Susan Lochrie

Scotland

Reporter at Greenock Telegraph

Greenock Telegraph reporter and lucky mum-of-three girls

Articles

'A huge blow to Port Glasgow': Emotional tributes as shop shuts after 130 years

3 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Susan Lochrie

Murray's in Port Glasgow has closed after 130 years. (Image: contributed) THE closure of one of Port Glasgow’s best-loved family run shops has been described as a huge blow for the town. The shutters have come down on Murray’s Greengrocers and Florists in Princes Street, known locally as Harry Murray’s, for the final time – after an incredible 130 years. Brothers Gordon and Alistair Murray have run the business themselves for the last 60 years, after taking over from their father.
Final of Inverclyde's top business awards 2025 unveiled

4 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Susan Lochrie

ICON Awards 2024 (Image: Inverclyde Chamber) THE final of Inverclyde's top business awards 2025 has been unveiled as the countdown begins to find this year's winners. Now in its 21st year the ICON Business Awards aims to celebrate outstanding achievements and talents across the area. Organisers the Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce have announced that the glittering finale will take place on Friday, September 19 in the Greenock Town Hall.
Renewables firm in bid for solar panels and battery storage near Port Glasgow

4 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Susan Lochrie

Plans for a solar panel and battery energy storage development near Devol Moor to the south of Port Glasgow have been made public. (Image: George Munro) A RENEWABLES firm has launched a bid to build a solar panel and a battery energy storage facility near Port Glasgow. Developers Renewco are holding a public consultation event in the town as they unveil plans for the project.
Former councillor who planted Coronation Park trees accuses council of 'vandalism'

5 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Susan Lochrie

2 1/1 A FORMER councillor and parks boss has slammed the council for 'vandalising' a Port Glasgow beauty spot by cutting back the trees. Ninety-year-old Jim Hunter, who also served as depute provost, was in charge of the grounds and parks in the 1970s when they took the decision to plant the trees in the Coronation Park.
Inverclyde community choir brings musical hits to the Gourock stage this weekend

5 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Susan Lochrie

The Allegria Choir is in concert in Gourock this weekend. (Image: George Munro) AN INVERCLYDE community choir is performing some classic songs from some of the world's best loved musicals at a show in Gourock this weekend. The popular Allegria Choir will be hitting the stage for the 'Songs for Shows' which includes numbers from My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, Calamity Jane, Brigadoon, Guys and Dolls and also some contemporary favourites.
Children in Poverty Inverclyde deliver chocolate treats to frontline groups

5 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Susan Lochrie

Crosshill residents show their support for Children in Poverty Inverclyde. (Image: contributed) A CHARITY which sends dozens of children on much-needed breaks during the school holidays has been busy delivering chocolate treats across Inverclyde. Children in Poverty Inverclyde, set up to help struggling local families, relies on donations from local businesses and groups to fund their vital work.
Inverclyde pupils secure modern apprenticeship with top UK defence firm

5 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Susan Lochrie

The Inverclyde youngsters who have secured places on Babcock's modern apprenticeship scheme. (Image: George Munro) SENIOR pupils from Inverclyde who signed up for a pioneering programme with West College Scotland have all secured a place on a modern apprenticeship scheme run by engineering firm Babcock. The college set up the Babcock Schools Programme with the defence company to deliver opportunities for local school leavers.
Desperate pet owner offers £35k reward for missing dog amid renewed appeal

5 days ago | largsandmillportnews.com | Susan Lochrie

Appeal to find missing Bear (Image: contributed) A PET owner desperate to be reunited with his missing therapy dog has made a fresh appeal to find him. Vishal Lal is now offering £35,000 for the safe return of his three-year-old Pomeranian, Bear. It comes after the pooch vanished from the garden of Vishal's Irvine home in January. There have been a few possible sightings since, leading his heartbroken owner to offer an initial £20k reward to anyone who could reunite them.
Desperate owner offers £35k for missing dog after possible Inverclyde sighting

6 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Susan Lochrie

Appeal to find missing Bear (Image: contributed) A PET owner desperate to be reunited with his missing therapy dog has made a fresh appeal to find him and is now offering £35,000 for his safe return. We reported in February that property developer Vishal Lal, who works and socialises locally, had lost his three-year-old Pomeranian, Bear.
Former soldier left suicidal after serving in Afghanistan saved by podcast

6 days ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Susan Lochrie

Ex Scots Guard Jordan Finnegan set up a mental health podcast 'A Fish in a Nail' with former Scots Guard veterans Sean O'Neill and Stephen Fisher (Image: George Munro) A FORMER soldier from Greenock who was left suicidal after serving in Afghanistan says a podcast he now hosts with his comrades stopped him taking his own life.