BUS passengers are being advised that all Inverclyde routes run by McGill's Buses will be operating to the Sunday timetable on Easter Monday.  |  McGill's Buses

VOLUNTARY groups across Inverclyde can apply for funding from the council.  |  Read more

BRIDGEND Avenue, Port Glasgow will be closed to traffic between number 5 and Boglestone Roundabout on Sunday (21 April) from 9.30am to 3.30pm for Scottish Water ironwork repairs. One-way travel on Bridgend Avenue from Cardross Avenue to no. 5 Bridgend Avenue will be revoked during the closure.

LATEST vacancies posted by Inverclyde Jobcentre Plus  |  Read more

A PRESENTATION about development of a regional marine plan for the Clyde takes place at Inverkip on Thursday (18 April).  |  Read more

INVERCLYDE Ramblers head to Balmaha on Saturday (20 April) for a nine-mile walk to Rowardennan on the West Highland Way. Walkers meet at Brymner Street, Greenock at 9am. |  Inverclyde Ramblers 

A LOCAL charity group is hosting a free multiple sclerosis (MS) information event to shine a light on the condition as part of MS Awareness Week.  |  Read more

ALL Inverclyde Libraries will be closed for the Easter weekend (Friday 19 April to Monday 22 April) however there will be extended opening hours on Wednesday (17 April) as follows: Greenock Central, 9.30 to 5pm; Gourock, Port Glasgow and Kilmacolm, 10am to 5pm; and Inverkip, 10am to 1pm;

DRIVERS are being warned of overnight closures of the A8 in Greenock next week.  |  Read more

A BOOK sale held last week by Gourock churches St John's, Gourock Baptist, Old Gourock and Ashton, and St Ninian's raised £630.75 for Christian Aid's emergency appeal Leftover books have been given to various charity groups in the area.

A SET of keys was found on the road at Wood Street near Mews Lane in Greenock on Thursday evening (11 April). The owner can arrange return by calling 07770 926833.

VACANCIES listed with Inverclyde Jobcentre Plus...  |  Read more

BUS services on the A78 coast road will be terminating at Wemyss Bay for the next two weekends (6/7 April and 13/14 April) because of resurfacing work between Skelmorlie and Largs.  |  Read more

A LADIES' watch was found on the pavement on Cloch Road, near Gourock, just after Lunderston Bay. The owner should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange return.

INVERCLYDE Rambler have walks at Doune Hill and on Bute this Saturday (13 April).  |  Read more

BAGS of book bargains are on offer at St John's church hall, Gourock every day this week from 10am to 2pm up to and including Saturday (plus 6.30 to 8.30pm on Thursday). Proceeds go to Christian Aid's emergency appeal.

INVERCLYDE Leisure have announced that Gourock Outdoor Pool will open on Friday (3 May) for its 2019 season.  |  Read more

FREE blood pressure checks are on offer at an event organised by The Rotary Club of Greenock this weekend.  |  Read more

A YOUNGSTER lost her toy cat on Thursday (4 April) in Greenock, possibly left on the Fancy Farm bus. If anyone found it, they are asked to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

LOCHWINNOCH Road, Kilmacolm will be closed to traffic between Elphinstone Court and Bridge of Weir Road from Friday (12 April) to Sunday (14 April) for carriageway resurfacing.

A RACCOON dog that went missing from Ardgowan Fishery, near Inverkip over the weekend and was spotted wandering around Greenock town centre was found and returned to its owner.

STAND-up comedians Gary Little and Des McLean bring their 2019 tour to the Beacon in Greenock on Saturday 27 April, from 8pm. Tickets are available by calling 01475 723723.

FOUR Gourock churches are joining forces to hold a week-long book sale to raise money for Christian Aid.   |  Read more

THE Friends of Ardgowan Hospice are holding a coffee morning on Saturday (6 April ) in Westburn Church hall, Nelson Street, Greenock. It will run from 10am to noon and there will be stalls including home baking. Eentry is by donation of £2 at the door.

NEW church Inverclyde Vineyard is holding an Easter egg hunt on Sunday 14 April starting at 10.30am at the Gourock Park band stand. All ages are welcome. Sign up online. 

NELSON Street in Greenock will be closed to traffic between Inverkip Road and Brisbane Street from 7am on Saturday (30 March) and 5pm on Sunday (31 March) for carriageway patching by Inverclyde Council.