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Luxury cruise ship Le Lyrial makes its return to Greenock
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (178+ words) A LUXURY cruise ship that visited Greenock earlier this month returned to the area over the weekend. Le Lyrial docked at Greenock Ocean Terminal on Sunday, May 31, having previously called at the port on May 21, before departing the following day....
Son of ex Port Glasgow footballer with Alzheimer's faces emotional World Cup watch
1+ week, 2+ day ago (901+ words) THE devoted son of a Port Glasgow footballing legend battling Alzheimer's says it will be emotional to watch the World Cup together as his condition deteriorates. Record goalscorer Hugh Mc Ilmoyle was diagnosed with the devastating condition believed to be…...
Fundraising fashion event planned in aid of Ardgowan Hospice this summer
1+ week, 3+ day ago (120+ words) A charity pop-up shop event is scheduled to take place this summer. Handbags and Gladrag will run from 7pm to 10pm on Thursday, July 16 at Buckley's at The Chartroom. Organised in aid of Ardgowan Hospice and the Cancer Ward F at Inverclyde…...
Peel Ports Group announces free prostate cancer testing for all male staff
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (190+ words) PEEL Ports Group has introduced free prostate cancer testing for all male staff. The scheme, covering workers at sites including the Port of Greenock, is being introduced following a staff proposal and is believed to be the first of its…...
Millions issued smartwatch warning from GP over three alerts you aren't aware of
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (607+ words) A health expert has urged all smartwatch users not to ignore these three alerts, as they could indicate a serious health issue. Smartwatches are popular because they bundle health tracking, connectivity and convenience into something you already wear every day....
Greenock woman who cared for husband now fighting for rights of unpaid carers
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (798+ words) A RETIRED nurse who looked after her late husband when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's and dementia hopes a life-changing new strategy can help thousands of unpaid carers in Inverclyde. Greenock woman Heather Davis has been one of the driving…...
Major new prostate cancer initiative launched from Inverclyde
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (390+ words) GREENOCK is taking the lead in a nationwide effort to improve prostate cancer outcomes. A major new Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative is aiming to improve early detection and diagnosis of the disease, with Greenock and the wider Inverclyde area at…...
Tele Vet Neil Mc Intosh on the dangers of having a short attention span
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (576+ words) Now the following is merely a personal theory; I put it out there for your consideration and discussion and not in any way as a condemnation of the parties involved. So don't go running and reporting me to the Royal…...
New guitar initiative in Inverclyde to bolster self-confidence and build skills
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (122+ words) INVERCLYDE Faith in Throughcare has started a new initiative to offer weekly guitar lessons for beginners. Launched after a successful trial, this activity replaces the previously held jam sessions. It's a great opportunity for participants to learn a new skill,…...
Greenock mental health charity to raise money by walking 704 miles together
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (98+ words) A MENTAL health charity in Inverclyde is walking 704 miles to represent each life lost to suicide in Scotland in 2024. The Anchor, based in Greenock, is leading the 704 Miles for March campaign to raise awareness and spark vital conversations around mental…...