A sneak peak at some of the stories inside today's Tele.

* EXCLUSIVE: Bombshell news as 300 council jobs set for the axe.

* Probe launched as blaze rips through house.

* Bakers grab world championship glory.

* Thief steals nurse's car.

* New £720k slipway to be built by Port yard.

* Mystery buyer in for one of Inverclyde's oldest buildings.

* Pupils' delight at Beacon gallery honour.

* Council won't letter parents despite murder report recommendation

* Whinhill pupils grab early festival awards - picture special.

* Street 'set to be closed'.

* Council 'set to end Clune Park deadlock'.

* Picture special - Clean-up leaves beauty spot in tip top condition.

* Painter draws inspiration to help paralysed firefighter's appeal.

* Sport - Ton set for Rangers cup clash.

* Duffy delighted by Bairns display.

* All the weekend action - including junior football round-up.

* Days Gone By - What was making the headlines in 2003?