AFTER November’s rain and gloom, it was a welcome change to have cold, frosty weather in the first week of December, writes David Carnduff. | Read more
Features
TALKBACK — ‘Disgust’ Over Fate Of Comet Steamship Replica
A READER who was involved in the Comet steamship replica celebrations in 1962 writes of her dismay at news of it being beyond repair. | Read more |
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NATURE — When Birds Of A Feather Flock Together
THE next time you step outside on a still morning, take a minute to listen for starlings, those ubiquitous birds that make chimneys, television aerials and telegraph wires their domain in autumn and winter, writes David Carnduff. | Read more |
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TALKBACK — Disappointment Over Leisure Facilities Staying Closed
READERS are upset over sports venues that will not be reopening yet. | Read more
COAST And Country — The Mighty Beech Has Its Roots In Scotland
IN the glen behind Wemyss Bay, where the wood gives way to the open moor, there’s a stand of hulking great beech trees, writes David Carnduff. | Read more |
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READER Talkback — Restricting Parking Outside Town Centre Businesses Is ‘Shocking Decision’
QUOTE: “Credit people with intelligence to remain cautious and keep distance as they have been doing!” | Read more
TALKBACK — Alarm Was Raised About The Same ‘Bomb-Shaped’ Object At Wemyss Bay In 2007
READER Tam Nugent reveals he also reported the Wemyss Bay ‘torpedo’ — 13 years ago, almost to day. | Read more |
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A LOOK Back At… Upper Gourock In The Late 1950s
A PHOTO that his father took in the late 1950s showing upper Gourock, including the old Gourock Juniors football pitch, brings back fascinating childhood memories for reader Alistair Dunsmore. | Read more
READERS’ Photos — Bus Overturned On A8 Greenock In 1970s
TALKBACK — New Resident Loved Greenock’s Santa Dash
QUOTE: “I have just moved into the area and took part in the local Santa dash. What a fab day!” | Read more
GO-Ahead Given For Contemporary House With Artist’s Studio In Kilmacolm
PLANNING officials have approved a high-quality, contemporary house with artist’s studio in Kilmacolm. | Read more
‘CARING, Listening, Helping’ On Inverclyde’s Streets Every Saturday For More Than 400 Weeks
VOLUNTEERS from the Street Pastors project have now been out on the streets in Inverclyde on a weekly basis more than 400 times. | Read more
TALKBACK — Delight Over Traffic Lights Plan Waterfront Crossing
A REGISTERED blind user of the Waterfront leisure centre welcomes pedestrian crossing lights at busy Greenock junction… | Read more
GETTING Under Scarlett’s Skin And Sampling Nina’s (Not So) Heavenly Delights
GATE-crashing actress Scarlett Johansson’s birthday celebration as she filmed in Port Glasgow reminds editor Jeremy Burrows of his experience of another film shoot in the town | Read more
EX-Addict David Hopes To Make A Difference As Youth Worker
YEARS of heroin addiction brought David Harper to rock bottom but now he is set to use his nightmarish experience — and the faith which helped him escape — in his new role as a Christian youth worker. | Read more
EX-Greenock Firefighter’s Online History Of Scottish Fire Brigades
A FORMER Greenock firefighter has played a crucial role in the writing of the Strathclyde brigade’s history – thanks to him being forced to leave it. | Read more
CARDWELL Expert’s ‘Hot Tips’ For Gardening In The Heatwave
GARDENERS are being given some “hot tips” on how to take care of their plants and flowers in the current heatwave. | Read more
Features
NATURE — A Winter Walk On Dunrod Hill
AFTER November’s rain and gloom, it was a welcome change to have cold, frosty weather in the first week of December, writes David Carnduff. | Read more
TALKBACK — ‘Disgust’ Over Fate Of Comet Steamship Replica
A READER who was involved in the Comet steamship replica celebrations in 1962 writes of her dismay at news of it being beyond repair. | Read more |
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NATURE — When Birds Of A Feather Flock Together
THE next time you step outside on a still morning, take a minute to listen for starlings, those ubiquitous birds that make chimneys, television aerials and telegraph wires their domain in autumn and winter, writes David Carnduff. | Read more |
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TALKBACK — Disappointment Over Leisure Facilities Staying Closed
READERS are upset over sports venues that will not be reopening yet. | Read more
COAST And Country — The Mighty Beech Has Its Roots In Scotland
IN the glen behind Wemyss Bay, where the wood gives way to the open moor, there’s a stand of hulking great beech trees, writes David Carnduff. | Read more |
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READER Talkback — Restricting Parking Outside Town Centre Businesses Is ‘Shocking Decision’
QUOTE: “Credit people with intelligence to remain cautious and keep distance as they have been doing!” | Read more
TALKBACK — Alarm Was Raised About The Same ‘Bomb-Shaped’ Object At Wemyss Bay In 2007
READER Tam Nugent reveals he also reported the Wemyss Bay ‘torpedo’ — 13 years ago, almost to day. | Read more |
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A LOOK Back At… Upper Gourock In The Late 1950s
A PHOTO that his father took in the late 1950s showing upper Gourock, including the old Gourock Juniors football pitch, brings back fascinating childhood memories for reader Alistair Dunsmore. | Read more
READERS’ Photos — Bus Overturned On A8 Greenock In 1970s
TALKBACK — New Resident Loved Greenock’s Santa Dash
QUOTE: “I have just moved into the area and took part in the local Santa dash. What a fab day!” | Read more
GO-Ahead Given For Contemporary House With Artist’s Studio In Kilmacolm
PLANNING officials have approved a high-quality, contemporary house with artist’s studio in Kilmacolm. | Read more
‘CARING, Listening, Helping’ On Inverclyde’s Streets Every Saturday For More Than 400 Weeks
VOLUNTEERS from the Street Pastors project have now been out on the streets in Inverclyde on a weekly basis more than 400 times. | Read more
TALKBACK — Delight Over Traffic Lights Plan Waterfront Crossing
A REGISTERED blind user of the Waterfront leisure centre welcomes pedestrian crossing lights at busy Greenock junction… | Read more
GETTING Under Scarlett’s Skin And Sampling Nina’s (Not So) Heavenly Delights
GATE-crashing actress Scarlett Johansson’s birthday celebration as she filmed in Port Glasgow reminds editor Jeremy Burrows of his experience of another film shoot in the town | Read more
EX-Addict David Hopes To Make A Difference As Youth Worker
YEARS of heroin addiction brought David Harper to rock bottom but now he is set to use his nightmarish experience — and the faith which helped him escape — in his new role as a Christian youth worker. | Read more
EX-Greenock Firefighter’s Online History Of Scottish Fire Brigades
A FORMER Greenock firefighter has played a crucial role in the writing of the Strathclyde brigade’s history – thanks to him being forced to leave it. | Read more
CARDWELL Expert’s ‘Hot Tips’ For Gardening In The Heatwave
GARDENERS are being given some “hot tips” on how to take care of their plants and flowers in the current heatwave. | Read more