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18/10/2023
An independent inquiry into the circumstances leading to the death of Margaret Fleming has been published today, Wednesday 18 October 2023, with a series of wide-ranging […]
17/10/2023
Self Assessment customers are urged to be on the lookout for scam texts, emails, and phone calls from fraudsters. This warning comes as HM Revenue and […]
17/10/2023
Council tax rates are to be frozen across Scotland, First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced. The SNP leader made the announcement during his closing speech at […]
17/10/2023
Greenock-based McGill’s Group, the UK’s largest independent bus company, has been shortlisted in five categories in the UK Bus Awards. The company is in the running […]
16/10/2023
Inverclyde’s MP has called for more support for local retailers after going on a fact-finding tour visiting small businesses in Greenock town centre. As part of […]
13/10/2023
A bid to turn the former Inverkip Pharmacy into a coffee shop has been approved by Inverclyde Council. The ‘change of use’ application was seeking permission […]
13/10/2023
The leader of Inverclyde Council has been shortlisted for a national award. Councillor Stephen McCabe has been named as a finalist in the ‘Leader of the […]
12/10/2023
Congratulations to Blairs Timber Windows & Doors, who have been shortlisted as one of the finalists in the 2023 British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards, taking place […]
11/10/2023
McGill’s Bus Group is proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, promising to support local armed forces communities across Scotland. This pledge ensures that those […]
11/10/2023
Are you a manager or supervisor working in a company with less than 250 employees? Then GCU would like to hear from you! Around 43% of […]
11/10/2023
Families are set to receive a breakfast boost thanks to Inverclyde’s Zero Waste Pantries in Greenock and Port Glasgow. During Challenge Poverty Week (October 2-8), the […]
11/10/2023
Applications have opened for a new pilot fund to support initiatives that promote Scotland’s international connections. The Scottish Connections Fund is open to bids from individuals […]
08/10/2023
A Greenock-born Gothenburg great who famously won the European Cup Winners’ Cup with Aberdeen is to be honoured by Inverclyde Council. John McMaster, who grew up […]
07/10/2023
The British Business Bank has unveiled its new £150 million Investment Fund for Scotland, unlocking additional funding to help smaller businesses to prosper and thrive. The […]
06/10/2023
Job hunters and representatives from almost 30 employers turned out for Inverclyde Council’s second jobs fair. Following on from the success of a similar event in […]
06/10/2023
A former gift shop in Gourock’s town centre will be turned into a post office under ambitious new plans now out for public consultation. Post Office […]
03/10/2023
A successful redesign of Inverclyde’s homelessness service has been nominated for six national housing awards. The change programme came into force in October 2022 and quickly […]
03/10/2023
The 31st Issue of the Business Scotland Magazine is out now, including a two-page feature on the recent ICON Awards 2023. The latest publication of the Business […]
03/10/2023
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will significantly expand the support on offer to Scottish businesses after it announced that new DBT International Trade Advisors […]
02/10/2023
Scotland’s 29,000 taxi and private hire drivers need to complete HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) tax checks when renewing their operating licence, starting from today (2 […]
02/10/2023
Peak-time rail fares have been scrapped on ScotRail services from Monday as part of a six-month pilot scheme. The cost of a rush hour ticket between […]