Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated from Maryland in 1960. A home economics major, he fashioned the original frog puppet from one of his mother’s coats and a Ping-Pong ball cut in half, according to ...

Retail sales volumes were up 1.2% in April 2025, following a rise of 0.1% in March 2025 (revised down from 0.4%). April’s retail sales growth surpassed expectations, with analysts having predicted a 0 ...

Household energy bills will fall by 7% from July, Ofgem has confirmed. The typical bill will drop by £129 to £1,720 per year when the regulator’s new price cap – which sets the limit on how much firms ...

The music agency Sound Talent Group said that three of its employees, including co-founder Dave Shapiro, died on the private ...

Jimmy Wayne Carwyle was found incompetent by a county-appointed psychiatrist, but has demanded a second opinion.

Rapper Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, gave evidence in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s sex trafficking trial.

A colourful couple whose design ideas have helped their beautiful flat in Greenock’s west end stand out from the rest have put their lovely ...

Every allegation of bullying made by a young person in Inverclyde will be investigated going forward, thanks to the introduction of an ...

Manchester City midfielder Rodri suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage to his right knee during a clash with Arsenal in September. One month later, the Spain international was named men’s Ballon ...

Education bosses have revealed more detail of their plans to spend £600,000 on helping children with additional support needs and their ...

A Greenock mum has blasted education bosses for changing the rules and taking away access to additional support holiday playschemes for both ...

A WOMAN from Inverclyde is urging others to consider a career in care after finding her calling in childcare. Ruby Clark, 19, joined Scottish charity Kibble as a Child and Youth Care Worker trainee ...