Published: Wednesday, 10th October, 2007 12:30
DRUG BARON TO "PAY UP"
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A DRUGS baron who brought misery to local families has agreed to hand over £250,000 - if he fails in an appeal.
John "Piddy" Gorman, 50, was jailed for 12 years after being arrested for drug trafficking last year.
And the Crown is now pursuing the former Kilwinning man in a bid to seize crime profits.
Gorman is now planning to appeal his conviction but agreed to settle the confiscation of the profits should this appeal fail.
Jail for 'torture' of disabled woman
AN IRVINE man has been locked up after putting a disabled woman through a torturous ordeal over two days, preventing her from sleeping, washing and using the phone.
Irvine Celtic star hit by axe
A JEALOUS thug attacked a Scotland youth footballer from Irvine with an axe after he caught him kissing his girlfriend.
OAPS HAD TO PAY FOR A WASH
A PENSIONER living in an Irvine sheltered housing complex has hit out after she and her husband were left with no hot water for over a week.
Man hooked car then a cop
A DRUNK man who swore at police in Irvine before attacking their car has avoided prison at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court.
Fury over path 'shambles'
ANGRY residents living near Irvine Moor have hit-out at the state of the path leading towards the Burns monument.
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