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Inverclyde Council's free summer playschemes now underway
A NUMBER of playschemes are now underway across Inverclyde to help keep little ones busy this summer. Inverclyde Council in running free sessions at various locations until August 2. Activities will be held at Kilmacolm Primary, St Michael’
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Plans to install flagpole on the front of historic Gourock building are approved
PLANS to install a wall mounted flagpole on the front of a historic Gourock building have been approved. Proposals to add the 8m high pole onto the front of the Category B listed Gamble Halls on Shore Street have been given the green light from
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Gourock Golf Club crowns new ladies' champion after annual contest
GOUROCK Golf Club recently held its annual ladies’ championship, with the defending champion being pipped at the post for the 2024 title. The championship was played stroke play format over two rounds. Emma Boyd, who won the 2023 title, was
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Greenock church coffee morning raises hundreds for worthy cause
A GREENOCK church raised hundreds of pounds for a worthy cause as it threw a fantastic fundraising coffee morning. Westburn Parish Church’s mission and community committee organised the recent donation drive in aid of anti-poverty charity Mary’
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Emergency response after car comes off carriageway near Inverkip
EMERGENCY services have rushed to a busy road near Inverkip after a car came off the carriageway earlier this afternoon. Police were on hand to direct traffic around a stricken white Skoda, which was left sitting across the A78 with its front
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Plans for 14 new homes near Port Glasgow Bowling Club refused
PLANS for a small development of 14 homes next to Port Glasgow Bowling Club have been rejected by Inverclyde Council. The proposals – which consisted of nine bungalows and five flats in Birkmyre Avenue – have been refused planning permission.
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CalMac to reinstate several Gourock-Dunoon sailings this week
CALMAC is due to reinstate a number of sailings which have been cancelled for almost a month. Due to a review of crew availability, selected sailings between Gourock and Dunoon have been cancelled from Monday to Saturday since June 3. The ferry
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Inverclyde rail services cancelled as ScotRail disruption continues
A NUMBER of Inverclyde train journeys were cancelled this morning due to a shortage of crew. There was widespread disruption across the ScotRail network yesterday, with around a quarter of all services believed to be cancelled. The rail operator
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Ex-Aberdeen player is latest Morton signing amid major summer rebuild
MORTON boss Dougie Imrie has moved again to continue his Cappielow summer overhaul by completing the signing of former Hamilton Accies and Aberdeen goalkeeper Gary Woods. The 33-year-old England youth cap is no stranger to the Scottish game, having
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New MP pledges to make green investment in Inverclyde a priority
INVERCLYDE’S newly elected MP has pledged to make bringing more green investment into the area his first priority as he arrives in Parliament for his first week at Westminster. Martin McCluskey also singled out the cost-of-living crisis as an issue
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Letters: 'Questions for new Labour government over renewable energy'.
A NEW government could mean a fresh approach to clean energy development. But if Labour is to fulfil its promise about transforming the energy system, it must take a long hard look at planning headaches and take bold action to purge planning inefficiencies
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Ardgowan Distillery in high spirits as first locally distilled drink is launched
ARDGOWAN Distillery’s team were in high spirits as they launched the first drink distilled at their under-construction Inverkip site. The multi-million-pound project marked another major milestone as its new ‘Clydebuilt Scottish Dry Gin’ hit shelves
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Kilmacolm property: Magnificent family home sits in elevated position on private road
DESCRIBED as 'charming', this exquisite villa in Kilmacolm will be the perfect home for a growing family. The three/four-bedroom mid-terrace property sits within a traditional building in the desirable Broomknowe Terrace in the village. Househunters
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'Stalking' case delayed for man charged with causing woman fear and alarm
A GREENOCK man facing a stalking charge after allegedly causing a woman fear and alarm over four years has had his court trial delayed. Ross Beckett was due to appear in front of a sheriff this week accused of following the alleged victim, repeatedly
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Schoolgirl proves she's a cut above after donating her lovely locks to charity
A CARING little girl proved she was a cut above after donating her hair to help children with cancer. Elena Hamill, eight, had never had a hair cut apart from a trim and was happy to hand over eleven inches of her long locks to help make a wig
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Port Glasgow woman headbutted officer after pensioner mother was Tasered by police
A PORT Glasgow woman watched her 73-year-old mother being TASERED by police - then headbutted an officer. Angela Blaney lashed out in violence after her OAP mum was left 'significantly injured' and in need of emergency hospital treatment. Blaney
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Special award: Inverclyde stalwart honoured in recognition of his community work
AN INVERCLYDE stalwart has been recognised for his contribution to the community - receiving a citizenship award. Jimmy Crawford, 81, former chairperson of Lyle Gateway, was presented with the honour by the Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire West and
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Inverclyde's refugee community enjoys sporting spectacular thanks to Your Voice
MEMBERS of Inverclyde's New Scots community got the chance to show off their skills on the park in a sporting event with a difference. The team at Your Voice organised a traditional Scottish sports day and a United 7s football tournament for refugees
