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

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.

LATEST Vacancies from Inverclyde Jobcentre Plus include early years childcare apprentice and support worker...  |  Read more

THE World Ship Society Firth of Clyde branch is holding its annual general meeting on Thursday (28 March) in Cedars School, 31 Ardgowan Square, Greenock, at 7.30pm, to be followed by a members’ night.

THE B788 Auchenfoil Road, Kilmacolm will be closed between Auchenfoil Farm and Greenhill Road from Wednesday (27 March) to Friday (29 March) for carriageway resurfacing.

BARDRAINNEY Avenue, Port Glasgow, is closed to traffic between Auchenbothie Road and Moss Road until Friday (29 March) for carriageway resurfacing by Inverclyde Council.

WELLPARK Mid Kirk in Cathcart Square, Greenock is holding a Messy Church session featuring stories, games, crafts, activities and food on Tuesday (26 March) from 5 to 7pm.

A REWARD is being offered for the return of a gold wedding ring of great sentimental value that was lost at Tesco, Greenock on Tuesday (19 March). Anyone who found it is asked to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or hand it in to Greenock police.

UNION Street in Greenock will be closed to traffic between Robertson Street and Margaret Street on Sunday and Monday (24/25 March) carriageway patching.

INVERCLYDE Council have confirmed that this year's Gourock Highland Games will take place on Sunday 12 May at Battery Park, Greenock from noon.

THE Music In Lyle Kirk concert series features the award-winning Riverside Youth Band this Sunday (24 March).  |  Read more

ST Andrew's Church in Princes Street, Port Glasgow is holding a spring fair on Saturday (23 March) from 10am to 12.30pm with attractions including home-baking and bottle and fancy goods stalls.

CRAIGMARLOCH School at Port Glasgow Campus, Kilmacolm Road, is holding a spring fete on Saturday 23 March from 10am to noon. Admission is £1 for adults and 50p for children, and includes tea, coffee and juice.

WHINHILL Primary School, Peat Road, Greenock is holding a fete on Saturday (23 March), 11am to 1pm. Stalls will include Easter goodies, home-baking, tombola, face-painting, games and raffles plus a visit from local firefighters.

THE International Glaucoma Association is holding three information and support events in Inverclyde as part of World Glaucoma Week.  |  Read more

A CAR windscreen was damaged overnight between Thursday and Friday last week in the car park at the rear of Bute Street, Gourock. Police urge any witnesses to contact them on 101 quoting incident 2499 of 8 March.

THE public toilets beside Coronation Park, Port Glasgow, will be closed from Monday 18 March and will re-open on Monday 25 March for maintenance.

AN event for Port Glasgow's retailers is being held later this month by Riverside Inverclyde, working in partnership with Port Glasgow Town Centre Regeneration Forum.  |  Read more

STRUTHERS Memorial Church in Arran Avenue, Port Glasgow is holding an evening of testimonies and song -- called ‘Come and Find Rest’ -- this Friday (15 March) at 7.30pm. There will be tea and coffee at the end and all are welcome to this free event.

ST Andrew's Church, Princes Street, Port Glasgow is holding a Messy Church session this weekend.  |  Read more

A SECTION of Arthur Street, Greenock will be closed to traffic on Monday and Tuesday next week (18/19 March) for resurfacing. The closure will apply from the junction with Knowe Road to the southeast of the access road serving Holland House Electrical Suppliers.

OAK Tree Housing Association has teamed up with the Dogs Trust to host a roadshow for dog-owners, offering free basic health checks and advice, as well as micro-chipping and nail clipping.  |  Read more

PART of Nelson Street, Greenock -- between South Street roundabout and the junction with Newton Street -- is scheduled to close to traffic from Monday 11 March to Wednesday 13 March while CCTV works are carried out.