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  • Local authority still reviewing claims against councillor

    INVERCLYDE Council has yet to launch an investigation into allegations that a councillor who opposed a major development near his home tried to manipulate the planning process. Municipal Buildings chiefs were made aware of the serious claims against

  • New Provost revealed

    INVERCLYDE is to get its first ever independent provost with Drew McKenzie set to be given the position at the first full council meeting of the new term. Labour group leader Stephen McCabe has confirmed the nomination as part of the formation

  • Greenock man charged with being in possession of cocaine

    A GREENOCK man has been charged with being in possession of cocaine at the town's prison. John McAlpine, of Carwood Street, is said to have committed the alleged offence on December 30 last year whilst subject to two bail orders. The case has

  • Residents and volunteers join forces for beach clean-up

    VOLUNTEERS teamed up with local residents to clean up a Gourock beach. Greenock West & Cardwell Bay community councillors and members of the public managed to fill eight bags of rubbish with litter removed from Cardwell Bay. The tidy up was

  • Port Glasgow road closure

    THE road at Mirren Shore in Port Glasgow is to be closed for over a month. The section between Anderson Street to Queen Street will be shut off from May 30 until July 12. Construction work is to be carried out and diversions will be put in

  • Shop to be converted

    A SHOP in Kilmacolm could be converted into a podiatry clinic - if planners are give the green light. An application has been submitted for a change of use at Lyle Buildings. Council officials are considering the bid.

  • Greenock break hoodoo against Poloc

    GREENOCK gained a second successive league win on Saturday with a massive 142-run victory over Poloc at Glenpark. The win put to bed the long running ‘hoodoo’ that the Poloc club has had over the Glenpark side in recent years. Australian overseas

  • Thief pleads guilty to stealing a quantity of alcohol

    A THIEF has pleaded guilty by letter to Greenock Sheriff Court to stealing a quantity of alcohol from the Iceland store in Port Glasgow. James Harvey, 47, of the Port's Moidart Road, committed the offence on January 19 whilst on bail in relation

  • Inverclyde Voices set for concert

    INVERCLYDE Voices will be back next month with a concert and collection in Largs. The local choir will perform at Clark Memorial Church in Largs at 7.30pm on June 7. Tickets are priced at £8 and are available from choir members, or at the door

  • New top sponsor for voluntary group

    A VOLUNTARY group offering a lifeline transport service has a top new sponsor on board. Inverclyde Voluntary Council of Social Services ( IVCSS) is delighted to announce a deal with Port Glasgow based independent Mercedes specialists Merparts.

  • Baby and child first aid class to start

    A BABY and child first aid class is coming to Inverkip Community Community Hub later this month. The class covers from birth to 18 years old and runs from 10am until noon on May 31 The award-winning session is CPD accredited and costs £25 per

  • Man charged with stealing tools from B&Q

    A MAN charged with stealing a quantity of tools from B&Q in Port Glasgow has had his case continued without plea at Greenock Sheriff Court. David Morrison, 53, of Dubbs Road, is said to have committed the alleged offence in September 2021.

  • Dad and son to roar Rangers on at Europa League final

    A FATHER and son who have followed their side throughout this season's epic European run are hoping to be celebrating in Spain this evening. Tom Buchan and son Mark, both from Greenock, have been going to Ibrox together for 24 years but tonight

  • Local Rangers fans ready for Europa League Final in Seville

    SCORES of supporters set off from Greenock on Monday on a 30-hour bus ride to Seville for Rangers' Europa League final. The coach was booked by local Gers fan Graham Black and was filled with fans from across Scotland's west coast and further afield

  • Deal struck to stream Morton matches to fans abroad

    MORTON fans living abroad will be able to tune in to matches next season after a deal was struck to enable a watch-online service to continue. Internet streaming of games has been in place for the last two seasons, after broadcast rules were relaxed

  • Covid failed to derail celebrated chef's street food dream

    A TALENTED chef finally saw his street food dream come true - after a bout of coronavirus threatened to derail his plans. Ben Egan is cooking up a storm with his range of pan-Asian dishes after overcoming a string of setbacks. He had previously

  • New advice service for troubled tenants launched

    RIVER Clyde Homes is offering a helping hand to people looking for a home or struggling to maintain a tenancy. Val Shepherd, tenancy support mentor, can be contacted 788817, as well as Sharon Loughlin, income maximisation officer, on 788824 for

  • Brass Sounds Inverclyde hold spring concert

    BRASS Sounds Inverclyde are holding their spring concert this weekend. It takes place on Saturday at 7.30om in Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church in Greenock. Tickets cost £8, with concessions priced at £5. The band is currently working