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Water supplies returning in Inverclyde after divers clear ice blockage
PRODUCTION has now resumed at Greenock Water Treatment Works after today's loss of supplies. Around 13,000 households were left cut off after Loch Thom froze and the intake was blocked. Emergency bottled water sites were set up at Battery Park
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Emergency bottled water points set up in Inverclyde after homes cut off
BOTTLED water distribution points have been set up in Inverclyde tonight to help customers cut off after ice blocked the treatment works in Greenock. Battery Park and the Waterfont Leisure Centre in Greenock are both operating as emergency points
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Greenock's Lyle Fountain: Two-year delay to restoration project
COUNCIL bosses waited two years from announcing their plan to restore Greenock's historic Lyle Fountain to advertising for a contractor to do the work — only to baulk at the bill and further delay the project. The local authority pledged in early
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Greenock man on six drug charges including alleged cannabis supply
A GREENOCK man charged with being concerned in the supplying of cannabis in the town is set for trial at the sheriff court next month. Jordan O'Neill, 25, is facing a total of six drug charges, including alleged possession of cocaine. Prosecutors
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Tankers drafted in as 13,000 homes lose water due to ice emergency
WATER tankers are being drafted in as 13,000 homes and businesses across Inverclyde lose their water supplies after Loch Thom froze over. Emergency measures are being put in place by Scottish Water so that people still have access to supplies until
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Trio of engineers from Greenock's Diodes plant want to attract more girls into the sector
THREE top engineers from Greenock's Diodes plant are leading the way as trailblazers in a bid to attract more girls into the sector. Ambassador Caitlin Kirk along with apprentice Aimee Cooke and graduate engineer Megan Ruddy want to encourage more
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Over 10,000 homes in Inverclyde to lose water supplies today
ALMOST 15,000 homes and business in Inverclyde are set to be hit with disruption to their water supplies today after ice blocked the intake from Loch Thom. Scottish Water has just announced that '13,000 homes and businesses will be affected this
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Ongoing works may cause disruption to Victoria Tower webcam
FANS of the Victoria Tower webcam may experience interruption to the stream due to ongoing works. Steeplejacks are currently working in and around the area where the webcam is located, meaning it may be temporarily moved or interrupted for operational
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Self-service prescription machine passed for Gourock chemist
A CHEMIST in Trumpethill has been given the go ahead to install a self-service, automated prescription collection machine. Gourock Pharmacy has secured planning permission for the development at its premises on Cowal View. The new shopfront
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Greenock woman charged with an alleged bone-breaking assault
A GREENOCK woman has been charged with an alleged bone-breaking assault to severe injury on another female. Sarah Marner, 27, is said to have forced the alleged victim to the ground and repeatedly struck her on the body. Prosecutors say that
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Kilmacolm golfer lands scholarship in America
A TALENTED young Kilmacolm golfer has brought his skills to the fore to bag a place at a top USA university. Mackenzie Holmes, 17, is heading to Lindenwood University in St Charles, Missouri, on a sought-after transatlantic golf scholarship.
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List of groups supporting people by providing food and shopping during the pandemic
CVS Inverclyde has compiled a useful list of organisations and businesses supporting people by providing food and shopping during the pandemic. To view the list, visit inverclyde.gov.uk/covid-19/food-shopping
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Labour candidate is calling for 'fairer funding' for Inverclyde Council
THE Labour candidate in the upcoming Holyrood election is calling for 'fairer funding' for Inverclyde Council. Francesca Brennan says an additional £1 million falls way short of the funds needed by the local authority. She is urging the Scottish
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Vehicles stolen from electricity substation in Kilmacolm
THIEVES have stolen two vehicles after breaking in to an electricity substation in Kilmacolm. The raid at the premises on Auchenfoil Road occurred shortly before midnight on Monday. A blue Ford Ranger, registration ST15 SSO, and a white Mitsubishi
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Businesses to save £2m on energy bills
BUSINESSES across Inverclyde are on course to save over £2m on energy bills thanks to a Scottish Government-funded programme. Zero Waste Scotland has been offering a free service to small and medium-sized enterprises to help them cut down on energy
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Police alert over spate of thefts in Port Glasgow
POLICE have issued an alert over a spate of thefts in Port Glasgow. Officers are investigating a number of reports of thefts in the town and they are urging people to be on their guard. A spokesperson said: "Please take some steps to prevent
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Auchmountain Centre team hailed as 'unsung heroes' of pandemic
A HARD-working team on the frontline in Greenock's east end have been hailed as 'unsung heroes' for helping local families struggling during the pandemic. Auchmountain Resource Centre, led by manager Annmarie Shearer, has been on call since the
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Second round of care home coronavirus vaccinations set to begin
THE drive to vaccinate care home residents in Inverclyde against coronavirus will re-commence in a few weeks. Health and social care partnership chiefs say that second doses for the residents, and staff, will begin to arrive from February 22.
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Greenock handbag thief gets third chance to avoid jail
A HANDBAG-stealing Greenock thief whose 'despicable' crimes yielded nearly £1,000 in stolen cash has been given a THIRD chance to stay out of prison. David Loveman — who was convicted last December — has twice failed to co-operate with a pre-sentencing
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Food redistribution project launched in Greenock's west end
A LIFELINE food redistribution project to reduce waste and help struggling individuals and families has been launched in Greenock's west end. The Creative Inverclyde West End Hub has set up a foodshare scheme to stop food from being needlessly binned
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Maintenance crews praised for tending gardens at sheltered housing complexes
HOME Fix Scotland's environmental team have been working to upkeep the outdoor spaces at sheltered housing complexes in Inverclyde. The key workers have been praised by staff and residents at Seafield House for looking after their outdoor space
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Greenock weapon attack leaves man with head injury
A MAN suffered a head injury after being assaulted in Greenock's east end last night. The 24-year-old was set upon in Belville Street just before 7pm. Police believe that the man became involved in an altercation and blows were exchanged.
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Reprieve for Wemyss Bay Post Office as closure plan shelved
THE post office in Wemyss Bay has been given a last minute reprieve from closure. The Telegraph recently reported how plans were in place for the facility, based within the Spar shop on Ardgowan Road, to close from next month. Bosses blamed
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Thousands of Scots lose water supply amid snowstorm — here’s how to avoid frozen pipes
Communities across Scotland have had their water supply unexpectedly lost in the last few days amid disruption caused by snow and ice. Scottish Water says they have dealt with double the number of burst water mains across the country compared with
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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 5,811 positive cases between February 3 and February 9, which was 106.4 cases
