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Petrol station at Asda Bearsden gets green light

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:14:27 GMT

A petrol station with jet wash is going to be built in Asda Bearsden’s car park after the plans were approved at Tuesday night’s planning meeting.

Road closure causes chaos in Bearsden Cross

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:06:34 GMT

Angry traders at Bearsden Cross have hit out after shock roadworks closed a car park and caused chaos – with no advance warning.

It’s great outdoors at Mugdock

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:02:21 GMT

Outdoor enthusiasts will have a great time at Mugdock Country Park on Sunday (May 19) when they can join in a host of activities from camping to cycling, archery to wildlife photography, walking trails, extreme sports, a ‘Lads n Dads’ bushcraft survival course, tours of the castle, a climbing wall and willow weaving to name just a few.

Church children take a walk in someone else’s shoes

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:57:37 GMT

Children from Castlehill Baptist Church in Bearsden raised £700 recently for disadvantaged children in Uganda by putting themselves in their shoes for a day.

Drymen Show is cancelled again

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:55:11 GMT

The recent heavy rain has caused organisers to cancel this year’s Drymen Show which was all set to go ahead on Saturday, May 25.

Bogus caller crack-down launched in Milngavie and Bearsden

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:54:21 GMT

Patrols will be carried out to drive out to splat conman rats in Milngavie and Bearsden.

Waitrose MUST be made to benefit Milngavie and Bearsden

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:01:48 GMT

Plans must be put in place so that Milngavie extracts the maximum benefit from its new Waitrose store, an MSP has said.

Bad smash closes Balmore Road

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:20:03 GMT

Balmore Road was closed following a car accident involving a police vehicle.

Spring into action at fundrasier

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:21:30 GMT

The Parent Teacher Association from Killermont Primary in Bearsden is holding a spring fair to boost school funds.

New recycling scheme - what do you think?

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:08:27 GMT

Council chiefs say they have had an “encouraging” response to their new household recycling scheme.

BEM awards for Friends of Beatson founders

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:17:46 GMT

TWO founding members of a cancer support charity that has raised millions for suffers were presented with special awards by Prince Edward.

Bus service boost for Milngavie and Bearsden

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:36:55 GMT

Commuters will benefit from a new bus service to and from Glasgow city centre.

Bearsden lady helps to organise ‘Ladies who give an F* Lunch’

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:10:26 GMT

FORGET the rain, think sunshine, stilettos, sling-backs and sandals - yes, the annual ‘Ladies who give an F* Lunch’ is back by popular demand on Sunday, June 2 at the Radisson BLU Hotel in Glasgow.

Are You Dancin’? Are you askin’?

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:51:32 GMT

A UNIQUE play called ‘Unusual Places to Dance’ which is based on the memories of a group of older people from Cumbernauld about their relationships and experiences in dance halls is coming to Mugdock Country Park on Saturday, May 25. To book call 0141 956 6100.

Milngavie pupils keeping the town tidy

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:44:08 GMT

Four families took part in a campaign to clear litter for Keep Scotland Beautiful recently by collecting items from Bearsden train station, Kessington Park, Cairnhill Woods in Bearsden.

Douglas Academy gets Italian cookery lesson

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:27:12 GMT

Second year pupils at Douglas Academy in Milngavie were delighted yet again to receive a visit from chef Gordon MacDonald from Massimo restaurant in Bearsden.

Good causes benefit by £40,000 thanks to Asda Bearsden

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:36:35 GMT

Asda Bearsden is celebrating after raising over £40,000 for local and national charities and organisations over the past 12 months.

Win a £10,000 Homeworld dream kitchen

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:08:18 GMT

When it comes to design and quality not all kitchens are created equal - producing a room that fits both the individual person and the particular shape of room takes talent, skill and experience.

Prince Edward visits Bearsden Academy

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:57:23 GMT

PRINCE Edward met pupils involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards at Bearsden Academy and also handed out fiveBritish Empire Medals.

Drymen Show is back this year

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:42:19 GMT

EVERYONE will be delighted to hear that The Drymen Show is back after the organisers were forced to cancel the popular event last year.