10+ hour, 27+ min ago   (224+ words) MALCOLM Offord and and two fellow Inverclyde natives have handed Greenock Morton's Fighting Fund a £15,000 boost. The Reform UK Scotland leader joined David McCaig and Kirk Beaton in donating £5,000 each following an approach from comedian and Off The Ball presenter…...

14+ hour, 17+ min ago   (90+ words) A KILMACOLM schoolgirl has earned a place in the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland. Penelope B, an S1 pupil at St Columba's School, secured her place after successfully auditioning for the national ensemble. The achievement will give the young piper…...

15+ hour, 18+ min ago   (143+ words) A GREENOCK record shop has issued a warning over the treatment of its staff. Reverence Music, based at the Oak Mall Shopping Centre on Hamilton Gate, has spoken out about sexual harassment, mistreatment and intimidation. The business said it operates…...

17+ hour, 44+ min ago   (347+ words) MUSIC lovers enjoyed more than seven hours of live tunes which drew a good crowd to Greenock Cricket Club despite cloudy weather. The annual Gig on the Green festival took place at Glenpark, on Brisbane Street, on Sunday, September 6. The…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (189+ words) A MILITARY band will take to the stage for a special charity performance this autumn. The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland will perform at the Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday, October 3, in support of the Scottish Fire Brigades…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (353+ words) The 28-year-old set out to capture the buildings as part of a personal project to grow his confidence, but opted to print books after hearing tales of the Kelburn Terrace community. While working on the project, Owen was touched to…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (99+ words) A FESTIVE ceramics event is offering a creative twist on Christmas celebrations. Baubles & Bubbles will take place at The Loreto Club in Greenock, giving adults the chance to design and decorate their own ceramic Christmas bauble in a relaxed, social…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (133+ words) YOUNG people in Inverclyde are being invited to champion volunteering and gain skills through a Saltire programme. CVS Inverclyde is seeking applicants aged 13 to 18 to become Saltire Awards Champions. The scheme aims to inspire more young people to volunteer and…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (122+ words) A HOSPICE is set to host a season of literary events as part of its community programme. Ardgowan Hospice has unveiled its autumn line-up of author visits and book launches, beginning with the launch of a new fantasy novel by…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (126+ words) A YOUTH project has been shortlisted for a Tesco grant and is calling on the public to help secure vital funding. Inverclyde Youth Work Services’ Scran Zone is in the running for a Tesco Fruit & Veg Grant, with voting now…...