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Housing support session to be held in Port Glasgow next week
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (89+ words) Greenock Telegraph Port Glasgow residents invited to support session next week RIVER Clyde Homes is offering support to residents at the B-Hive, Boglestone Community Centre, Port Glasgow. Staff will be available on Tuesday, June 23, from 12pm to 2pm. Help will be given…...
Inverclyde singers are set to hit the high notes in Glasgow this weekend
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (269+ words) Over the the years there has been a rise in the number of local singers taking part in the Christian Praise Gathering Choir. The choir is singing tomorrow (Saturday) at 3pm and Sunday at the Royal Concert Hall. Chris Jewell is…...
Historic paddle steamer celebrates 79th anniversary of maiden voyage
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (210+ words) AN HISTORIC paddle steamer is marking an incredible 79 years since its maiden voyage. The Waverley, the world's last seagoing paddle steamer, first set off on June 16, 1947. She was named after Sir Walter Scott's Waverley novels and was built to replace…...
The vintage Clyde ferry that later became a night-time cruise ship in the Red Sea
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (387+ words) IN last Saturday's paper we carried an article detailing the progress that is being made towards the delivery of the Glen Rosa, a car ferry being built at Ferguson Marine. The vessel is the second of two boats the yard…...
Kaiser's Cup winning boat replica spotted on the River Clyde
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (244+ words) GREENOCK boat enthusiasts got a chance to see a replica of the winning vessel of world's first west-to-east transatlantic race. A meticulous copy of the 1903 ship Atlantic visited James Watt dock this weekend, arriving on Friday, June 12 before departing on…...
Swinney urges jailed former council leader to apologise for sexual offences
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (729+ words) A former SNP council leader who has been jailed for sex offences against young men has been urged to apologise to his victims by Scotland's First Minister. SNP leader John Swinney insisted it was "necessary, appropriate and essential" that Linden,…...
Football fever sweeps Inverclyde as Scotland get set for World Cup return
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (148+ words) FOOTBALL fever is sweeping across Inverclyde with the community embracing the World Cup spirit as Scotland's men prepare to make their long-awaited return to the global stage. From Port Glasgow to Gourock, schools, cafes, and pubs have been dotted with…...
Port Glasgow pupils raise hundreds of pounds for Ardgowan Hospice
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (225+ words) Port Glasgow primary school pupils showed their true colours as they organised a 'go purple' fundraiser in aid of Ardgowan Hospice. St Michael's Primary youngsters raised hundreds of pounds by hosting their own purple 'come as you please' day, as…...
Street sealed as police conduct searches in Port Glasgow
1+ week, 2+ day ago (47+ words) Greenock Telegraph Port Glasgow's Moorfield Avenue sealed after incident - Police have sealed off Moorfield Avenue in Port Glasgow and are conducting searches following an incident. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services....
Plans in motion to add shops and food stalls at Greenock's historic Sugar Sheds
1+ week, 2+ day ago (400+ words) FORMAL plans to transform Greenock's historic Sugar Sheds into a vibrant hub of shops, food stalls, and recreational activities have been lodged with council officials. Applicant Bradley Mitchell intends to partially repurpose the vacant warehouse for general amusement and recreation,…...