Billy McKay, a former Glasgow gang member and recovering addict who transformed his life. In the context of his book, McKay states that the title came to him through divine intervention.

McKay's intensely personal debut book, Who Turned the Light On? From Addiction, Trauma and Mental Chaos to Freedom, Faith and Real Transformation, details his incredible journey.

Early Life: He grew up in the East End of Glasgow, battling severe alcohol and drug addiction from just 12 years old.

The Darkest Years: He was trapped in gang culture and spent multiple stints in prison, including HMP Barlinnie.Redemption: After decades of trauma and destructive patterns, he found recovery through Christian faith and now works as a mentor helping others.You can read more about his journey or purchase the memoir through Amazon UK.

Ian "Blink" MacDonald is a notorious Glasgow gangland figure whose life story directly connects to armed robberies, multiple prison sentences, and violent underworld feuds. He earned his nickname "Blink" due to his reputation for claims that he would "kill in the blink of an eye".

The primary events of his life in the Glasgow underworld highlight his involvement in high-stakes crime and violence:The £6 Million Bank HeistThe Incident: In 1992, MacDonald participated in a high-risk, botched £6 million armed bank raid in Torquay, Devon.The Fallout: During the violent robbery, a bank teller was shot in the head.The Sentence: In 1992, MacDonald was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in the heist. He went on to serve 10 years of that term before his release.

Justice For Belle | A Mother's Story with Caitlin Robertson

Welcome to Justice For Belle.

I'm Caitlin Robertson, a mother sharing the heartbreaking story of losing my beautiful baby daughter, Belle, due to negligence.

This channel is dedicated to honouring Belle's memory, raising awareness, and fighting for justice. Through honest conversations, personal updates, and my journey through grief and the legal process, I hope to shine a light on the importance of accountability and change.

My mission is to give Belle a voice, support other families who have experienced unimaginable loss, and advocate for safer care so that no other parent has to endure the pain of losing a child because of preventable mistakes.

Thank you for being here, for listening to Belle's story, and for standing with us in the fight for truth, justice, and lasting change.

For Belle. Always. 💜

On the evening of 3 March 2021, 33-year-old Sarah Everard was kidnapped in South London, England, as she was walking home to the Brixton Hill area from a friend's house near Clapham Common. She was stopped by off-duty Metropolitan Police constable Wayne Couzens, who identified himself as a police officer and handcuffed her. He drove Everard to Kent, where he raped and strangled her before burning her body and disposing of her remains in a pond in woodland.

A Mothers Story With Allison Taylor.

A man who murdered an NHS worker with a knife and scissors at a tower block in Glasgow has been jailed for eight years.

Darren McDade admitted causing the death of Kyle Zybilowicz, 29, at the victim's flat in Dumbreck Court on 22 July, 2023.

A trial heard McDade, 34, went to a "Herculean effort" to avoid being caught for the killing, including hiding the weapon and burning his clothes.

McDade had been on trial for murder at the High Court in Glasgow, but was convicted of a lesser charge of culpable homicide while acting under provocation.

McDade said he had feared for his own life after Mr Zybilowicz forced himself on him, bit him hard on the finger and attempted to grab the scissors.

McDade said he got to them first before striking Mr Zybilowicz, although he did not know how many times he struck him.

The Disappearance of Claudia Lawrence With Detective Jon Wedger

On 18 March 2009, Claudia Elizabeth Lawrence, a 35-year-old chef at the University of York's Goodricke College, was last seen leaving work in Heworth, York. She was later spotted near her home and spoke to both of her parents by phone that evening. Despite appearing in good spirits, she failed to report for work the next day and has not been seen or heard from since.

Police later treated the case as a suspected murder, with multiple individuals arrested and subsequently released without charge. Lawrence's fate remains unknown.

Paige Doherty, a 15 year-old schoolgirl from Clydebank, Scotland, was brutally murdered on March 19, 2016, by deli owner John Leatham in a frenzied unprovoked knife attack. She was stabbed hundreds of times after entering the shop to buy breakfast. Leatham was sentenced to life with a minimum of 27 years, later reduced to 23.

Join us for a behind the scenes episode on new movie (POWDER) with director Ally Robertson & his team.