Some of the stories making the headlines in today's edition.

* 'Karate Joe' body in garden trial hears killing was 'a crime of passion'.

* Old petrol station site set to be sold.

* £10,000 reward prompts new leads into blaze that paralysed firefighter.

* Teens will go undercover to halt booze sales.

* Hero dog in rescue drama.

* Knife accused will not be allowed to fly home.

* Pupils gear up for Inverclyde Music Festival.

* Murder accused makes final appeal.

* Shops plan revealed.

* The Opposite View: SNP leader writes for the Tele.

* Showbuzz: All the local entertainment news.

* Runners line up with Olympic icon.

* Exclusive: Club rules out January Jai swoop.

* New Ton striker welcomed by boss.