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P&O's Arcadia visits Greenock on 16-day trip around British Isles
AN ‘indulgent’ P&O cruise ship has arrived on the Clyde as she nears the end of a 16-day trip around the British Isles. Arcadia sailed into Greenock this morning, having left Lerwick in Shetland on Saturday. She departed Southampton on
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Massive party in Inverclyde to celebrate the rights of children enshrined in law
A MASSIVE party for families in Inverclyde took place to celebrate rights of children becoming enshrined in a new law. To mark the day that the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child officially came into force in Scotland a big family
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Greenock hiker conquers peaks and raises vital funds on solo trek
A GREENOCK man who conquered some of the country's toughest terrain on a solo 150-mile hike has thanked his supporters for helping him raise vital funds for life saving volunteers. Adventurous Sam Morris was over the moon to have collected more
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Greenock sheriff acquits police officer of 'assault on man in custody'
A GREENOCK sheriff has acquitted a police officer who was charged with assaulting a man in his custody by throwing him into a doorframe. James Convery, 28, was accused of pushing the man on the body down a set of stairs, causing him to strike a
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Police officers carry out door-to-door enquiries in Gourock
POLICE officers carried out door-to-door enquiries in the Albert Road area of Gourock today. Several police vehicles were observed racing through Greenock towards Gourock at around 1pm. Eyewitnesses said four vehicles headed for Albert
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Warm weather brings water babies of all ages to Gourock outdoor pool
SUPER swimmers of all ages took to the waves in Gourock outdoor pool today to stay cool in the warm weather. The popular outdoor facility was full of water babies of all ages who had decided to take the plunge. The Telegraph went along to
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Swimmer to take on Loch Lomond relay after chronic fatigue left her housebound
A STAFF member at Ardgowan Hospice is preparing for a gruelling 16-hour charity swim after battling back from being ‘housebound’ due to a chronic fatigue condition. Fiona Conway will take on a Loch Lomond relay challenge this week with a team of
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Waverley to set sail from Greenock in 'one off' evening cruise fundraiser
THE iconic Waverley is set to sail again from Greenock on a 'one off' evening cruise to raise funds for her ongoing refurbishment. This special sailing for the world famous paddle steamer is helping raise vital for the winter repair programme to
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Morton boss will wait for the right No.9 in search for George Oakley replacement
MORTON boss Dougie Imrie says he would be prepared to wait for the right No.9 to become available as his search for a George Oakley replacement continues. The Ton chief welcomed a trialist into training yesterday as he looks to run the rule over
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'It's been a whirlwind week in Westminster but I'm putting local people first'
PUTTING YOU FIRST After a whirlwind week in Westminster, last weekend started with a round of local surgeries at Greenock Morrisons and at the Bridge Community Centre in Bridge of Weir. I wanted to get surgeries up and running as soon as possible
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Public consultation events on plans for battery storage site near Port Glasgow
A PUBLIC exhibition is being held in Port Glasgow today on plans for a battery energy storage facility on agricultural land above the town. The proposed High Mathernock site, on Auchentiber Road near Kilmacolm, would have a capacity of up to 334MW
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Giant luxury sailing yacht dominates Greenock's James Watt Dock Marina
AN award-winning giant luxury sailing yacht is dominating a Greenock dock this week on a short stopover in the town. Gitana, built in New Zealand by Fitzroy Yachts and delivered in 2009, moored at James Watt Dock Marina on Sunday evening. The
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Greenock pub to host Beatson Cancer Charity fundraiser this weekend
A GREENOCK pub is set to host a fundraising event for the Beatson Cancer Charity this weekend. Bar 100 on Cathcart Street is inviting people to enjoy live entertainment from 3pm. There will also be auctions, raffles and more to pull in donations
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Staff told Iceland store in Port Glasgow is to close in potential blow for area
STAFF at the Iceland store in Port Glasgow have been told it is closing down - in another potentially major blow to the town centre. People living in the town reacted angrily and told the Tele that the loss of the Church Street store would be a
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Inverclyde MP pays tribute to community projects in maiden speech
INVERCLYDE'S new MP highlighted the work of three local projects which he says symbolises the 'resilience' and 'kindness' of the people he now represents in his first ever speech in the House of Commons. Labour's Martin McCluskey singled out St
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Gillespie says Morton need to get over League Cup woes ahead of Partick Thistle clash
DISAPPOINTED Morton skipper Grant Gillespie says that his side need to get over their League Cup woes by being ready to go against Partick Thistle in just over 10 days time. Ton are effectively out of the cup, with one game remaining in Group F
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Gourock property: Fantastic flat has open-plan dining space and private garden
DESCRIBED as a 'feature filled, boutique property', this beautiful home in Gourock will be the perfect fit for a growing family. Located in the coveted Royal Street, the huge four-bedroom flat offers up an amazing amount of flexible living space
