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Still Game star unveils spectacular Craigmarloch art showcase at The Wyllieum
A WELL-KENT Scottish actor has unveiled a spectacular art exhibition created by Port Glasgow school pupils in one of Inverclyde's newest attractions. Gavin Mitchell, who played Boaby the Barman in BBC's Still Game, welcomed visitors to The Wyllieum
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Gourock venue welcomes popular Inverclyde bands for DJ set showcase
INVERCLYDE bands and artists are set to play DJ sets at a Gourock venue on Saturday night. The River in Kempock Street is giving acts including Strange Dimensions, Crashes, Bride, and I Am David Laing the chance to play their own choice of tunes
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Hip hop dancer behind Greenock street craze is back at the Beacon this summer
A HIP hop dancer who inspired a summer street craze in Inverclyde is back at the Beacon for another run. Artist Nadia Sewnauth, who has been inspiring youngsters and families with her hit moves, is in the Beacon throughout the school summer holidays
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People will be bowled over at popular Greenock venue's summer celebration
A POPULAR Greenock venue will be full of sunshine and fun at an annual event next month. Lady Alice Bowling Club is hosting its summer fete on Saturday, August 10. The much-loved celebration will see the club welcome people from all over Greenock
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Kind hearted Gourock mum and daughter run 10k for cancer charity
A KIND-hearted Gourock mum and daughter duo are helping fight cancer after raising nearly £1,400 on a 10k run. Tesco Community Champion Lorella Sutherland and 11-year-old Leah completed the Glasgow Race for Life. The Moorfoot Primary pupil
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Care assistant hopes to conquer fear of heights in charity zipline effort
A HOSPICE health care assistant from Gourock is preparing to face her fear of heights to raise money for charity. Julie Ross will take on a 100-feet high zipline along the River Clyde on September 1 in aid of Ardgowan Hospice. The 53-year-old
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Arrest made after 'serious assault' which left 44-year-old man in hospital
POLICE have arrested and charged a man following an alleged serious assault which left another man in hospital. Officers rushed to Stanton Square in Port Glasgow at around 5:30pm on Saturday, July 13 after receiving a report of an incident.
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Greenock church celebrates its 200th anniversary with special exhibition
A LANDMARK Greenock church has become one of the town's most popular attractions for cruise passengers - as it celebrates its 200th year. St John's Episcopal Church in Union Street has welcomed visitors from all over the world including Germany
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Martin Compston stuns gig goers as he storms stage during Example's TRNSMT set
GREENOCK actor Martin Compston stunned gig goers as he stormed the stage during a high-energy performance at TRNSMT last weekend. The Line of Duty star declared Scottish crowds ‘the best in the world’ and took aim at rival music festival Glastonbury
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Man charged with torching shed and killing pigeons set to stand trial this month
A MAN charged with setting a pigeon shed alight at a Greenock home and killing several birds within is set to stand trial at the sheriff court. David Spencer torched the wooden structure, causing fatal injuries to a number of birds that were housed
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Creative kids turned their story into a song at fun workshop
CREATIVE kids at Craigmarloch turned their own story into a song as part of a fun workshop. Pupils in P2/3 worked alongside Paul Bristow of Magic Comics CIC to produce a book. His son Connor, a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire in Glasgow
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Wemyss Bay property: Beautiful three-bed villa has basement level and huge garden
THIS fantastic family home sits within a beautiful traditional building in Wemyss Bay. Nestled within North Lodge on Greenock Road, this stunning semi-detached villa occupies a sought-after spot in the Inverclyde village. Described as 'brimming
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Proposals lodged for take away food outlet inside a container off the A78
PROPOSALS for a containerised food servery/take away outlet at the layby on the A78 at Inverkip have been lodged with Inverclyde Council. The outlet would be open from 7am to 7pm in summer and from 9am to 5pm in the winter. A statement submitted
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Mind Over Miles run in Gourock a huge success
A NEW running group is going the distance as it continues to put people on the road to better mental health. Top fitness duo Conor McGregor and friend Craig Docherty came together to form Mind Over Miles. It has been an overwhelming success
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Greenock police officer suspended amid 'internal misconduct' investigation
A GREENOCK-based police officer has been suspended amid an internal misconduct investigation – making him the third PC in recent weeks to be stood down from active duties in Inverclyde. Two officers were suspended previously after being charged
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Drug dealer caught with cocaine in car spared jail after admitting 'regret'
A DRUG dealer caught with almost half an ounce of cocaine in his car has been spared a prison sentence after a court heard he ‘bitterly regrets his actions’. Thomas McNeill pleaded guilty earlier this year to being concerned in the supply of the
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Letters: 'What's the deal on Inverclyde school meals'
IN a recent press release the administration of Inverclyde Council said, 'As a council we are committed to ensuring our young people have the best start in life and that includes free school meals from P1 right through to P7, the first local authority
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'It’s the second biggest derby in Scotland': Youtuber takes in Morton v St Mirren
A POPULAR Scottish Football YouTuber hailed Morton’s Communities Cup clash with fierce rivals St Mirren as the country’s ‘most underrated derby’ when he attended the game earlier this week. The Ton suffered a 2-0 home loss in the pre-season derby
