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Highly-anticipated Gourock caf" opens its doors to the public
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (105+ words) A HIGHLY-anticipated caf" has opened its doors in Gourock town centre. Wildfire Caf" is now welcoming customers at its new premises on 43 Kempock Street. The venue, which opened on Tuesday, May 19, is offering a range of food including fresh pasta…...
Inverclyde's religious community pray together for those suffering locally
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (451+ words) INVERCLYDE 'needs a lot of prayer', according to organisers of an inter-denominational service in Greenock held for members of the community experiencing hardship. Councillors, charities representatives, emergency service people and church leaders attended the 'civic prayer event' at Greenock Town…...
Scout Notes - Athletic activity as Greenock Scouts work towards badges
22+ min ago (163+ words) THIS week our Scout Notes feature shines a light on the members of the 70th Greenock and District Scouts. They visited Greenock Wanderers' ground at Fort Matilda last week to work on their Athletics Activity badge." After a warm up session…...
Harriers athletes impress in busy month of track, road and hill running
53+ min ago (324+ words) TWO Greenock Glenpark Harriers delivered strong performances at the recent Belfast Marathon. Rebecca Mc Cluckie and Jill Aikman took on the 26. 2-mile route through the Northern Irish capital. Starting in chilly, drizzly conditions at Stormont, runners were later treated to…...
One of the most intriguing, confusing but entertaining signings Morton ever made
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (1013+ words) THIRTY years ago, in October 1995, Morton signed a 33-year-old goalkeeper, Andre Boe. He was unveiled as a former Cameroon international goalkeeper with 62 international caps; he'd apparently fled Cameroon, joining Morton after allegedly leaving Le Mans in France. Morton boss Allan…...
Inverclyde astronomer Stephen Mc Allister on the M51 Galaxy
12+ hour, 15+ min ago (1070+ words) IN my last Night Sky feature, we were exploring M101, the stunning Pinwheel Galaxy, which I had imaged whilst on a road trip to the dark skies of Donegal. After I had managed to capture that on one clear night, I…...
Inverclyde police issue card fraud warning to travellers
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (118+ words) POLICE Scotland Renfrewshire & Inverclyde has issued a fraud warning to travellers ahead of the summer holiday season. Card fraud is when a criminal steals personal information from your credit or debit card, or steals the card itself. Criminals then use…...
Port Glasgow's The Sutherland Bar sees price slashed
8+ hour, 23+ min ago (201+ words) A PORT Glasgow pub has been forced to slash its price as it continues to look for a new owner. The Sutherland Bar, once listed for offers over "175, 000, is now on the market for offers over "155, 000. Located in a two-storey,…...
Plans submitted to convert vacant Greenock shop into brand new beauty hub
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (136+ words) PLANS have been submitted to transform a Greenock shop into a multi-use hub for beauty services and offices. The applicant seeks to relocate her semi-permanent makeup and tattoo business from 23 Grey Place to132 West Blackhall Street. This new hub will have…...
Inverclyde's primary schools ranked in new 'league table"
11+ hour, 17+ min ago (582+ words) THREE schools have been ranked as Inverclyde's joint best primaries in a new 'league table' compiled by the Sunday Times. St John's, St Ninian's, and Kilmacolm primaries received top marks in the newspaper's rankings, which were based on data submitted…...