THREE senior pupils from St Columba’s School in Kilmacolm won the district finals of the Rotary Youth Speaks competition held at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall.  |  Read more

PERMISSION is being sought for development of a three-bedroom house in the grounds of Enterkin in Glencairn Road, Kilmacolm. The application is pending assessment by Inverclyde Council planners.

A SET of house keys was found outside Aldi in Greenock on Tuesday. They were handed in to staff.

SUPERMARKET chain Iceland is planning to open one of its The Food Warehouse stores at Port Glasgow Retail Park.  |  Read more

AN application to turn the former Greenock Dock Workers' Club premises into a function suite has been approved.  |  Read more

THE Eco-group at Inverkip Church have been recognised for their achievement in environmental best practice by winning a gold award at the Scottish Green Apple Awards.  |  Read more

ALL Saints' Primary School in Blairmore Road, Greenock is holding an Easter fete on Saturday 24 March from 11am to 2pm. Entry is £1 for adults (children free).

A GOLD ring with three red garnets was lost recently either at Port Glasgow swimming pool, or surrounding area, or in the vicinity of Greenock Health Centre. The ring is of sentimental value. If anyone found it they are asked to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

INVERCLYDE Cricket Club’s indoor practices for all ages continue this weekend at the regular times.  |  Read more

CLUNE Park Management Committee is holding its annual general meeting on Thursday 29 March, 10.30am for 11am at Clune Park Resource Centre, Montgomerie Street. Tea and coffee will be provided. All are welcome to attend. For more details, call 01475 805005.

MCDONALD'S have been given permission for a 160-seat drive-through restaurant in Port Glasgow.  |  Read more

PARENTS of a two-year-old girl who had a seizure in a Gourock street are getting the chance to thank a woman who came to their aid, after appealing on Inverclyde Now for her to get in touch.  |  Read more

A SECOND man, aged 44, has been arrested in connection with an alleged serious assault on a 15-year-old boy in Mossyde Avenue, Port Glasgow on 22 February. He is expected to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court today.  |  Previous story

MORE than 80 members and friends gathered for Ardgowan Club's annual Burns Supper.  |  Read more

A NETWORK event for carers is being held at the Beacon, Greenock on Wednesday 14 March.  |  Read more

THE Parish Players of Old Gourock and Ashton are marking their 50th anniversary with a Golden Years spring revue from Tuesday 20 March to Thursday 22 March in the church hall, Binnie Street. Tickets cost £8, which includes a light supper. To book call 01475 713406.

TOPPS Tiles in Container Way, Greenock, are holding a cake sale in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on Saturday and Sunday (10/11 March).

MUM Andrea Gallacher and her son Zak struck gold for Port Glasgow Otters as they helped the club swim its way to 40 medals at regional championships.  |  Read more

OFFICIALS have rejected a plan for a hot food takeaway that was set to attract a Domino's Pizza outlet to Larkfield in Greenock.  |  Read more

THREE mountain bikes worth around £900 were stolen from a shed broken into in Turnberry Avenue, Gourock, ovenright from Thursday (1 March) into Friday. Police urge any witnesses to call them on 101.

LOCAL band Reely Jiggered will be performing as part of the 2017 Inverclyde Sports Personality Awards being held in the Greenock Town Hall on Friday evening (9 March). Inverclyde Now has a pair of tickets to give away for the event.  |  Read more

A SET of keys, including a Volkswagen car key, was lost near the Mariners' Home, Greenock and an iPhone 6s in a black case was lost in the Gourock area. Anyone who found them is urged to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

INVERKIP and Wemyss Bay Community Council meets on Thursday (8 March) in Inverkip Community Hub at 7pm. Filling two vacancies and officer-bearer positions will be discussed. Residents are welcome at attend.

KANSAS Raiders Country and Western Club have rescheduled their dance which was cancelled because of snow. It is now on Friday (9 March) at the 68 Club, Brown Street, Port Glasgow, 8 till midnight featuring band James and Woods. Entry is £5 at the door.

A 27-YEAR-old man was arrested for allegedly threatening police officers with a knife during a disturbance in Cove Road, Gourock around 2.20pm on Saturday (3 March).

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