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Dutch winger training with Morton squad
MORTON boss Anton McElhone is running the rule over former Dundee United and Hamilton winger Justin Johnson, the Tele can reveal. The 24-year-old Dutchman, whose cousin is former Celtic and Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong, has been
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Morton 'keeper McAdams welcomes rival Butler
MORTON 'keeper Aidan McAdams has welcomed the arrival of fellow shot stopper Jamie Butler after the Englishman penned a six-month contract until the end of the season last week. The young custodian revealed that the club signing the 28-year-old
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New anti-poverty push is under way in Inverclyde
A NEW anti-poverty push is under way in Inverclyde. A series of events are being arranged to examine ways to tackle deprivation. The council is inviting people to get involved in a discussion about how the area can unite to improve the lives
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Popular Greenock pastor will have farewell service this Sunday
A POPULAR Greenock pastor will have his final service this Sunday before moving onto pastures new. Fraser Donaldson has been at Hope Community Church for 16 years and will lead the live-streamed service at 11am. To tune into the service visit
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Huge £450k boost will allow Mind Mosaic to expand
A SERVICE providing life-changing mental health support for children and families is to expand thanks to a £400,000-plus funding announcement. Mind Mosaic Children and Family Therapies has received £433,965 from the National Lottery Community Fund
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CalMac trialling Test & Protect scheme at local ferry port
CALMAC are trialling a Test & Protect scheme at a local ferry port. The operator is supporting Transport Scotland and NHS Scotland with the pilot scheme on the Wemyss Bay to Rothesay route. It is voluntary and part of the 'Check In Scotland
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Man locked up for eight months bailed after woman admits 'false evidence'
A MAN locked up for the last eight months on charges of serious assault has been released on bail after a Crown witness told police she had provided 'false evidence' against him. Michael Bell is accused of attacking a man and woman to injury and
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Inverclyde duo The Laurettes to star in virtual gig
A DYNAMIC Inverclyde duo will be part of a virtual gig later this month. The Laurettes are taking part in a 23 Promotions and Immersive TV live event on February 26. The Greenock musicians will feature alongside Cutchy Cash and John Rush.
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Inverclyde Shed team up with local schools for new project
YOUNG gardeners in schools are being supported in their outdoor endeavours by Inverclyde Shed. Bruce Newlands and the team at the Shed have linked up with 12 schools across the area to develop 'small growing spaces'. The gardens are being created
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Morton match against Inverness Caley postponed
MORTON'S away game tomorrow against Inverness Caley will not go ahead due to a frozen pitch. The Highlanders' park has failed a pitch inspection which was held this afternoon. The check was ordered after temperatures plummeted during the cold
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Whinhill Golf Club issue reminder of Covid safety measures for players
WHINHILL Golf Club has issued a reminder of its safety measures for those making use of the course. The course has a number of Covid-19 restrictions in place at present and officials are asking people to fully familiarise themselves with them before
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A Greenock pet store has raised almost £3,000 for a local animal charity
A GREENOCK pet store has raised almost £3,000 for a local animal charity. Pets at Home at Container Way handed over £2,928 to the Royal Heart Greyhound Rescue based at Langbank. The charity received a cash boost after the store undertook a
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Coronavirus: The areas in Inverclyde with the most cases last week
THE weekly number of Covid-19 cases in Inverclyde has fallen for the third week in a row. Public Health Scotland figures show that there were 83 positive cases registered in Inverclyde in the week ending 7 February. In the seven day period
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Inverclyde community groups can apply for up to £20,000 from funding scheme
COMMUNITY groups across Inverclyde can apply for up to £20,000 from a national funding scheme. The People's Postcode Trust is now welcoming applications from charities and other not-for-profit organisations across the district. To find out
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Inverclyde residents urged to join new exercise campaign
A LIFELINE community care forum is encouraging people to capture a snapshot of themselves exercising to help keep the community actively connected. Your Voice has launched the #healthyselfieinverclyde campaign - to promote mental and physical health
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Almost £20m paid out to help Inverclyde firms through coronavirus crisis
THE total grants bill for local businesses during the pandemic is forecast to reach almost £20m in the next few weeks. The council has been administering a number of funding streams on behalf of the Scottish Government since last spring, Payments
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300 now signed up to Inverclyde's food pantry
A FOOD pantry helping people in Inverclyde to get high-quality groceries at affordable prices has signed up 300 people after just two months. Mum-of-three Alison Tosh, from Greenock, became the milestone member of The Pantry when she joined on
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Janey Godley postpones Greenock gig at Beacon
A POPULAR comedienne who was set to visit Greenock in April has rescheduled her show until later in the year. Janey Godley's Soup Pot Tour will now play at the Beacon Arts Centre on November 2. All bookings from the original date of April 7
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Lidl issues urgent health warning over food product - what you should do
Lidl is urgently recalling a range of pork minced meat amid concerns it may contain pieces of plastic. The budget supermarket chain is recalling Birchwood XXL Pork Mince (12% fat) with the product said to be unsafe to eat. Lidl GB are recalling
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George Munro's five favourite...Greenock Air Cadet photos
THIS year sees the 80th anniversary of the Air Training Corp and is being celebrated locally by what is often called 'the best kept secret in Inverclyde'. The Air Cadets based on Greenock's Ardgowan Street will be joining in with the celebrations
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Police probe Covid lawbreaking party in Port Glasgow
POLICE are probing an illegal Covid lawbreaking Hogmanay house party in Port Glasgow after a flat in the town was hired 'under false pretence' through an accommodation rental website. More than 30 New Year revellers descended on the property in
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Greenock Town Hall likely to remain a mass vaccination centre
GREENOCK Town Hall is likely to remain as a mass vaccination centre for most of the rest of 2021. It was one of 16 sites recently opened by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde health board and has been making good progress with the vaccination programme
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Coronavirus testing to be introduced in schools and nurseries in Inverclyde
EDUCATION bosses have announced they are introducing asymptomatic coronavirus testing in schools and nurseries in Inverclyde. The move revealed by Inverclyde Council is designed to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 in the community. A new
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Starter Packs Inverclyde gave out packs to 20 homes during January
STARTER Packs Inverclyde gave out packs to 20 homes during January. The charity helped 13 single people and seven families, including 11 children. The charity remains open Monday to Thursday between 9am until 1pm for collection of packs. The
