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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.

Dinner lady in TV talent show

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.

£200k boost for Gourock store

THE Co-operative is investing £200,000 in its food store on Cardwell Road, Gourock.

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.

School pupils' bid to beat bullies

FIVE determined teenagers have vowed to combat bullying in schools. The teenagers from Port Glasgow took part in a special anti-bullying training event.

Couple to celebrate diamond wedding

A diamond couple are to celebrate a milestone wedding anniversary - on Valentine's Day.

Fundraiser in dad's memory

A PROUD youngster and her pals have raised more than £2,500 in memory of her beloved dad.

McDonald's leads green drive

A GREENOCK restaurateur is leading the way forward when it comes to reducing waste.

Mum's damp home fears

A GREENOCK mum says she is worried that the health of her two children is at risk because of dampness in their home.

Port woman tells of meningitis battle

A PORT Glasgow woman has told how she nearly died on New Year's Day after contracting meningitis.

Call centre staff raise £2k for charity

BIG-HEARTED staff at T-Mobile have raised an impressive £2,000 for charity Calum's Cabin.

Colleen set to take on Mount Kilimanjaro

A GOUROCK teenager is set to reach the dizzy heights of Africa's highest mountain - after being inspired by an Inverkip explorer who conquered Everest.

600 hopefuls have extra factor

MORE than 600 TV hopefuls flocked to Port Glasgow yesterday in a bid to secure a part as an extra in the BBC drama Waterloo Road.

Appeal over storm damage

HELPERS are being sought to repair a much-loved play area that was severely damaged by the recent winter storms.

Home despair for Greenock pensioner

A GREENOCK pensioner has had to live with water coming into her flat 'for years' because a hole in the ceiling hasn't been repaired.

Fix road before death crash

A SENIOR councillor fears someone will be killed at an accident blackspot on the A78 after yet another smash there.

Trev and Denice are real soap stars

A GOUROCK couple have told the Tele of their ambitious plans to establish an ethical soap manufacturing business in Greenock that will employ 20 full time staff and produce 50-tonnes of soap and cosmetic goods within three years.

Waterfront gym takes top award

INVERCLYDE Leisure's Waterfront Fitness Gym has been named as the UK's top local authority gym.

Golden celebration for couple

A GOLDEN couple celebrating 50 years of happy marriage first met in hospital.

Photographer is picture perfect

TWO photographs taken by a Kilmacolm man have been shortlisted in a major competition.