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Shipyard workers praised as Glen Sannox given green light to carry passengers
A Greenock-born MSP has praised staff at Ferguson Marine after the long-awaited Glen Sannox was given the green light to carry passengers. The shipyard has taken a major step towards handing the vessel over to CalMac by securing its passenger certificate
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Young musicians will shine on stage at Inverclyde Schools' Christmas concert
TICKETS are still available for a magical night full of festive music at Greenock Town Hall next month. The Inverclyde Schools' Christmas Concert is set to take place on Thursday, December 5 from 7pm. Pupils who are in P5 right through to
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Morton in the Community to offer supporters free diabetes tests at Partick game
Morton in the Community bosses are helping to raise awareness of type 2 diabetes by offering a free health check to supporters at this Saturday's match. Tests will be available on Sinclair Street outside Cappielow Park between 1pm and 3pm, before
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People aged 50 and above invited to share views at Greenock meeting in December
PEOPLE who are aged 50 and above are being encouraged to share their views at a meeting in Greenock next month. Your Voice will be running its Involve Inverclyde over 50s group on Thursday, December 12. Participants will get the chance to
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Man denies making violent threats to shopworker at Greenock store
A MAN is to stand trial after he denied subjecting a Greenock shopworker to violent threats and aggression. William Bonnar, 39, is charged with behaving in a threatening or abusive manner towards a man at Aldi on Patrick Street on June 12.
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People in Inverclyde can have a say on the long-term regeneration of Greenock
INVERCLYDE Council is asking members of the public to give their thoughts on the regeneration of Greenock. The call comes after the town received support funding from the UK Government's Long Term Plan for Town's Programme, the purpose of which
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Vigil in Greenock church will call for an end to violence against women
A VIGIL is set to take place in a Greenock church as campaigners come together to call for an end to violence against women. St Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Patrick Street will open its doors to people all faiths and none as the community takes
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All former 4th Gourock Brownies invited to celebrate 100 years
ALL former 4th Gourock Brownies are invited to afternoon tea to celebrate their 100th anniversary. The pack is coming together in the St John's Church Hall in Gourock on Sunday, November 24 from 2pm to 4 pm. There will also be a special service
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Six-year delayed MV Glen Sannox reaches major milestone as handover draws nearer
THE chief executive of Ferguson Marine has confirmed a major milestone in the handover of the troubled new CalMac ferry MV Glen Sannox. John Petticrew announced on Tuesday that the six-years-late ship has been given the green light to carry passengers
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Police investigate after concerns over man's behaviour in Greenock
Police have confirmed they investigated a report of a man's behaviour after an incident in Greenock town centre on Sunday. A video shared widely on social media appears to show a man walking down Bank Street towards a van parked on Cathcart Street
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Inverclyde anti-poverty charity warns families 'face a desperate time' this winter
AN INVERCLYDE charity has warned that families in the area are facing "a desperate time" trying to stay fed and warm this winter. Children in Poverty Inverclyde recently donated 40 winter coats of all different sizes to the Larkfield Early Learning
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Woman walking 5,000 miles around coastline in memory of wife visits Inverclyde
AN inspirational woman who is raising money in honour of her much-missed wife stopped off in Inverclyde on a gruelling trek. Tracey Howe, 60, is walking 5,000 miles around Britain's coastline to pay tribute to her beloved wife Angela who passed
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Inverclyde band nominated for prize at Scottish Alternative Music Awards
AN Inverclyde band is vying for a national music award – but they need the public’s support to secure the prize. Slix are nominated for Best Live Act at the 2024 Scottish Alternative Music Awards. The event seeks to recognise the best new Scottish
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First look at Greenock Town Hall's new roof as part of £2million refurbishment
PASSERS by have had the first look at Greenock Town Hall's new roof as part of a £2 million refurbishment. The protective canopy and scaffolding has started to be taken down as the work nears completion. It is the beginning of the end of the
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Five former Morton players caught up in Dumbarton administration turmoil
FIVE former Morton players have been caught in the crossfire of administration turmoil after Dumbarton were plunged into financial disarray this morning. The Sons, who won promotion to League One at the end of last season, appointed administrators
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Well-known Greenock pub given top rating for its terrific toilet facilities
THE team at a popular Greenock pub are flushed with success after receiving a top honour for their venue's facilities. The James Watt in Cathcart Street has been given a platinum grading by Loo of the Year Awards judges, who made an unannounced
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Domestic abuse 'at its lowest level in Inverclyde for a decade', new figures say
RECORDED domestic abuse incidents in Inverclyde have fallen to their lowest level in a decade, according to new figures. Scottish Government data released on Tuesday revealed there were 747 domestic abuse incidents recorded by police in Inverclyde
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Spread some festive joy to sea cadets by going along to their Christmas Fete
Greenock and District Sea Cadets are holding a Christmas Fete on Sunday 24 November. There will be more than 20 stalls and a tombola at the bash which takes place in the Greenock Sea Cadet Hall in Baker Street. There will also a chance to meet
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Community council wants to hear your concerns at public meeting next week
Port Glasgow West Community Community Council is holding its next public meeting on Monday (November 25). The meeting will be held at Port Glasgow Town Hall at 7pm. Local people are asked to come along to raise any issues that are not being
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Plans for new vehicle maintenance workshop in Greenock approved by council
PLANS for a new vehicle maintenance workshop at a business premises in Greenock have been given the green light. Dunns Holdings Ltd had asked Inverclyde Council for permission for the new building at their premises on Cartsburn Street. Documents
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Port Glasgow company takes top award for 'game-changing' packaging design
AN Inverclyde company scooped a top honour at a prestigious business awards ceremony. McLaren Packaging, which supplies paper-based packaging across the spirits industry, took the Innovation in Packaging title at the Spirits Business Awards 2024
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Cold snap forces UEFA under-19 international match to be moved away from Cappielow
A UEFA Under 19 international match that was set to take place at Cappielow tonight has been moved as a result of the cold snap currently gripping the west coast of Scotland. Wales were due to lock horns with Liechtenstein in the second of two
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Achievements of prisoners past and present showcased at IFiT event at Beacon
A CELEBRATION of the achievements and rehabilitation of local people who have been involved in the criminal justice system will take place in Greenock this week. The team at Inverclyde Faith in Throughcare (IFiT) have organised an event at Beacon
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Inverclyde MP encourages local people to get involved in UK Parliament Week 2024
INVERCLYDE'S MP Martin McCluskey will be visiting schools across Inverclyde to get young people involved in UK Parliament Week 2024. The annual event raises awareness of what Parliament is and what it does, and advises on how people can take part
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Three things we learned as Morton stop rot in gutsy Raith Rovers thriller
DELIGHTED Morton boss Dougie Imrie will be hoping that lightning has struck twice after watching his side fight back to snatch a win from what felt like the jaws of defeat against Raith Rovers. And many a Morton fan will be hoping for the same
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Greenock swimming pool to close for short period this weekend
A POOL at Greenock’s Waterfront Leisure Complex is to close this weekend to host a swim gala. The training pool will be off limits to customers from 1:30pm on Saturday. It is expected to reopen from 8am on Sunday. Inverclyde Leisure apologised
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Sign up now for Inverclyde Women's Aid fund-raising fire walk in Greenock
INTREPID fund-raisers in Inverclyde are being urged to sign up to take part in a charity 'fire walk' in Greenock this month. Inverclyde Women's Aid is looking for brave backers who think they can handle the heat to sign up for the event at the
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River Clyde Homes member calls on fellow Greenock councillor to join board
A RIVER Clyde Homes board member has challenged a fellow Greenock councillor to join him as a row over a 115 per cent hike in heating bills in Broomhill grows. Conservative Councillor Graeme Brooks hit back after Councillor Colin Jackson, of Labour
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Top floor Gourock flat boasts 'gorgeous' views and communal garden
A TOP floor apartment with bay windows overlooking the River Clyde has gone on sale in Gourock. With two-bedrooms and one bathroom, the flat on Castle Gardens has been priced at £125,000. Complete with secured entry and communal rear gardens
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Vital community facility in Port Glasgow will reopen to public next week
A VITAL community facility in Port Glasgow is set to reopen to the public next week after being closed for a year. The Post Office within the Londis store in Dubbs Road will relaunch on Friday, November 29. The Port branch - which was originally
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Morton boss Dougie Imrie lauds quality of Stuparevic strikes that ended drought
DELIGHTED Morton boss Dougie Imrie praised the quality of super Serb striker Filip Stuparevic after he ended his goal scoring drought against Raith Rovers. The loan-star ended a run of six games without a goal to take his tally to four in nine
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Morton's Jordan Davies hopes he's turned corner after setting up Raith winner
MORTON'S Welsh wizard Jordan Davies hopes that he's beginning to turn a corner after getting the perfect birthday present in the form of setting up the winner in the Cappielow side's five-goal thriller against Raith. The former Connah's Quay Nomads
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Archives: Inverclyde went dotty to support annual Children in Need appeal
NOVEMBER 19, 2012: PEOPLE across Inverclyde knocked spots off other places as they dressed up and dug deep into their pockets to raise thousands for Children in Need. The annual national appeal prompted a raft of local fundraisers and events to
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Greenock schoolgirls see cranes they named after winning Peel Ports competition
TWO Greenock schoolgirls have got the chance to see the cranes they named after Taylor Swift and Usain Bolt. Avaleigh Lang and Frances McFadden, both aged 11, were winners of a competition to name two new cranes at the Port of Greenock. The
