News
Petrol station at Asda Bearsden gets green light
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.
Bogus caller crack-down launched in Milngavie and Bearsden
Patrols will be carried out to drive out to splat conman rats in Milngavie and Bearsden.
Road closure causes chaos in Bearsden Cross
Angry traders at Bearsden Cross have hit out after shock roadworks closed a car park and caused chaos – with no advance warning.
Drymen Show is cancelled again
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.
Waitrose MUST be made to benefit Milngavie and Bearsden
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
Balmore Road was closed following a car accident involving a police vehicle.
Sport
Bearsden orienteer Emma is new British champion
A young sporting starlet has been crowned British Orienteering Champion in her age group after beating tough opposition from across the UK.
Bankier heads for badminton tournament in Malaysia
Milngavie’s Imogen Bankier is part of the Scottish team heading out to play in the Sudirman Cup challenge in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this week.
Strathendrick mini rugby squad enjoy North Berwick tour
Strathendrick Rugby Club P4s enjoyed a fantastic visit to North Berwick – the first touring experience for these youngsters.
Garscube Harriers track and field action
Seventeeen Garscube ladies completed the Bupa Great Women’s 10k on Sunday.
Golf results from around the greens
Douglas Park Golf Club Ladies section held their Medal 3 competition and 2nd championship qualifie which incorporated the Cancer Relief Spoon event.
Lifestyle
Done roman? get the villa look
An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.
Win a £10,000 Homeworld dream kitchen
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.
Property - Do-it-yourself tips
One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.
Book now for the Beatson charity ball
Space is running out for tables at the Bearson Charity Ball which takes place Saturday, May 18 at the Glasgow Marriott.
Relic-filled homes to relish
There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.
Property - do-it-yourself tips
Many period properties (as well as some modern ones) were built with wooden windows, but in more recent decades, replacing them with UPVC ones has been popular.
Community
Milngvavie and Bearsden homes more energy efficient
Householders in Milngavie and Bearsden have been improving energy efficiency in their homes thanks to the Universal Home Insulation Scheme which has been running in the area since 2011.
Where there’s a will - Milngavie and Bearsden solicitors’ charity bid
Local solicitors have thanked clients who helped them raise money for charity by having their will written during November’s Will Aid month.
Celebrating the communities of Loch Lomond
The stories of people past and present from Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park will feature at a special conference in Gartocharn.
Milngavie and Bearsden pupils can take part in book swap shop
Children in East Dunbartonshire are set to take part in the country’s biggest book swap when thousands of kids exchange their favourite stories with friends in an initiative from Edinburgh International Book Festival sponsor ScottishPower.
Killeran coffee morning and gardeners’ market
Killearn Horticultural Society and Friends of Guiding are holding a coffee morning and gardeners’ market
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Weather for Milngavie
Sunday 19 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 10 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 7 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 21 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North west
