6+ hour, 14+ min ago   (694+ words) A GROUND-BREAKING new unit to care for children with terminal illnesses is to be set up in the name of incredible Gourock campaigner Molly Cuddihy a year after her death. Molly's Suite is a palliative care hub to be created…...

22+ hour, 28+ min ago   (224+ words) MALCOLM Offord and and two fellow Inverclyde natives have handed Greenock Morton's Fighting Fund a £15,000 boost. The Reform UK Scotland leader joined David McCaig and Kirk Beaton in donating £5,000 each following an approach from comedian and Off The Ball presenter…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (272+ words) A fire on Thursday in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killed at least 24 students, the rebel administration that controls the city said. The spokesperson for the M23 rebel group, Lawrence Kanyuka, said 19 girls and five boys were killed – adding that…...

5+ day, 17+ min ago   (122+ words) A HOSPICE is set to host a season of literary events as part of its community programme. Ardgowan Hospice has unveiled its autumn line-up of author visits and book launches, beginning with the launch of a new fantasy novel by…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (122+ words) RESIDENTS in Inverclyde East can meet councillor David Wilson at constituency surgeries in the next few months. They will be held at Kilmacolm Community Centre on September 12, October 24 and November 28. Each session will run from 10am to 11am. Residents can raise concerns…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (126+ words) A YOUTH project has been shortlisted for a Tesco grant and is calling on the public to help secure vital funding. Inverclyde Youth Work Services’ Scran Zone is in the running for a Tesco Fruit & Veg Grant, with voting now…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (96+ words) ARDGOWAN Hospice will open its refurbished inpatient unit to the public during an open afternoon in Greenock next week. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 15, from 2.30pm to 4pm, at the hospice on Nelson Street. Visitors can join a short…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1134+ words) Patients of disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel were left with “horrific” disabilities following his operations, a former MSP has told an inquiry. On its first day of evidential hearings, the Eljamel Inquiry was told some patients allegedly had the wrong…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (128+ words) COUNCILLOR Pam Armstrong is holding a series of constituency surgeries to meet with residents and discuss local concerns. The sessions will take place in Inverclyde Central (Ward 3) on Friday, September 11, and Friday, October 2, at three locations: Craigend Resource Centre from…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (221+ words) A HOST of runners reached major milestones at the latest Greenock Parkrun. Iain G Hall, who has completed 826 parkruns, took part at the 571st Greenock Parkrun, held on September 5 at Battery Park, and was one of the most experienced participants at…...