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McElhone says Morton need to find a mean streak
MORTON boss Anton McElhone has urged his players to find their mean streak following Saturday's defeat to Arbroath. He admitted that his side dropped off in the second half, allowing Jack Hamilton to head home the winner with 13 minutes to play.
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Police probe after Greenock church broken into
POLICE are investigating after a Greenock church was broken into. Entry was forced to Lyle Kirk on Newark Street some time between January 26 and 29. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting KC02940121, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800
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Second coronavirus vaccination centre to open in Inverclyde
A SECOND Inverclyde coronavirus vaccination centre is to open next week at Port Glasgow Town Hall. It will be used by NHS staff to administer doses of the Covid-19 vaccine from Monday, by appointment-only. This is in addition to the existing
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Man in Greenock's east end 'caught with weapon'
A MAN was allegedly found in possession of a knife and illegal drugs at an address in Greenock's east end. He was arrested at 1am on Saturday following reports of a disturbance on Grosvenor Road. Officers say the 31-year-old was searched and
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Man says his home has turned into a 'living nightmare' thanks to squatters, fire-starters and repeated break-ins
A MAN with serious health problems says his home has turned into a 'living nightmare' thanks to squatters, fire-starters, repeated break-ins and poor living conditions. David Morrison, 45, says only three flats are occupied in the block he stays
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Man admits damaging a television at his ex-wife's home
A GREENOCK man has pleaded guilty to damaging a television at his ex-wife's home by throwing a bottle of aftershave at it. Peter Trotter, 45, committed the offence at the flat on Hay Street on January 7. Sentence on Trotter, whose address was
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Police warning to hillwalkers
POLICE chiefs have urged people across Inverclyde who choose to go hillwalking to be mindful of coronavirus restrictions - and changing weather conditions. The plea follows a spate of incidents across the country where people breached essential
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Greenock's music scene in the 1990s to take centre stage in a new production
MEMORIES of Greenock's music scene in the 1990s will take centre stage in a new production. Writer and director Andy McGregor, who is originally from Largs, has written a short film - Ever Young - which focuses on one of the members of a fictional
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£500,000 grant for Inverclyde Shed to renovate building into a community workshop
INVERCLYDE Shed has clinched a £500,000 grant to renovate a building in Greenock and transform it into a community workshop. The organisation, with support from the council, received the payment from the Scottish Government for a 'Make, Grow and
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Innis and Gunn is offering free beer to anyone in the UK - how to claim yours
Innis & Gunn has bottles of ‘The Original’, its multi-award winning beer, up for grabs across its social channels from today - and all you have to do to claim, is be yourself. Whether it’s putting chilli powder on cornflakes, enjoying yoga with
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Convicted robber says police 'humiliated' her during arrest on Christmas Eve
A ROBBER out of prison on licence after repeatedly smashing a brick against her victim's head says police 'humiliated' her during an arrest on Christmas Eve over a domestic bust-up. Carla Campbell claims she was taken from her mother's home wearing
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Care home celebrated Burns Night in style
A GREENOCK care home had a patriotic p-arty as it paid tribute to the bard. Residents at Larkfield View celebrated Robert Burns by creating flags and thistles. Staff said the activity helped the residents to maintain hand-eye co-ordination
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Greenock woman charged with making offensive remarks to ex
A GREENOCK woman has been charged with making offensive remarks to her ex-partner during a phone call to him. Lindsay Smith, 24, of Larkfield Road, is said to have committed the alleged offence on December 22 last year. She pleaded not guilty
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Specialist contractor to dig up Greenock man's garden after flooding complaints
HOUSING bosses have instructed a specialist contractor to dig up a Greenock man's garden after complaints over flooding. Michael Doherty, who lives in Greenock's Grieve Road, told the Tele how water had been pouring onto his drying green area and
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Over 60 budding playwrights submitted their work to a 'script surgery' run by the Beacon
MORE than 60 budding playwrights submitted their work to a 'script surgery' run by the Beacon. The Greenock arts centre invited creatives to send their plays to writer and director Beth Morton. Beth received 64 submissions - 33 from the UK and
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Inverclyde Community Development Trust is offering support to people looking for work
INVERCLYDE Community Development Trust is offering support to people looking for work. The Trust offers help with CVs, application forms, interviewing skills and online training. For more information call 01475 553300 or email appointments@the-trust.org.uk
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Inverclyde honours Captain Sir Tom Moore
INVERCLYDE Council has honoured Captain Sir Tom Moore by flying the union flag at half mast outside the Municipal Buildings. The local authority paid its respects today after Sir Tom, who was 100, died in hospital on Tuesday. The Army veteran
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Morton have teamed up with personal trainers to get people moving in lockdown
MORTON have teamed up with a pair of passionate personal trainers to get people moving during lockdown. The club's community trust has launched 'Get Moving with Morton' - 12 weeks of free, online fitness classes for local adults. Jonny Roy of
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Coronavirus: Inverclyde death toll rises by 11
ANOTHER 11 people in Inverclyde with coronavirus have died. National Records of Scotland say that the deaths were registered between January 25-31. A total of 34 people in the area passed away from all causes during the same seven-day period
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Inverclyde's housing market boom as new year sales surge
BUSINESS is booming in Inverclyde's housing market early in the new year compared to 2020. Figures from RightMove show that Greenock estate agency Neill Clerk sold more homes last month than January last year despite the pandemic. A spokesperson
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Local minister backs campaign to have funerals live-streamed from Greenock Crematorium
A LOCAL minister is backing a campaign to have funerals live-streamed from Greenock Crematorium. Reverend William Boyle, of Port Glasgow New Parish Church, says it would comfort grieving families to know that people who are not able to attend -
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Man 'headbutted wall' during New Year's Day disturbance
A MAN headbutted a wall during a New Year's Day disturbance at the Greenock home of his ex-partner, it is alleged. Darren Smith, 26, is also charged with repeatedly punching doors at the property at Whinhill Crescent on January 1 this year.
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New support groups for parents in Inverclyde who are struggling
NEW support groups are being set up in Inverclyde to help mums and dads who are struggling to cope with family life. Mind Mosaic Counselling & Therapy say that they have identified a need to help new parents suffering through feelings of anxiety
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Almost £400,000 claimed through 'eat out to help out' scheme in Inverclyde
RESTAURANTS, cafes and pubs across Inverclyde claimed almost £400,000 through the government's month-long 'eat out to help out' scheme. A total of 47 Inverclyde establishments took part and had claimed the UK Government subsidy by the end of September
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The ‘more common’ symptoms to look out for as Covid variant now dominant in Scotland
People who are suffering the effects of the new UK coronavirus variant could be experiencing some symptoms more commonly, research has suggested. Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that some symptoms appear to be more
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Greenock man charged with urinating in tower block
A GREENOCK man urinated in a common close in the town after kicking doors and shouting, it's alleged. Ramsay MacVicar is also said to have been in possession of a metal rod and two pairs of scissors during the alleged incident at Rankin Court on
