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Missing Greenock man is found
A MAN who sparked a search after going missing from his home has been found. In a late night update police announced that Michael Gallagher has been traced safe and well. Mr Gallacher, 36, had been reported missing from his home in Kilcreggan
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Covid vaccines: Second doses rolled out in Inverclyde
SECOND doses of Covid-19 vaccines are now being rolled out in Inverclyde's care homes. The operation got underway on Monday, earlier than initially planned. The council said: "Residents and care home staff, who received their first dose of vaccine
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Inverclyde's coronavirus infection rate has fallen below 100 per 100k people
INVERCLYDE'S coronavirus infection rate has fallen below 100 per 100k people for the first time in months. It stood at 99 per 100k for February 6-12, with four per cent of tests returning as positive.
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Greenock cafe warns Facebook users of fake page scam
A POPULAR Greenock cafe has warned Facebook users of a fake page pretending to be them. A page called 'esplanade-cafe' are sending private messages to social media users telling them they were chosen as a winner and to reply saying 'READY'.
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Almost eight per cent of Inverclyde Council's workforce was absent in mid-January
ALMOST eight per cent of Inverclyde Council's workforce was absent in mid-January as coronavirus puts pressure on attendance. The absence rate on January 19 stood at 7.6 per cent. This includes employees off sick, plus those isolating, off with
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Teenage music star secures spot at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
A TEENAGE music star struck a chord to secure a spot at the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Notre Dame High pupil Austin Smith fought off tough competition to get in. Now he'll be advancing his musical talents on an honours degree
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Complaints over noisy night-time railway work at Greenock station
HUNDREDS of people across Inverclyde endured a sleepless spell as a result of overnight railway works. Many locals took to social media to complain about the 'deafening noise' coming from Branchton Station into the early hours of Monday morning
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Kilmacolm farmers launch Scotland's first mobile milk vending machine
A PAIR of dedicated dairy farmer brothers are making moo-ves in the industry by bringing Scotland's first ever mobile milk vending machine to the people of Kilmacolm. Brothers Andrew and Calum Telfer run High Branchal Farm with their parents James
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Police say Greenock woman 'spat at officers'
A WOMAN has been arrested and charged for allegedly spitting at police in Greenock. The 33-year-old is also said to have shouted and swore at officers during the alleged incident at around 11.30pm on Friday night. She has been released on an
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Man charged with garden theft bid
A MAN has been charged with attempting to steal items from a garden on Greenock's Fancy Farm Road. Police were called to an incident at around 4.30pm on Sunday afternoon. The 40-year-old suspect has been reported to the fiscal.
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Taxi fare increase decision delayed
THE decision on whether to increase taxi fares across Inverclyde has been delayed. Members of the general purposes board met on February 10 to discuss the annual review of price scales. But board chairman, Councillor Gerry Dorrian, told the Tele
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Inverclyde's coronavirus testing facilities key in driving infection rate down
INVERCLYDE'S two coronavirus testing facilities have been praised for their role in helping to drive down infection rates. The drive through facility at Parklea continues to operate every second day in tandem with the walk-in one at Crawfurdsburn
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People struggling to get food supplies are invited to call Inverclyde Council for help
PEOPLE who need help with accessing food supplies are invited to call Inverclyde Council for help. The local authority has set up a helpline to provide support and advice. The service can be accessed by calling 715275. Assistance is available
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Plastic carrier bag charge set to double to 10p after MSPs back plans
The cost of a single-use carrier bag in Scotland is set to double after MSPs backed the charge during Holyrood's Environment Committee. The cost is to be upped from the current 5p per bag to 10p from the start of April this year – with Environment
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Greenock knife attack accused bailed following sheriff's criticism of Crown
A BLADE attack accused Greenock man who has been behind bars for the last 11 months is out on bail after a sheriff was told his alleged victim 'has no intention' of giving evidence. James Keogh, 35, has been locked up for 23 hours a day since last
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Greenock man charged with leaving foul-mouthed voicemail has trial postponed
A GREENOCK man charged with leaving a foul-mouthed voicemail message on his pregnant ex-partner's mobile phone has had his sheriff court trial postponed. Joseph Spence, 46, is accused of repeatedly swearing and uttering derogatory and sexualised
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Inchgreen drydock on brink of major transformation to bring hundreds of jobs
THE new Clydeport director says Greenock's Inchgreen drydock is on the brink of a major transformation that could deliver hundreds of high-quality jobs. The Telegraph recently reported how moves to revitalise the facility were stepping up a gear
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Service to combat loneliness has made 20,000 calls during lockdown
VOLUNTEERS from a lifeline service helping to combat isolation and loneliness have now made 20,000 calls during lockdown. Your Voice have more than 40 volunteers who make phonecalls daily to the most vulnerable in Inverclyde to make sure they know
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Six more people in Inverclyde with coronavirus have died
SIX more deaths of people in Inverclyde with coronavirus have been registered with the authorities. The latest number, for the weekly period February 8-14, takes the Covid-19 death toll for the district in 2021 so far up to 52. A total of 23
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Greenock woman who beat cancer twice says pushing for tests saved her life
A BRAVE young Greenock woman who has beaten cancer twice in two years has told how trusting her instinct and pushing for further tests saved her life. Ashleigh Donnachie, 32, was diagnosed with cervical cancer on Hogmanay 2018. She successfully
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Tesco shoppers urged to check if they have been charged twice for their shop
Tesco shoppers are being urged to check their bank statements after the supermarket chain admitted a “technical error” has resulted in customers being charged twice for their groceries. The error has seen thousands of shoppers charged twice for
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Couple spend 65th Valentine's Day together in Greenock care home
A ROMANTIC Greenock couple are giving lessons in true love after spending their 65th Valentine's Day together in a Greenock care home. Childhood sweethearts Jim and Anne Nichols, aged 86 and 85, first found love at a hospital bedside - and they
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Inverclyde Council is recruiting gardeners
GREEN-FINGERED job hunters have the chance for a new start with Inverclyde Council. The local authority is recruiting seasonal gardeners to work from the depot at Pottery Street. The 37-hour per week posts have a salary of just over £19,000
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All the changes pupils can expect on their return to the classroom
The phased return of Scottish pupils to classrooms will go ahead on February 22, it has been confirmed. From Monday, primary one to three children will return on a full-time basis, with senior pupils only returning for key coursework classes.
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Greenock is to feature in a major new TV series
GREENOCK is to feature in a major new TV series. Darren McGarvey’s Class Wars, which is currently running on the BBC Scotland channel, sees the social activist take a thought-provoking look at the modern day social class system. Meeting a wide
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Cold weather payments triggered in Inverclyde following big freeze
COLD weather payments have been triggered in Inverclyde following the recent cold snap. It's been confirmed that the trigger has been activated for February 6-12 for the PA11, PA13, PA14, PA15, PA16, PA17, PA18 and PA19 postal codes. Temperatures
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Pitch improvement works worth £1.4m at schools and sports facilities across Inverclyde
PITCH improvement works worth almost £1.5 million are kicking on at six schools and sports facilities across Inverclyde. The 3G surface at Inverclyde Academy, pictured, is the latest to be overhauled by contractors working on behalf of the council
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Missing Greenock man: Police launch appeal
POLICE have issued an appeal to trace a missing Greenock man. Officers say Michael Gallacher, 36, is missing from his Kilcreggan View home since yesterday at noon. It is believed he may have travelled to somewhere in Kilmacolm. He is described
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Cappielow could go to Morton fans' group - but comes with £2m debt
MORTON fans are to hold a crunch vote on possible changes to this summer's supporter takeover which could see Cappielow handed over in the deal - with a £2m debt attached. Morton Club Together, the investment group which is set to take control
