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Hopkin believes Morton can put things right against Annan
DAVID Hopkin is confident his side can get their Betfred Cup campaign back on track against Annan tonight — despite facing their third game in a week. The Morton boss is keen to bounce back from Friday night’s 4-0 defeat against Motherwell as they
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Winger says 4-0 scoreline was harsh on Morton
WINGER Cameron Salkeld insists Morton didn’t deserve to be on the end of a four-goal defeat against Motherwell. The Englishman believes losing Brian McLean in the second half was the turning point in the Betfred Cup Group E clash as the change
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Vital new service is delivering crucial support to carers from the hospital bedside
A VITAL new service is delivering crucial support to carers from the hospital bedside. The local carers' centre now has staff based in Inverclyde Royal to make sure no one caring for loved ones slips through the net. In a bid to reach out to
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Dad spared prison has been caught in breach of strict sex offender registration rules
A DAD who was spared prison after accessing indecent images of children as young as six has been caught in breach of strict sex offender registration rules. John Beckett, 35, failed to notify police within three days of receiving a new bank card
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Mobility vehicles vandalised by twisted thug
A DISABLED cancer survivor and his multiple sclerosis-suffering neighbour have had their mobility vehicles vandalised by a twisted thug. Raymond Elliott, who is recovering from three heart attacks in the space of just nine weeks, was sickened when
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Newark Care Home marked the start of the summer in style with a fabulous fete
NEWARK Care Home marked the start of the summer in style with a fabulous fete. Colourful bunting adorned the Port Glasgow home as staff and residents joined family, friends and the wider community for an excellent afternoon. Margaret McClure,
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Councillor slams vandals who damaged a Greenock playpark.
A COUNCILLOR has slammed vandals who damaged a Greenock playpark. Councillor Jim McEleny says his son had been out walking the dog when he noticed damage to the flooring at the playpark in Overton. It's believed the damage was caused on Monday
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Retired homeowner claims elderly people are being 'harassed' into getting new insulation in their properties
A RETIRED homeowner claims elderly people are being 'harassed' into getting new insulation in their properties. Ivy Siegfried, 81, has criticised the way the works in her neighbourhood are being conducted - and says it has caused friction among
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Pub boss who was accused of deliberately obstructing a CID investigation at his premises has been cleared
A GREENOCK pub boss who was accused of deliberately obstructing a CID investigation at his premises has been cleared following police and prosecution blunders. Ian Ellis walked free from court after it emerged he'd been prosecuted under the wrong
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Retired police officer says he was astonished by the Depute Provost's remarks about fire station concerns
A RETIRED police officer today slammed a Tory councillor for saying that local people shouldn't be concerned about the prospect of fire station closures in Inverclyde. Cllr David Wilson has sparked controversy after suggesting that a reorganisation
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A determined dad has ditched fast food to lose more than four stones in six months
A DETERMINED dad has ditched takeaways and fast food to lose more than four stones in only six months. Stephen McDonald, who fits hardwood flooring, not log ago weighed in at almost 18 stones. He is now 13st eight lbs. He was inspired when
