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Man on 9 child sex act charges

A MAN put Weetabix and spaghetti hoops down the pants of an underage girl before rubbing his naked private parts against her during a sex act, the sheriff court heard yesterday.

PM to visit Inverclyde today

PRIME Minister Gordon Brown will visit Inverclyde today to open a new primary school. Mr Brown will be at Newark Primary School in Port Glasgow to formally open the building and tour its facilities.

Gun terror for walkers

A STUNNED power walker was stopped in her tracks after being shot at by someone wielding an air gun. Greenock mum Liz Canney was on West Stewart Street with a friend when a metal pellet exploded at her feet

Attacked by gull menace

SWOOPING seagulls are attacking walkers at Greenock Esplanade and Gourock. The dangerous gulls have attacked residents prompting warnings from community councillors.

Fears estate becoming a 'ghetto'

A LEADING campaigner calling for improvements to an estate in Fancy Farm says the area is turning into a ghetto. Viny McNelis, chairman of Mallard Crescent Action Group and Neighbourhood Watch, says walkways are a disgrace and some street lights have been out for a year.

Man banned for drug-driving

A PORT man has been banned from the roads for drug driving.

Pay row park staff stand firm

THERE is no end in sight to the Inverclyde park workers dispute — with the staff today saying they were determined to stand firm in the overtime pay row with the council. Thousands of Inverclyde footballers and athletes are unable to play in the evening or at weekends.

Charity run in memory of Phantom

A GREENOCK runner is taking part in Scotland’s biggest race in memory of a tragic tug crew. It will be an emotional 13 miles at the Glasgow Half-Marathon next month for 29-year-old Janie Harley.