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Sister of Greenock house fire victim says he is in a coma with 'deep' burns
THE sister of partially-sighted Greenock house fire victim Gordon Percy says her brother is in a coma with 'deep' burns as his fight for life enters a fifth day. Caroline Campbell said medics have had to perform a series of skin grafts on him as
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Charity champ appeals for street to be named after Captain Sir Tom Moore
A PORT Glasgow charity champ who collected throughout the first lockdown has launched a petition to have a street in Inverclyde named after Captain Sir Tom Moore. Eddie Lapsley, who helped with donations for Compassionate Inverclyde, has set up
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McGinty up to challenge of taking over Morton captaincy
NEW Morton skipper Sean McGinty admits that he has big shoes left to fill after replacing Jim McAlister who hung up his boots a fortnight ago. The 27-year-old English centre-half said that taking over the captaincy was a proud moment but he is adamant
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Port Glasgow man to share his gambling addiction story on a brand new YouTube show
A YOUNG Port Glasgow man is set to share his remarkable recovery from gambling addiction on a brand new YouTube show. Gamtalk founder Paul Pettigrew, who told the Tele how he blew thousands of pounds on betting, has shared his story on Chit Chat
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'Unacceptable' number of assaults on emergency workers last year
ATTACKS on emergency workers accounted for a third of all common assaults in Inverclyde between April and November last year, fresh statistics show. The shocking data was branded “a scandal” during a meeting of the council’s police and fire scrutiny
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Larkfield man accused of 'repeatedly kicking ten-year-old girl'
A LARKFIELD man charged with attacking a ten-year-old girl to injury is set for trial at the sheriff court. Richard Footit, 36, is accused of repeatedly kicking the child on her body. Prosecutors say the alleged assault took place on September
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Greenock man denies jar assault on ex
A GREENOCK man charged with throwing a glass jar at his ex-partner during an alleged disturbance has appeared in court to deny the charge. Ross Dresh, 33, is also accused of shouting, swearing, making threats of violence and striking a television
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Crown: Greenock man 'swiped till during armed robbery at shop'
AN ARMED robbery accused man has been charged with holding up a Greenock convenience store at knifepoint and stealing the shop's till. Christopher Graham, 37, is said to have brandished a blade at a staff member whilst making threats of violence
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New online tool helps Scots calculate benefit entitlements — find out how much you can claim
A NEW tool that enables Scots to calculate their benefits entitlement has now been launched. The online service is the first ever to fully integrate devolved benefits in a bid to address the financial hardship facing many families. Here's what
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West College Scotland is holding a virtual open evening
WEST College Scotland is holding a virtual open evening on Monday. Inverclyde school pupils, their parents and guardians are all invited to learn about courses available from August within the foundation apprenticeships and school vocational programmes
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Two local charities benefit thanks to fundraiser
Port Glasgow Tesco staff helped out two local charities after having a festive fundraiser. Staff donated £300 to Man On Inverclyde and Barnardo's Inverclyde in a bid to help local families who are struggling. The groups will use the funds to
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Greenock-born writer pens novel inspired by his Hi-De-Hi life as a Butlins Redcoat
A GREENOCK author and former Butlins Redcoat has penned his third and final novel drawing on his experiences of the 'Hi-De-Hi era' at the holiday firm's camp in Ayr. Frank McGroarty has fond memories of his time there in the early 1980s, include
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Greenock man's bail tailored to allow him joint custody of dog
A GREENOCK man charged with making threats towards his former partner has had his bail order tailored - to allow him to retain joint custody of their pet dog. John McLaughlan, 52, had originally been told he had to stay away from his ex's street
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Aldi named cheapest UK supermarket - how do Lidl, Asda and Tesco compare?
Aldi has once again been named the cheapest supermarket in the UK but have had to share their crown with budget supermarket rival Lidl. Consumer comparison site, Which? Compared 19 ever day items sold my all major UK supermarkets throughout January
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Walkers are asked not to approach the alpacas in the fields at Ardgowan Estate
COUNTRYSIDE walkers are asked not to approach the alpacas in the fields at Ardgowan Estate. Staff at West Coast Alpacas are reminding people out and about not to approach the creatures or make loud noises. Owners say the creatures are easily
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Greenock woman leaves man bleeding from head wound after street attack
A WOMAN repeatedly whacked a man with a crutch until blood poured from his head after he tapped her with his foot. Angela Stein was on her tip toes as she 'squared up' to the victim in Greenock town centre and shouted in his face after she'd grabbed
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New accessible play equipment for Craigmarloch pupils
HAVING fun is easy for pupils at Craigmarloch School - thanks to new accessible play equipment. Some children turned out for our snapper George Munro to try out the colourful play equipment for the first time after it was recently installed.
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Carers' centre holds 'blether' session
INVERCLYDE Carers' Centre is running another 'bun and a blether' session on Friday. The online chat will run from noon until 1.30pm and afternoon tea will be provided. To find out more call 01475 735180 or email dmartin@inverclydecarerscentre.org.uk
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Greenock shop will remain closed after lockdown
A POPULAR Greenock shoe shop will remain closed after the lockdown after bosses pulled the plug to 'restructure the business'. Clarks in the Oak Mall will keep the shutters down when Scottish Government guidelines allow for non-essential retailers
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Man who took ill after being stopped by police in Greenock dies in hospital
A MAN who was rushed to hospital yesterday after being stopped by police on a Greenock street has died. The circumstances of the incident have been passed to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner. The man took unwell after he was
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High flat residents in Port Glasgow demand new heating and windows
HIGH flat residents at THREE blocks are taking on their landlords by launching a petition demanding new heating and windows. Many older people living in Rowan, Thistle and Heather Courts in Port Glasgow say they are suffering fuel poverty because
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Port Glasgow woman 'stole bank card from mum'
A WOMAN has been charged with stealing her mum's bank card and using it to help herself to cash from an ATM machine at Port Glasgow Tesco. Chloe Fitzgerald, 26, is said to have committed the alleged offences on January 25 whilst on bail regarding
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Fiddlers' Rally at the Beacon Arts Centre has been postponed
A FIDDLERS' Rally set to take place at the Beacon Arts Centre has been postponed. The event, which had already been rescheduled to April 18, will now take place at a later date, which is still to be decided. All customers who have existing bookings
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Greenock dry dock campaigners demand probe into Peel Ports' 'abysmal' record
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to give Inverclyde its 'industrial pride back' are demanding a council-led investigation into what they have branded as Peel Group's 'abysmal' stewardship of Greenock's harbours. They want a root and branch probe into the level
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Greenock paedophile hoarded depraved videos of child victims as young as two
A SELF-confessed Greenock paedophile hoarded sickening videos of child victims as young as two being subjected to horrific sexual abuse. John McDonald had scores of readily accessible indecent films of toddlers and other children on his mobile
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Animal rescue organisation receives generous donation
AN Inverclyde animal rescue organisation has received a generous donation from staff at a Glasgow supermarket. Underheugh Ark Rescue was gifted food and supplies for cats and dogs by the team at Morrisons in Baillieston. The team at Underheugh
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Coulport and Faslane naval base union members to hold a ballot for industrial action
MEMBERS of Unite the union at the Coulport and Faslane naval bases on the Clyde are to hold a ballot for industrial action in an escalating dispute over pay and bargaining rights with employer Babcock Marine. The industrial action ballot opens on
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Stage set for Greenock Arts Guild final curtain
IT'S the final curtain for the historic Greenock Arts Guild as demolition of the building nears completion. The bulldozing of the main theatre exposed the old stage which hosted thousands of shows for almost 70 years. The Campbell Street site
