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Greenock ice rink to host jungle-themed skating disco next week
GREENOCK’S Waterfront Leisure Complex will host a jungle-themed skating disco next week. The ‘I’m A Skater, Get Me Out Of Here’ event will take place on November 29 from 7:30pm until 9:30pm. It will feature bush tucker trials, party games,
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Police carry out checks after complaints of speeding in Kilmacolm
POLICE have been cracking down on speeding in Kilmacolm following complaints by residents. Officers recently carried out high visibility checks in the area in response to the concerns. They say a number of vehicles were stopped, with safety
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Gig for Gaza at Cloch Caravan Park in Gourock
A SPECIAL charity gig is taking place in Inverclyde to help raise funds for the victims of the conflict in Gaza. Local singers and musicians are lining up to perform at the 'Gig for Gaza' in Cloch Caravan Park, Gourock. Singer Shelagh McKay
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Greenock coffee shop selling new blend to raise money for Ardgowan Hospice
A GREENOCK coffee shop has launched a new specialist blend in a bid to raise funds for a local cause. Alchemist Coffee Bar on Jamaica Street is selling a small batch of ‘Alchemist B01’ – a rework of its house espresso. Produced by Downriver
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Citizen Advice Scotland money clinic in Inverclyde
CITIZEN'S Advice Scotland runs a drop in clinic in Inverclyde offering vital advice on financial issues. The team is on hand every Tuesday to help with questions on money, bills and benefits. The drop in runs from 10 am to 1pm in Your Voice's
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Public invited to have their say on the future of a Port Glasgow nursery
PEOPLE are being invited to have their say on the future leadership of a Port Glasgow nursery. Inverclyde Council is seeking the public's opinion on how the Newark Nursery class should be led from the start of the 2025/26 term. The upcoming
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Inverclyde schools pupils meet local football legend at poetry competition
INVERCLYDE school pupils have rubbed shoulders with Scottish footballing royalty at a poetry competition celebrating the area's rich history in the beautiful game. The Scottish Schools Football Association teamed up with Greenock-born John McMaster
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Tele Morton snapper to share secrets of sport photography at Inverkip talk
A GREENOCK Telegraph sports photographer will share some of the secrets of his craft at a talk in Inverkip later this week. Freelance photographer Gary Bradley, an award-winning photographer whose images of Greenock Morton and Greenock Wanderers
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Have your say on how £20 million 'towns fund' cash for Greenock should be spent
PEOPLE in Inverclyde are being asked to share their views on how to spend £20 million allocated to Greenock by the UK Government. A short online survey has been set up by Inverclyde Council to gather views on the best way to spend the cash allocated
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Have you got what it takes to be an 'independent prison monitor' in Inverclyde?
THE government body responsible for upholding standards at Greenock prison, and at similar establishments across Scotland, has launched an appeal for people interested in becoming an 'independent prison monitor'. His Majesty's Inspectorate of
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Much-loved CalMac ferry sails past Inverclyde on final journey before being withdrawn
ONE of Scotland's oldest ferries swept past Inverclyde on her final journey this morning. MV Hebridean Isles is retiring after almost 40 years of service. She left Stornoway for the final time on Sunday en route to Glasgow, and was spotted
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Get your name down now for Morton supporters' bus trip to Ayr United cup tie
THE travel section of the Morton Supporters' Club are now taking names for the Scottish Cup game against Ayr United later this month. Dougie Imrie's men will travel down the coast to Somerset Park on Saturday, November 30, hoping to grab a place
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Port Glasgow three-bedroom property could be someone's 'perfect family home'
A PORT Glasgow house has recently been put on the market, hoping to interest people seeking 'the perfect family home.' Located on Moorfield Avenue, buyers can get this house for the price of just £118,000. The home comprises a welcoming reception
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Kind-hearted residents launch Christmas toy appeal in Broomhill
KIND-HEARTED residents are stepping up to make sure no family in Broomhill misses out this Christmas. Community volunteers Zoey Gatens and sister Louise, who are part of a local wellbeing group, are once again running a festive toy drive. They
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Stuart McMillan MSP: The medical aesthetics industry cannot remain unchecked
READERS of the Tele will recall that I’ve been supporting calls to see regulation introduced for the medical aesthetics industry as at present, lay people can inject prescription-only medicines and perform borderline surgical procedures without having
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Meet the talented chefs leading healthy cooking classes at Greenock centre
TALENTED cooks have been serving up some tasty treats by leading healthy eating lessons at a Greenock community centre. Angela Lynch, NHS community cook organiser, has been helping local folk create some tasty meals at Craigend Resource Centre
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£220k Wemyss Bay house comes with three-bedrooms and home nail salon
A BEAUTIFULLY furnished three-bedroom home in Wemyss bay has just been put on the market. The property on Lomond Road has been listed for £220,000. Upon entering the house, its inviting hallway welcomes you to this the expansive yet cosy open
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Inverclyde escapes severe Met Office weather warning for snow and ice
INVERCLYDE has now escaped a severe weather warning issued by the Met Office. The national meteorological service sent out a yellow weather alert for snow and ice which originally covered Inverclyde. The warning no longer covers the area
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Rock band Dymensha playing in Gourock this Sunday
POPULAR Inverclyde rock band Dymensha are back on the Inverclyde stage playing classic hits this weekend. The group will be performing 60s and 70 tunes in Cleats in Gourock this Sunday from 5pm through to 8pm. To keep up to date with all the
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Inverclyde property 'still cheapest in Scotland' - despite sharp rise in prices
PROPERTY prices in Inverclyde have shot up by more than any other part of Scotland year-on-year, according to a newly-published survey – but a month-on-month slump means the area is still the cheapest place in Scotland to buy a house. The monthly
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Football: Greenock cup tie is switched to Ravenscraig tomorrow after late call-off
GREENOCK Juniors will get another chance to book their place in round four of the South of Scotland Challenge Cup tomorrow night – after their third round tie fell victim to a late postponement at the weekend. The Nock squad arrived at Newmains
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Short-term lets plan for Greenock flat gets the green light from council bosses
PLANS to allow a Greenock town centre flat to be used for short-term letting have been given the green light by council bosses. Inverclyde Council has approved a ‘change of use’ application for a two-bedroom second floor flat in Crown Street –
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Football: Joy for Jamieson as on-song Port put Jousters to the sword
Port Glasgow boss Tam Jamieson hailed his side’s “superb” team display after watching the Undertakers chalk up a fourth win on the spin on Saturday. Dylan McLaughlin led the way with a double strike in the 4-1 win over Eglinton at Parklea, while
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Archives: Plans for £20m Clune Park regeneration moved a step closer
NOVEMBER 18, 2008: PLANS to secure £20 million of funding to regenerate one of Inverclyde’s most rundown areas were moving a step closer. Communities minister Stewart Maxwell visited Clune Park to survey the 50-year-old housing stock — much of
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Port campaigner issues safety warning over future of historic town hotel
A Port Glasgow campaigner has issued a stark safety warning over the future of a historic building in the centre of the town. Abbie Williams says it is a 'tragedy' that the Star Hotel has been left to fall into disrepair. The 64-year-old worked
