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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.

Ton search for new youth coaches

MORTON have launched a search to find new youth coaches who will help them develop stars of the future.

Road reopens after accident

A STRETCH of the A78 has been reopened following its closure after an accident last night.

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.

Grants fund reminder for groups

VOLUNTARY groups in Inverclyde have a fortnight to grab their share of a £60,000 grants fund.

Ton hoping for one Well of a party

MORTON will bid to overturn the odds and see off Motherwell tomorrow as they attempt to reach the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup for the first time in 13 years.

Team news ahead of Scottish Cup clash

MORTON will give Ross Forsyth every chance to prove his fitness ahead of their big Scottish Cup tie.

Weather warning ahead of Ton clash

MORTON fans are on weather watch ahead of tomorrow's big Scottish Cup tie at Motherwell.

College merger confirmed

JAMES Watt College is to merge with Reid Kerr and Clydebank AND lose its Kilwinning campus, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

Bid to overturn homes refusal

FURIOUS River Clyde Homes chiefs are set to appeal a council decision to block a major housing development in Greenock.

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.

Welcome for Port boost

SENIOR councillors have welcomed the green light for two major new public transport projects in Port Glasgow.

Inspectors praise education centre

AN EDUCATION centre in Greenock has been praised by inspectors.

Fitzharris parts company with Morton

MORTON have announced that winger Sean Fitzharris has left the club.

River Clyde Homes in £2m upgrades

INVERCLYDE'S largest housing association is to invest £2m to upgrade more than 100 homes in the Mid-Auchinleck area of Port Glasgow.

Planned college strike suspended

LECTURERS at James Watt College have called off planned strikes for the next fortnight.

College dispute reaches Parliament

THE crisis at James Watt College has reached the Scottish Parliament - after a local MSP spoke out about the situation.

SPT to fund £1.4m park and ride

STRATHCLYDE Partnership for Transport today agreed to fund a new park and ride facility for Port Glasgow.

Appeal after A8 police car crash

POLICE have appealed for information following yesterday's serious road crash on the A8 in Port Glasgow.

Let's rain on Queen's parade

AFTER the frustration of a wasted journey to the Highlands last weekend, Morton are ready to return to action - and they will be back on the road once again tomorrow afternoon.