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'There will be disruption': Later start date confirmed for £24m town centre works

3 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Erin Maguire

The project, largely funded by the UK Government from the former Levelling Up Fund, is due to start in earnest in autumn 2025. This will include the demolition of Hector McNeil House, the Bullring Roundabout, the eastern side of the Oak Mall Shopping Centre, the removal of the A8 flyover in place of traffic light junctions, and the creation of new public spaces.
Man denies assault and drink driving at Wemyss Bay Caravan Park

3 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Erin Maguire

Stephen Allen denies blocking a doorway, struggling with the woman and causing her injury during an alleged incident at Wemyss Bay Caravan Park on March 21. Prosecutors say the 63-year-old behaved in a threatening or abusive manner towards her by shouting, swearing and uttering derogatory remarks towards her. He is also alleged to have thrown food items around a caravan and smashed a glass bottle.
Drivers warned as emergency lane closure goes into effect on A8 in Greenock

3 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Erin Maguire

SP Energy Networks is carrying out work on the A8 (Image: George Munro) AN emergency lane closure has been put in place on the A8 in Greenock while Scottish Power works are carried out. SP Energy Networks is excavating on the eastbound carriageway near Pottery Street to repair a low voltage fault.
Dedicated hospice volunteer urges others to take 'tremendously rewarding' role

4 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Erin Maguire

Matthew Bartlett, from Port Glasgow, started volunteering with Ardgowan Hospice six months ago. The 58-year-old offers a warm welcome to patients, staff and visitors at the inpatient unit on Nelson Street every Saturday afternoon. Having taken early retirement following a lengthy career in education last summer, Matthew began volunteering on the reception desk at the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow.
Man found lying on footpath smiled at police then threatened to 'slash' them

4 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Erin Maguire

Lee Moffat was sentenced at Greenock Sheriff Court (Image: Newsquest) A GREENOCK man who was found lying on a footpath smiled up at police officers before threatening to 'slash' them after they responded to reports of his ‘erratic’ behaviour, a court has heard. Lee Moffat made the violent threat to officers during an incident which took place on Baker Street in September last year.
One person taken to hospital after fire at flat in Greenock's east end

5 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Erin Maguire

One person taken to hospital after fire at flat in Greenock's east end (Image: SFRS) ONE person was rushed to hospital over the weekend after fire crews were called to a blaze at a flat in Greenock’s east end. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the incident at a property in Belville Street late on Friday night.
Brute grabbed partner by neck and dragged her along hallway during campaign of abuse

5 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Erin Maguire

John Alexander was sentenced at Greenock Sheriff Court (Image: Newsquest) A PORT Glasgow brute who grabbed his partner by the neck and dragged her along a hallway has been convicted of a two-and-a-half-year campaign of physical and emotional domestic abuse. John Alexander, 42, has been tagged and ordered to carry out unpaid work after he subjected his partner to abusive behaviour at locations in Greenock and elsewhere.
Pair admit striking man's head with blunt object in Greenock assault

5 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Erin Maguire

Alexander Brogan, 22, and Declan Dolan, 25, carried out the attack in Inverkip Street on August 27, 2022. They chased the man and struck him on the head with the blunt object, before repeatedly punching him on the head. It was alleged that the pair had been acting alongside 27-year-old Lee Millar, of Carwood Street, but his plea of not guilty was accepted by the Crown. Dolan, of Northampton, also pleaded guilty to a charge of repeatedly striking a woman on the head on the same date.
New cabin to open at community garden in Greenock thanks to £15k funding boost

5 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Erin Maguire

Caddlehill Community Green Space was launched in late 2023 after residents spent months working to transform the overgrown plot of land in Caddlehill Street. The site now features a secret garden, a bug hotel and several spaces for planting flowers, fruit and vegetables. Its newest addition is a cabin which was made possible by a grant from the National Lottery's Awards for All scheme. The programme aims to back community activities which help to create a ‘flourishing society’.
Firefighters call-outs spike by almost a third as accidental dwelling fires surge

5 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Erin Maguire

Inverclyde firefighters see call-outs increase by almost a third (Image: SFRS) THE number of incidents responded to by fire crews in Inverclyde has risen by almost a third in the space of a year. A report submitted to Inverclyde Council’s Local Police and Fire Scrutiny Panel shows that firefighters attended a total of 301 incidents in quarter four of 2024/25. This represents an increase of 32 per cent on the same period in 2023/24, when crews responded to 227 calls.