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Planners set to rule on new house bid in Greenock's east end
PLANNERS are set to rule on whether a new house can be built in the east end of Greenock. Inverclyde Council has received an application for residential development of vacant land beside Cardross Crescent. The proposed property would be a four-bedroom
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Ardgowan Hospice launches fundraiser to find £20k to cover cost of new boiler
AN urgent fundraising appeal to cover the five-figure cost of a brand new boiler has been launched by Inverclyde's much-loved local hospice. Ardgowan Hospice had to fork out £20,000 for a new boiler for the in-patient unit, where they offer compassionate
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Wellbeing challenge for Songbird Singing youngsters
SONGBIRD Singing are running weekly wellbeing challenges for local youngsters. For the latest, founder Suzie O'Donoghue has asked youngsters who attend her singing group to paint a positive picture or message on a rock. They are then asked
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Former residential children's home on market with price tag of £3 million
INVERCLYDE'S most expensive property currently on the market is a former residential children's home which comes with a price tag of £3 million. The category-B listed former Victorian orphanage, Balrossie, and its 30 acres of prime land is being
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Hunt on for vandals who smashed windscreen of parked car in Gourock
VANDALS smashed the windscreen of a parked car in Gourock. The Volkswagen Tiguan was damaged between 11pm on Sunday and 2.30pm on Monday while parked on Cardwell Road. Police are now appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.
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Greenock offshore worker set for gruelling marathon challenge
AN offshore worker from Greenock is well drilled for a gruelling marathon challenge in aid of two good causes. Ross Barr, from Greenock, started running during the first lockdown back in March to keep fit. The 23-year-old found it helped after
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Greenock man on racial abuse charge
A GREENOCK man has been charged with racially abusing an Asian man in the street. Adam Peden, 22, is said to have shouted at the man, threatened him with violence and directed racial remarks towards him. Prosecutors say Peden acted in a racially
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Greenock man caught in 4am curfew breach
A GREENOCK man on a night-time bail curfew has been locked up after police found him wandering the streets at 4am. Christopher Hendry, 42, pleaded guilty through lawyer Aidan Gallagher to a total of three breaches of bail when he appeared from custody
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Busy main road in Greenock to close for 'essential' roadworks
DRIVERS face disruption as part of a busy Greenock town centre main road closes for 'essential maintenance'. Work on the short key stretch between the A78 East/West Shaw Street roundabout and Sir Michael Street Roundabout is scheduled to begin
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Mum who struggled in pregnancy and after giving birth now offering hope to other women
A MUM who struggled to cope with the pressures of pregnancy and becoming a mother is now offering hope to other women. Emma McKinnon had a traumatic time throughout her first and second pregnancies and suffered mentally after her children were
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Covid rules breaker 'lost the rag' with police after Greenock house party arrest
A COVID rules breaker 'lost the rag' and tried to open the door of a moving police car following her arrest at an illegal gathering at a house in Greenock. Jemma Bruce reacted so violently to being told by officers to leave the property and go
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'Bullying and constant worrying caused my mental health to spiral out of control'
THE Tele is highlighting Time to Talk Day online and in print, in a bid to help break the stigma surrounding mental health matters. Our reporter Amy Shearer today shares a very personal and powerful account of the importance of speaking out. ==
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Fundraisers donate £5k to charities
KIND fundraisers have now collected over £5,000 for local good causes. Jaclyn Sweeney, her younger sister Kelsey and their aunt Lynn Conway have donated another £500 to Ardgowan Hospice. This takes their total fundraising efforts for the hospice
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Inverclyde Libraries book group still running despite lockdown
KEEN readers can still get involved in the Inverclyde Libraries book group despite lockdown. The discussions run online every third Wednesday from 2-3.30pm. The next session is on February 17 - and the book up for discussion is An Anonymous Girl
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How many people in Scotland have been vaccinated so far?
More than 600,000 people in Scotland have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. The figure contributes to a current total of more than 10 million people in the UK who have received their first dose, marking the biggest inoculation programme
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Crown: Greenock woman 'stole wallet from flat'
A GREENOCK woman charged with stealing a wallet and keys from a flat in the town has had the case against her continued without plea after she failed to appear at the sheriff court. Anne Parker, 38, is said to have committed the theft at a property
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SNP's council tax freeze plan slammed by Inverclyde's Labour leader as a 'pre-election bribe'
AN SNP move to freeze council tax in Inverclyde this year has been slammed by the local authority's Labour leader as a 'pre-election bribe' which will be of little benefit to local people. Stephen McCabe says the Scottish Government is 'putting
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Greenock's Watt Institution in running for major design award following £2m restoration
THE Watt Institution in Greenock is in the running for another major design award following its £2.1m restoration. The A-listed Kelly Street facility, incorporating the McLean Museum & Art Gallery, Watt Hall and Watt Library, is a finalist in the
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Inverclyde firefighters face fewer calls as false alarm costs hit £140k
FIREFIGHTERS in Inverclyde faced fewer incidents in the final three months of the year when compared to the same period in 2019. Fresh statistics show that between October and December there were just 291 incidents, a decrease of almost a fifth
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Chamber of Commerce extends deadline for president applications
THE Chamber of Commerce has extended the deadline for applications for its president vacancy. The successful applicant will take over the reigns from Gavin McDonagh. Interested parties should send CVs to chief executive George McKay by 5pm on
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Family of brave Greenock soldier are to be reunited with his war medals
THE family of a brave Greenock soldier who fought in World War 1 are to be reunited with his war medals. The Tele reported how Anne Skirvin had found a 1914 Mons Star campaign medal and a silver war medal belonging to Private Alexander Mullen at
