence to help child victims soars by over 780k. Previously she spent four years at the Surrey Advertiser and has won prizes including Trainee Journalist of the Year at the NCTJ Awards of Excellence. Police have appealed for help after the 68-year-old man was seriously injured on Victoria Road at its junction with Allison Street on Friday evening and taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Kevin McKenna. And for an innocent woman to be hurt and her dog to killed is just disgusting. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The plan links and pricing are below. Body found in Mugdock Reservoir confirmed as 'murdered' Marelle Sturrock's fiance David Yates, Police confirmed that the body of the 36-year-old had been formally identified as David Yates who was wanted in connection with the murder of teacher, Marelle Sturrock, Paisley street blocked off after car flipped on roof in middle of road. 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. 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. analyse how our Sites are used. A woman who was simply walking her dog has been left absolutely devastated. In 2005 Bridget McConnell, head of culture and leisure at Glasgow council and wife of Scottish First Minister Jack, recommended renewing the funding, which was agreed. 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. 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 hitmen fired twice at McDermott before chasing him with a blade as he visited family shortly before 7pm on Thursday. 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. Officials have tried to keep men linked to the gangs in separate prisons. Insiders told how the maniac has brought terror to the streets with a spate of brazen attacks in recent weeks. In September 2018, Robert McCann was shot in the east end of Glasgow but the alleged gunman was cleared over the murder bid. The Digger Documentary [Glasgow Crime Magazine] (2006) Scheme 3.19K subscribers Subscribe 258 Share 66K views 5 years ago SUBSCRIBE & TURN NOTIFICATIONS ON - Unseen videos/documentaries. Hes been causing mayhem and running about like hes the top boy. Underworld sources say the thug's brother James "Jasper" McCan, who got eight years after the pair tried to extort money from Mr Connor, was also hired as a jail hitman for the Daniels, headed by Steven "Bonzo" Daniel. I was keen to find out how The Diggers editor had ended up where he is today, but he was cagey when I asked about his background, and information about him is hard to come by online. David Cardwell has spoken of his concern for the security of Kelvin Amateur Boxing Club and the wider community after the south side venue was broken into on Friday. I said there was no point because it'd been out for ages, so I got this nasty text a week later. In a separate case, Ruthven was found not guilty of threatening prison staff in July last year. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). which showed that from 2010/11 until 2011/12 violent crime in Glasgow and the West of Scotland . Barlinnie prison rammy as packages thrown over jail wall into exercise yard. Johnstone carer convicted of sexually abusing young boys banned from profession. The magazine has gone from selling 100 copies per week to becoming the most widely read crime magazine in the city ofGlasgowand is established as a leader in alternative press. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. BUNGLING hoods who shot a family dog dead and injured his innocent owner in a suspected gangland hit have been slammed for their madness. Co-accused Anthony Ruthven, 32, walked free after prosecutors withdrew charges against him during the trial. A source said of the mayhem: To be shooting like that in a residential street is madness. Dean Haddow pled guilty at Hamilton Sheriff Court yesterday to threatening behaviour when he turned up at a house in the town and tossed a smoke bomb inside after demanding money. Welcome to Digger land - The Glasgow Guardian It was a two-fingers to the authorities and a warning to enemy inmates.. We use The stunning bright yellow exterior of the property is one of several pastel-hued homes on the street - and the interior is every bit as beautiful as the outside. Also, could I appeal to anyone driving in the Eastfield Road and Dullatur Road area at around 6.55pm to check dashcam footage and contact us., We pay for your stories and videos! Police say the expect the closure to be in place for several hours. Paterson executed feared Daniel crew enforcer Carroll, 29, as he sat in the back of a black Audi outside an Asda supermarket in Robroyston, Glasgow, in 2010. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Crime Glasgow torture thug in solitary as war between city crime gangs rages behind bars It's understood that prison officials have moved Robert McCann out of the general prison population for. William 'Basil' Burns has been charged for the attack on him and on Sherlock. Det Con Susan Fairlie, of Coatbridge police station, said: Luckily no one was injured as a result of this crime, however we are carrying out enquiries in the area and gathering CCTV footage.. The magazine, which is sold in 750 shops in the Glasgow. Then a few weeks later, just days before Christmas, journalist Russell Findlay opens his door to a man wearing a Royal Mail delivery outfit, who then throws acid in his face. As for Cruickshank, Ive no doubt hes not necessarily the most pleasant of guys, but theres not a lot of time for pleasantries when youre running the most successful weekly local crime magazine in the UK. James Cruickshank told Press Gazette he was home with his partner at about 1am on Sunday 1 November when he heard popping noises coming from outside. 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. To think someone was outside firing bullets in the street is beyond belief. Remember to keep your mouth shut. It was unlucky Friday January 13, 2010, seven years and one day after Gerbil had been shot outside his mother's house in Milton. Bloodbath fears as Lyons and Daniels crime clans turn jail into new the digger glasgow gangland crime - elsalvadormissions.org It was over in minutes but when the smoke cleared Lyons' 21-year-old nephew Michael was dead on the ground, his cousin Steven was badly-wounded, as was Robert Pickett, known as Piggy, who hadn't long come out of prison on the attempted murder of the Rennie brothers in the Paisley drug wars. 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. The gun shot survivor is serving a seven year sentence for torturing a man with hammer and wire and is linked to the Daniel crime family. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. This sentence probably delayed the final outcome. Photo: David Graham Scott. Insiders said the thug suffered a serious back injury and was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Police were called to reports of an assault near the pub, which is a favourite . Glasgow primary school splits up brothers and sisters as it is too full. Kevin Bridges and Martin Compston celebrate Celtic semi-final win with 'triples'. It was one of the bloodiest and deeply personal gangland feuds, the impact of which is still being felt to this day. 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 protect journalists is to protect the rule of law., Michelle Stanistreet, the NUJs general secretary, said the outrageous acts needed urgent investigation. . 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. A Scottish Prison Service spokesperson said: "We don't comment on individuals.". 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. "But he is probably the most cold-hearted guy Ive ever met. Appealing for witnesses, Detective Chief Inspector Gillian Grant branded the botched execution completely reckless. It also speaks to Cruickshanks ability to hone in on what it is his readers want. David told me that Cruickshank had lived in America prior to setting up The Digger, and half remembered that hed been doing something journalistic," but couldnt recall much else. 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. GOT A STORY FOR THE DIGGER? 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. In fact, The Digger had named and pictured the eight-year-old child of an alleged Glasgow crime boss wearing a bulletproof vest in her back garden, and was accused of breaching the Editors'. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Many crime reporters depend on proactive and responsive policing, as well as an environment that values media freedom to ensure they are able to continue their important work. Council decision to increase allotment rent by 400% 'will force people out'. It was only luck that an innocent child wasnt killed. Victim of Celtic Boy's Club pervert 'takes back control' as he faced abuser in court. A lane a few hundred yards away was being combed by forensics officers hunting for clues. personalising content and ads, providing social media features and to A fight broke out between two male pupils at Smithycroft Secondary School on Wednesday, April 26. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. The senior investigating officer added: The fact this happened in a residential street shows the suspects had a complete disregard for the safety of the public. Of course, there are plenty of stories that dont lead to lawsuits, and it's thesecoverage of the kind of stuff that would otherwise be left to fester in a court documents folderwhere the magazine finds its niche. 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). I'll draw you a map and X will mark the spot.". Cruickshanks magazine runs the kind of stories that could culminate in pretty serious consequences if anyone thinks they have cause for a lawsuit: front page headlines about heroin dealers with paedophile pasts, accusations that police and cabinet secretaries had covered up knife crime statistics, a story about a local youth leader having an affair with his sons grandmother. The shooting is linked to an ongoing feud between two sides.. Premium Digital includes access to our premier business column, Lex, as well as 15 curated newsletters covering key business themes with original, in-depth reporting. university I really got a fright. 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. If you do nothing, you will be auto-enrolled in our premium digital monthly subscription plan and retain complete access for 65 per month. Glasgow detectives release picture of man after serious assault on Queen Street, Police Scotland have released an image of a man they believe could assist in their investigation of a serious assault which occurred on Queen Street near to Max's Bar, Death of 33-year-old inmate at Low Moss jail confirmed by prison service. None of us wants to live in a Scotland where our media is cowed by threats, intimidation or violence and its greatly concerning this is not the first such incident of this nature., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.If you were a paid member on the old site and wish to continue reading The Digger magazine online, please create an account using the links above and email your username (and your PayPal email if this differs) to support@the-digger.com and we can enable your access to the new system. No cameras, no surveillance, as the pickup man doesn't know nothing so he's no use to you. 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. 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. Pride flag to to fly above West Dunbartonshire as council backs event. That local look at nefarious goings-on could include anyone from the truancy troupe selling shitty dirt weed from their BMX bikes, all the way up to crooked police, dodgy council members, and the top brass of Glasgows criminal underworld. If youd like to retain your premium access and save 20%, you can opt to pay annually at the end of the trial. From breaking news to the latest on the coronavirus crisis in Scotland, we''ll have you covered. Family 'shattered' as Glasgow-born MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo dies at 46. Lanarkshire thug who killed his own brother locked up in Barlinnie after smoke bomb attack.
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