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3 days ago | 
greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Claire Lindsay
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) is assisting retailers in the area to ensure compliance with the new law. From June 1, the sale of single-use vapes, including non-refillable and non-rechargeable ones, will be prohibited. This aligns with the Scottish Government's move to match the rest of the UK. Pete Cheema, SGF’s chief executive, said: "Our members - including those across Inverclyde - are committed to responsible local retailing and operating within the law.
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3 days ago | 
impartialreporter.com | Claire Lindsay
The Western Health and Social Care Trust welcomed the birth of the baby on Thursday, May 8, following the implementation of encompass, a new digital health record system. The new-born, named Crawford from Seskinore, Omagh, was delivered at 4.10am at South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, making him the first baby to have a complete digital patient health record.
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3 days ago | 
impartialreporter.com | Claire Lindsay
Encirc, which has a site in Derrylin, was crowned the winner of the top award at the 2025 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards. The company, which employs more than 2,000 people across its three sites in Derrylin, Cheshire, and Bristol, was also named the large business of the year.
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3 days ago | 
greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Claire Lindsay
The club is running a free come-and-try session for complete beginners or returners at Battery Park on Wednesday, May 14 from 6pm to 7pm. The session is open to girls in primary 4 through to secondary 6. Coaches will guide new players through the basics in a fun and supportive environment. There’s no need to book, only to turn up on the night. A sign-up form is also available via the club’s social media here for anyone who wants to ask questions beforehand.
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3 days ago | 
greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Claire Lindsay
The pilot took place at St Columba's High (Image: Ardgowan Hospice) ARDGOWAN Hospice has launched its first secondary school grief awareness session. The pilot, hosted by the Children and Young People practitioners at St Columba's High last week, received excellent feedback. These sessions educate staff about bereaved youngsters' needs and how to provide support.
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4 days ago | 
greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Claire Lindsay
Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm will take place at the Beacon Arts Centre on Friday, August 8 at 2pm and 4.30pm. Tickets for the show are available online here. The show sees chaos erupt after a satellite tasked with controlling an island's weather systems malfunctions. The island's tropical climate spirals, leading to one big Jurassic storm which threatens to erase all existence on the island.
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4 days ago | 
greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Claire Lindsay
The group will be putting on a production of 'Into the Woods Jr' at the Beacon Arts Centre Studio. The show was originally planned for 2020 but was cancelled due to Covid. After a "tough audition process", the cast has been selected and rehearsals are set to begin. Tickets for the performances, which will take place on Friday, August 8 at 7.30pm, and Saturday, August 9 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, can be bought here.
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4 days ago | 
greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Claire Lindsay
AN Inverclyde-based counselling service is going green for Mental Health Awareness Week. To mark 'Wear it Green Day', MindMosaic Counselling & Therapy is inviting the public to pop into their office at 7 Union Street, Greenock, on Thursday, May 15. From 11am to 2:30pm, guests can meet the team, enjoy tea, coffee, and treats from a bake sale, and learn more about local mental health support.
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4 days ago | 
greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Claire Lindsay
The works will be carried out overnight (Image: Newsquest) DRIVERS in Greenock are being advised to prepare for overnight roadworks that will impact several key routes in the town centre later this month. Inverclyde Council has confirmed that works will take place from Monday, May 12 until Friday, May 23 on High Street, Dalrymple Street, and the Bullring Roundabout. The project is part of investigation works for the UK Government-funded Greenock Central Project.
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4 days ago | 
greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Claire Lindsay
Improvements have been made at the Rankin Memorial Garden (Image: Inverclyde Community Development Trust) GREENOCK Cemetery has been getting a makeover thanks to local trainees. Inverclyde Community Development Trust’s Environmental Works team has joined forces with Greenock Cemetery’s maintenance crew to carry out improvements at the Rankin Memorial Garden. Trainees and supervisors, Gary and Mick, have been praised for their efforts in tidying the area.
