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Sporting heroes: A night to remember
THE red carpet was rolled out for a glamorous gala dinner to honour Inverclyde's sporting stars of the past 12 months.
HEALTH professionals made a special visit to a primary school as pupils dissected information about the world of medicine.
A CARE worker is stepping on to the stage in a bid to help the Greenock centre where he works.
SCHOOLS in Inverclyde will introduce the new national curriculum for excellence as planned, key players insist.
A SPECIAL Greenock gran is all set to celebrate her 15th birthday today - despite being 60 years old.
Murder hunt: Mystery caller appeal
MURDER hunt detectives are urging a crucial witness to come forward to help them catch a tragic teenager's killer.
THE Christopher Knox murder trial has restarted at the High Court in Glasgow after a two-day break.
AN AIR ambulance rushed to a Greenock engineering firm after heavy machinery fell on a worker.
KIND ladies from a Greenock gym are piling up the pounds - by collecting food for vulnerable women in Inverclyde.
A CYCLIST was taken to hospital last night after colliding with a car on the A78 near to IBM.
STRONG support for Inverclyde Royal Hospital's under-threat birthing unit was voiced today by a local political group.
A CAR mounted the kerb and ploughed through a fence into a garden in Brisbane Street in Greenock yesterday.
Taxi driver gets robbed at gunpoint
A TERRIFIED taxi driver was robbed at gunpoint in Greenock yesterday morning.
Armed police in late night raids
ARMED police swooped on houses in Greenock town centre and Larkfield during two raids late last night.
INVERCLYDE Ramblers celebrate their milestone 10th birthday this year after clocking up thousands of miles on their walks.
JAMES Watt College has this afternoon announced the appointment of a new chairman.
TWO Greenock fitness fanatics are set to embark on a marathon charity cycle which will take them the length of Britain.
New arrivals chick-in at school
SOME timely new arrivals have 'chicked' in at Gourock Primary - just in time for Easter.
A PORT Glasgow councillor has called on careless drivers to stop putting themselves and other people at risk by parking at a busy roundabout.
John pens book about old school
A GREENOCK man has penned a special tribute to his old school from his bed - in a bid to raise money for charity.
Joint campaign to save baby unit
A CROSS-PARTY campaign group could be formed in a bid to save the birthing unit at Inverclyde Royal Hospital.
UNION leaders say lives are now at risk on the River Clyde following an exodus of staff from Greenock's doomed Coastguard station.
A CRASH at a busy Greenock junction left two vehicles badly damaged and blocked the road.
A GOVERNMENT official has overturned a decision to snub plans for a 200-foot high wind turbine between Kilmacolm and Port Glasgow.
A BLAZE broke out late last night at a bus depot in Greenock - damaging a garage and two vehicles.
A KILMACOLM girl has her future all planned out after winning a prestigious award.
'Multiple deprivation' warning
OLDER people in Inverc-lyde are facing 'multiple deprivation' as the district's population looks set to change significantly over the next 20 years.
A NEW community park in Port Glasgow will boast a bounty of facilities after funding of close to £100,000 was announced.
HOPES have been raised that two closure-hit Peacocks stores in Inverclyde could be given a reprieve.
A NEW library of archive photographs and images of Inverclyde is being created to help people with dementia.
Blind chess player in top tournament
A DISABLED chess player hopes to make all the right moves when he takes part in a special Olympiad in India this year.
GENEROUS volunteers have made another crucial donation to various departments at Inverclyde Royal Hospital worth almost £13,000.
Martial art star's Great Wall trek
MARTIAL arts film star Craig Miller is set to make dreams come true for children in Inverclyde by taking on the Great Wall of China.
ALMOST £185,000 was paid out by Inverclyde Council through personal injury and accident claims last year.
'Losing battle' over baby unit
INVERCLYDE could be fighting a losing battle to save the hospital's baby unit, a leading doctor has warned.
A YOUNG acting starlet from Kilmacolm who is pursuing a promising career in Los Angeles has been snapped up by actor Vinnie Jones to play in the Hollywood Allstars football team.
MOTORISTS should take care to prepare for winter weather, MP Iain McKenzie said today.
COME dine with me fundraisers have smashed their £1,000 target for church funds.
POLICE are probing two alleged serious assaults that took place within the space of a couple of hours in Greenock.
Tele photographer George Munro provided this picture of fog gathering on top of the Tower Hill in Gourock.
OAK Tree Housing Association rents are to go up by 4.5 per cent for the coming year.
Charity worker's adrenalin challenge
ARDGOWAN Hospice is on the search for daredevils to go the extra mile to help cancer victims.
STARS from Inverclyde and beyond came out in force on Friday for the biggest night in the local sporting world.
SEVERAL people are set to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court after a busy weekend for police.
Former Salvation Army chief jets in
A FORMER international leader of the Salvation Army is coming to Greenock to help the mission celebrate its 130th anniversary in the town.
PRESIDENT Margaret Dickson welcomed members and guests of Greenock Burns Club to a wonderful Annual Celebration at The Tontine Hotel.
A SPECIAL dinner is to be held to honour Greenock's Polar explorer Birdie Bowers.
A GREENOCK man has been jailed after assaulting police officers. Neil McNelis, of Maybole Road in Port Glasgow, appeared from custody at Greenock Sheriff Court.
Coastguard petition now over 17,000
MORE than 5,500 additional people have pledged their support to an online petition to save the Clyde Coastguard centre in Greenock.
Nursing body slams baby unit plan
FALLING births at Inverclyde Royal Hospital's maternity unit should not be a reason for it to close, a nursing body has claimed.
A PORT Glasgow man who moved out of his home after a fire 10 months ago says repairs still haven't been carried out.
THE family of a popular Greenock man who lost his battle with Parkinson's have set themselves an ambitious challenge to raise money to help find a cure for the disease
MUSIC bosses at James Watt College have praised a local songbird student who is now destined for stardom.
A GOUROCK performer is heading for the bright lights of London in a bid to land a dream role in Jesus Christ Superstar.
Liverpool ships in for final time
HISTORIC warship HMS Liverpool made an emotional stop at the Tail o' the Bank yesterday as she visited Greenock for the final time.
Plans for extra parking in town
Plans to create additional town centre parking in Port Glasgow are marching ahead.
Detectives hunting the killer of Jack Doyle say there has been a good response to appeals for information - but that there are still people with vital information.
Schools win athletics championships
CHAMPION young athletes from two primary schools are celebrating after sharing the spoils at the district athletics championship.
Couple celebrate diamond anniversary
HONESTY is the secret to a long and happy marriage according to a diamond couple from Port Glasgow who recently marked 60 years together.
SCOTLAND'S bus boss held a public hearing into two financially-troubled Greenock companies.
CHILDREN at a Greenock nursery enjoyed a visit from friendly firefighters.
A GREENOCK DJ is about to go global as he teams up with a master-mixer setting the dance floor on fire Down Under.
A SHOPPER who threatened a supermarket manager after being thrown out while trying to buy a paper has been jailed.
Open evening for budding ballerinas
BUDDING ballerinas and Billy Elliots are invited to 'find their feet' at a dance open night in Greenock next month.
Football chiefs back knife campaign
THE Scottish Football League has pledged support for a local anti-knife crime campaign group battling against blades.
A GREENOCK mum has told how she watched in horror as her damp-riddled living room ceiling caved in.
Safety sign at accident blackspot
ROADS bosses are set to install electronic safety signs at an accident blackspot on the A78.
Praise for area's sporting heroes
SPORTS stars in the running for a prestigious Inverclyde Sports Personality prize tonight have been commended by a senior councillor.
SISTERS Gillian, Nichola and Linsey Reith are hoping to expand the successful cafe business that they launched after taking inspiration from their travels around the world.
Battle to save IRH maternity unit
THE fight is on to save the birthing unit at Inverclyde Royal Hospital after the Telegraph broke the news that health chiefs plan to end births at the centre.
TWO school pupils spoke today about their life-changing visit to a notorious Nazi concentration camp in Poland.
AN expert is to be appointed to catalogue and conserve Inverclyde's local history archives.
A VETERAN swimmer from Greenock has decided to take the plunge and retire - after more than 35 years with a local club.
Appeal for revolt victims tribute
A LOCAL historian is calling for a new memorial to remember people who perished during an infamous uprising in Greenock.
CANCER patients at Inverclyde Royal will benefit after a brave woman battling the disease raised an incredible £18,000.
A FAMOUS veteran warship will pause off Greenock as she sails up the River Clyde on her final visit to Scotland.
THE new owners of the Peacocks chain closed the doors of their stores in Greenock and Port Glasgow - minutes after taking over.
SONGBIRDS from a Greenock primary got a lesson with a difference - when Scottish Opera visited their school this week.
Two hotels are stripped of licences
TWO hotels have had their drinks licences removed after a string of complaints from the authorities.
HIGH-FLYING employees at a travel agency in Greenock were celebrating this week after clocking up an impressive 125 years of service between them.
Man jailed for street knife attack
A VICIOUS thug has been jailed for eight years for carrying out an unprovoked knife attack in Port Glasgow.
DEMOLITION work has started on a former school building in Port Glasgow. Work began at the weekend to begin pulling down the old Highholm Primary off Highholm Avenue.
A LAW student hopes to build a convincing case to become the youngest member of Inverclyde Council.
Triplets reunited from around world
GREENOCK triplets were reunited to celebrate their milestone 50th birthday with a bash in the town on Saturday.
EXCLUSIVE: Bid to end IRH births
HEALTH board bosses want to stop babies being born at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, the Telegraph can reveal.
Greenock flats set to be demolished
THREE landmark high flats in the east end of Greenock are to be demolished, it has been announced.
Masterpiece is coming to Greenock
A DYNAMIC new opera company is returning to Greenock this spring with their latest production.
A CARTOONIST from Greenock is living his boyhood dream - by designing characters in the world-famous Batman comics.
Ready for glittering sports award
JUDGES tasked with whittling this year's Inverclyde Sports Personality nominees down to just three in each category say they were left with a selection headache - because of the wealth of talent put forward for an award this year.
Traffic concerns at new school
RESIDENTS of a Greenock housing estate say that traffic to and from the new Clydeview Academy is causing chaos.
Green project brings roadshow to town
PEOPLE living in Inverclyde will be urged to go green at a roadshow in the Oak Mall tomorrow.
£1.2m bill to repair health buildings
HEALTH bosses face a huge £1.2 million bill to bring facilities at local buildings up to scratch, a new report has revealed.
Victoria's set for life-changing trip
A GREENOCK woman who was gripped by heroin for 15 years has amazingly turned her life around and is set for a life-changing African adventure.
Council to express college concern
INVERCLYDE Council looks set to publicly express its concern about the current situation at James Watt College.
A LARGE container tumbled on to the A78 yesterday afternoon when a lorry parted company with its load near Inverkip.
A HEARING which could see two hotels shut down will go ahead today - whether the owner appears at the licensing board or not.
Cash for children in memory of MP
GRIEVING children will be helped by money raised in memory of former Inverclyde MP David Cairns.
Cash donated to Inverclyde's schools
GREENOCK-BASED company Texas Instruments hosted 26 maths and science teachers from all Inverclyde secondary schools as part of a new education initiative.
Inverclyde set to welcome Royal visitor
PLANS for the Queen to visit Greenock as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations are at an 'advanced stage', the Telegraph can today exclusively reveal.
Inverclyde bowling clubs' £200k boost
BOWLING clubs across Inverclyde will land a share of a massive £200,000 windfall for much-needed refurbishment work.
Homeowner's anger at storm repair job
A GOUROCK homeowner forked out nearly £4,000 to have a storm-hit roof repaired - after workmen left his bungalow exposed and leaking.
BUS passengers could face a steep hike in fares because of changes to a grant which supports route operators.
SNP historic council win 'is possible'
TACKLING youth unemployment will be 'a priority' if the Scottish National Party win May's Inverclyde Council election.
TWO men who were charged with murdering Greenock painter and decorator Hugh Porteous have been released from custody.
Harbour crash ferry in for repairs
A DAMAGED CalMac ferry which hit a harbour wall is in Greenock for repairs.
Police hunt for £150k metal thieves
POLICE are appealing for the public's help to catch thieves who stole £150,000 worth of metal in Greenock.
Crowds flock to exhibition in Oak Mall
A COMMUNITY exhibition to promote a fascinating history project has drawn crowds of visitors to the Oak Mall.
Kenny hangs up his neck-tie after 40 years
A POPULAR Greenock Scout leader who joined as a boy in 1960 has retired after 40 years of dedicated service.
Glenburn students take the gold
PUPILS at Greenock's Glenburn School have struck gold in a national award scheme.
Megan gets set for charity climb
A BIG-HEARTED beauty contestant is all set to scale the dizzy heights of the country's highest mountain peak for a good cause.
Driver's plea to fix hole-hit roads
A FUMING motorist has called for roads chiefs to stop 'patch-up jobs' on pothole-hit roads - and resurface them now instead.
London calling for street pastors team
GREENOCK town centre's guardian angels could be helping millions of visitors get home safely from the Olympic Games this summer.
Gold medalist chosen as games ambassador
INVERCLYDE'S sporting heroine Margaret McEleny has been chosen as an ambassador to promote this year's Paralympic Games.
Owner's agony at £100k bus blaze
TWO buses were destroyed after a deliberate blaze was started at a bus depot in Greenock.
Debate over park and ride location
A BACKLASH has been sparked over the suggestion that the Port Glasgow park and ride should be moved to a different location.
THE tireless fundraising efforts of a breast cancer sufferer from Greenock have made £16,500 for Inverclyde Royal's oncology unit.
Woman due in court on assault rap
A 24-year-old woman is expected to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court today after an alleged assault in the town centre this morning.
Bus depot blaze causes £100,000 damage
TWO buses were destroyed after a deliberate blaze was started today at a bus depot.
Church gears up for 'dino Sunday'
GREENOCK is set to catch dinosaur fever as the town goes crazy for the prehistoric creatures.
Leading sportswoman to talk at awards
ONE of Scotland's leading sportswomen will be speaking at the Inverclyde Sports Personality of the Year Awards.
Residents' anger after roof crash
A CHIMNEY that crashed through a Greenock tenement roof during last month's huge storm is still stuck in a householder's loft.
TWO stage stars from Inverclyde were thrilled when they got a chance to strut their stuff in front of West End legend Lord Lloyd Webber.
Lynne's gratitude to IRH renal unit
A LONG-TERM kidney patient from Greenock is holding a fundraiser for the renal unit at Inverclyde Royal Hospital.
INVERCLYDE'S MP hit the streets of Gourock, Port Glasgow and Greenock to meet his constituents.
Council leader's cash appeal for town
A TROUBLED area of Port Glasgow faces 'a slow and lingering death' if the Scottish Government does not step in, a council boss has claimed.
FEARS over demolitions in the Belville Street area of Greenock's east end have led to a public meeting with residents.
Man charged with robbing elderly couple
A MAN will appear in court on Monday charged with robbing an elderly couple in Greenock.
POLICE swoops have netted over £500,000 in deadly drugs across Inverclyde during the last year, the Telegraph can reveal.
SNP announce candidates for elections
THE Scottish National Party have today announced their list of candidates for May's council elections.
College students set for charity walk
GENEROUS students at James Watt College are going the extra mile for an international aid charity on Monday.
TV Jean set for charity dance contest
TV star Jean Johansson is preparing to take to the floor as part of a Scottish charity version of Strictly Come Dancing.
AN iconic town centre building that survived a Nazi bombing raid has a bright new future - thanks to a major facelift worth £250,000.
Firm wins major overseas contract
A PORT Glasgow company has won an order to light up the streets of one of the fastest growing cities in the Middle East.
THE board chairman of James Watt College has resigned in protest over Scottish Government plans to merge it with other institutions.
Dealer jailed over freezer stash
A TIP-OFF led police to a drugs stash worth more than £2,000 that was hidden in a dealer's kitchen freezer.
Lloyd Webber hails arts centre
LEGENDARY composer Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber has praised Greenock's new £10 million Beacon Arts Centre as a 'fantastic' project.
WORRIES are growing about the future of a Clyde ferry route, Greenock and Inverclyde's MSP said today.
UNEMPLOYMENT in Inverclyde shot up by more than in any other part of Scotland in the past year, official figures have revealed.
Volunteer buses sponsored by firm
A FLEET of buses run by volunteers will now be the height of fashion thanks to a new sponsorship deal.
Sports awards finalists announced
THE finalists in the running for a coveted Inverclyde Sports Personality of the Year 2012 award have been revealed.
CAMPAIGNERS have welcomed news that the under-threat children's ward at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley has been saved from closure.
GOUROCK independent councillor Ronnie Ahlfeld is bidding to be re-elected.
A NAVY captain from Greenock is preparing for a return home on a prized vessel that recently hosted Hollywood actor Brad Pitt.
Valentine's Ball raises thousands
MORE than £6,000 was raised at Greenock Medical Aid Society's St Valentine's ball on Saturday night.
Valentine's Ball: picture gallery
Pictures from the Greenock Medical Aid Society's St Valentine's ball.
A PORT Glasgow shopping arcade which was once compared to 'war-torn Beirut' is to be spruced up.
A GREENOCK clothing store needs volunteer models for a fashion show to raise vital cash to fight cancer.
GOD is back on the big screen - with his latest blockbuster coming to a cinema near you.
WORK has started to tear down two notorious blocks in the south west of Greenock.
GENEROUS League of Hospital Friends volunteers at Inverclyde Royal have handed over yet another piece of vital equipment to medics - a state-of-the-art £60,000 eye scanner.
Ferry deal hopes for ship yard
THE Scottish Government has revealed that Ferguson's is in pole position to land more crucial ferry orders.
POLICE are urging residents to be vigilant after two conmen attempted to intercept a package destined for an address in Gourock.
Composer visiting Greenock today
WORLD-FAMOUS composer Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber is in Greenock today for the topping out ceremony at the new £10m Beacon Arts Centre.
Retired nurse leads life-changing team
LIFE-CHANGING eye operations have been carried out in Africa by a medical team including specialists from Inverclyde.
Anger over prison inspection group axe
ANGRY members of a service which monitors conditions in Greenock prison are irate over plans to axe the organisation.
Workers fight to save Peacocks
STAFF at Peacocks in Greenock are joining a UK-wide grassroots campaign to save the threatened cut-price fashion chain.
A BONNIE braveheart from Greenock flew the flag in a fun photoshoot for a national beauty competition.
PATIENTS at Inverclyde Royal Hospital are to benefit from a £600,000 revamp of operating theatres, the Telegraph can reveal.
INVERCLYDE'S annual One-Act Play Festival takes to the stage of the Arts Guild Theatre for the last ever time this week.
Domestic abuse victim tells of ordeal
A BRAVE domestic abuse victim from Inverclyde has spoken out about years of torment at the hands of her violent husband in a bid to give hope to women suffering in silence.
INVERCLYDE Council is set to play a key role in a Scottish Government-led attempt to bring back car ferries on the town centres between Gourock and Dunoon.
Fire crew called to flat blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze at a derelict building in the early hours of this morning.
Couple robbed in Greenock street
A COUPLE in their 60s were robbed and threatened in Greenock's Bank Street last night.
KNIFE crime campaigners have sent a strongly-worded letter to MSPs demanding they do more to tackle the scourge of blade thugs.
FOOTY-MAD girls from a Greenock primary school have come together to form a new team.
'Time to tackle population decline'
REVERSING Inverclyde's alarming population decline should be at the heart of every decision taken by the council, its leader has declared.
A TOTAL of 11 new jobs have been created with the opening of a new trade store in Greenock, the Tele can reveal.
A GREENOCK mum claims she has had to throw out bags of bedding, clothes and toys because her home is 'riddled with damp'.
A COUNCIL worker has been ordered to pay compensation to a Tesco employee after headbutting him in a jealous rage.
POLICE are hunting thugs who assaulted two men and killed a dog in a Greenock flat.
Minister welcomes council budget
A SENIOR Scottish Government minister has welcomed Inver-clyde Council's budget for the year ahead.
MAJOR investment of more than £500,000 to improve a school has been agreed.
RAF servicemen coming to Greenock
TOP RAF servicemen are coming to Greenock fresh from the front line to speak about their work.
POLICE are hunting two thugs who assaulted a man as he was walking home last night.
Staff walkout hits rail service
A REDUCED rail service will run from Glasgow to Gourock today as signalling staff stage the first of two 24-hour walkouts.
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two assaults, shoplifting and a breach of the peace.
Picture perfect at McLean Museum
SOME of the best artistic talent from young people across Inverclyde has gone on show at the McLean Museum in Greenock.
Judo club members aim for 2014 games
A JUDO club in Port Glasgow has three top-class fighters who are all in the running for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Rethink urged over new park and ride
BEMUSED locals in Port Glasgow are urging a rethink of the location for the town's new park and ride facility.
American curlers aiming for top prize
AMERICAN curlers swept into Greenock to take part in a challenge match for one of the sport's most coveted prizes.
Hoax 999 call sparks police alert
A MAN whose house ended up surrounded by armed police after he rang 999 and threatened to shoot people has been jailed.
Baby Logan inspires family to help
THE proud family of a Greenock baby who suffers from cerebral palsy says his courage has inspired them to raise money to help other children.
A MAJOR effort to try to create jobs in Inverclyde gets off the ground later this month.
Family of missing teen tell of relief
THE mother of missing Greenock teenager Melissa McMillan has relived the moment when she walked back through the door.
Davidson: Budget hasn't helped area
INVERCLYDE has not been helped by the Scottish Government's budget, the Tories claimed today.
New search in Jack murder hunt
A SQUAD of murder-probe police officers searched ground outside flats at Lynedoch Street on Saturday afternoon.
Man due in court on theft charges
A 29-year-old man is expected to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court today in connection with a number of thefts from cars.
Water supplies restored to homes
WATER supplies have been restored to homes hit by mains problems earlier today.
Water loss repairs under way now
ENGINEERS are currently working to repair problems to the water network that is affecting people in Gourock and parts of Greenock.
Water loss hits Greenock and Gourock
Water chiefs are investigating a series of problems including water loss in Gourock and Greenock today.
A PARISH priest hopes that a mercy mission to Kenya will help young people find faith in the most desperate of places.
Event to help Westley meet dad
A FUNDRAISING show is being staged to help send a local man to Texas to be united with the father he has never met.
A TALENTED young musician choked back tears as he earned one of the highest scores at the Inverclyde Music Festival - less than 24 hours after his grandad passed away.
A group set up to look at unauthorised traveller sites is set to recommend alternative provision for them in future.
A BIG-HEARTED fundraiser is marking the first anniversary of his beloved wife's death by pledging to carry on his good work.
INVERCLYDE councillors talked about banishing 'adversarial politics' - before promptly clashing over budget plans.
SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury's is set to open its planned Gourock store next summer - bringing 25 new jobs to the town.
MINI mural makers at All Saints Primary got in the frame with a pioneering art project.
Two seriously hurt in violent assault
TWO men were the victims of a violent attack in a common close in Neil Street, Greenock, in the early hours of this morning.
Quality of life prize for area
COUNCIL services were given the thumbs-up by residents in a new survey.
Love in air at Valentine's ball
LOVE will be in the air tonight when Greenock Medical Aid Society hosts a special St Valentine's ball.
A CONGREGATION is literally 'raising the roof' after collecting more than £30,000 to build a new sanctuary in Port Glasgow.
Missing teen caught train to Glasgow
A MISSING Greenock teenager caught a train to Glasgow and was seen in the city's central station last night, it has been confirmed.
Lecturers reject management's offer
LECTURERS at James Watt College have rejected an offer which was made by management in a bid to solve a long-running dispute.
STAGE stars from a Port Glasgow family are preparing for a special 'home' performance of their own show.
Beauty student breaks pal's knee
A BEAUTY therapy student fractured a former friend's knee during a fight.
A GREENOCK dance tutor has taken her choreography skills to the stage of one of Glasgow's top theatres.
Prisoner's £10k compensation shock
AN inmate at Greenock Prison received a £10,000 pay-out after winning a compensation claim, a <i>Tele</i> investigation can reveal.
WORK is underway to transform a former Greenock school into a film set for a top TV drama show.
SWIMMERS from across Inverclyde have been making waves on the competitions front and a number of top awards were handed out in recognition of their successes.
A MAN from Inverclyde has scooped a massive £50,000 playing a gambling game on his mobile phone.
Missing teenage girl found safe
MISSING Greenock girl Melissa McMillan has been found safe and well.
POLICE have commended a social landlord for safety measures taken at a new housing development.
RAIL workers are to stage two 24-hour strikes that are expected to hit services in and out of Inverclyde.
Mum's plea after teen goes missing
A MUM has made an appeal for her daughter to come home after she disappeared yesterday.
Work starts on new £6.4m centre
AN Inverclyde-based social care charity has started work on a pioneering new £6.4 million epilepsy centre.
Council sets £135 million budget
COUNCILLORS have a agreed a £135 million budget for the next two years aimed at social and economic regeneration.
A GREENOCK World War Two veteran has marked the end of an era at the final meeting of an exclusive club for members who took part in highly-dangerous missions.
Pioneering programme launched for parents
A PIONEERING new programme has been launched to offer expert parenting support to Inverclyde mums and dads.
Walking Great Wall for sick kids
TWO local businessmen are leaving the boardroom behind to put together a dream team which will trek the Great Wall of China and help change the lives of sick kids.
WORKERS at a Greenock ladies fashion store have been spared the axe after the new owners saved it from closure.
A HERO cyclist is being credited with saving a man hit by a car on a busy stretch of the A78 on Monday night.
A STREET sweeper who set up a drugs factory in his hospitalised mother-in-law's house has been jailed for 12 months.
AFTER two weeks of performances from talented youngsters, the Inverclyde Music Festival reached its grand finale on Saturday - with organisers hailing the 87th annual contest a great success.
INVERCLYDE Council will today set a budget for the next two years - including spending an additional £9 million.
Man due in court on robbery charge
A 34-year-old man is expected to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court tomorrow in connection with robbing a teenage girl and a pensioner.
Lesley dashes through for charity
ALMOST £4,000 was raised for good causes at the recent Inverclyde Santa Dash, its organiser has announced.
Top ballet star coming to Greenock
AN American ballet star is to feature in one of the highlight shows of the Arts Guild's historic final programme.
Woman's anger over roof repair delay
HUNDREDS of tenants are awaiting repairs to storm-damaged roofs as housing chiefs battle a mammoth repairs backlog.
Music festival grand finale: part one
After two weeks of performances from talented youngsters, the Inverclyde Music Festival reached its grand finale on Saturday - and the Tele was there to capture the action.
A GREENOCK gran who suffered a stroke has told of the amazing rapid recovery which has given her a whole new lease of life.
Shock figures show weapon haul
POLICE caught nearly two people a week in Inverclyde last year armed with knives and other dangerous weapons.
£4.7m regeneration work set to start
MAJOR work to transform Gourock town centre is due to start after councillors rubber-stamped plans to kick-start a £4.7 million development.
Council named as sponsor of awards
INVERCLYDE Council has been named as main sponsor of the Tele-backed 2011 Inverclyde Sports Personality of the Year Awards.
Bottle attack victim required stitches
A GREENOCK man carried out a bottle attack in a pub after a drink-fuelled Christening celebration.
Royal Navy carrier back in Scotland
ROYAL Navy carrier HMS Illustrious is back in the west of Scotland for a week.
Lights, camera, action for school pupils
SOAP stars of the future from an Inverclyde high school were invited as special guests on the set of hit BBC show River City.
MSP lodges motion for NFL star
A LOCAL MSP has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament in praise of Greenock-born gridiron great Lawrence Tynes.
Tenants vent fury at 'poor value' RCH
HIGH rise residents have criticised services run by their housing association landlords.
Labour bid for the female touch
LABOUR are hoping the female touch will help them win May's council elections in Inverclyde.
Syringe couple avoid jail term
A COUPLE who had two children sleeping in a house with bottles of methadone and dozens of syringes within easy reach have been spared jail.
Wedding singer saves pair after crash
A WEDDING singer has told how he rescued two men from a serious car crash as he drove home from a gig.
MP praises Super Bowl hero Tynes
GREENOCK-BORN American football star Lawrence Tynes has been praised for helping his team to win the Super Bowl at the weekend.
A MAN was rushed to hospital after he was hit by a car on a busy main road last night.
Man set for trial for 'attack' on boy, 15
A MAN is to stand trial accused of carrying out a knife attack on a 15-year-old boy after breaking into a Greenock property.
Dance teen reaches TV show final
A DANCING star from Port Glasgow has made it to the final of a national TV talent competition.
Students' anger at college cuts
JAMES Watt College is to share the burden of further education cutbacks with an 8.4 per cent drop in next year's teaching grant.
A STRETCH of the A78 has been reopened following its closure after an accident last night.
Boys get their dancing shoes on
A GREENOCK dance studio has been inundated with more than 100 requests from local boys desperate to get in on the street dancing act.
Teen called up to Scottish netball team
A DETERMINED netball player has been selected to play for Scotland - after missing out through illness last year.
BUDDING thespians raised more than the curtain at their production of Sleeping Beauty - by collecting more than £1,200 for Ardgowan Hospice.
MSP drops in to visit youth charity
A LOCAL MSP visited a Greenock-based youth charity last week to see first hand the positive impacts of a national jobs scheme.
Indie stars set to play at charity night
TWO famous frontmen from top 90s indie bands are headlining a night of nostalgia in Inverclyde next week in aid of charity.
£10k lottery boost for arts group
AN INVERCLYDE arts group is focusing on the future after landing a £10,000 lottery cash boost.
Demolition work set for school
DEMOLITION teams have moved in to the site of the former Wellington Academy secondary school in Greenock.
Police officer convicted of assault
A SERVING police officer has been convicted of assaulting his estranged wife's new partner.
Anti-knife message taken to parliament
FAMILIES of knife crime victims and campaigners fighting for tougher laws on blade thugs are set to lobby MSPs.
Police submit pensioner death report
THE death of a Greenock pensioner more than five years ago is the subject of a report submitted to the procurator fiscal.
New search in Jack murder hunt
POLICE hunting the killer of Greenock teenager Jack Doyle have dug up ground near to where he was found dead.
Roof felt removed after complaints
HOUSING bosses have stepped in to remove a huge piece of roofing which blew on to their land in a Greenock housing estate.
Tynes kicks side to Super Bowl glory
GREENOCK-born gridiron great Lawrence Tynes is the toast of New York after kicking his side to Super Bowl glory once again.
Man due in court on weapon charge
A MAN is expected to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court today after being arrested in connection with possessing an offensive weapon.
Grants fund reminder for groups
VOLUNTARY groups in Inverclyde have a fortnight to grab their share of a £60,000 grants fund.
Church reaches out to those in need
A PORT Glasgow church is continuing its mission to help families who have fallen on hard times.
Kyla's charity walk raises £8K
A BRAVE breast cancer sufferer from Greenock who shared her story in a bid to raise awareness and money has scooped a phenomenal £8,000 for Inverclyde Royal Hospital's oncology unit.
Martial arts star's 2014 games aim
A JUDO star from Port Glasgow is hoping to represent Scotland at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after winning a gold medal in trials.
Sportsman aiming for curling world record
AN INSPIRATIONAL curler is attempting to set a new world record in aid of a cancer charity - despite battling the disease himself.
Group follow in nun's footsteps
A GROUP of young volunteers are following in the footsteps of an inspirational local nun as they embark on a charity mission.
Christmas Day attacker spared prison
A MAN who attacked his brother-in-law after a drink-fuelled Christ-mas Day binge has been spared a jail sentence.
Bid to attract more TV filming to area
KEEPING Hollywood's spotlight firmly fixed on Inverclyde will be one of Inverclyde Council's main aims during the year ahead.
Honour for popular Gourock figure
FAMILY and friends of a well-known Gourockian are aiming to honour his memory with a commemorative bench in the town.
Greenock bus company closes down
A LONG-ESTABLISHED Greenock bus firm has gone bust with debts of more than £500,000.
Sole singers are music to ears
FIRST class performers wowed judges on day 10 of the Inverclyde Music Festival as a host of prizes were picked up by star singers.
Councillor 'delighted' at centre's report
A SENIOR councillor is delighted at a positive report card for an education centre which works with young people who have additional support needs.
A GROUP of 'tiny teachers' are set to take their place in classrooms across Inverclyde - in a bid to curb levels of bullying and aggression.
CARE workers who support older people in Inverclyde were invited to the Scottish Parliament to brief MSPs about the current set-up for older people.
Kids removed from schools 600 times
EXCLUSIONS from Inverclyde's schools fell by a fifth over the past year - but teachers still removed youngsters from classes almost 600 times.
A WOMAN who swindled £10,000 from a Greenock bathroom store while working as their bookkeeper has avoided jail.
Nurse thanks colleagues for care
A NURSE at Inverclyde Royal Hospital has thanked colleagues for helping her to win a battle against breast cancer.
Boxer cleared of attempted murder
A CHAMPION boxer and his two friends have been dramatically cleared of attempting to murder a man outside a Port Glasgow supermarket.
CONTROVERSIAL merger plans for James Watt College could force people to turn their backs on further education, it's feared.
A SINGING dinner lady from Greenock made the final stages of a top TV contest - after serving up a great performance for Jessie J and other star judges.
PLANS for a new shop unit in Greenock have been given the go-ahead despite more than 360 objections.
Scottish Day at primary school
THERE was no shortage of fun when the pupils of St Ninian's Primary in Gourock organised a special Scottish Day recently.
THE Co-operative is investing £200,000 in its food store on Cardwell Road, Gourock.
MORE than 150 men and women die from heart disease each year in Inverclyde.
Roy carried torch at '48 London Olympics
AS Olympic fever gathers pace the story of a Greenock man who carried the famous torch back in 1948 has come to light.
A FAMOUS Greenock actor has thrown his weight behind a campaign to give 16 and 17-year-olds a vote on Scotland's future.
HOUSE prices in Inverclyde slumped by more than 12 per cent - the biggest fall in Scotland, according to a new report.
Thieves slammed after raid on flats
THIEVES have stolen boilers from empty housing association flats in Port Glasgow.
Attempted murder trial verdict due
CHAMPION boxer Grant Quigley is expected to learn his fate today as the jury in his attempted murder trial retired to consider their verdict.
Fresh appeal after police car smash
POLICE are awaiting a crash report as part of an investigation into a serious road accident involving a traffic car last week.
Family fortunes at music festival
PROUD Emma McLachlan was presented with a trophy named after her late uncle following the success of her school band at Inverclyde's Music Festival.
Wardens saved attack victim's life
TWO hero community wardens who saved a man's life by stopping a brutal attack have been hailed by the victim.
JAMES Watt College will lose its Kilwinning campus as part of a controversial new merger, it has been confirmed.
£130k crime cash for good causes
THE total of criminal cash handed over to fund good causes in Inverclyde has now reached over £130,000.
CAMPAIGNING parents have had a helping hand in their fight to fund more speech and language therapy for their children.
JAMES Watt College is to merge with Reid Kerr and Clydebank AND lose its Kilwinning campus, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
TV's Jean to host sports awards
TV presenter Jean Johansson is looking forward to getting in front of a home crowd - when she comperes Inverclyde's Sports Personality of the year awards dinner.
WORK on a new bus station and park and ride facility in Port Glasgow is set to begin 'as soon as possible'.
Storm ordeal family tell of trauma
A GREENOCK family who feared for their lives when their caravan was ripped to shreds in storms have been left traumatised by the incident.
Boxer: 'I never tried to kill him'
A CHAMPION boxer has admitted carrying out a brutal attack on a teenager - but claims he only acted in self defence.
A BRAVE 11-year-old girl from Greenock has been credited with saving her dad's life after he collapsed at home.
FURIOUS River Clyde Homes chiefs are set to appeal a council decision to block a major housing development in Greenock.
Festival brothers are top brass
SIBLING rivalry was put to one side on Monday as the Inverclyde Music Festival entered its second week of competition.
TORY leader Ruth Davidson today insisted she is confident about her party's prospects when Inverclyde goes to the polls in May.
1,300 caught without TV licence
MORE than 1,300 people were caught watching TV without a valid licence in Inverclyde in 2011, TV Licensing today revealed.
Council could invest further £9m
INVERCLYDE Council announced this morning that it could be set to invest an additional £9 million as part of its forthcoming budget.
