11+ hour, 29+ 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…...

1+ day, 3+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (90+ words) A KILMACOLM schoolgirl has earned a place in the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland. Penelope B, an S1 pupil at St Columba's School, secured her place after successfully auditioning for the national ensemble. The achievement will give the young piper…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (133+ words) YOUNG people in Inverclyde are being invited to champion volunteering and gain skills through a Saltire programme. CVS Inverclyde is seeking applicants aged 13 to 18 to become Saltire Awards Champions. The scheme aims to inspire more young people to volunteer and…...

5+ day, 5+ hour 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…...

5+ day, 4+ 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…...

5+ day, 4+ 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…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (130+ words) A DAY of free wellness workshops and community activities is coming to Port Glasgow. The Living Well in Port Glasgow event will take place at the Boglestone Hub on Thursday, September 10, from 10am to 5.30pm. It will offer a full programme of…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (671+ words) AN INVERKIP man is lending his voice to the National Youth Choir of Scotland as it marks its 30th anniversary with a landmark gala concert in a world-famous Edinburgh venue. Ruaraidh McBain, a classical singer who grew up in Inverkip but…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (318+ words) CHARITIES and community groups are getting the chance to benefit from a cash boost of up to £20,000. The Newark Trust, based in Port Glasgow, has launched its Community Places Fund to support initiatives across Inverclyde. Last year, the trust backed…...