Susan Lochrie

Scotland

Reporter at Greenock Telegraph

Greenock Telegraph reporter and lucky mum-of-three girls

Articles

Greenock man behind spate of shoplifting offences is jailed for eight months

2 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Susan Lochrie

Thomas Steele, 44, was sentenced at Greenock Sheriff Court on Friday following a series of thefts from stores across the area. The Tele highlighted a huge rise in the number of shoplifting incidents in the area - with a 34 per cent increase with warning about the impact on local businesses. Steele was handed an eight-month prison sentence when he appeared in the dock on June 6.
Hundreds of jellyfish wash up on beaches in Inverclyde over the weekend

2 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Susan Lochrie

The shoreline from Lunderston Bay down to Inverkip beach was particularly affected. Tele photographer George Munro visited the area on Friday afternoon and was stunned at the sight of the marine animals strewn across the pebbles. He counted more than 240 jellyfish along a quarter mile of the beach, heading towards Inverkip. They ranges from huge jellyfish to tiny wee ones and they were dotted all across the beach.
80s singing star Paul Young visits Gourock restaurant after Beacon show

2 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Susan Lochrie

The 'Where ever I Lay My Hat' crooner visited the Taj Mahal in Gourock with guests following his 'Audience With' event in Greenock over the weekend. The 80s icon made a big impression in the restaurant where he was joined his party, including DJ and presenter Dave Sweetmore. Posting on their Facebook, the Taj Mahal said: "We had a very special guest - the one and only Paul Young.
Buzzworks owners of Greenock restaurant secure top international accreditation

2 weeks ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Susan Lochrie

Buzzworks now boasts a B Corporation certification for excellence in social, environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. The company underwent an in-depth evaluation by the non-profit evaluation by B Lab. Buzzworks managing director Kenny Blair said: "Achieving B Corp Certification has been one of the most challenging and rewarding journeys we’ve undertaken as a business.
Total cost of Inverclyde councillors rose to £525,000 last year as expenses doubled

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

Greenock (Image: George Munro) THE total cost of councillors in Inverclyde has risen to £525,000 in the last year as expenses almost doubled. Inverclyde Council has released the 2024/25 salary and expenses figures for the local authority's 22 councillors. The data shows that councillors' salaries rose to a total £510,000 in the last financial year, and are set to increase again next year as a result of national rise.
Greenock dancing teacher pays emotional tribute to her inspiring parents

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

DM Diamondz and Dancemania's Ann Marie Campbell (Image: George Munro) A GREENOCK dancing teacher who runs a top local school and recently coached her Inverclyde hip hop stars to a world championship in the USA has paid an emotional tribute to her parents. DM Diamondz and Dancemania's Ann Marie Campbell says that her east end upbringing with her parents, her late dad George, who died suddenly in 2018 and her mum Marie, one of her biggest supporters, has been the greatest influence.
Vote for your favourite councillor in Inverclyde - nominations now open

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

The 2025 Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) and CCLA Cllr Awards is the only national ceremony bringing Scotland, England and Wales together. They aim to shine a light on the achievements of local elected representatives who have made a tangible impact in their communities. Nominations can be made by anyone – whether you’re a member of the public, a fellow councillor, or a council officer. The deadline for all nominations closes at midnight on Wednesday, June 11 next week.
Police seize vehicle and take action against driver for alleged fly tipping

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

Vehicle seized for fly tipping (Image: contributed) POLICE Scotland seized a vehicle and took action against a driver for allegedly fly tipping on farmland near Langbank. Officers stepped in to report the man over illegal dumping of rubbish and for numerous road traffic offences. It is part of a campaign to clamp down on fly tipping in Inverclyde.
Five men charged after police raid on suspected cannabis farm in Greenock

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

Police Scotland confirmed that the men - aged 17, 23, 26, 38, and 50 - are due to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court today. The Tele reported yesterday that Clarence Street was locked down as officers swooped on a premises within the former tobacco warehouse at around 11.15am. Both Clarence Street and Hood Street were closed off for around four hours following the incident. RIG Arts, a community project within the same building managed to continue to operate despite the disruption.
Glenfield Care Home closure comes days after bid by Inverclyde MP to save it

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

Glenfield Care Home closes (Image: Newsquest) THE closure of Glenfield Care Home comes days after the owners and Inverclyde's MP met with the social care minister in a bid to save it. At the meeting Martin McCluskey had urged Maree Todd to step in to avoid the 'devastating' impact on residents, families and staff at the care home, run by the Greenock Medical Aid Society (GMAS).