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Warnings issued about Fergusons future after calls for direct award of work snubbed
A TRADE union has warned only new work can secure a future for Ferguson Marine – after the Scottish Government opted not to directly award the yard a contract to construct seven new vessels. GMB Scotland welcomed a Scottish Government announcement
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Calls for direct award of work to Ferguson's rejected but £14.2m investment revealed
A MAJOR blow has been dealt to hopes of Ferguson Marine being directly awarded a key ferry work contract – as the Scottish Government unveiled a new £14.2m investment package aimed at making the yard ‘sustainable’. Pleas for the troubled Port Glasgow
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Greenock church helps fight loneliness with a soup bowl drop in
AN INCREDIBLE team of volunteers right in the heart of Greenock continue to serve up kindness on a plate as part of a project to fight loneliness. City Church in Watt Street offers a warm welcome to all, with a free soup and hot food out of the
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Inverkip road to close for carriageway resurfacing next week
AN INVERKIP road will be closed for several days next week to allow for carriageway resurfacing. Restrictions will be in place on Millhouse Road from its junction with Dunrod Road to its junction with Langhouse Avenue. Work will start from
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Kilmacolm agritourism business in line for prestigious industry accolade
A QUIRKY Kilmacolm business is the running for a prestigious industry honour. Kilmacolm Farm Tours has been shortlisted in the regional final of the Scottish Thistle Awards. The business, run by James and Wendy MacDougall, is in line to win
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Regulars queue up to celebrate the re-opening of village pub
REGULARS queued up to celebrate the re-opening of a village pub. The Eglinton Bar in Skelmorlie opened its doors last Thursday night. It had been closed for five months before new owners Nicola and Frank O'Neill bought it over. Nicola said
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Award winning boxer Rhys McCole brings his sports camps to Greenock's east end
AN award winning boxing coach is giving youngsters in Inverclyde a fighting chance while school's out this summer. Personal trainer and disability ambassador Rhys McCole teamed up with Police Scotland to put together a special summer camp.
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We need to put things right against Brechin after East Fife loss, says Ballantyne
MORTON right back Cammy Ballantyne has vowed that he and his teammates will go into tonight's game against Brechin City looking to make amends for Saturday's horror start against East Fife. Ton sit bottom of their Premier Sports Cup Group and will
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Knife crime play 'back by popular demand' at Beacon Arts Centre
A PLAY which tackles issues including knife crime and gang culture is set to return to the Beacon Arts Centre next year. When We Were Young, by Geez A Break Productions, visited Greenock on its tour in October last year. The play tells the
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Imrie backs Morton to bounce back from cup shocker tonight
MORTON boss Dougie Imrie has backed his side to show their bounce back ability once again and rectify the damage done on Saturday by getting a positive result against Highland league side Brechin City at Cappielow tonight. Imrie's men welcome the
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Port Glasgow man in court charged with stabbing another to 'severe injury'
A MAN has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with carrying out a serious assault in Port Glasgow. James McLaughlin is accused of repeatedly stabbing a man on the body with a knife or similar implement to his severe injury
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Fundraiser in memory of much-loved grandad who died after sudden stroke
AN inspirational young woman who was left devastated when her much-loved grandfather died due to a sudden stroke is now taking on a charity challenge in memory of her lost loved one. Lauren McCormick told how her family spent a week of worry camped
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Housing bosses slammed for state of 'overgrown' trees on Greenock street
HOUSING bosses have been slammed by an angry local who says ‘overgrown’ trees are plunging her street into total darkness at night and providing a hotspot for litterbugs to dump waste. Duncan Street resident Aileen Findlater is calling for Sanctuary
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Inverkip property: Incredible townhouse has four bedrooms and a stunning 'sun pod'
FAMILIES searching for their forever home will be very impressed by this beautiful property in Inverkip. Nestled nicely in the coveted Cromarty Grove, the four-bedroom townhouse offers spectacular views out towards the waterfront. The exquisite
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Warrant issued for drug possession accused after he fails to appear for trial
A WARRANT has been issued for a Greenock man facing two drugs possession charges after he failed to appear in court. Brian Patrick Wilkie was due to stand trial at Greenock Sheriff Court, charged with having a quantity of the class A drug diamorphine
