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Community clean-up to be be held at Coves Reservoir
ECO-AWARE individuals can get involved in a community clean-up next month. Friends of Coves Community Nature Reserve is running a litter pick on March 6 from 10am until 11am. Participants should meet at the IRH overspill car park. The group
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Nominate now for the Greenock Telegraph Health Care Heroes event
THE Greenock Telegraph is today launching an exciting new event to reward and recognise our amazing health care heroes. As we approach one year since coronavirus sent the country into a national lockdown, we are stepping forward to invite readers
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Prescription-line help available during pandemic
PEOPLE who need help collecting prescriptions can call an advice line for support. Inverclyde Council and CVS Inverclyde are running the service Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 9am until 4pm. The hotline number
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Port Glasgow crash driver on drug charge
A MAN has been arrested for alleged drug driving after a car ploughed into a residential garden in Port Glasgow. The 23-year-old is said to have lost control of the vehicle on the town's Arran Avenue at around 6.15pm on Thursday. Police arrested
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Greenock town centre street set to get wireless internet after council u-turn
A GREENOCK town centre thoroughfare axed from a major free wireless internet rollout nearly two years ago is set to be reinstated to it — dependent on other projects and the impact of Covid. West Blackhall Street — seen as the town's traditional
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Gourock couple celebrate 75th wedding anniversary in lockdown
AN ADORABLE couple from Gourock are celebrating their 75th wedding diamond anniversary in lockdown. Allan and Nora McLeod tied the knot in London just after the Second World War where both served in the armed forces and their paths first crossed
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GALLERY Fresh air fun for pupils at All Saints Primary School in Greenock
A GREENOCK school has mapped out a plan to allow children to enjoy the great outdoors. During the disrupted 2020-21 term All Saints Primary School kids have been taking part in a wide range of outdoor learning activities - such as orienteering,
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Greenock night-time bail breach man to be sentenced
A GREENOCK man who breached a night-time bail curfew imposed at Ayr Sheriff Court is to be sentenced next month. Christopher Baird, 30, of Kilmacolm Road, failed to comply with the 9pm to 6am directive on March 4 last year. Sentence has been
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Black Dove to star in virtual gig fundraiser for good causes in Inverclyde
LOCAL musicians will use their talents to fundraise for two local good causes. Promoters B12 Entertainment are live-streaming a virtual gig featuring bands Black Dove and Stranger Dimensions. It's on Saturday 20 February at 8pm. All proceeds
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Port Glasgow United cup final hopes given boost by league bosses
PORT Glasgow United's hopes of winning the first piece of silverware have been given a lifeline - despite the league campaign being declared null and void by amateur football officials. United reached the Chairman's Cup final back in October with
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List of 'boredom busters' for children to help them through lockdown
AN award-winning art and creative play leader has published a list of 'boredom busters' for children to help them through lockdown. Cheryl Gray, who runs ARTventurers Inverclyde, has shared 30 days of different activities on a calendar for families
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Parents urged not to miss deadline for new Scottish Child Payment
Parents of almost 100,000 children could miss out on money from the Scottish Child Payment if they fail to apply for the new benefit on Monday. The £10-per-week payment for eligible families launches on Monday as part of the Scottish Government
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Disabled woman labels A8 as a 'disgrace' in swipe at roads bosses
A FURIOUS disabled woman has hit out at road operators for leaving Greenock roads in a 'disgraceful' state. Lesley Roberts contacted the Tele to complain about craters on the A8, saying they are dangerous and causing damage to vehicles. She
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Councillor backs move to involve public in police body cam decision
AN Inverclyde councillor has backed a move to consult the public on the possible introduction of body worn video cameras by police in Inverclyde. Tommy McVey, who chairs Inverclyde Council's police and fire scrutiny committee, says safety of officers
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Jury cases calling today at Greenock Sheriff Court
JURY trial cases due to call at Greenock Sheriff Court today include an armed robbery indictment and an alleged assault to severe injury by a son on his father. Michael Glancy, 35, is accused of robbing a taxi driver of a car key and an electronic
