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The Latest Breaking News from Drumchapel

Defibrillator installed at station where ‘heroic’ cadet saved child’s life

The device has been fitted at Drumchapel station after a campaign by 15-year-old Jordan Kerr.

The Independent UK · Jun 6

Council leader urges Labour Government to confirm Levelling Up funding

A COUNCIL leader has written to the Scottish Secretary urging him to confirm an area will receive the Levelling Up cash it was promised ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2024

SNP councillors accuse Labour MSP of insulting Glasgow community

SNP councillors in Glasgow have accused a Labour MSP of insulting the Drumchapel community...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2023

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Fire rips through Drumchapel flat as dog dies and child raced to hospital

A third floor flat on Linkwood Drive was up in flames on Monday, July 10 as fire crews and four appliances raced to the scene just before 5pm, where a dog sadly died.

Glasgow Live · Jul 11, 2023

Man dies in Glasgow woods as investigators treat death as 'unexplained'

Emergency services raced to the popular Garscadden Woods in Drumchapel at around 3pm today after a man suddenly died. The death is currently being treated as unexplained.

Glasgow Live · Jun 29, 2023

Glasgow wood swarmed by emergency services in ongoing incident

Police and ambulance crews have raced Drummore Road in Drumchapel and taped off the entrance to the popular walking spot, Garscadden Woods. The reason for the presence remains unclear.

Glasgow Live · Jun 29, 2023

Screams from Glasgow flat as part of man's ear cut off with scissors in horrific attempted murder

Thomas Fullerton was jailed at the High Court in Glasgow after admitting to trying to murder Liam Day during the brutal attack in the Drumchapel flat that left him critically injured.

Glasgow Live · May 17, 2023

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Scots thug who carved name into victim’s chest before slicing off his ear is jailed

Thomas Fullerton, 29, left Liam Day in a pool of blood after turning on him at his home in Drumchapel, Glasgow, on April 30, 2022.

Daily Record · May 17, 2023

Drumchapel boy Shea Ryan fatally fell six metres down open manhole cover on building site

Shea was able to enter a construction site through an insecure fence. The schoolboy slipped and tragically fell down the ladder. His cause of death was noted as 'head injury by drowning'.

Glasgow Live · Apr 12, 2023

Drumchapel mum dies from deadly sepsis two days after routine day surgery

Brenda Craig's husband Alastair is sharing her story in a bid to raise awareness of the killer infection as he prepares to take part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk in her memory.

Glasgow Live · Apr 6, 2023

Glasgow's Mortons Rolls' new owners plan to ditch supermarkets for local shops and cafes

John McIlvogue of the firm behind the rescue of the Drumchapel bakery, which had ceased production at the start of the month, has revealed their plans for the future of the iconic brand.

Glasgow Live · Mar 21, 2023

Mortons Rolls issue redundancy notices as workers told 'regard your service as terminated'

The Drumchapel based bakery announced they had ceased trading earlier this month, putting some 250 jobs at risk. It's reported staff have already received redundancy notices.

Glasgow Live · Mar 14, 2023

Glasgow Mortons Rolls staff at risk of redundancy offered help at free employment event

The beloved Glasgow firm in Drumchapel ceased trading after entering administration last week with 250 put at risk. An event is now being created to provide support and advice to employees.

Glasgow Live · Mar 11, 2023

Glasgow's Mortons Rolls 'set to be saved' as website teases 'watch this space'

The website of the iconic Drumchapel-based Mortons Rolls announces 'watch this space' as a consortium of investors hopes to save the Glasgow favourite from certain closure.

Glasgow Live · Mar 10, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Mar 9, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon urged to intervene to save Mortons Rolls jobs in Glasgow

Nicola Sturgeon said the Scottish Government will do all it can to ensure the Mortons Rolls bakery in Drumchapel continues to trade.

Glasgow Live · Mar 7, 2023

Mortons Rolls 'investors' could save jobs as council demand answers after shock closure

Council leader Susan Aitken says the priority is to support workers facing redundancy after the Drumchapel bakers ceased trading - but Labour MSP Paul Sweeney says he's in talks with 'investors'.

Insider UK · Mar 6, 2023

Glasgow bakery ceases trading, with 250 jobs at risk

The Drumchapel-based company's annual results are overdue by more than two months

Glasgow Live · Mar 5, 2023

Mortons Rolls closure means 'roll and sausage will never be the same' as customers 'totally gutted'

The Drumchapel business has reportedly sent a letter out to employees informing them that jobs are at risk. GlasgowLive readers have reacted to the very sad news.

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Daily Record · Mar 4, 2023

Glasgow bakery Mortons Rolls 'ceases all trading' in huge blow to city

The company, based in Drumchapel, has reportedly ceased all trading with its annual results currently overdue by more than two months.

Glasgow Live · Mar 4, 2023

Glasgow bakery Mortons Rolls 'ceases all trading' in 'hammer blow' to city

The company, based in Drumchapel, has reportedly ceased all trading with its annual results currently overdue by more than two months. The iconic firm was formed back in 1965.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2023

Mortons Rolls ceases trading with 250 jobs at risk, reports suggest

Drumchapel-based firm Mortons Rolls has reportedly ceased trading with the potential loss of 250 jobs.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2023

Transgender double rapist Isla Bryson to be sentenced today

The 31-year-old was found guilty of raping one woman in Clydebank in 2016 and one in 2019 in Drumchapel, Glasgow, while still known as Adam Graham.

Glasgow Live · Feb 15, 2023

Sadistic Glasgow hammer killer jailed for life after beating 'Mrs Asda' wife to death

Peter Maher was sentenced at Glasgow High Court today after pleading guilty to the horrific murder of his wife Jeanna at their home in Drumchapel following years of abuse.

Daily Record · Feb 14, 2023

Scot who tied up and brutally murdered Asda worker wife with 11 hammer blows is convicted

Peter Maher delivered at least 11 blows to Jeanna Maher at their home in Drumchapel, Glasgow.

Glasgow Live · Feb 14, 2023

Glasgow woman tragically murdered at hands of husband hailed as 'much loved mother'

Jeanna Maher has been described as a 'popular' member of the community after she was murdered by husband Peter at her home in Dewar Drive, Drumchapel, in September 2018.

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