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Medal for convoy heroes is 'unlikely'
THE UK Government is 'unlikely' to award a special medal to heroes who faced some of the most difficult conditions of the Second World War, a Greenock veteran said today.
HUNDREDS of local schoolkids upped sticks and headed off for two keenly-contested hockey tournaments.
Young Morrison gets tall ship tour
A YOUNG sailing enthusiast from Gourock was buoyed up after being given a tour on board a stunning tall ship.
Pupils open museum for 80th birthday
YOUNG history buffs in Port Glasgow are delving deep into the archives to celebrate 80 years of their school.
Fundraising dinner in tribute to late MP
POLITICIANS are putting party rivalry aside to honour late Inverclyde MP David Cairns - and help local good causes too.
LOCAL firms were given some helpful tips on how to turn out a happier workforce.
Award honour for Inverclyde sailor
AN INVERCLYDE sailor is to set to receive a prestigious award for her efforts in the Libyan conflict.
Passenger tells of cruise trip from hell
AN Inverclyde holidaymaker today branded his illness-hit Canaries cruise 'the trip from hell'.
College hosts business breakfast
JAMES Watt College is taking part in a project launched yesterday to raise awareness of help available to the business world.
OVER 30 different organisations will be represented at a major event being held today to promote job opportunities for young people.
Fire crew called to Greenock club
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a deliberate fire outside a Greenock nightspot yesterday.
Celebrities club together for charity
FAMOUS faces turned out in numbers for a special charity golf day at a local club - and teed up a charity cheque for more than £11,000.
Man in court on vandalism charge
A MAN has been charged with vandalising Gourock police office early this morning.
£8.5k worth of machinery stolen
MACHINERY worth £8,500 was stolen from the new Port Glasgow shared campus construction site over the weekend.
SCOUT numbers in Inverclyde have soared to their highest level since the organisation was founded more than 100 years ago.
Charity champ set for TV quiz show?
Charity champ Tommy Armstrong could be starring with Ant and Dec on a TV quiz show - and could win £3.5 million.
A GREENOCK woman is heading to America to work with disadvantaged youngsters in New York.
A FURIOUS father launched a brutal attack on a man said to have seriously assaulted his son with a chisel - as the accused stood waiting in the foyer of Greenock Sheriff Court.
Local boys reach Premier League
ASPIRING young footballers from a local boys' club got the chance to see some English Premier League stars up close thanks to a special end-of-season treat.
Memorial cruise for medical aid Tom
BOATS of mercy are continuing to save the lives of communities in the Amazon rainforests in memory of a Greenock man.
Family's heartache after trial verdict
THE heartbroken family of a 'harmless' Port Glasgow man killed in his home by two 'friends' say his attackers took advantage of him.
INVERCLYDE sporting heroine Margaret McEleny has been chosen as part of a relay to carry the Paralympic torch.
A LARGE-SCALE fire destroyed part of a disused factory building in Port Glasgow after tearing thought it late on Saturday night.
A 22-year-old man is expected to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court today in connection with a breach of the peace and vandalism.
METHODIST founder John Wesley accused Greenock folk of cursing, swearing and drunkenness when he first arrived in the town.
EVERY year 350 people suffer a stroke in Inverclyde - but a leading charity warns their recovery is affected by a lack of care once they leave hospital.
NEWARK Castle will be welcoming 60 visitors for free on the day of the Queen's Jubilee this year.
A GOUROCK artist who was inspired and mentored by George Wyllie today paid tribute to the iconic sculptor for moulding his career.
SCULPTOR George Wyllie was a man with big ideas and the common touch who engaged a whole generation in art.
EVERYONE is going bananas as they back Go Yellow and raise funds to help cancer patients.
A DRUNKEN mum-of-four hurled beer bottles at a barmaid as she went berserk after being asked to leave a Port Glasgow pub.
Inverclyde set for Games arrival
EXCITEMENT has been sparked across Inverclyde as the area braces itself for the arrival of the iconic Olympic flame.
A PAIR of former drug addicts who bravely turned their lives around are now setting off on an international aid mission.
100 walkers to tackle mountain
AN ENTHUSIASTIC mountaineer is planning on leading 100 Inverclyde walkers to the top of Ben Lomond.
GREENOCK's doomed Coastguard Station will stop operations earlier than planned, the Telegraph can reveal.
A GREENOCK gran has opened her eyes for the first time after suffering multiple injuries when she jumped out of a blazing flat.
A LEGENDARY Greenock singer will make an emotional final appearance at the Arts Guild tonight.
BREAKING NEWS: Killers get 24 years
TWO men are beginning a total of 24 years behind bars after today being found guilty of killing 'harmless' Port Glasgow man James Thompson.
Young dancer's hat-trick of wins
A YOUNG dancer from Greenock stole the show at a competition by claiming a hat-trick of top awards - and earning a trip to Disneyland Paris.
Runners in Olympic charity challenge
TWO plucky Inverclyde runners are taking on their own Olympic charity challenge - by tackling three marathons in three days.
Praise for booze price crackdown
PLANS to introduce minimum pricing on alcohol have been welcomed by key players in the battle against booze in Inverclyde.
Pool opening hit by second delay
THE opening of Gourock Pool after its £1.8 million refurbishment has been delayed for a second time.
SICK kids from Inverclyde will be helped by donations from generous shoppers.
Grenade soldier's career 'ruined'
A SOLDIER who fought the Taliban on Afghanistan's front line faces expu-lsion from the Army after a brutal bottle attack that scarred a man for life.
FIRST Minister Alex Salmond has paid a glowing tribute to 'extraordinary artist' George Wyllie and his lasting legacy.
PORT Glasgow Juniors are finally going home, Depute Provost David Wilson said today.
BOSSES across Inverclyde are being encouraged to down tools - and head to the golf course.
THE jury in the trial of two men accused of murdering James Thompson is expected to begin considering its verdict today.
Inverclyde's new Provost confirmed
COUNCILLOR Robert Moran has been confirmed as Inverclyde's new Provost. He was elected to the role of civic leader yesterday, at the first full council meeting since the election earlier this month.
Marina shipshape for regatta launch
KIP Marina in Inverkip will be the centre of attention of the Scottish sailing scene this weekend.
FUNDING worth more than £23,000 has been handed out to three local organisations in the latest round of lottery funding.
Sporting stars set for charity tournament
CELEBRITIES from across the sporting world and beyond have been lined up to star in the return of a charity golf day at a local club.
David and Elsie are a diamond couple
DIAMOND wedding couple David and Elsie Moffat felt like celebrities when they were duped into a big surprise party.
Residents' anger over tree felling
RIVER Clyde Homes were today accused of 'wanton vandalism' after cutting down Port Glasgow trees without telling nearby residents.
Accused: I didn't think he would die
ONE of the men accused of murdering Port Glasgow man James Thompson in his own home told a court he thinks 'every day' about how he could have saved him.
Cats left for dead at Cove Reservoir
TWO elderly cats were cruelly dumped in carriers taped up in polythene and left to perish at Cove Reservoir.
Gourock Highland Games special
BRAVEHEART pipers, caber throwers and shot putters battled against the elements at Gourock Highland Games.
THE Queen's Diamond Jubilee will be celebrated by a Greenock church - and they got into the spirit of the occasion by inviting along some Royal 'visitors'.
Iconic artist George Wyllie dies
WARM tributes have poured in for one of Inverclyde's much-loved sons.
George's much-loved works of art
SCULPTURES and paintings of George Wyllie still stand tall today and remind us all of the innovative work of one of Inverclyde's best-loved adopted sons.
A SPECIAL reunion of the 'Wee Johnnie' club was held at St Lawrence's Social Club.
Chippy's South Atlantic honour
ONE of Port Glasgow's most famous sons is being honoured again in the South Atlantic.
Isobel nominated for writing award
A GREENOCK teacher who spent her life inspiring youngsters to love literature is now following her dream to write - thanks to her local library.
Primary pupils are banking on it
PRUDENT pupils from a Greenock primary school are banking on their savings.
Brave couple's poignant fundraiser
A BRAVE couple who held a concert to mark what would have been their late daughter's 18th birthday have raised £2,500 for a national charity.
Virus-hit ship to be fumigated
A CRUISE ship stricken with a vomiting bug is to be fumigated when she returns to Greenock.
A SENIOR Scottish Government minister paid a visit to Inverclyde to witness first-hand the vital work being carried out by criminals in the community.
Child porn pervert snared by police
A FORMER community warden who built up a sickening album of more than 1,500 photographs of children being sexually abused has avoided a jail term.
Open day to launch community park
A NEW community park in Port Glasgow will be launched at the weekend and all local residents are invited to join in the celebrations.
Murder accused had violent past
ONE of the men accused of stabbing a 'harmless' Port Glasgow man to death has previous convictions for violent crime, a jury has heard.
A TOTAL of 880 homes in Inverclyde are set to be transformed as part of a £3.3 million refurbishment programme.
PUPILS from Inverclyde Academy got a lesson in the workings of the Scottish Parliament.
Third Blockbusters appearance for Claire
A PORT Glasgow teacher is set to go for TV gold again - more than 20 years after she was crowned Scottish Blockbusters champion.
Residents to act as prison watchdogs
RESIDENTS living near Greenock prison will be asked to act as watchdogs to prevent drugs and other contraband being smuggled into the jail.
Charity fuelled up for Europe trip
A LOCAL bus firm has become a driving force behind a Greenock charity providing emergency aid to poverty-stricken parts of eastern Europe.
OAPs spend 4,335 extra days in IRH
PENSIONERS ready to be discharged from Inverclyde Royal Hospital spent a further 4,335 days in ward beds over eight months.
PROSECUTORS could be set to appeal a judge's decision not to jail a champion boxer for a brutal street assault.
DRUGS worth in the region of £13,000 have been seized by police in Greenock.
Pupils told to go after pranks
MORE than 100 sixth year pupils were escorted from their school after carrying out pranks on their last day.
Ladies set for another Royal party
RESIDENTS at a Greenock nursing home are gearing up for the Queen's visit to Greenock - by taking a trip down memory lane.
Convoy veteran calls for medal
A SECOND World War Arctic Convoy veteran from Greenock will meet a Scottish Government minister today over a call for a special campaign medal.
Ship passengers still in isolation
PEOPLE stricken by a vomiting bug on cruise ship Boudicca remain in isolation.
Dance school students take top awards
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD disco dancing diva is the very best of British.
Lorna overcomes fear of heights
A WOMAN too scared to go down a flight of escalators has overcome her extreme fear of heights by falling 10,000 feet through the sky.
Glenbrae kids perform clean sweep
A HUNDRED-STRONG army of teeny eco-warriors got busy on a big spring clean of their area last week.
Possible return for vehicle ferry
THE Scottish Government may bring back a town centre Gourock to Dunoon vehicle ferry service, it has been revealed.
Magical moment in pupils' castle
CREATIVE pupils from St Francis primary school in Port Glasgow transformed their classroom into a magic castle on Friday.
Helen's charity walk inspired by father
A GRATEFUL daughter and her workmates have raised £1,650 to thank staff for caring for her sick dad.
MORE than 30 passengers on board the cruise ship Boudicca have been struck down with a gastroenteritis bug.
A GREENOCK charity shop manager is building up a successful business that helps care for people in need.
Man due in court on two charges
A MAN is due to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court court today for allegedly being in possession of drugs and committing a breach of the peace.
Justice secretary to visit project
JUSTICE secretary Kenny MacAskill is visiting a community service project in Inverkip today as part of a fact-finding mission.
Weather disrupts Highland Games
GOUROCK Highland Games went ahead yesterday despite atrocious weather which kept crowds away.
Royal visitor glides into town
SUNSHINE greeted a spectacular royal visitor's arrival in Greenock at the weekend.
CHURCH leaders are calling on the Prime Minister to follow in the footsteps of the people in Inverclyde and help those living in abject poverty.
TOP young army cadets have mapped out their future career in the military after claiming an important accolade.
A TOP children's author from Greenock is entering an exciting new episode in her career - by publishing her 35th book.
GREENOCK & Inverclyde MSP Duncan McNeil today claimed that transport chiefs are trying to sink a local ferry service by stealth.
McMillan in ferry investigation call
THE SNP's Stuart McMillan has waded into the Gourock to Kilcreggan ferry fiasco - by asking public spending watchdogs to investigate the service.
TOTS at a Greenock nursery became Olympic champions for the day when a special guest visited their centre.
THE Woopi Singers are set to hit the right note for charity at Gourock Highland Games tomorrow.
YOUNGSTERS got a lesson with a difference to gear up for the Gourock Highland Games.
A GREENOCK mum is set to take on her very first 10k run - after being inspired by a story in the Tele.
A PORT GLASGOW dad who discovered he had cancer after waking one night covered in bruises has told of his relief at beating the disease.
A MAN went to his neighbour's door armed with a screwdriver during an angry row over noise.
MORTON legend Joe Harper says he can't recall what he did yesterday - but remembers all of his 232 career goals including 65 at Ton.
A MAGNFICENT Tall Ship will visit Greenock later this month - and visitors are being invited on board.
IT was green for go at Gibshill Children's Centre as youngsters made a clean sweep of their area.
A SPECIAL wee boy's dream of a brand new set of wheels has come true thanks to a big-hearted fundraiser.
A DRIVE to get more Inverclyde youngsters playing golf has been teed up by one of the area's leading junior sections.
Ex-soldier's £500 for heroes fund
AN ex-serviceman and his fellow classmates at James Watt College have raised nearly £500 for the Help for Heroes fund.
NEARLY 20 patients contracted superbug infections while being treated at Inverclyde Royal Hospital in the last year.
Centre celebrates first birthday
LITTLE princes and princesses celebrated in style at a special first birthday party for their nursery last week.
A GREENOCK mum whose only brother tragically died from cot death has told of her fears for her own baby boy.
THE lowest paid council workers in Inverclyde must get a £250 pay increase to give them a 'living wage', warn union leaders.
A HIGH school pupil with a passion for science has scooped a major accolade that boffins twice her age are still waiting for.
DRIVERS are reminded that a stretch of the A78 will be subject to roadworks later this month.
THE school bell is set to ring for the final time for one of Greenock-based TV drama Waterloo Road's biggest stars.
THIRTEEN jobs are at risk in Greenock after card retailer Clinton Cards plunged into administration.
Police renew power station appeal
DETECTIVES today renewed an appeal to find a gang of metal thieves who stole £10,000 of copper and brass pipes.
PRISON officers in Greenock took part in a one-day walkout yesterday as a row over pensions escalates.
CAMPAIGNING classmates have stepped up to the mark to promote an anti-knife project.
Watchdogs to investigate ferry contract
PUBLIC spending watchdogs are to investigate the handling of the contract for the Gourock to Kilcreggan ferry service.
A GRIEVING husband is appealing for his mobile phone with precious footage of his late wife to be returned.
Model pupils on catwalk for Africa
GENEROUS pupils from Inverclyde Academy have raised more than £500 to help improve the safety of school children in Malawi.
Marathon man's £4k for charity
A GREENOCK marathon man has raised thousands of pounds for charity at one of the world's biggest races.
CHILDREN at Gourock Primary are hoping to shame parents into parking safely as part of a new hard-hitting campaign.
Killer's 470 threat calls to wife
A MURDERER made a string of chilling calls to his wife from Greenock Prison after learning she had begun an affair with a former inmate.
Day grandad feared he'd never see
A GREENOCK bus driver has every reason to celebrate his grandson's first day at school this summer - as it's a day he never thought he would see.
20 sign up for Great Wall trek
MORE than 20 local volunteers have signed up for a trek of the Great Wall of China.
Seaman wins landmark tax fight
A FERRY engineer from Greenock has won a landmark legal battle with the taxman over offshore concessions for sea-farers.
A YOUNG football starlet is living the dream as she signs for her football heroes Rangers.
New Provost spearheads cancer campaign
INVERCLYDE'S new Provost-elect is to spearhead a cancer awareness campaign to save lives in the area.
POLICE are hunting brazen metal thieves who stole £10,000 worth of brass and copper from Inverkip Power Station.
A WOMAN who jumped for her life out of a blazing flat is suffering from multiple injuries - and relatives say it's a 'miracle' she is alive.
A SENIOR Scottish Government minister is coming to Inverclyde for crunch talks on how to generate jobs in the area.
PRIME Minister David Cameron and Labour leader Ed Miliband yesterday paid tribute to late Inverclyde MP David Cairns, a year after he tragically died.
TWO Greenock rockers are up for a major music industry award as their band makes a big breakthrough on the music scene.
TWO men are expected to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court today in connection with a theft from derelict buildings in Port Glasgow.
A SCOTTISH Government grant for more affordable homes in Inverclyde is worth £10 million, it has been confirmed
HUNDREDS of moon walkers went the extra mile for charity and clocked up a fantastic £50,000 for Ardgowan Hospice.
A GREENOCK businessman has been left sickened after vandals spray-painted his chip shop with gang slogans and offensive messages.
THE teenage killers of Greenock schoolboy Christopher Knox have launched an appeal against their convictions.
A CAST of nearly 50 actors from Total Kayos Youth Theatre will take to the stage tonight as the curtain rises on the fabulous musical extravaganza Seussical.
THE new Provost of Inverclyde will be Labour Councillor Robert Moran, who has battled back to health from bowel cancer.
ONE of the men accused of murdering a Port Glasgow man has been hospitalised with a badly broken leg.
Rail bosses apologise for service
RAIL bosses have issued an unprecedented open letter of apology to Inverclyde commuters - admitting services last year fell below an acceptable standard.
A JEALOUS thug who bit his ex-girlfriend on the arm after finding her with another man has narrowly avoided jail.
ECO warriors made a clean sweep as part of a national campaign to spruce up streets.
INVERCLYDE is to be at the heart of a large scale national art project to celebrate the life and legacy of George Wyllie.
A 27-year-old woman is expected to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court today in connection with a police assault and possession of herbal cannabis.
Police hunt £10k power station thieves
POLICE are hunting thieves who stole brass and copper worth £10,000 from Inverkip Power Station.
A FUN sponsored walk has helped swell the coffers of a Greenock children's centre.
Landlord criticised over lack of response
A LOCAL councillor has criticised Inverclyde's biggest housing association for a breakdown in communication.
Shop shuts despite free rent offer
A DESPERATE last-ditch effort has failed to stop the closure of the Millets store in Greenock town centre.
Slimmer Carrie sheds five stones
A SUPER slimmer has swapped her size 22 wardrobe for a trim size 10 after a year fighting the flab.
Hockey star was three times the limit
A TALENTED hockey star was caught driving while more than three times the limit after a drunken night at a local nightclub.
Call for tribute to boat victims
TWO women whose relatives died in a Port Glasgow boat tragedy are appealing for a plaque in memory of those who perished.
THE Labour group on Inverclyde Council has sealed a deal to run the local authority, it was today announced.
A DAD spoke today about his daring rescue attempt during an early morning Greenock tenement blaze.
Man due in court on assault rap
A 40-year-old man is expected to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court today in connection with an alleged assault and obstructing staff in the line of duty at Inverclyde Royal Hospital.
CRUISE ship Boudicca left Greenock last night bound for the Canary Islands.
A GREENOCK Juniors footballer collapsed during a match last night amid fears he had swallowed his tongue.
KILMACOLM Dramatic Society is staging a new comedy show in the village for three days later this month.
Firm owner's £500 gift to kids
A GENEROUS Greenock businessman has snapped up £500 worth of tickets for a musical starring local kids.
EXCLUSIVE: Tough talking sheriff tells all
HE has been loathed, lauded, condemned and criticised during a remarkable 20 years on the bench - but Sheriff John Herald has always commanded the respect of everyone at Greenock Sheriff Court.
ONE of the men accused of murdering 'harmless' Port Glasgow man James Thompson in his own home has admitted lying to police.
Concern grows for ferry service
TRANSPORT chiefs have been accused of turning their backs on frustrated Gourock to Kilcreggan ferry users.
THE father of a murder victim stabbed to death by a knife thug has hit out after reports his son's killer had allegedly been caught with a blade behind bars.
STANDARDS have slipped at a popular beauty spot - but it still features in a top visitor guide.
THE shape of Inverclyde's new council administration should be known by the end of this week.
TWO Wemyss Bay children and their father had to be rescued by Largs lifeboat on Friday night.
Three badly hurt in flats blaze
THREE people were taken to hospital with serious injuries after an early morning fire tore through a Greenock tenement block.
INVERCLYDE'S youngest councillor missed yesterday's election result - because he was sitting an exam.
First woman elected since 2007
LABOUR'S Vaughan Jones became the first woman to be elected to the council since 2007, taking a seat in Inverclyde South.
SURPRISES were few and far between at yesterday's count - but one high-profile councillor lost his seat after 13 years.
LABOUR is almost certain to continue leading a coalition on Inverclyde Council after taking half of the 20 seats at Thursday's elections.
LABOUR have claimed victory in the 2012 Inverclyde Council elections after securing half of the 20 seats up for grabs in Thursday's crucial poll.
AN alcohol service set up to replace the residential-run Fewster House has an 100 per cent record.
A CHIP shop has cooked up a new deep-fried delight which is set to tantalise tastebuds.
LOCAL people are rushing to stock up on their five a day at a super salad bar in Craigend Resource Centre.
A PORT Glasgow professor who has invented a 'time machine' to look deeper into the universe than ever before, today told the Tele about what had sparked his remarkable career.
Bee's Knees finalists announced
THE finalists have been announced for this year's Greenock Chamber of Commerce Bee's Knees Awards.
A GREENOCK teenager is on the road to a bright new future after receiving an award at the Scottish Parliament.
My mum made curtains for Queen
A GREENOCK woman has special memories of the last visit to Inverclyde by the Queen - after her mum was commissioned by royal appointment.
Sweets get Hollywood star role
A MAJOR Hollywood blockbuster is set to feature Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman - and a little taste of Greenock.
Labour wins half of council seats
LABOUR have won 10 of the 20 seats up for grabs on Inverclyde Council.
Murder accuseds' charges dropped
THE two men accused of murdering Port Glasgow man James Thompson have had a number of charges against them dropped.
RIVER Clyde Homes is spending £650,000 to bring run-down homes in Greenock's east end up to national standards.
A TOTAL of 17 jobs have been secured at the Holiday Inn Express in Greenock following a takeover.
Hero soldier inspires fundraiser
FRIENDS and family hero soldier Stephen Monkhouse have raised £1,500 for charity.
TWO bus drivers carried out a scam to con money from the Scottish Government in a botched bid to prop up their doomed employer.
STUDENTS have struck the right chord with an up-and-coming singer songwriter after releasing his new single on their record label.
Full list of council election results
THE election results for Inverclyde Council are being announced at the Waterfront Leisure Centre in Greenock.
Count begins after polls close
COUNTING got under way this morning as Inverclyde waits to find out who will be running the council for the next four years.
A MAN and woman were attacked in a double street assault in Greenock last night.
Hundreds set for Moonlight Walk
HUNDREDS of women across Inverclyde are set to clock up an incredible six million steps when they pull on their walking boots for Ardgowan Hospice this weekend.
A UNIQUE opportunity has presented itself for a local singer to front a band honouring an 80s super group.
A LOCAL animal welfare charity is taking to the catwalk to highlight the plight of feline friends in need of new homes.
A GREENOCK company has taken on nine new members of staff - six of them unemployed young people.
THE closure of Greenock's Rhythmic Records shop was described today as a 'great loss to Inverclyde'.
12-stone loss nurse leads fundraiser
A NURSE who lost an incredible 12 stones is now inspiring others to get active - and raise money for dementia patients.
A WORLD champion curler from Gourock upset the odds to lift a coveted gold medal - because his home nation has no curling rink.
Tennis trio mark club birthday
FORT Matilda Tennis Club is celebrating its 90th anniversary with help from three generations of the same family.
A COMMUNITY council meeting is set to discuss calls for a new speed limit to be imposed at an Inverclyde accident blackspot.
Murder accused 'hid from police'
ONE of the men accused of stabbing a 'harmless' Port Glasgow man to death hid as a taxi he was travelling in passed by police, the High Court in Glasgow heard.
Police search for thieves after car break-ins
POLICE are hunting for thieves after three cars were broken into in separate incidents between Monday and Tuesday.
ANGER has erupted over controversial plans to establish a round-the-clock addiction support centre in Greenock's east end.
A BRILLIANT Boys' Brigade band from Port Glasgow is celebrating a famous victory after winning the Scottish championships.
MORE than 40 new jobs have been created by one of the area's top employers - with more set to follow.
Yard 'disappointed' at contract loss
BOSSES at Ferguson's say they are 'disappointed' after missing out on a contract to build two new ferries for a Gourock to Dunoon crossing - to a rival bidder based near Liverpool.
VOTERS across Inverclyde will today decide who they want to run Inverclyde Council.
Burst water mains causes disruption
SCOTTISH Water bosses had to warn customers of possible disruption after a mains burst in Greenock last night.
Ferry service still unavailable
A LOCAL ferry service remains out of action today (THURS) because of damage to the boat.
THE impending arrival of the summer inspired the pupils of a local primary school to carry out their own spring clean.
Best foot forward for top-10 team
A TALENTED young football team from Gourock put in a goal-den performance to secure a top-10 finish at a national competition.
Extra special role for marriage minister
A PORT Glasgow minister celebrated after he walked the last of his five daughters down the aisle - and then performed her marriage ceremony at the altar.
Charlie and Betty make a diamond couple
A DIAMOND couple from Greenock is celebrating a sparkling 60 years of wedded bliss.
INVERCLYDE Labour signed off their election campign with a pledge to make services for the most vulnerable people a 'top priority'.
SNP to hit last day of campaign trail
ONE SNP candidate is going back to school as the party's team spend their last full day of campaigning ahead of tomorrow's crucial polls.
MORTON fans are set to turn Sinclair Street into the Champs-Élysée as they plead with a star player to stay at Cappielow.
Paralympian to review products
INVERCLYDE'S paralympics ambassador has been invited to attend a major exhibition this week.
College worker admits £30k fraud
A WOMAN illegally claimed more than £30,000 of benefits while working at James Watt College.
THE Queen's historic visit to Inverclyde has been hailed as a 'huge honour' for the town.
Minister in visit to parent network group
A NEW wave of parent power is making real changes to the lives of families in Inverclyde.
Blood-soaked footprints in 'murder home'
BLOOD stained footprints from the shoes of one of the men accused of murdering James Thompson were found in the tragic man's flat.
GOUROCK was again the location of choice for filming of the new series of Waterloo Road yesterday.
New chapter for Central Library
GREENOCK Central Library is set to mark a fresh chapter in its life - by moving to a new temporary home.
THREE people are expected to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court today after an alleged break-in at a house in Angus Road.
GENEROUS staff at Sainsbury's have gone green to help kids taking part in a local Diamond Jubilee eco-project.
GREENOCK Central Library is set to mark a fresh chapter in its life - by moving to a new temporary home.
Music concerts would showpiece local talent
INVERCLYDE West Lib Dem candidate Gordon Anderson wants more use to be made of Gourock Park.
Promise for more cash to fix roads
LABOUR hope that they are on the road to success - by pledging more cash for carriageways.
'I would spearhead community facilities'
INDEPENDENT candidate Charlie McCallum said today he wants to continue being the voice of local people.
A GOUROCK pub has raised thousands of pounds for Ardgowan Hospice to say thanks for treating the owner's wife.
Groom pulls off spectacular surprise wedding
A ROMANTIC groom pulled off mission impossible when he gave his bride a dream wedding - after arranging it in secret.
Driver banned after third incident
A HOSPITAL worker has been banned from the road for five years after being caught over the limit for the THIRD time.
GREENOCK'S last record shop is closing down with the loss of three full-time jobs.
Snooker-playing brothers' big break
A PAIR of snooker-loopy brothers are hoping for a double lucky break when they jet off to California next month.
Court hears of 'confession from accused'
ONE of the men accused of murdering James Thompson visited a church to make confession days after his death, the High Court in Glasgow has heard.
Ferry service remains cancelled
COACH transfers will remain in place of a local ferry service for the rest of the day.
A MAN was rushed to hospital after a blaze broke out in his home last night.
