Inverclyde Council has revealed who will lead its key committees for the next five years. DrewMcKenzie is Inverclyde Council’s first Independent Provost after elected members backed his nomination. Labour’s Stephen McCabe was elected as council
LOWER Clyde Pipes and Drums will be competing in this weekend's British Pipe Band Championships. The Greenock-based band will represent Inverclyde at the national competition, which is being held at the Battery Park this Saturday. The group
INVERCLYDE achieved a losing draw against Clydesdale side Bees in this Division Four fixture at Gourock Park on Saturday. But the hosts were disappointed not to take advantage of an impressive initial bowling spell. Inverclyde’s opening bowlers
A BAND of Greenock rockers are celebrating the release of their new single with a sold-out gig. Strange Dimensions released their second single, Beauty in Crime, last week and the four-piece are playing SWG3 in Glasgow on Friday night, supporting
IT was another successful Friday evening for Inverclyde AC's senior athletes competing at the Tru Wealth Scottish 5K Championships organised by Sri Chinmoy Marathon team at Silverknowes in Edinburgh. Back on the race calendar for 2022, this event
A PAIR of Irish dancing superstars came home feeling on top of the world following an international championship held in Germany. For Port Glasgow's Ainslee McDade it was an emotional final farewell as she stepped off the competitive stage for
THE cream of the sporting crop in Inverclyde was honoured as a major prizegiving returned for the first time in three years. The Sports Personality Awards returned to Greenock Town Hall after the lengthy hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic
Police in Ayrshire are appealing for information to trace a 39-year-old woman reported missing from the Benedictine Monastery in Mackerston Place in Largs. Elizabeth Ngozi Nzekwe was last seen around 10:35am on the morning of Monday May 16 in the
POLICE are appealing for information after the Scottish Gas building on Angus Road in Greenock was broken into. Officers say someone forced entry to the premises overnight Monday into Tuesday. The property sustained some damage during the incident
A WOMAN accused of abandoning two children in a filthy flat in Port Glasgow for 'several days' could have the prosecution against her dropped on mental health grounds. Lawyers acting for Kelly Marie Sleith — who was arrested in England — are exploring
INVERCLYDE'S MSP has criticised the UK Government after figures revealed soaring foodbank demand over the last five years. Stuart McMillan says urgent help is needed. He said: “It’s time for the UK Government to take real, tangible action to
WORK to upgrade a Greenock community centre should be completed later this month. Councillor Tommy McVey has welcomed the news that the revamped Grieve Road Community Centre should be finished this week. He told the Telegraph: "Council officers
GREENOCK Baptist Church is hosting a coffee morning, craft fair and car wash on Saturday from 10.30am-3.30pm. People will get the chance to browse stalls selling hand-crafted goods and members of Inverclyde Shed will be there. Money raised
YOUNG people from Kilmacolm will proudly represent their area as the British Pipe Band Championship come to Inverclyde this weekend. St Columba's School's pipe band are one of two groups from the district taking part in this Saturday's tournament
TWISTERS Gymnastics Academy are offering free 'Toddling Tigers' classes. Youngsters will take part in group exercises led by trained coaches and learn co-ordination and small motor skills. This will be followed by time on the beams, foam pits
THEATRE fans can enjoy a bite of some drama at the Beacon at lunchtime on Monday. Rapture Theatre is bringing its Rapture Bites 2022 tour to the arts centre with a performance of A Number by Caryl Churchill. The hour-long play, which starts
A GREENOCK east end newsagent is showing their support for a community garden project. McCormick's has been busy fundraising for Belville Community Garden. The funds raised will now go towards helping their activities which support the local
JACK Baird has revealed his bond with Morton supporters is the main reason he has returned to Cappielow. The defender will put pen to paper on a two-year deal having played the previous two campaigns at fellow Championship side Ayr United.
AN arrest warrant has been issued for a woman charged with causing a disturbance at Wemyss Bay Holiday Park after she failed to appear for trial at Greenock Sheriff Court. Dione Dawson, who along with co-accused Craig Addie has been barred from
With Platinum Jubilee celebrations beginning and warmer weather making an appearance, it’s time for us Brits to get back out into the garden with some good food and surrounded by family and friends. If you do find it getting a bit chilly while
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and
Aldi has brought back its popular garden water feature just 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.
Top Trumps has released the perfect card game to play with the family over The Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend. The iconic card game, which has been around for almost 50 years, has brought families together for tense contests on everything from
More Lidl lager is being recalled due to concerns of undeclared contents. Starovice Czech Lager 5.0% is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and sulphites due to undeclared sulphur dioxide in the bottles.
Iceland has revealed that it will be launching a discount for all over 60’s. The 10% discount will start from Tuesday May 24 and continue every Tuesday and over 60’s won’t need to spend a minimum amount. It doesn’t stop there though as the
A TEENAGE boy was attacked by a group of youths in Port Glasgow. The 15-year-old male was set upon by a gang near Highholm Avenue at around 8pm on Monday. The teenager did not sustain any serious injuries in attack, which police say appears
THE Inverclyde Music Festival which has been a fixture in the area for 108 years could disappear due to volunteer crisis. The historic competition could fold due to a lack of people coming forward with the digital and technical skills to run it
INVERCLYDE'S top police officer wants a major expansion of a pioneering initiative which helps vulnerable people and strives to make the area a safer place. Chief Inspector Paul Cameron wants to see the national initiative Keep Safe, which runs
GREENOCK Players are 'Stepping Out' at the Beacon this month. The toe-tapping West End and Broadway hit by Richard Harris is sure to raise a laugh with audiences as it is brought to the stage locally. The show is about a group of social misfits
A MAN charged with attempted theft from Inverclyde's criminal justice department HQ in Port Glasgow won't now stand trial until nearly FOUR YEARS after the alleged incident. Kieren Grey had been due to have his case regarding the January 2019 matter
