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Drivers 'disgusted' by sudden A8 roadworks resulting in huge delays
DRIVERS were left facing traffic chaos on the main route between Greenock and Port Glasgow today as unexpected Scottish Water roadworks caused heavy tailbacks. Cones and temporary traffic lights were set up on the busy road as works got underway
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Budget reaction: 'Cuts to winter fuel payments will impact most vulnerable', says MSP
AN Inverclyde MSP has claimed the UK Government’s cuts to winter fuel payments will leave some of the country’s most vulnerable people out of pocket. Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out a series of spending cuts on Monday which aim to address a £21.9bn
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Your Voice to host tea dance at Port Glasgow Town Hall in September
TICKETS are still available for a tea dance which will take place at Port Glasgow town hall in September. Your Voice is hosting the event on Friday, September 6, from 12-3pm. Alongside some great music to dance to, tea, cakes, and sandwiches
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Inverclyde Youth Work Services pop-up event in Port Glasgow on Friday
YOUNG people living locally can find out more about Inverclyde Youth Work Services at an event in Port Glasgow on Friday. Inverclyde Council is running a Word On The Street pop-up at Coronation Park from 6.30-8.30pm. Free burgers and mocktails
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Inverclyde dance school bring home gold in 'double' success on the world stage
AN Inverclyde dance school are celebrating 'double' success after they dominated on the world stage. Unity Dance Project based in Greenock had a record-breaking five girls competing solo in the Dance World Cup in Prague, coming home with a haul
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Beautifully presented Gourock flat with waterfront views on the market
THIS beautifully presented first-floor flat with waterfront views in Gourock is sure to be snapped up quickly after entering the property market last week. The three-bedroom home on Ashton Road is nestled on the edge of the River Clyde and features
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Football fixture which has raised almost £20,000 for worthy causes set to return
A FANTASTIC fundraising football fixture which raises thousands of pounds for worthy causes every year is set to return for another edition. Inverclyde resident Mark Nelis has brought in almost £20,000 for a variety of charities since he first
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Port Glasgow uniform exchange seeks to cut back on landfill waste
PORT Glasgow parents are pulling together to cut the cost of sending children back to school and reduce uniforms ending up in landfill. St Stephen's High Parent Council's Cate McGeachy has helped relaunched the pre loved uniforms exchange involving
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Pregnant women to get new jab at antenatal checks in Inverclyde Royal
PREGNANT women in Inverclyde will now be offered a new vaccination to protect their unborn babies against a respiratory virus at their next routine appointment. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have announced all those over 28 weeks will get the Respiratory
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Drivers face lengthy delays as Scottish Water works begin on A8
DRIVERS are facing lengthy delays this afternoon as roadworks begin on the A8. Scottish Water works are underway on Port Glasgow Road near its junction with Pottery Street. Motorists have reported significant tailbacks, with a temporary traffic
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Former CalMac boss appointed to senior role at McGill's Group
THE former chief executive of Gourock-based CalMac has been appointed to a senior role at McGill’s Group as the firm seeks to strengthen its leadership team. Robbie Drummond has joined the Greenock-based company as finance directory and company
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Greenock's Waterfront Cinema to bring 1980s classic back to big screen
A CLASSIC 1980s film will return to the big screen at Greenock’s Waterfront Cinema this week to mark its 40th anniversary. Several screenings of The NeverEnding Story will at the venue, with the first taking place at 9pm on Friday. First released
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River Clyde Homes treat 100 children and families to cinema trip
INVERCLYDE'S largest social housing landlord recently treated local families to a day out at the cinema. Almost 100 tenants joined River Clyde Homes at the event in the Waterfront Cinema at either Despicable Me 4 or Inside Out. Youngsters
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River Clyde Homes offers financial help to some tenants with kids starting school
INVERCLYDE'S largest social landlord is helping its tenants with school-aged get financial help. River Clyde Homes financial wellbeing officers can help those on certain benefits who may qualify for the Best Start Grant School Age payment of £314
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Youngsters invited to tread the boards at Beacon Arts Centre in free taster session
A YOUTH theatre group is offering youngsters in Inverclyde the chance to perform at an upcoming taster session. The Beacon Youth Theatre is organising the event later this month and children aged 5 to 16 years old are invited to head along.
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Luxurious 61-metre superyacht arrives at James Watt Dock Marina
A LUXURIOUS 61-metre superyacht has sailed into Greenock’s James Watt Dock Marina. Samadhi arrived on the Clyde last night, having departed Tobermory earlier in the week. Built by Feadship in the Netherlands in 2006, the yacht can accommodate
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Drop in session will detail support and services open to unpaid carers
UNPAID carers in Inverclyde can find out more about the support and services open to them at an upcoming session. Carers representative Heather Davis, who is on the Your Voice board and speaks up for carers at the Inverclyde Integrated Joint Board
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Hip hop artist is back at the Beacon teaching kids the right moves this summer
A TOP hip hop artist is back making moves in Inverclyde as she takes street dance out into the community. Nadia Sewnauth brought her own 'Funkstyles' to the Beacon last year as an artist in residence with the Inverclyde Culture Collective.
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Gourock woman admits assaults on three police officers in Greenock
A GOUROCK woman has admitted carrying out four assaults in the town over the course of six months - including three attacks on police officers. Renais McLachlan now waits to find out her fate after pleading guilty to several charges at Greenock
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Waverley to embark on special Golden Jubilee sailing from Greenock
THE Waverley embark on a special sailing next week to mark 50 years since she was famously purchased for £1. The iconic paddle steamer will commemorate the Golden Jubilee will set sail from Greenock on August 8, before making her first visit to
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Greenock Telegraph readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Greenock Telegraph site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or over 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site
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Shoplifter caught trying to steal items worth more than £150 from Greenock store
A SHOPLIFTER who loaded a trolley with £150 worth of animal ornaments and food was stopped by staff when she tried to walk out the Greenock store without paying. Elizabeth McClure admitted a charge of theft and was cleared of a further Crown allegation
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Morton forward Lamar Reynolds says goals are just around the corner
MORTON forward Lamar Reynolds says he’s feeling better after every passing game as he promised that the goals are just around the corner. The 28-year-old front man arrived from Maidstone United over the summer and has been an ever present in a
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Inverclyde MP says he will meet with business leaders after Easdales ask for EE plan
INVERCLYDE’S recently elected MP has renewed a campaign pledge to summon the area’s business leaders after being called on to secure a future for EE’s soon-to-be vacant Greenock site. Labour’s Martin McCluskey, who defeated SNP rival Ronnie Cowan
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Fresh closure fears for Greenock businesses as new works start on the high street
BUSINESS owners in Greenock’s historic high street say the latest phase of roadworks has left them fearing for the future all over again. The first in a series of staggered road closures along West Blackhall Street, Westburn Street and Nicolson
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Angling club reflects on 'poorest' Loch Tay outing despite ideal conditions
Newark Angling Club returned from Loch Tay with perhaps their poorest catch record in recent times. A total of 20 members journeyed to the Scottish loch, recalled for bountiful Brown Trout, only to manage four returns. The rather disappointing
