MOTORISTS are being warned that a major route through Greenock is closing for three days while buildings are demolished.  | Read more

THE Girls' Section at Port Glasgow Juniors Football Club is looking for more players for the Under-Nine, Under-13 and Under-15 squads and possibly for an Under-17s team.  | Read more

EMERGENCY services were called after a 20-year-old woman was hit by a taxi in Gourock.

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EDUCATION bosses are planning to build at least two new pre-five centres, in Greenock and Gourock, under proposals to cope with a big expansion in early years education.  | Read more

MATCH reports from Port Glasgow Boys' Club teams

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PLANNERS are being asked to approve construction of a four-bedroom house and garage at the old quarry site to the north-east of Port Glasgow Road, Kilmacolm. The application is pending consideration by officials.

THE Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is holding a donating session at the Gamble Halls, Shore Street in Gourock on Tuesday (26 September) from 2 to 3.45pm and from 5.15 to 7.30pm.  | ScotBlood

THE local Christian Aid Committee is hosting a fund-raising coffee morning on Saturday (23 September) in Westburn Church, Nelson Street, Greenock from 10am to noon. Entry is £2 and home-made arts and crafts will be on sale. 

TWO Inverclyde rail stations -- Gourock and Wemyss Bay -- have had their payment machines updated to allow motorists to pay with card and contactless technology. The changes have been made at all station car parks operated by ScotRail where charges apply.

A GREENOCK parkrun regular didn't let his wedding day stop him completing the weekly five-kilometre Esplanade run.  |  Read more

A BLACK leather wallet was lost in the area around the Larkfield unit beside Inverclyde Royal Hospital on Friday. It contained a few photos and cash. Anyone who finds it is asked to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

COASTGUARD and lifeboat crews responded to two incidents on the Inverclyde coast.  | Read more

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A DEVELOPER which wants to build houses on fields at Kilmacolm is holding a public exhibition on Tuesday (19 September) about its plans.  | Read more

A FULL round-up of results from Whinhill Golf Club Junior Section | Read more

FREQUENT Clyde visitor  Caribbean Princess made its final call of 2017 on Sunday. Princess Cruises are back at Greenock in 2018 but with a bigger vessel.  | Click for more

MORTON clinched an important away win -- 2-1 -- against Queen of the South. Ross Forbes scored in the 16th minute followed by Jai Quitongo five minutes later. The Greenock side have moved up to third in the Championship. | More coverage  BBC 

MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays as a week of overnight closures for roadworks starts in central Greenock on Saturday (16 September). From 7pm each day, the only access to Tesco will be via Laird Street.  | Read more

INVERCLYDE Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free networking event for new and existing members, along with those who would like to find out more about joining the business group.  | Read more

THE 2017 Greenock and District Junior Championship takes place on Sunday 24 September at Port Glasgow Golf Club.   | Read more

YOUNGSTERS at from local Boys' Brigade groups enjoyed football and bowls fun.  | Read more

POLICE are investigating after a van was destroyed by fire in Greenock.

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