11+ hour, 54+ min 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…...

15+ hour, 20+ min ago   (347+ words) MUSIC lovers enjoyed more than seven hours of live tunes which drew a good crowd to Greenock Cricket Club despite cloudy weather. The annual Gig on the Green festival took place at Glenpark, on Brisbane Street, on Sunday, September 6. The…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (189+ words) A PLANNED stop off by a gigantic cruise ship that has been a frequent visitor to Greenock this year was cancelled due to concerns about the weather. Mein Schiff 2 had been expected to call at Greenock Ocean Terminal today, but…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (94+ words) HOLIDAY home owners are being invited to enjoy pizza and good company at a special afternoon gathering. The Owners’ Pizza Party will be held at Wemyss Bay Holiday Park on Saturday, September 19, from 1pm to 4pm, and is open exclusively to holiday…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (426+ words) A GREENOCK community group that helps people of all ages held a party to celebrate the members who bring it to life. The Lyle Gateway, based in Lyle Kirk church, has facilitated a wide range of support for people living…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (82+ words) greenocktelegraph.co.uk Bez to perform DJ set with live band in Port Glasgow BEZ from Happy Mondays will perform a DJ set at Ivy Mill in Port Glasgow on December 11. Caledonian Bar Port Glasgow said the event will also…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (254+ words) LOCALS got a look at some of Inverclyde's hidden gems as the Doors Open Days festival returns last weekend. A Port Glasgow Masonic Lodge, Greenock's Burns Club and Wemyss Bay Station were among the buildings that were thrown open to…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (758+ words) A MUSIC icon who has been inspiring fans for more than 60 years is ready to bring her healing energy to Greenock. PP Arnold, known as London’s First Lady of Soul, will perform at the Beacon Arts Centre on September 15. The…...

6+ day, 8+ 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…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (245+ words) Aldi will create 120 jobs by opening four new stores across the UK during September. One store has already opened, while three more are due to welcome shoppers this month. The new Balsall Common shop, near Solihull, opened on September 3. Aldi…...