Criminal Record

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Welcome to Criminal Record - a new, weekly podcast brought to you by the team at the Daily Record. Mad, bad and dangerous to know ... tales from the Scottish criminal underworld. Every week, we bring you a comprehensive look at unfolding crime events nationwide and globally. Expect updates on current gang conflicts, significant court proceedings, and pressing community matters shaping today's news landscape.

  1. 31 MAR

    Criminal Record 31/03/26 | Scotland's criminal underworld in meltdown as cops arrest gang bosses

    Scotland's criminal underworld is in meltdown following the arrests of crime boss Steven Lyons in Bali and his partner Amanda in Dubai, the Daily Record can reveal. Lyons is finally in police custody after being kicked out of Dubai in October, then Bahrain and Qatar earlier this month and now his arrest in Bali. The Daily Record's crime reporter, Norman Silvester, is quizzed by Angus Hyde over the ongoing development's in Scotland's criminal world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    14 min

  2. 27 MAR

    Criminal Record 24/03/26 | Former police boss calls for more cops to target organised crime

    The Record's Norman Silvester speaks with former police Inspector Ryan McDonald, who warns that the current shortage of cops is hampering the fight against vorganised crime. Ryan, who retired in October after thirty years service, speaks of recruitment and resources, or lack therof, within policing. He also recalls the lighter side of the job including the day an elderly couple suffered a home invasion, from a goat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    42 min

  3. 17 MAR

    Criminal Record 17/3/26 - Police use of force soars in gang war | Fears over killer William Beggs release | 43 arrested in County Line drugs blitz

    In this week's episode of Criminal Record, the Daily Record Crime Reporter Norman Silvester takes us through the big crime stories of the last week which saw Police Scotland criticised over the number of police station closures and accusations that they are not fingerprinting enough suspects. We also examine how use of force by police towards suspects rocketed last year during an explosion of gangland violence, a bizarre shopping centre ram raid, and a County Lines drugs blitz. Norman also reveals a victim's fears over any future release of 'limbs in the loch' killer William Beggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    21 min

  4. 26 FEB

    Criminal Record 25/02/26 | Glasgow and Liverpool's organised crime pool with Richard Elias

    The Daily Record's Criminal Record meets Liverpool crime reporter Richard Elias who talks about the historic links between organised crime in his home city and Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    38 min

  5. 17 FEB

    Criminal Record 17/2/26 - Serial killer Peter Tobin through the eyes of journalist and author Jane Hamilton as her new book Hunting Shadows focuses on monster's crimes

    Former Daily Record crime reporter Jane Hamilton recounts the savage murders of three missing women for which Peter Tobin was later convicted and sentenced to life and how she believes there may be up to ten other victims. She also calls on the police to reopen their investigations into other women who have gone missing but discounts Tobin as a suspect in the Bible John murders of the late 1960's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min

  6. 10 FEB

    Criminal Record - Scotland's most notorious figures in focus with crime snapper Brian Anderson

    Photographer Brian Anderson has snapped some of Britain's most notorious underworld figures from gangland boss Tam McGraw to 1960's villains like Great Train robber Ronnie Biggs. Today Brian recounts his meeting with the notorious Glasgow bank robber Walter Norval - said to be the city's first Godfather of crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 min

  7. 27 JAN

    Criminal Record 26.1.27 | Gangland war escalation incoming? | Shotgun murder appeal | Cop suspension rise

    Join the Daily Record's Chief Live News Reporter Ruth Suter and Crime reporter Norman Silvester as they pick apart the latest crime lines from across Scotland. Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record Instagram: https://instagram.com/scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport Instagram: https://instagram.com/dailyrecord_sport Daily Record TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyrecord_sport Daily Record Twitter: https://twitter.com/Daily_Record Daily Record Newsletters: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/ Join our WhatsApp communities here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages: DAILY RECORD: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/join-daily-records-whatsapp-community-31116469 RECORD SPORT RANGERS: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-rangers-31111892 RECORD SPORT CELTIC: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-celtic-31111589 You can get all the latest news, sport, showbiz and comment at DailyRecord.co.uk LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE #DailyRecord #crime #scotland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    26 min

  8. 13 JAN

    Criminal Record 13/01/26 | The Crimes of 2026 with missing persons and romance fraud

    Billy Gaddi and Norman Silvester go through the crimes which have already made headlines within the first fortnight of 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    26 min
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About

Welcome to Criminal Record - a new, weekly podcast brought to you by the team at the Daily Record. Mad, bad and dangerous to know ... tales from the Scottish criminal underworld. Every week, we bring you a comprehensive look at unfolding crime events nationwide and globally. Expect updates on current gang conflicts, significant court proceedings, and pressing community matters shaping today's news landscape.

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  • Creator
    Reach Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Reach Podcasts
  • Show Website
    Criminal Record

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