Talk of the Towns
Thursday, 8th May, 2008 16:30
JAMES and Elizabeth Pollard of Greenock are very proud of their granddaughter Jenna who is repaying a debt of gratitude for life-saving cancer treatment.
Four years ago, Jenna, who lives in Newport, Wales, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of 23.
GREENOCK reader Catherine Hurrell had many memories rekindled when reading our recent feature on the proposed fire brigade museum in the Municipal Buildings.
Tuesday, 6th May, 2008 16:30
I recently published an old Hillend Primary picture sent from New Zealand by Roy Hegarty, who lived at 10 Morton Terrace, Greenock, when he attended the school.
Thursday, 1st May, 2008 16:30
THIS year’s Show Scotland weekend takes place on Saturday and Sunday, with special events in museums across the country.
Tuesday, 29th April, 2008 16:30
More Stories
TWO fairground workers were injured when a section of rollercoaster track plunged 20 feet and landed on top of them.
Washing line thieves strike again
COPYCAT washing-line thieves have struck in Fancy Farm only days after sports gear was stolen in the east end.
Council staff call off wage row
INVERCLYDE council staff have called off a strike after agreeing a pay deal with bosses.
Controversial pigeon loft thumbs-up
COUNCILLORS have said ‘I doo’ to plans to build a pigeon loft in Jura Street, Greenock.
NINETY-eight new flats will be build on land next to Gourock Ropeworks in Port Glasgow — despite objections from an environment watchdog.
Games were Highland spectacular
THE people of Inverclyde turned out in their thousands for this year’s record-breaking Gourock Highland Games.
A TRAGIC Greenock mum who was dying of cancer battled to live long enough to see her only child’s 18th birthday.
Chippy pair's break after 50 years
A HARD-WORKING Greenock couple who have devoted over half a century to feeding hungry Inverclyders are gearing up for semi-retirement.
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