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Greenock and District Gang Show is hailed a spectacular success
THE Greenock Scouts' Gang Show has been hailed a spectacular success by a regional volunteer chief. Regional lead volunteer James Cumming hailed the showpiece as a spectacular success, whilst being keen to not only highlight but also the dedication
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Inverclyde to Glasgow buses disrupted after sudden closure of city bus station
A NUMBER of McGill’s services bound for Inverclyde have been affected after a Glasgow bus station was closed due to reports of a ‘suspicious item’. Buchanan Bus Station was evacuated cordoned off by police at around 1.10pm today. In a statement
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Morton midfielder Cameron Blues praises character of side after 'huge' Raith win
MORTON midfielder Cameron Blues says his side's victory over Raith Rovers was huge in more ways than one as the Cappielow men ended a run of six games without a win at Stark's Park. The versatile Morton midfielder was full of praise for his side's
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Kind hearted Gourock volunteers step up efforts to keep folk warm as cold snap bites
KIND-HEARTED volunteers in Gourock are stepping up their efforts to keep people warm as the first cold snap of the winter grips Inverclyde. The Gourock Community Engagement Group is supporting drop-in 'bowl and blether' events at St John's Parish
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Athletics: Six-star Oliver is first Harrier to complete six 'major' marathons
AN INTREPID Greenock Glenpark Harriers athlete has become the very first member of the club to complete all six of the world’s marathon ‘majors’. The 2024 New York Marathon on November 3 completed Oliver Reilly’s six-star journey – one that had
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Greenock museum to host 'Victorian Christmas' celebration this weekend
A GREENOCK museum will transport families back in time for a Victorian Christmas celebration this weekend. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Museum and Heritage Centre on Wallace Place will welcome visitors to its festive event on Sunday, November
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Inverclyde Boys' Brigade receive cash boost of more than £6,000 from council
A POPULAR local uniformed organisation has secured a cash boost of more than £6,000 from Inverclyde Council. The Inverclyde & District battalion of The Boys' Brigade applied to the council's Community Grants Fund and was awarded £6,125 subject
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Starter Packs Inverclyde launch Christmas appeal to help those without a home
A CHARITY helping the homeless has launched an appeal in the countdown to Christmas. Starter Packs Inverclyde are inviting people to come along to a fundraising coffee morning in St Mary's Church Hall in Greenock on Tuesday, November 26. They
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Tele Postbag: Clyde leisure boat charging plan 'must be stopped'
PEEL Ports' proposed charge for leisure boat users on the Clyde, the importance of listening to Inverclyde's young people, and a survey on multiple sclerosis all feature in the latest edition of the Tele Postbag. To have your say on any topic of
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Choir's charity concert aims to give Inverclyde Foodbank a festive boost
A LOCAL choir is holding a Christmas concert in aid of the Inverclyde Foodbank. Inverclyde Voices will take to the stage at Old Gourock and Ashton Parish Church on December 1 at 2pm. Admission is free, but all those who would like to attend
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Port Glasgow school hosting fund-raising Christmas shopping night this week
A PORT Glasgow school is playing host to its annual Christmas shopping night fund-raiser on Thursday. More than 30 local crafters and businesses will be heading along to Craigmarloch School for the event, which runs from 6-8pm on November 21 and
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Kilmacolm's Scout group holding quiz and curry night this weekend
KILMACOLM’S Scout group is holding its rescheduled Quiz and Curry Night this weekend. The event takes place at the Scout Hall on Barr’s Brae on Saturday, November 23, with the doors opening at 7pm and the quiz beginning at 7.30pm. Attendees
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Cold snap extends into weekend as Met Office issues new Inverclyde weather warning
INVERCLYDE is braced for yet another threat of adverse conditions this weekend after the Met office moved to issue a new yellow weather warning for the area. Only hours after the Met Office issued a warning for today and Thursday, November 21,
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Find out if you're eligible for Inverclyde's £600k winter fuel support fund
WINTER fuel support for around 1,300 elderly and vulnerable Inverclyde residents is on the way thanks to a new £600,000 council fund. Members of Inverclyde Council’s policy and resources committee yesterday, Tuesday 19 November 2024, unanimously
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Port kids have a bright future all mapped out for them thanks to university workshop
A GROUP of Inverclyde youngsters have a bright future mapped out for them after getting a geography lesson with a difference at Glasgow University. Three primary seven classes from Newark Primary School in Port Glasgow learned all about geo-spatial
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Inverclyde care homes 'fear for future' over Labour's Budget measures
Inverclyde's care homes have expressed fears for their futures following Budget increases in minimum wage and national insurance contributions. Local councillor David Wilson says he has been contacted by a number of owners who are concerned that
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'Rare opportunity' to purchase Greenock home with vintage interior
A 'RARE opportunity' has come up to purchase an end terraced villa on Greenock's Finnart Street. Featuring a vintage 70s interior, this house has been priced at £219,000. Situated at the front of the house, a communal driveway leads to the
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Gardening with George Irvine: Top tips for winter as cold weather sets in
If you have been watching the news, or listening to the radio, over the last few days you can’t have missed the forecast for the cold weather that is already with us and is expected to last for the next few days. With some really icy weather seemingly
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Inverclyde basketball club aiming high as it seeks funds to build on success
AN INVERCLYDE community sports club is looking for a 'bounce' from local businesses as it tries to encourage more women to take up the sport. Craig McNeil is a co-founder of a volunteer-based community kids' basketball club called BOUNCE Basketball
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Cold snap continues as Met Office issues Inverclyde yellow weather warning
INVERCLYDE is braced for an extra threat of icy spells this week after a yellow weather warning was issued for the area. The Met Office issued a warning for today and Thursday, November 21, as sub zero temperatures continue to engulf the area.
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Road closures to be in place for Christmas light events across Inverclyde
A NUMBER of road closures will be in place in Inverclyde over the next week as Christmas lights are switched on across the area. Festive events will are to be held in Greenock, Gourock and Port Glasgow in the coming days. In Greenock, the entirety
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Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity
A charity has announced a festive fundraising event to support young cancer patients. The Youth Cancer Trust, based in Dorset, is staging The Elf Olympics to help spread festive cheer and help teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer
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Port Glasgow 2025 team wants to hear locals' views as it firms up vision for town
THE team behind plans to regenerate Port Glasgow as the town’s 250th anniversary approaches are inviting local residents along to a public meeting in the town next week. Port Glasgow 2025 (PG25) wants the public to help them “develop an inspiring
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Inverclyde's best poker players deal a winning hand for Ardgowan Hospice
INVERCLYDE'S best poker players are keeping their cards close to their chest as they put down a winning hand for a much loved local charity. Local organiser Jamie Cairns and his fellow card players scored a full house at Lady Alice Bowling Club
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Better services for Inverclyde unpaid carers set to launch on Carers Rights Day
BETTER services for carers in Inverclyde are being launched to mark the UK's annual Carers Rights Day - and unpaid carers across the area are being invited to an event to help them learn more about the rights they have and the services they can use
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Foundation set up in memory of Greenock man raises more than £40k for charity
A FOUNDATION set up by friends of a much-loved Greenock man has raised more than £43,000 for worthy causes in its first six months. Danny Knox, 39, passed away in May after being treated for bladder cancer, spending his final days being looked
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Morton star Jordan Davies reveals impact of Dougie Imrie on his chase for success
MORTON marksman Jordan Davies says he's moved his whole life to chase his footballing dream at Cappielow - and revealed that boss Dougie Imrie has played a key role in helping him find his way in the game once again. The Wales 'C' cap raised a
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Man goes on trial accused of stalking Kilmacolm neighbours by 'staring into home'
A MAN has gone on trial accused of stalking his neighbours in Kilmacolm by repeatedly staring in through the windows of their home, loitering outside the property, and making threatening remarks and gestures towards them. Peter Muirhead's relationship
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Archives: Port man caught in Philippines typhoon - his second natural disaster
NOVEMBER 20, 2013: A PORT man spoke to the Tele about how he got caught up in the monster typhoon which devastated part of the Philippines. Remarkably, it wasn't the first time that Harry McCullagh, 51, had survived a natural disaster — as the
