AN innovative project to help school pupils become more caring has been child's play to those taking part. The Action for Children initiative which has been rolled out locally is designed to foster feelings of empathy and compassion by bringing
A TEENAGER bravely faced her public speaking fears to help local families in need of specialist counselling. Melanie Munro, a pupil at Inverclyde Academy, has won £3,000 for local charity Mind Mosaic after winning a competition at her school.
A TRAINEE minister and his congregation have raised more than £800 for a charity close to his heart. William Boyle, a probationary minister at Westburn Church, took part in a sponsored walk alongside colleagues and church-goers, to support Adams
FIRE crews attended a blaze in Greenock town centre this morning. Four appliances were parked behind West Blackhall Street after a blaze broke out within a nearby building. The incident happened within a property close to the Cathay Royale
A GREENOCK man has been charged with stealing a key to his ex-partner's home. Daniel Breakell, 21, is said to have committed the alleged theft at a property elsewhere in the town on June 1. Breakell, of Lyle Street, has pleaded not guilty through
SPORTY school pupils jumped for joy after they received a special donation. The children from Inverkip Primary School were thrilled to receive a cheque for £500 plus water bottles and other goodies from staff at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Gourock
A CAR was deliberately torched in a targeted attack on Murdieston Street in Greenock in the early hours of this morning. A man wearing a dark hooded top with writing on its sleeves, and carrying what is believed to be a petrol cannister, was seen
