A MAJOR online car buying service has opened a new branch in Greenock. The firm webuyanycar has established a 'pod' in the car park of the Waterfront Retail Park. Richard Evans, their head of technical services, said: “Our latest opening in
INVERCLYDE MP Ronnie Cowan says he'll 'hold ministers to account' over a pledge to protect access to cash. The UK Government made promises as part of the Financial Services and Markets Bill announced in the Queen's Speech. Mr Cowan said: "I
GREENOCK Light Opera Company have started casting for their new show. They are looking for children and teenagers to star in Shrek the Musical, which will be taking to the stage in November. They are looking for a child aged eight to 12 to
GREENOCK Players are celebrating a £5,000 cash boost. The drama group received the windfall from The National Lottery Community Fund to help with upcoming productions including their ever-popular pantomime. Ashley Smith, president, said: "We
A BOOK about the life of a highly respected Greenock musician featuring contributions from some of the biggest names in the industry has topped the Amazon bestsellers chart. The Light Pours Out of Me, Rory Sullivan-Burke's biography of late guitarist
FRESH produce fans flocked to Kilmacolm's Farmers Market as the sun shone on traders and their wares. Almost 20 firms set out stalls selling mouthwatering quality goods from all over Scotland. The monthly event is proving hugely popular, attracting
The UK’s most popular finance expert Martin Lewis has been forced to apologise after branding Ofgem’s proposed energy price cap changes a “f****** disgrace”. The Money Saving Expert founder apologised to Ofgem employees for “losing his rag” after
INVERCLYDE Cricket Club have been awarded more than £1,000 from the council's Meliora Festival Fund. The £1,100 grant will be used to fund a family cricket fun day in June.
As the plans for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are announced, the UK is set for a long weekend of celebrating and garden parties. Excitement is sweeping the nation with searches for ‘Jubilee Garden Party’ rising 554% in the past month. If you
Aldi is bringing back its popular garden water feature in time for summer 2022. The major supermarket has been helping us upgrade our outdoor space for a while now with its highly sought-after egg chairs and top-rated garden furniture. But
Peonies have enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years and when you see this bouquet from Marks and Spencer, it’s not hard to understand why. The colour-changing Seasonal Peony Flowers Bouquet has set social media alight with its elegant blooms
SHIPBUILDERS, nurses and park rangers paid a visit to Inverclyde Academy to chat to pupils. The high school held sessions with representatives from a variety of industries to highlight the opportunities available to pupils after they leave school
TWO Wemyss Bay holiday parks are in the running for national awards. Wemyss Bay Holiday Park and Kellybank Caravan Park have both been nominated for the best caravan park category at this year's Scottish Hospitality Awards. The former has also
A SPECIAL event will be held next week to formally welcome the refugees and asylum seekers from Afghanistan who have made Inverclyde their home. The New Scots event, which will take place at the Beacon Arts Centre, is being arranged as part of
A FORMER subpostmaster from Greenock has told how he was left suicidal after being falsely accused of theft by his bosses. Keith Macaldowie, 49, tried to take his own life, lost his marriage and has been left suffering from anxiety and depression
A DETERMINED Greenock grandfather is taking on a gruelling 100-mile trek to raise funds for the special place who cared for his late wife. Bob Hossack is setting off to tackle the West Highland Way on Wednesday, in a bid to give something back
A WOMAN is due to stand trial today charged with abandoning two children in a flat 'infested with flies and insects'. Kelly Marie Sleith, 37, is accused of wilfully neglecting youngsters aged 12 and 14 in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering
GOUROCK Outdoor Pool is bringing back its night-time dips - with the first one on Wednesday. There will be another two in June and more in July and August before they wrap up on September 13. Booking is required for each session. Visit
INVERCLYDE Community Learning and Development is running a series of money management webinars. The first one, focused on Tail O' the Bank Credit Union, will take place on Wednesday May 25 from 1.30-2.30pm. The online session will examine the
BOSSES at a local vets have paid tribute to a long-serving member of staff after she reached a milestone moment with the practice. Rosie Buchanan is celebrating 30 years with Shore Veterinary Centre in Gourock. A spokesperson said: "Rosie qualified
