Departures of note

Paul Ferris was a Scottish author and former organised crime figure from Glasgow, best known for the bestselling true-crime books he wrote about his life in the city's underworld. He rose to prominence in 1992 when he was acquitted of the murder of Arthur Thompson Jr, son of Glasgow crime boss Arthur Thompson, after what was then the longest criminal trial in Scottish history. Six years later he was convicted at the Old Bailey for his role in selling firearms and explosives and served seven years in prison.

While imprisoned he co-wrote his first book, The Ferris Conspiracy, with Reg McKay, and went on to publish further works including Deadly Divisions, Vendetta and Villains. In 2013 his story was dramatised in the film The Wee Man, starring Martin Compston. Ferris died at the age of 62 following a short illness.