THE murderers of teenager Margaret Fleming have each been jailed for a minimum of 14 years.  |  Read more

WORK by Scottish Water will lead to the closure of two Greenock roads plus a lane restriction on the A8 dual carriageway.  |  Read more

ON 17 July 2004, a massive fire ripped through Broadstone House, Port Glasgow. Fifteen years later, work is nearing completion on a flats development preserving some of the original structure. |  Read more

A MAN and a woman were arrested for allegedly assaulting a man during a disturbance in Greenock.  |  Read more

A CHILD'S red Carrera mountain bike was stolen from Collingwood Terrace in Gourock around 6pm on Tuesday (16 July). Police urge witnesses or anyone who knows where the bike is to call them on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

MORTON thrashed Dumbarton in the first of the side's League Cup group stage matches.  |  Read more

AN attempt was made to break into the Muirshiel Day Centre, Muirshiel Road in Port Glasgow between 4.30pm on Friday (12 July) and 7.40am on Monday (15 July). Any witnesses are urged to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

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CRUISE ship Zenith is at Greenock for the first time, today (16 July). |  Read more

A MOTORIST has been charged after a crash in Greenock in which two people were injured early today (Tuesday).  |  Read more

THE Morton under-11 squad went down to Leicester to play in a Cruyff Foundation tournament.  |  Read more

THE tyres on a blue Vauxhall Astra car were damaged between 2am and 8.30am on Friday (12 July) at Clune Park Street in Port Glasgow. Any witnesses are urged to call police on 101.

MORTON have signed centre-back Brian McLean on a one-year deal. The former Dundee United and Falkirk defender will be available for Tuesday night’s League Cup match against Dumbarton at Cappielow.  |  Statement on club website

A 58-YEAR-old man was charged by police with alleged drink-driving on Greenock Road, Port Glasgow at 9pm on Saturday.

HOUSTON Street, Greenock is closed to traffic from Tuesday (16 July) until Thursday (18 July) while carriageway improvements take place.

POLICE attended a report of a group of aggressive males within Lithgow's Bar, Cathcart Street in Greenock at 6.15pm on Sunday. A 38-year-old man was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and causing a disturbance and will appear at Greenock Sheriff court from custody.

ST Andrew's Church in Church Street, Port Glasgow is holding tabletop sales in its halls on Saturdays 20 and 27 July, 10am to 1pm. To book a table (£5) call 01475 802054. Hot rolls, tea/coffee will also be on sale.

A 46-YEAR-old woman has been charged with alleged police assault and causing a disturbance on Branchton Road in Greenock at 12.25am on Saturday. She is being reported to prosecutors.

GREENOCK scored a third successive Premier Division win, defeating title challengers West of Scotland following a tense, thrilling finale to the match at Glenpark.  |  Read more

TWO new steam boilers have been ordered for the Waverley paddle steamer following the decision two months ago to withdraw the iconic steamship from service for major repairs.  |  Read more

POLICE in Inverclyde made arrests after several alleged assaults, in Greenock and Kilmacolm.  |  Read more

FIRE crews were called to a blaze at a derelict property in Port Glasgow.  |  Read more

A BMW car key was lost on Saturday between Battery Park, Greenock and Shore Street, Gourock. Anyone who found it is asked to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

POLICE and Morton are investigating after a coin was thrown at a match official during a game at Cappielow.  |  Read more

PERMISSION has been given for a new detached house in Wemyss Bay.  |  Read more

WHINHILL Golf Club, Greenock, is holding its annual sponsored walk on Sunday 15 September, going from the club to Largs.  |  Read more