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Martin Compston set for return to TV screens for new series of Line of Duty
GREENOCK actor Martin Compston is set to return to TV screens as the new series of Line of Duty approaches. It's been revealed that the new run will have an extra episode when it airs. Filming of the sixth series of the hit police drama began
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Greenock schoolgirl gets rave reviews for poem about lockdown
A BONNIE bairn from Greenock believes she can give Scotland's bard a run for his money with her polished poetry skills. Lucy Wilson, of Lady Alice Primary School, penned a piece about the hardship of lockdown in Scots to honour Robert Burns.
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Morton slump continues with 1-0 defeat against Raith
MORTON are now without a win in seven games and have lost three of their last four matches after slipping to a dismal defeat at Cappielow today against Raith Rovers. Iain Davidson got the only goal of the game when he exploited poor marking at
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£1,500 grants for taxi drivers hailed
THE announcement of £1,500 grants for taxi drivers in Inverclyde has been welcomed by MSP Stuart McMillan. Private hire drivers will have access to three times the amount of Scottish Government support than they did last year, to cover fixed costs
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Greenock cafe gets government grant
A CAFE in Greenock town centre picked up a government grant to help the business through the pandemic. Published Scottish Enterprise stats show Cafe Mor received £7,500.
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Greenock cancer survivor: 'I'd be dead if I hadn't been diagnosed before lockdown'
A CANCER survivor says he would be dead if he hadn't been diagnosed a few days before lockdown after two chances were missed. Greenock man Mark Humphreys, 47, had been to his GP three times with a sore throat and was given antibiotics and sprays
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Port Glasgow 'knife and hammer attack' man set for trial
A PORT Glasgow man charged with carrying out a blade attack to severe injury and permanent disfigurement is set to for a sheriff and jury trial in April. Kevin McGourlick, 37, is said to have struck another man on the head with a knife or similar
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Chronic illness left young woman in agony and unable to leave home
A BRAVE young woman has spoken for the first time about the devastating impact a chronic illness has had on her life. Joe-Anna McKay, 25, was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and hyper mobility spectrum disorder three years ago, but only after
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New look at St Laurence's Church in Greenock as overgrown land cleared
WORK is underway to clear overgrown land at the side of an iconic Greenock church. Dead trees were felled, and bushes cleared, opening up a view of St Laurence's Church from the road. It is hoped following the extensive clean up operation that
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Locals urged to use Inverclyde coronavirus helpline
PEOPLE who need support to get through the pandemic can access a wide range of advice and support from a local coronavirus helpline. It covers everything from shielding information and food deliveries, to advice on keeping homes and families warm
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Another break-in bid at an Inverclyde church
POLICE are investigating a break-in bid at the Lyle Kirk on Union Street. The former Ardgowan Parish Church building was targeted last Friday. The church's Newark Street building was also targeted earlier in the same week. Meanwhile officers
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Motorist arrested after 'being found in breach of bail conditions'
A MOTORIST was arrested after allegedly being found in breach of bail conditions and driving without insurance. He was stopped at 7.40pm on Wednesday on Greenock's Inverkip Road. Officers seized the vehicle and the 51-year-old was detained.
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Cardwell Garden Centre has re-opened its online store
KEEN gardeners have been given a boost as they prepare for the new growing season with Cardwell Garden Centre announcing it has re-opened its online store. Although the centre near Gourock is still shut to the public due to coronavirus restrictions
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Greenock social media threat husband set for sentencing
A GREENOCK man who threatened his estranged wife with posting material about her on Facebook has had his sentence further deferred in his absence from court. Gary Stewart, 39, 'overwhelmed' the woman with a constant barrage of communication, a previous
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Greenock man on fourth non-harassment order breach charge
A GREENOCK man warned he'd need a calculator to work out his jail time if he added to multiple breaches of a non-harassment order has flouted it again, it's alleged. John Traill, 27, is said to have breached the three-year directive to stay away
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MSP from Greenock concerned over number of cancelled hospital operations
AN MSP from Greenock has expressed concern over the number of elective hospital operations cancelled. Jamie Greene has spoken out following a recent report which shows 1595 procedures were cancelled between March and October 2020 across NHS Greater
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Inverclyde's MP is lobbying for financial support for a Greenock drug rehab unit
INVERCLYDE'S MP is lobbying for fresh financial support for a lifesaving drug rehab unit in Greenock. Ronnie Cowan, who is the vice-chair of the all-party parliamentary group at Westminster on drug policy reform, says he has spoken to Scottish Government
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Report shows Inverclyde healthy life expectancy 'lags behind'
LOOKING to the future instead of blaming the past will help people in Inverclyde live a healthy life after the age of 60, according to a senior councillor. Health and social care committee chair Councillor Robert Moran spoke to the Tele following
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Woman retires after 50 years at the same Port Glasgow firm
TIME'S up for a golden girl who has completed five decades with the same Port Glasgow firm and is now set for a well-earned retirement. As a 15-year-old schoolgirl, Helen Pettigrew started at Sangamo, a specialist time switch manufacturer in Port
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This week's top 500 Covid hotspot neighbourhoods in Scotland revealed
The latest weekly coronavirus figures have been released, highlighting hotspots of Covid-19 per 100,000 of the population and the risk in each neighbourhood. Scotland had 6,881 positive cases between January 27 and February 2, which was 125.9 cases
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Weather warning: How to drive safely and avoid fines in snowy conditions
February has started off with a chilly start as temperatures have dropped across the country. As forecasters have issued snow and ice warnings this weekend, taking care on the road is more important than ever. Drivers have been rescued on the
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Scotland's phased school return explained — here's when your child could go back
Nicola Sturgeon announced a phased return to school for pupils across Scotland in front of Holyrood this week. The First Minister revealed the Scottish Government's back-to-school plan, which includes a phased return from February 22. A final
