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Greenock man charged with armed robbery
A GREENOCK man has been charged with armed robbery at a convenience store on the town's Belville Street. Andrew Mulholland, 28, is said to have presented a screwdriver at a worker at U-Save and robbed the man of £40. Prosecutors say Mulholland
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Morton defender holds hands up for losing Raith Rovers goal
MORTON defender Brian McLean has held his hands up for his part in Iain Davidson’s match-winning header after losing the Raith Rovers skipper in the build-up to the goal. The veteran defender admitted there are no excuses for he or his team-mates
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Scottish Water works around Dalrymple Street area
MOTORISTS are being advised that right turns from Dalrymple Street will not be allowed into either Westburn Street or Hunter Place from today until February 21. Scottish Water is carrying out maintenance work, meaning restrictions are required.
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Morton boss McElhone admits players didn't do enough against Raith Rovers
ANTON McElhone has fired a warning to his players after they slipped to their third defeat in four games on Saturday against Raith Rovers. The Ton boss blasted the 'unacceptable' performance from his side and admitted that they haven’t done enough
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Morrisons in Greenock is giving away free pizza-making kits
MORRISONS in Greenock is giving away free pizza-making kits. Staff on the pizza counters will prepare the kits daily, which will then be distributed via Morrisons Community Champions to community groups to help support families in need. Each
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Greenock woman denies wallet theft charge
A GREENOCK woman charged with stealing a wallet and keys from a flat has pleaded not guilty. Anne Parker, 38, is said to have committed the theft at Whinhill Court on December 11 last year. She has has been allowed bail on condition she stays
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Virtual workshop with top conductor
INVERCLYDE Voices are holding a virtual workshop with one of the UK's top conductors. Members are invited to participate in the event with David Lawrence on Saturday February 20 from 11am to 12.30pm on Zoom. Spaces can be booked online at bit.ly
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New figures reveal how many times police broke up house parties in Scotland — check your area
Information has been released on how Police Scotland have broken up house parties in all Local Authority areas across the country. The data looks at how many times officers dispersed gatherings and issued Fixed Penalty Notices under the new powers
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£80,000 boost to help tackle the area's drugs problem
INVERCLYDE is set to receive more than £80,000 to help tackle the area's drugs problem. The Scottish Government has announced funding of £3m to NHS boards to increase residential drug rehabilitation placements and improve access to treatment and
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People travelling into Scotland will have to pay almost £2000 to quarantine in hotel
People travelling into Scotland will now have to pay almost £2000 to quarantine in a hotel. Transport Secretary Michael Matheson announced that passengers will now need to pay £1750 and take two Covid tests after arriving into the country.
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West College Scotland is hosting an online event for prospective students
WEST College Scotland is hosting an online event to give prospective students an overview of courses available for August. It is on Monday February 15 between 6 and 6.30pm. To register visit http://bit.ly/wcsinverclyde
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A Port Glasgow councillor has stepped in to help a resident living in terrible housing conditions
A PORT Glasgow councillor has stepped in to help a resident living in terrible housing conditions. David Morrison, of Robert Street, featured in the Telegraph, saying there were squatters in his close, people setting fires and trying to break into
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Pair of Greenock cafe owners are stepping in to make sure no kids go hungry during lockdown
CARING cafe owners in Greenock are stepping in to make sure no kids go hungry during lockdown. Janine Brennan and her sister Yvonne Malloy, of The Cottage Cafe Bistro at Ladyburn Business Park in Greenock, were inspired by a national campaign as
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The Beacon is looking for creatives to submit work in honour of LGBTQA+ History Month
THE Beacon wants creatives to submit work in honour of LGBTQA+ History Month. A new competition is accepting submissions of poetry, short stories and artwork. For more details visit beaconartscentre.co.uk/beacon-connect/beacon-connect-create
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£130k spent by council on support package for older people
THE council has spent £130k on a support package for 3,000 older people to help them through winter. Grants for keeping household energy bills down doubled from £75 to £150. Cash was also spent on £15 Christmas meal vouchers to make up for
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Greenock-born MSP has highlighted the importance of talking about mental health
GREENOCK born MSP Jamie Greene has highlighted the importance of talking about mental health following our successful Time to Talk day. The Greenock Telegraph's campaign cleansed all social media channels of any negative news and comments for 24
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Schoolgirl uses pedal power to raise funds in memory of little Rosie Mitchell
A KIND schoolgirl is using pedal power to raise funds to honour the late daughter of her rugby coach. Greenock Wanderers player Ailidh Howie is cycling 100km during the month of February in aid of Neuroblastoma UK, a charity supporting children
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Council leader's vaccination plea
THE area's most senior councillor has urged people to attend their Covid-19 vaccination appointments. Local authority leader Stephen McCabe said: “Attending when it is your time to do so and rolling up your sleeve to get the vaccine is on the face
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Martin Compston to star in new Amazon Prime blockbuster The Rig
GREENOCK actor Martin Compston is to star in Amazon Prime’s new big budget supernatural thriller The Rig. Martin will play a communications officer trapped on an oil rig in the North Sea as a mysterious fog surrounds them. The new part comes
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Car crime is declining in Inverclyde
CAR crime is declining in Inverclyde according to official statistics. Police say that vehicle crime in the area plunged by around 20 per cent from April-November last year. A total of 99 incidents were recorded over the eight months when compared
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Port Glasgow pet groomer 'at breaking point' after pleas for help turned down
A PET groomer in the Port says she is at breaking point after her business was turned down for government and council help. Christina O'Donnell, who owns Pawsitively Purrfect in Port Glasgow, has seen 95 per cent of her trade wiped out because of
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Covid vaccine scammers are masquerading as NHS officials in a bid to dupe Inverclyde residents
CALLOUS Covid 'vaccine' scammers are masquerading as NHS officials in a bid to dupe Inverclyde residents. A Gourock resident contacting the Tele to warn fellow readers about a fake email blitz urging people to click on links in bogus messages.
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Gritter Tracker: Find out the names of the gritters visiting your area today
Scotland's hilariously named gritters have been out in full force the last few days as wintry weather hits the country. No stranger to the headlines, Scotland's brilliantly named gritters provide a giggle every winter season. Taking to the
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Greenock nursing home hit by coronavirus is praised by inspectors
A GREENOCK nursing home that suffered a coronavirus outbreak last month has been praised for its care and support after an inspection. Balclutha Court – which looks after more than 50 residents – was graded as 'adequate' by the Care Inspectorate
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Compassionate Inverclyde call for crafters to join Easter campaign
COMPASSIONATE Inverclyde are looking to get kind locals involved in their Easter campaign. They are looking for knitters or crocheters to knit chicks, rabbits or lambs to be gifted to those in hospital. They are also hoping children will make
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Starter Packs Inverclyde issue urgent appeal for supplies
STARTER Packs Inverclyde have issued an urgent appeal for items this month. Items in short supply include kitchen roll, shaving foam, children's shower gel, shampoo, deodorant and toothpaste. For more information on how to drop items off, call
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Families struggling with life in lockdown helped by £3k from fund
SCORES of families who are struggling with life in lockdown received a helping hand from a local charity thanks to a big cash injection. Children in Poverty Inverclyde received £3,600 through the Scottish Government's community winter support fund
