Norman Silvester

Glasgow

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Journalist and Reporter of the Year 2020 @scotpressawards. Specialises in crime articles and investigations. Email: [email protected]

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Articles

Leading lawyer who had kidney transplant now facing second one

3 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Jennifer Hyland |Norman Silvester

Jelina Berlow-Rahman, had her first kidney transplant in 2009 after being diagnosed with kidney disease when she was 17. A Leading lawyer who had a kidney transplant is now facing a second one after being told the organ is starting to fail. Jelina Berlow-Rahman, had her first kidney transplant in 2009 after being diagnosed with kidney disease when she was 17. The auto-immune disease SLE caused her kidneys to fail and she had a transplant in 2009 at the age of 30.
Scottish Labour leader's brother set to make millions after fast food chain deal

5 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Norman Silvester |Jennifer Hyland

The deal between Glasgow-based German Doner Kebab (GDK) and London investment firm True is said to be worth upwards of £50million. The brother of Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has sold a multi-million pound stake in his booming global fast food chain. The deal between Glasgow-based German Doner Kebab (GDK) and London investment firm True is said to be worth upwards of £50million.
New report says Inverclyde fostering service has 'significantly improved'

6 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Norman Silvester

A new report tells councillors that fostering and adoption services in Inverclyde have significantly improved following a critical Care Inspectorate report (Image: Unsplash.com) Councillors have been told of major improvements to Inverclyde's fostering services following a critical report last year by a watchdog body.
More than a quarter of Scots prisoners admit drug use increased behind bars

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Norman Silvester |Jennifer Hyland

The survey of inmates found about 35 per cent had used illegal drugs while 26 per cent said their drug use has increased or even started in jail. More than a quarter of Scottish prisoners have admitted their drug use rose behind bars, a shocking study has revealed. The survey of inmates found about 35 per cent had used illegal drugs while 26 per cent said their drug use has increased or even started in jail.
'Zero tolerance' approach recommended to Inverclyde sexual entertainment venues

1 week ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Norman Silvester

Inverclyde councillors are to be asked to maintain the area's zero tolerance policy towards 'sexual entertainment venues'. (Image: Kirsty Anderson) Councillors will be urged to continue their ban on 'sexual entertainment venues' in Inverclyde such as lap dancing bars at a meeting next week. At present there are no sex venues in Inverclyde after a zero tolerance policy was brought in three years ago.
Businessman found in contempt of court after posting pictures of witnesses online

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Norman Silvester |Hannah Rodger

Garry Pettigrew posted images of key witnesses on social media. A businessman who once held multi-million-pound NHS contracts has been found in contempt of court after posting pictures of key witnesses on social media. Waste disposal firm owner Garry Pettigrew, 58, took photos of health service boss Fiona Daly and bank executive John MacKintosh ahead of a hearing at Hamilton Sheriff Court in April last year.
Mystery developer in talks to buy Greenock's Sugar Sheds, owners confirm

2 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Norman Silvester

A mystery local developer is in talks to buy the famous Sugar Sheds for community use. (Image: George Munro (main picture)) A MYSTERY local developer is set to buy Greenock's historic sugar sheds. The Tele can reveal that talks are at an advanced stage to takeover the cavernous A-listed warehousing complex from current owners James Watt Docks LLP.
Ferguson Marine union chief in plea for urgent reform of Scotland's ferries system

2 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Norman Silvester

Alex Logan, inset, will call for Ferguson Marine to be placed at the heart of a new shipbuilding strategy for Scotland. (Image: George Munro) A LEADING trade union official at Ferguson Marine is calling for a new national ferry system to protect jobs at the Port Glasgow yard. Alex Logan of the GMB wants the Scottish Government to put the Inverclyde shipbuilder at the centre of a reformed maritime transport network.
Bungling NHS nurse struck off after decade of 'near-fatal incompetence'

2 weeks ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Norman Silvester

Generic nurse image (Image: Generic nurse image) AN INCOMPETENT Ayrshire nurse whose repeated failings over more than a decade could have caused a patient's death has been struck off. Bungling Hugh Cairns faced more than 70 separate allegations at a recent fitness to practice hearing - which he did not attend - before watchdog body, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Bungling Ayrshire nurse struck off after decade of 'near-fatal incompetence'

2 weeks ago | ayradvertiser.com | Norman Silvester

He was employed as a Band 5 nurse at University Hospital Crosshouse until 2020 (Image: NQ) AN INCOMPETENT Ayrshire nurse whose repeated failings over more than a decade could have caused a patient's death has been struck off. Bungling Hugh Cairns faced more than 70 separate allegations at a recent fitness to practice hearing - which he did not attend - before watchdog body, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).