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There's plenty to do inside and out as temperatures drop and winter sets in, says George Irvine.

Gardening with George Irvine: Top tips for winter as cold weather sets in

Stephen Sandham, inset, says independent prison monitors have a vital role to play in ensuring standards at HMP Greenock and other jails across Scotland are upheld.

Stephen Sandham, inset, says independent prison monitors have a vital role to play in ensuring standards at HMP Greenock and other jails across Scotland are upheld.

Have you got what it takes to be an 'independent prison monitor' in Inverclyde?

Stuart McMillan MSP says the need for proper regulation of the medical aesthetics industry is becoming increasingly urgent

Stuart McMillan MSP says the need for proper regulation of the medical aesthetics industry is becoming increasingly urgent

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Stuart McMillan MSP: The medical aesthetics industry cannot remain unchecked

Tele Vet Neil McIntosh says the prospect of 'talking shop' while trapped next to a fellow aeroplane passenger fills him with fear.

Tele Vet Neil McIntosh says the prospect of 'talking shop' while trapped next to a fellow aeroplane passenger fills him with fear.

Tele Vet: Neil McIntosh on the terror of being trapped 'talking shop' on air travel

Thought for the Day with Chris Jewell: When Jesus healed, He healed them all

Thought for the Day with Chris Jewell: When Jesus healed, He healed them all

Thought for the Day with Chris Jewell: When Jesus healed, He healed them all

Neil Bibby MSP, inset, says the prospect of more job losses at Cigna in Greenock demonstrates the urgent need for government intervention.

Neil Bibby MSP, inset, says the prospect of more job losses at Cigna in Greenock demonstrates the urgent need for government intervention.

Jobs and careers

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Neil Bibby MSP: Urgent intervention needed to halt jobs drain from Inverclyde

Martin McCluskey MP says he wants to hear from voices on all sides of the issue ahead of a House of Commons debate on proposed legislation on assisted dying.

Martin McCluskey MP says he wants to hear from voices on all sides of the issue ahead of a House of Commons debate on proposed legislation on assisted dying.

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Martin McCluskey MP: I want to hear Inverclyde's views on assisted dying plans

It was the same old story as Morton bowed out of the SPFL Trust Trophy

It was the same old story as Morton bowed out of the SPFL Trust Trophy

BIG MATCH PREVIEW

Greenock Morton FC

View from the Shed: Morton aiming to bounce back after familiar cup feeling

Stuart McMillan MSP, inset, says frontline services and charities will be disproportionately affected by changes to National Insurance contributions announced in the Budget.

Stuart McMillan MSP, inset, says frontline services and charities will be disproportionately affected by changes to National Insurance contributions announced in the Budget.

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Stuart McMillan MSP: National Insurance changes in Budget need an urgent rethink

Matthew Quinn says young people's interests must be at the heart of addressing the problems facing Inverclyde.

Matthew Quinn says young people's interests must be at the heart of addressing the problems facing Inverclyde.

The Voice of Youth: Matthew Quinn on the importance of listening to young people

George Irvine's latest Tele gardening column looks at poppies, dahlias, greenhouse guidance and more.

George Irvine's latest Tele gardening column looks at poppies, dahlias, greenhouse guidance and more.

Gardening with George Irvine: Poppies, dahlias and winter in your greenhouse

Yesterday's Remembrance Sunday services were an opportunity to pay tribute and to reflect on present-day conflicts around the world.

Yesterday's Remembrance Sunday services were an opportunity to pay tribute and to reflect on present-day conflicts around the world.

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Remembrance Sunday was an opportunity to reflect

Berry BPI has moved dozens of jobs out of Inverclyde.

Berry BPI has moved dozens of jobs out of Inverclyde.

Jobs and careers

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Jamie Greene MSP: Berry BPI move is another hammer blow for Inverclyde economy

Chris Jewell says the power of prayer can achieve incredible things.

Chris Jewell says the power of prayer can achieve incredible things.

Thought for the Day with Chris Jewell: God can do it again...and again

Neil McIntosh uses the analogy of traffic trying to reach the Edinburgh Castle car park to explain the production of prostaglandin, and the chemical attempts to tackle pain, in dogs with arthritis.

Neil McIntosh uses the analogy of traffic trying to reach the Edinburgh Castle car park to explain the production of prostaglandin, and the chemical attempts to tackle pain, in dogs with arthritis.

Tele Vet: Neil McIntosh on Edinburgh Castle car park, the M8 and arthritic dogs

Alan Sorensen recounts the story of the Free French Memorial near the top of Lyle Hill.

Alan Sorensen recounts the story of the Free French Memorial near the top of Lyle Hill.

Remembrance Sunday

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Free French memorial is a stunning landmark and a great symbol of Inverclyde

Katy Clark MSP says the £7.2m shortfall facing Inverclyde Council shows that the Scottish Government has failed to properly fund Scotland's local authorities.

Katy Clark MSP says the £7.2m shortfall facing Inverclyde Council shows that the Scottish Government has failed to properly fund Scotland's local authorities.

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Katy Clark MP: Inverclyde £7.2m shortfall should be wake up call to SNP Government

Martin McCluskey MP placed a small memorial in the Garden of Remembrance at Westminster this week in tribute to those from his constituency who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Martin McCluskey MP placed a small memorial in the Garden of Remembrance at Westminster this week in tribute to those from his constituency who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Remembrance Sunday

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Martin McCluskey MP: Never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in war

The Rev Alan Sorensen at the Port Glasgow war memorial, which was completed and dedicated in 1921.

The Rev Alan Sorensen at the Port Glasgow war memorial, which was completed and dedicated in 1921.

Remembrance Sunday

Port Glasgow war memorial 'tells us plenty about the true bedrock of the town'

The Rev Alan Sorensen looks at the story of the Gourock war memorial.

The Rev Alan Sorensen looks at the story of the Gourock war memorial.

Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday: Gourock war memorial location is a sign of our freedom

Robert Kirkpatrick and local SNP activists were joined on the campaign trail by First Minister John Swinney earlier this week.

Robert Kirkpatrick and local SNP activists were joined on the campaign trail by First Minister John Swinney earlier this week.

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Elizabeth Robertson: I'm proud of SNP's efforts in Gourock by-election campaign

Looking back 100 years to the dedication and unveiling of Greenock war memorial

Looking back 100 years to the dedication and unveiling of Greenock war memorial

Looking back 100 years to the dedication and unveiling of Greenock war memorial

Tele gardener George Irvine shares his top tips for successfully growing plants from seeds.

Tele gardener George Irvine shares his top tips for successfully growing plants from seeds.

Gardening with George Irvine: How to nurture your growing seeds in winter

Stuart McMillan MSP says Labour's budget is 'unravelling'.

Stuart McMillan MSP says Labour's budget is 'unravelling'.

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Labour's budget is already beginning to unravel

Thought for the Day: Christ's promises to you and me will never fail

Thought for the Day: Christ's promises to you and me will never fail

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Thought for the Day: Christ's promises to you and me will never fail

Rachel Reeves' Budget is one that delivers for Inverclyde and the UK, according to Martin McCluskey MP

Rachel Reeves' Budget is one that delivers for Inverclyde and the UK, according to Martin McCluskey MP

Martin McCluskey MP: Labour's Budget will deliver for Inverclyde - and the UK

Neil Bibby says access to local health services, particularly dentistry, is one of the top priorities among voters in Gourock's forthcoming by-election.

Neil Bibby says access to local health services, particularly dentistry, is one of the top priorities among voters in Gourock's forthcoming by-election.

Neil Bibby: Access to health services is top of priority list for Gourock by-election

Neil McIntosh says that when your pet is terminally ill, it's important to savour every moment you have with them.

Neil McIntosh says that when your pet is terminally ill, it's important to savour every moment you have with them.

Tele Vet: When your pet's in its last days, enjoy every moment you have together

Making a 'comfort corner' for Florence helped to settle her when fireworks went off

Making a 'comfort corner' for Florence helped to settle her when fireworks went off

Does your pet hate Bonfire Night fireworks? 5 easy ways I helped my anxious dog

Stuart McMillan MSP

Stuart McMillan MSP

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Figures show Scotland is getting a smaller slice of the UK pie

For Halloween week George Irvine takes a closer look at the pumpkin and the apple.

For Halloween week George Irvine takes a closer look at the pumpkin and the apple.

Gardening with George Irvine: How d'you like them apples...and pumpkins?

The Inverclyde Shed

The Inverclyde Shed

Clubs and societies

Inverclyde Shed: What it means to be a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation

The Larkfield Guerrilla Garden has been up and running since earlier this year.

The Larkfield Guerrilla Garden has been up and running since earlier this year.

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Plenty to keep me busy in Inverclyde during Holyrood recess

Chris Jewell's Thought for the Day: The times they are a' changin...

Chris Jewell's Thought for the Day: The times they are a' changin...

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Chris Jewell's Thought for the Day: The times they are a' changin...

Katy Clark MSP says a cruise ship levy would be a major shot in the arm for Inverclyde's economy - if the area is ready to make the most of it.

Katy Clark MSP says a cruise ship levy would be a major shot in the arm for Inverclyde's economy - if the area is ready to make the most of it.

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Katy Clark MSP: Cruise ship levy could pump millions into Inverclyde economy

Martin McCluskey met with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to discuss the issues facing working people across Inverclyde.

Martin McCluskey met with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to discuss the issues facing working people across Inverclyde.

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Martin McCluskey MP: Employment Rights Bill will mark major step forward for workers

Jamie Greene MSP says figures on A&E waiting times at the IRH show how our health system 'feels broken'.

Jamie Greene MSP says figures on A&E waiting times at the IRH show how our health system 'feels broken'.

Jamie Greene: Inverclyde A&E figures show how our health system feels broken

The Inverclyde Shed

The Inverclyde Shed

Inverclyde Shed among community projects highlighting benefits of local empowerment

Councillor Elizabeth Robertson

Councillor Elizabeth Robertson

Inverclyde Council

Elizabeth Robertson reflects on her role on Inverclyde Alliance Board

Councillor Stephen McCabe

Councillor Stephen McCabe

Inverclyde Council

View from the Leader: Councillor Stephen McCabe on Alex Salmond's passing

Planting vegetable bulbs and preparing to give garden birds a helping hand are just two of the tasks for gardeners as November nears.

Planting vegetable bulbs and preparing to give garden birds a helping hand are just two of the tasks for gardeners as November nears.

Gardening with George Irvine: Top tips for your garden as the nights draw in

Stuart McMillan says progress on super-fast broadband and free bus pass use shows how life is improving for people in Scotland

Stuart McMillan says progress on super-fast broadband and free bus pass use shows how life is improving for people in Scotland

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Stuart McMillan MSP: Broadband and bus pass use show how life is improving

Martin McCluskey MP spoke in a debate on the Scottish economy at Westminster this week.

Martin McCluskey MP spoke in a debate on the Scottish economy at Westminster this week.

Martin McCluskey MP: Labour is taking action to fix the UK's broken economy

Neil McIntosh says any unexpected changes to hair growth in your dog should be reported to your vet.

Neil McIntosh says any unexpected changes to hair growth in your dog should be reported to your vet.

Tele Vet: Neil McIntosh on the warning signs of unexpected hair growth

Chris Jewell's latest Thought for the Day describes no ordinary wedding

Chris Jewell's latest Thought for the Day describes no ordinary wedding

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Chris Jewell's Thought for the Day: This was not your typical wedding...

Neil Bibby says Inverclyde has made a great start in promoting Scotland to the wider world through Peel Ports' new cranes and the new facilities for visiting cruise ships.

Neil Bibby says Inverclyde has made a great start in promoting Scotland to the wider world through Peel Ports' new cranes and the new facilities for visiting cruise ships.

Neil Bibby MSP: Inverclyde has made a great start in promoting Scotland to the world

Alex Salmond died suddenly on October 12.

Alex Salmond died suddenly on October 12.

Stuart McMillan: The cause of independence is far stronger because of Alex Salmond

Stuart McMillan MSP attended the launch of Compassionate Inverclyde

Stuart McMillan MSP attended the launch of Compassionate Inverclyde

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Stuart McMillan MSP: We're hugely fortunate to have Compassionate Inverclyde

Chris Jewell, inset, says miraculous things can happen when people pray.

Chris Jewell, inset, says miraculous things can happen when people pray.

Thought for the Day: Prayer changes things and brings peace

Dogs can be easily misunderstood - especially, says Neil McIntosh, if they're given free rein to do as they please.

Dogs can be easily misunderstood - especially, says Neil McIntosh, if they're given free rein to do as they please.

Tele Vet: It's no wonder dogs sometimes get the wrong idea from their owners

Homelessness figures in Inverclyde have soared in the past few years.

Homelessness figures in Inverclyde have soared in the past few years.

Jamie Greene MSP: Scottish Government is failing to tackle our housing crisis

Martin McCluskey MP at Number 11 Downing Street, where he met Chancellor Rachel Reeves to discuss the upcoming Budget.

Martin McCluskey MP at Number 11 Downing Street, where he met Chancellor Rachel Reeves to discuss the upcoming Budget.

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Martin McCluskey MP: Employment Rights Bill will help Inverclyde's workers

Katy Clark described soaring levels of child homelessness in Inverclyde, and across the country, as 'Scotland's shame'.

Katy Clark described soaring levels of child homelessness in Inverclyde, and across the country, as 'Scotland's shame'.

Katy Clark MSP: Scotland's shame of soaring child homelessness must be tackled

Campaigners hold a regular vigil in Gourock calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

Campaigners hold a regular vigil in Gourock calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

OPINION: It's hard not to feel helpless in the face of a year of atrocities