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A cut too far - MP's anger at 'destruction of local history'
TREE cutting work in Greenock's west end has left Inverclyde's MP and an ex-councillor going barking mad. Ronnie Cowan and retired parks boss Jim Hunter demanded an explanation from Inverclyde Council after trees along the roadsides of various
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Extra patrols in Port Glasgow to tackle anti-social behaviour
POLICE carried out additional patrols across Port Glasgow at the weekend to discourage anti-social behaviour. Extra officers were sent out to disperse any gatherings of youngsters found to be ignoring Scottish Government advice to stay at home.
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Morton cannot offer ex-Hamilton man Justin Johnson a deal unless players leave
ANTON McElhone has revealed that Morton must wait to see if the lower leagues resume before they can consider offering a deal to ex-Hamilton winger Justin Johnson. The Tele revealed on Wednesday that the 24-year-old has been training with the club
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Crash closes part of Greenock main road
POLICE and ambulance crews rushed to the scene of an accident which closed the the A8 eastbound in Greenock. The crash was on Rue End Street, just outside the Fire Station, close to the junction with Dellingburn Street and it involved several vehicles
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Delays continue on new £1.7 million children's home in Port Glasgow
WORK on a new £1.7 million children's home in Port Glasgow has still to restart as delays continue. The site at Crosshill has remained closed down since February last year, when the main contractors went into administration. In a recent update
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Crown: Greenock man 'struggled with police after driving offence'
A GREENOCK man is set for trial at the sheriff court next month charged with struggling violently with police after allegedly being caught driving a car without insurance in the town centre. Robert Temporal, 34, is said to have pulled two officers
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Call to local people to sign petition to protect Inverclyde Royal Hospital
A HOSPITAL anti-cuts campaigner is calling on local people to sign a petition demanding the health secretary addresses concerns over Inverclyde Royal. Liberal Democrats election candidate Jacci Stoyle, who is standing at the upcoming Holyrood elections
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Kilmacolm community art project is asking for bottle top donations
PEOPLE across Kilmacolm are being encouraged to save their bottle tops and donate them to an innovative community art project. Kilmacolm Community Council has asked residents to drop off plastic caps of all shapes, sizes and colours at two collection
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Inverclyde Youth Work Services are shining a light on LGBTQA+ history month
INVERCLYDE Youth Work Services are shining a light on LGBTQA+ history month on their social media platforms during February. Information and videos are being uploaded to Facebook throughout the month. A spokesperson said: "We will posting content
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The key bits from Nicola Sturgeon’s schools and lockdown announcement
NICOLA Sturgeon has today confirmed that schools will reopen, partially, from next week. She also revealed plans are being drawn up for a potential phased move out of lockdown within the next two weeks. The First Minister made her comments
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Dog walkers urged to avoid Greenock dam
A SAFETY warning has been issued for people about the dangers of stepping into an empty Greenock dam. Water levels at the Cowdenknowes Reservoir, better known as Murdieston Dam, are much lower than normal after it was recently drained to allow
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Greenock man on chair assault charge
A GREENOCK man has been charged with assaulting another male by throwing a chair at him. Russell Hunter, 37, is also said to have tried to punch the man during an alleged disturbance at a property on Gilmour Street last August. Hunter, of Dempster
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Oak Mall shop has shut down
A POPULAR health and beauty store in Greenock has closed exactly two years after it first opened. Savers in the Oak Mall has shut down, in what is a fresh blow for the town's indoor shopping centre. The shop opened in February 2019 but within
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Local choir raised over £10k for Ardgowan Hospice
ARDGOWAN Hospice staff are singing the praises of a local choir after they raised a five figure sum for patients. Inverclyde Voices have handed over £10,000 from a string of successful online concerts and events. The big-hearted bunch defied
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Podcast on loss and young people during pandemic
A LOCAL Barnardo's project worker has released a new podcast discussing the impact of loss on young people during the pandemic. Chris Paul features on the 'Loss and Lockdown' episode, the fourth in the instalment from the children's charity.
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Taxi driver says relief funding from Scottish Government is not enough to cover costs
A TAXI driver says relief funding from the Scottish Government is 'peanuts' when compared with the costs needed to keep his car on the road. Craig McIver, 49, has been a cabbie for more than 20 years and as he uses his own vehicle, he has to cover
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Appeal over early hours vehicle fire in Port Glasgow
POLICE are today trying to establish the circumstances of an early hours vehicle fire in Port Glasgow. The incident at Auchenfoil Road was reported at around 3.50am on Wednesday. Sergeant Jason Logsdon said: "At this time it's still to be established
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Wind of Change - Tele Camera Club photo of the day
TELE Camera Club member Jamie Donnelly braved the early morning freeze to capture this stunning image from Corlic Hill. Jamie ventured out when it was minus eight degrees - but readers will agree it was worth it to grab this beautiful shot.
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Applications for the new Scottish Child Payment are open
THE council have reminder parents that applications for the new Scottish Child Payment are open. The first payments under the policy will be made from the end of this month onwards. Parents and guardians can apply for each child under six-years-old
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Brexit blamed for Broomhill boiler breakdown farce
BREXIT has been blamed for an inability to immediately source repair parts following further failures with a £9 million home heating system in Greenock, a councillor claims. Colin Jackson says he was told by engineers assigned to fix problems associated
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Inverclyde Carers' Centre is looking for volunteers
INVERCLYDE Carers' Centre is looking for volunteers to provide a listening ear. The team need new recruits to phone carers who are feeling lonely and isolated. Volunteers must be able to commit to an hour a week and full training and support
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Greenock knifeman who attacked police is caught again with a blade
A CONVICTED knife thug who stabbed a police officer in a 'horrible' attack has been caught again with a blade — whilst in possession of hundreds of pounds worth of cocaine. Ross Gisbey, 24, had a lock-back knife concealed down the front of his underwear
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Nicola Sturgeon to make schools announcement today — how to watch and what to expect
Nicola Sturgeon is set to announce a final decision on a phased return to school for pupils across Scotland in front of Holyrood this week. The First Minister previously revealed the Scottish Government's back-to-school plan, which includes a phased
