The Latest Breaking News from Bearsden

Mother ‘so incredibly grateful’ to medics for saving daughter’s life

Four-year-old Jessica Macrae, from Bearsden in East Dunbartonshire, underwent life-saving surgery for a brain tumour last year.

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Customers divided after Scottish chippy creates 'crazy' deep-fried take on M&S dish

Hook and Catch in Bearsden, Glasgow experiments with a number of sweet treats on its social media, including Jammy Dodgers and Jaffa Cakes

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025

‘Hot, crispy and cheeky’: Scottish chippy deep-fries the M&S strawberry and cream sandwich

Staff say customers come into Hook and Catch in Bearsden near Glasgow just to try it and film their first bite

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2025

Glasgow torrential downpour causes burst pipe with street submerged and residents left without water

Residents in the G62 area have been left without water after the deluge of rain resulted in a pipe bursting on Bearsden's Seafield Avenue. Scottish Water are trying to fix the issue.

Glasgow Live · Jun 21, 2023

Company fined £550,000 after worker impaled on pipe at Scots train station

Matthew Mason, 20, was working at Bearsden train station in East Dunbartonshire to install a PA system when he fell to his death.

Daily Record · May 16, 2023

Bearsden train station horror as man impaled on metal piping after ladder fall

The company who employed Matthew Mason to install a public address system at the station has been fined £550,000 and ordered to pay his family £200,000 after a 14-day trial at Dumbarton Sheriff Court.

Glasgow Live · May 16, 2023

Demolition of Bearsden leisure centre caught on camera as building torn apart by diggers

The former Allander Leisure Centre is being knocked down to make room for more parking and a new Sports Dome next to the new venue, which opened its doors in March.

Glasgow Live · May 10, 2023

Glasgow driver warns other motorists to be vigilant after white Land Rover stolen

Marie was left shocked when she looked outside her home and her car had disappeared. The white Land Rover was later spotted driving erratically in the Bearsden area.

Glasgow Live · May 8, 2023

Inside Bearsden's newest restaurant as town welcomes Beat 6 where profits go to cancer charity

Opening on Milngavie Road, Beat 6 offers diners the chance to eat exciting food while helping to support the much-loved Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.

Glasgow Live · Apr 20, 2023

80-year-old Glasgow pensioner who struggled walking to the bus stop loses 4 stone in epic transformation

Bill Ryan, from Bearsden, decided to change his eating habits after doctors told the 80-year-old he'd need to start taking medication to help with his declining health.

Glasgow Live · Apr 20, 2023