YES Inverclyde are marking the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima with a peace event this Saturday. The pro-Indy group are putting on a spread of 'peace cakes' and coffee at their Newton Street shop at 11am. An event is also being
TELE chef Benjamin Egan this week impresses with this stunning dessert. Plums with meringue and honeycomb are aromatic, light and a dish with a good balance of sweet, sour and texture. For the written recipe, visit here.
A GREENOCK GP surgery has been criticised after telling patients for a full month to stay away unless their case was an emergency. Worried patients of Mount Pleasant Practice voiced their concerns over text messages sent to them stating that only
GREENOCK Morton Hockey Club is holding an open day at Inverclyde Academy next weekend. The aim of the event is to encourage older adults and teens into their teams. It is open to novices who would like to try the sport out, or people with experience
PARENTS worried about their children's welfare or needing help can join a new support group running in Port Glasgow. Inverclyde Community Development Trust has launched a new parent-led group which will be meeting at its offices at 7 1/2 John Wood
PROPOSALS to add a side extension onto a home in Wemyss Bay have been lodged with Inverclyde Council. The application, which would create a new 'boot room' at the Greenock Road address, is being considered by planning officials.
YOUNGSTERS are taking a big leap and reaching new heights this summer thanks to one of Inverclyde's top attractions for youngsters. Adventure Climb is one of the many activities to be found in the local Summer of Fun 2022 programme. The council
FAMILIES are invited to a Disney-themed special show at the Beacon this weekend. Moana Jr will be a fun-filled performance for all ages, with an evening show happening on both Friday and Saturday from 7.30 pm, as well as a daytime slot showing
COASTGUARD rescue officers were deployed to key locations in Inverclyde due to problems with radio coverage. The Maritime & Coastguard Agency confirmed there was a technical issue with very high frequency distress radio coverage at the weekend.
A NEW mobile breast screening unit has arrived in Port Glasgow. The arrival of the mobile unit means anyone due to be checked will be able to pop in without the need to travel to Greenock. All eligible women will receive an appointment, with
FAMILIES in Inverclyde can get on their bikes and learn how to cycle together during the holidays. Cycling project Inverclyde Bothy is offering sessions for parents and children. Co-ordinator Josh Wood said: "We are offering them free of charge
A SHOCKED Gourock family are facing a race against time to save a fairytale wedding after the bride's visa was rejected. Lorna Macmillan has hit out at the Home Office after officials questioned the motives of her son Craig and his fiancee, putting
Canary Saga Abbey Vets in Greenock turned to the Tele in a bid to find the owner of a canary found on Greenock's Sir Michael Street. Although looking a bit nervous, the little bird is in good health and is, no doubt, keen to be claimed by
MORTON play their first home game of the new Championship season as they welcome League 1 champions Cove Rangers to Cappielow tomorrow. The newcomers from the north east wasted no time making their mark in the second tier, celebrating their flag
MORTON prospect Alexander King says he is determined to nail down a regular starting spot in Dougie Imrie's line-up this year. The highly-rated 17-year-old has already made four appearances so far this season and came off the bench at the weekend
MORTON boss Dougie Imrie has challenged his players to make Cappielow a place to be feared again on the eve of Championship action returning to Cappielow. The Ton chief had a similar message when he first took the Cappielow top job last Christmas
AN Inverclyde estate agency has climbed to the very top of the property ladder after being named one of the best in the UK for the second time. Award winning McArthur Scott in Gourock is among the top performers in the country as it once again
A KILMACOLM supermarket has raised £300 for a local charity. The village Co-op gathered funds for local community care group Your Voice's 'Dementia Friendly Inverclyde' project, which aims to create a more better environment for those living with
A MAN drove a car dangerously through Inverclyde whilst drunk with three children hanging out of a window as he reached speeds of up to 70mph, it is alleged. Alan Paul, 49, is accused of being more than five-and-a-half times the booze limit during
A NEW physio clinic is to open in Greenock. Inverclyde Council have given the go ahead for empty premises on Sir Michael Street to be converted.
AN amateur football side in Port Glasgow has folded after six successful seasons. Port Glasgow United, which made up of players mainly from Park Farm, enjoyed a cup win, league title challenges, play-offs and memorable derby victories. But
A LOCAL youth worker has launched a new creative platform for youngsters to show off their talents. Ewa Jakubowski, who runs social enterprise 6 Foot Lab with husband Pawel, has started 'Design Necessities', a charity aimed at giving people aged
ROCK covers band Hung Jury will be on stage at the Horseshoe Bar in Kilblain Street on Saturday night. Tunes from household name acts like Oasis, The Foo Fighters, Queen and Blondie are on the setlist. The show starts at 9pm.
A GREENOCK man charged with assaulting his partner to injury has had his sheriff court trial postponed because details of his police interview were not available. Ian Fyfe, 38, is accused of lunging at the woman, repeatedly seizing her neck, lifting
A BROKEN down lorry caused disruption on the main road into Greenock. The HGV blocked the inside lane of the westbound carriageway on the A8 all day on Tuesday. The lorry broke down early in the morning and was not removed by a recovery team
ARDGOWAN Distillery are taking their tipples to the capital. The distillery team will be at Jeffrey Street Whisky Shop in Edinburgh on August 12 to showcase the 'history behind their bottles through each aroma and distinct taste', with master whisky
A TEENAGE track star from Inverclyde is taking a transatlantic trip as he heads for the USA for a top scholarship. Greenock athlete Lewis Hainey, who is a senior 800 metres Scottish champion, is off to study and train at the University of Missouri
A PIONEERING project to support people living on their own when they get out of hospital has reached a milestone. Compassionate Inverclyde has delivered 5,000 boxes since it was established back in 2017. Alison Bunce, leader of the project,
FOUR people were arrested following a disturbance in Port Glasgow. Police responded to a call from a member of the public to attend at Bay Street at 8pm on Wednesday. Two men, aged 35 and 29, and two women, who are 33 and 43, were detained
The most famous person from Greenock has been revealed, according to a new interactive map. Mapbox researcher and geographer Topi Tjukanov developed the insightful map which reveals the birthplaces of the most 'notable people' around the world.
