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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'I thought 'attack' victim was dead'

AN EYEWITNESS told how he thought the victim of a brutal gang attack was going to be kicked to death as he looked on helplessly.

Teen left unconscious 'by attack'

A TEENAGER was rushed to hospital for a brain scan after being surrounded and brutally beaten by a gang of three youths outside a Port Glasgow supermarket, a court has heard.

Hero fireman admits attack

A HERO fireman battered a woman after a day of heavy drinking.

Boxer on murder bid charge

A CHAMPION boxer has gone on trial accused of attempting to murder a man during a brutal gang attack in Port Glasgow.

Storms threaten bowling club opening

MEMBERS of a busy Port Glasgow bowling club fear they could be forced to delay their opening because of damage caused by the new year storm.

Youngsters hit the right notes

IT was the turn of talented young singers to take to the stage at the Inverclyde Music Festival yesterday.

Celtic club's boost for hospice

ARDGOWAN Hospice is £1,000 better off after a donation from the Greenock Celtic Supporters' Club.

Kids mark Chinese New Year

A FLAVOUR of the Orient came to schools and nurseries across Inverclyde as they celebrated Chinese New Year.

Attacker's appeal thrown out

A THUG who slashed and robbed a 71-year-old after mistaking his home for that of a drug dealer has failed in a bid for freedom.

£15m school transformation under way

THE £15 million transformation of the former Gourock High School building got under way yesterday.

Millions to cheer Tynes

INVERCLYDE fans will be cheering on our very own local hero as he plays in the biggest sporting show on earth next month.

Woman assaulted by television vandal

A MAN ripped his girlfriend's television off a wall - after deciding he wanted to take it to a party.

Greenock man kicks NY to Super Bowl

GREENOCK man Lawrence Tynes last night kicked the winning field goal to fire his New York Giants American football side into the Super bowl.

Sports pundit returns to judge awards

LEADING sports pundit Chick Young will again head the expert panel judging this year's top sporting talent from Inverclyde.

Thief traced using DNA found in car

A CAR thief was snared by police after forensic teams found his DNA within a stolen vehicle.