Lorraine Tinney

Scotland

Reporter at Greenock Telegraph

Reporter with Greenock Telegraph. Contact me on [email protected]

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Articles

Talented Shed team put Greenock community centre in the frame with a new plaque

1 week ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Lorraine Tinney

The Inverclyde Shed team with the new plaque created for Branchton Community Centre. (Image: George Munro) Talented members of Inverclyde Shed have helped put a Greenock community centre in the frame with a brand new feature for their base. The top team of creative men and women from the Shed happily obliged when they were asked by Branchton Community Centre to make the wooden artwork from a piece of red oak.
Tributes paid to one of Greenock's most famous sons at cemetery memorial service

1 week ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Lorraine Tinney

Isabel Lind lays a wreath at the grave of John Galt in Greenock's Inverkip Street cemetery. (Image: George Munro) LITERARY enthusiasts have gathered in Greenock to remember one of the town's most famous sons. Inverclyde's Provost, Drew McKenzie, was joined by representatives of local groups at John Galt's final resting place in the cemetery in Inverkip Street. A lone piper provided the musical backdrop as wreaths were laid at the author's grave.
Bogus workman forces elderly couple into care home after swiping roof repair cash

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Lorraine Tinney |Billy Gaddi

The bogus roofer took thousands of pounds never returned after carrying out a minor repair. A family's life has been "ruined" after a bogus workman swiped thousands of pounds in a roofing scam forcing an elderly couple into a care home. William Watt was handed thousands of pounds by Paul McArdle, 52, to fix a leak in the roof of his mum and dad's home in Port Glasgow.
Campaigner welcomes start of work on new £76,000 play park in Greenock

2 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Lorraine Tinney

Councillor Tommy McVey at the site of construction work on the new Larkfield play park. (Image: George Munro) A CAMPAIGNING Greenock councillor has welcomed the start of work on a new £76,000 play area for children in the town. The play park, being built on vacant land off Cumberland Road, is starting to take shape, with some equipment already in place.
Kilmacolm Show team reveal hopes for the biggest day in area's farming calendar

2 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Lorraine Tinney

From left are Councillor David Wilson, Movern Armour with baby Farrah, and past president Angus Black. (Image: George Munro) THE organisers of the biggest day in Inverclyde's agricultural calendar say they're looking forward to making the event bigger and better than other. The 190th Kilmacolm and Port Glasgow Show will be held at The Knapps on Saturday, May 10, with crowds expected to flock to the event from Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and further afield.
'Bogus worker who stole thousands from my elderly parents ruined our lives'

2 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Lorraine Tinney

Paul McArdle says bogus workman William Watt's behaviour ruined his, and his family's, life. (Image: George Munro) A DEVASTATED son says a bogus workman who took thousands of pounds for a roofing job he didn’t do has ruined his, and his family’s life. Paul McArdle handed over thousands of pounds to William Watt in October 2021 to fix a leak in the roof of his parents’ home in Port Glasgow.
Kind shop owner donates hundreds of Easter eggs to Greenock school

2 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Lorraine Tinney

Christine with children Erin Docherty, Millie McGill, Cole McMillan and McNellis (Image: George Munro) GENEROUS shop owners handed out an amazing sweet Easter treat for every pupil at a Greenock primary school. Owners of Jack & Remi's in Grosvenor Road donated more than 350 Easter Eggs, one for every child at All Saints Primary. Four youngsters were chosen to accept the gifts on behalf of the school.
Gourock whisky enthusiast toasts 'one of the most up-and-coming streets in Scotland'

2 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Lorraine Tinney

The Whisky Room is run by Allan Beaton and his partner Giulia Canata. (Image: George Munro) A WHISKY enthusiast who used to work as a football agent is toasting the success of his Gourock business - and says he owes it all to a chance to reflect during the pandemic. The Whisky Room in Kempock Street is a haven for local enthusiasts and visitors alike - and Allan Beaton says he's delighted to be part of what he describes as 'one of the most up-and-coming streets in Scotland'.
PICTURES: Cute wee ones have a ball at Greenock centre's Easter play scheme

2 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Lorraine Tinney

Family fun for all at Branchton Community Centre's free Easter playscheme. (Image: George Munro) CUTE kids had a ball at a Greenock community centre's Easter playscheme. Youngsters enjoyed a range of free fun activities at Branchton Community Centre, including arts and crafts, a bouncy castle and outdoor games. They also tucked into a free lunch afterwards.
Bonnie pupils delight parents at annual Easter parade with bonnets and songs

2 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Lorraine Tinney

Easter Bonnets (Image: George Munro) BONNIE bonnet-wearers transformed a Gourock school into a sea of yellow to mark an annual Easter celebration. Pupils from P1 to P3 went to the top of the class with their amazing headwear for their Easter parade. Some hats defied gravity, with a huge creme egg-style bonnet, others had a towering Helter Skelter, there was a hot air balloon, some with lights, Minecraft bunnies and others topped up with lit-up bunny ears with carrots at each side.