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Tragedy as police confirm two pensioners died in Gourock and Greenock incidents

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Double tragedy as police confirm two pensioners died in Greenock and Gourock

Maureen Pentland, left, and volunteer Carol Boag have launched the Salvation Army's Inverclyde Christmas toy appeal.

Maureen Pentland, left, and volunteer Carol Boag have launched the Salvation Army's Inverclyde Christmas toy appeal.

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Inverclyde toy appeal organiser 'frightened' at how many children will need help

Jonathan McGill is alleged to have made racially offensive remarks to two people at the Oak Mall.

Jonathan McGill is alleged to have made racially offensive remarks to two people at the Oak Mall.

Greenock Sheriff Court

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Port Glasgow man charged with making racially offensive remarks at Oak Mall

Fewer bail applications are likely to be opposed by prosecutors at Greenock Sheriff Court under temporary changes to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

Fewer bail applications are likely to be opposed by prosecutors at Greenock Sheriff Court under temporary changes to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

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More Greenock court accused could be allowed their freedom as bail guidelines relaxed

Young job seekers at the event at Greenock Town Hall.

Young job seekers at the event at Greenock Town Hall.

Jobs and careers

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Greenock firm says jobs tide is turning as more people seek apprenticeships

Imrie's looking to get his side into the hat of the SPFL Trust Trophy quarter-final

Imrie's looking to get his side into the hat of the SPFL Trust Trophy quarter-final

Greenock Morton FC

Dougie Imrie issues Morton consistency challenge ahead of Accies cup clash

Joe Scott, Callum McLelland and John Seggie are looking forward to the premiere of Sharp Instinct Volume II later this month.

Joe Scott, Callum McLelland and John Seggie are looking forward to the premiere of Sharp Instinct Volume II later this month.

Greenock takeaway owner says 'baddie' film role has turned him into a cult hero

Emergency services on Eldon Street, Greenock

Emergency services on Eldon Street, Greenock

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Emergency services respond to ongoing incidents in Greenock and Gourock

Jim McSporran says people should begin to see some 'major activity' at the Inchgreen Marine Park site in the spring of next year.

Jim McSporran says people should begin to see some 'major activity' at the Inchgreen Marine Park site in the spring of next year.

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'Major project' lined up for Inchgreen site as boss acknowledges public 'frustration'

A report into the Waverley's 2020 crash is set to be published by the end of the year.

A report into the Waverley's 2020 crash is set to be published by the end of the year.

Waverley crash report to be published soon - more than four years after accident

The number of people diagnosed with a mental health condition in Inverclyde has doubled in 10 years.

The number of people diagnosed with a mental health condition in Inverclyde has doubled in 10 years.

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Shock new figures show mental health illnesses have doubled in Inverclyde

Anas Sarwar visits Gourock amid by-election campaign.

Anas Sarwar visits Gourock amid by-election campaign.

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Scottish Labour leader grilled on Winter Fuel Payment cuts during visit to Gourock

The precession will take place next weekend

The precession will take place next weekend

Local government

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Orange walk bid in Port Glasgow gets the green light from councillors

Youngsters at Bluebird Family Centre enjoying their mud kitchen

Youngsters at Bluebird Family Centre enjoying their mud kitchen

Greenock nursery pupils enjoy mud kitchen built by talented Inverclyde Shed member

News

The Northern Lights as seen above Inverclyde last night, taken by Lynsey Fullerton

The Northern Lights as seen above Inverclyde last night, taken by Lynsey Fullerton

Aurora borealis

PHOTOS: Here's 19 of our favourite Northern Lights pics as taken by Tele readers

Tommy Armstrong was back on the streets at the Great Scottish Run.

Tommy Armstrong was back on the streets at the Great Scottish Run.

Inverclyde's 'greatest ever' charity champion is on the run again in 10K race

Murdy Gow at Port Glasgow Timpsons

Murdy Gow at Port Glasgow Timpsons

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Port Glasgow businessman steps in to help children living in poverty

Greg Taylor is expecting a baby

Greg Taylor is expecting a baby

Gourock-born Celtic footballer Grey Taylor and wife are expecting a baby

Flats and shops plan approved for Port Glasgow's Star Hotel

Flats and shops plan approved for Port Glasgow's Star Hotel

Planning and development

Flats and shops plan approved for Port Glasgow's Star Hotel

Scotland Versus Arthritis is running a five-week course on pain management

Scotland Versus Arthritis is running a five-week course on pain management

Arthritis charity to run pain management course at Port Glasgow venue

Morton in the Community runs a busy programme of events to tackle poverty and support people's wellbeing.

Morton in the Community runs a busy programme of events to tackle poverty and support people's wellbeing.

Morton in the Community's vital work praised during Scottish Parliament debate

Belgian frigate Louise-Marie passing Greenock

Belgian frigate Louise-Marie passing Greenock

In Port (Weather and Shipping)

Here's why there is increased military activity on the Clyde and west Scotland

Hollybush Lane, Castlebank, Port Glasgow

Hollybush Lane, Castlebank, Port Glasgow

Port Glasgow property: Impressive coach house sits in exclusive development

The Belgian frigate Louise-Marie off Greenock

The Belgian frigate Louise-Marie off Greenock

Belgian navy frigate is latest Clyde arrival as major NATO exercise draws closer

Black pudding champ Nigel Ovens with his trophy.

Black pudding champ Nigel Ovens with his trophy.

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Wemyss Bay firm's Craft Butcher Awards triumphs hailed at Scottish Parliament

Grants are available now from the Warm Hand of Friendship scheme.

Grants are available now from the Warm Hand of Friendship scheme.

Inverclyde groups can apply now for a share of 'Warm Hand of Friendship' fund

Stuart McMillan MSP

Stuart McMillan MSP

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Inverclyde MSP says accounts 'show SNP is managing Scotland's finances well'

Planned work on the Erskine Bridge has been cancelled.

Planned work on the Erskine Bridge has been cancelled.

Boost for drivers as Amey reveals why Erskine Bridge weekend closures are cancelled

The cast of Beacon Arts Centre's 2024 Pantomime, 'Jack & the Beanstalk' photographed by Christopher Bowen.L–R: Mark Cox as Snotbag, Shannon Swan as Jack, Lee Samuel as Wacky Willy, Jimmy Chisholm as Dame Trot (Dotty) and Jane McCarry as Voldemorra.With

The cast of Beacon Arts Centre's 2024 Pantomime, 'Jack & the Beanstalk' photographed by Christopher Bowen.L–R: Mark Cox as Snotbag, Shannon Swan as Jack, Lee Samuel as Wacky Willy, Jimmy Chisholm as Dame Trot (Dotty) and Jane McCarry as Voldemorra.With

Details revealed of special Beacon panto performances as rehearsals get under way

Remembrance Sunday commemorations will be held across Inverclyde.

Remembrance Sunday commemorations will be held across Inverclyde.

Inverclyde set to honour the fallen next month with Remembrance Day processions

HNoMS Maud arrives in Greenock.

HNoMS Maud arrives in Greenock.

Norwegian navy's largest ship arrives in Greenock ahead of massive training exercise

Margaret Street, Greenock

Margaret Street, Greenock

Greenock property: Exquisite two-bed west end bungalow has amazing basement level

Ardgowan Hospice's Wee Bookshop is one year old this weekend.

Ardgowan Hospice's Wee Bookshop is one year old this weekend.

Ardgowan Hospice

Ardgowan Hospice 'Wee Bookshop' to celebrate its first birthday this weekend

Greenock Telegraph retro 11/10/2024

Greenock Telegraph retro 11/10/2024

Archives: Amazon's Gourock centre was celebrating its 10th birthday

Greenock Sheriff Court

Greenock Sheriff Court

Greenock Sheriff Court

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Woman who dragged Port Glasgow shop worker to the ground by her hair locked up

Youngsters and staff at Kilmacolm Primary School Nursery celebrate their 'very good' ratings from the Care Inspectorate

Youngsters and staff at Kilmacolm Primary School Nursery celebrate their 'very good' ratings from the Care Inspectorate

Top team at Kilmacolm nursery secure 'very good' ratings in Care Inspectorate report

Shaun Irvine is alleged to have threatened violence at the Tesco petrol station in Greenock.

Shaun Irvine is alleged to have threatened violence at the Tesco petrol station in Greenock.

Greenock Sheriff Court

Greenock man to stand trial over 'violent threats' at petrol station

David Waller, Brian Thompson, and John Miller from Greenock & District Model Railway Club

David Waller, Brian Thompson, and John Miller from Greenock & District Model Railway Club

Clubs and societies

Dedicated model railway fans on the right track for spectacular showcase in Greenock

Trending Across Scotland

The best pumpkin-picking patches to visit across Scotland this October

Scottish train stations battle it out to be named the UK's favourite

Will it snow in Scotland this weekend? Here's what the experts have to say

All the winners honoured at this year's Scottish Food & Drink Excellence Awards

Three Scottish universities named among the top 200 in new world ranking

Scottish restaurants win big at the 2024 Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards

Sport

Greenock Glenpark Harriers were well represented at the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run

Great Scottish Run 2024

Greenock Glenpark Harriers juniors shine at Great Scottish Run in Glasgow

Greg Taylor is expecting a baby

Greg Taylor is expecting a baby

Gourock-born Celtic footballer Grey Taylor and wife are expecting a baby

Jameison wants to make an occasion at Parklea

Jameison wants to make an occasion at Parklea

Port Glasgow Juniors

Port Glasgow boss issues rallying cry to fans as crunch cup tie looms at Parklea

Nock gaffer Gary Fleming hopes to see his side to the business against Newmains

Nock gaffer Gary Fleming hopes to see his side to the business against Newmains

Greenock Juniors FC

Greenock Juniors: Newmains test perfect chance to bounce back from Darvel defeat

Wanderers return to Fort Matilda this weekend

Wanderers return to Fort Matilda this weekend

Greenock Wanderers

Greenock Wanderers look to make the most of home advantage in Moray clash

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National Sport

Lee Carsley wants England to keep their attacking instincts (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Lee Carsley wants England to keep their attacking instincts (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England interim boss Lee Carsley keen to stick with his attacking ideology

Liverpool’s Conor Bradley will captain Northern Ireland for the first time in Saturday’s Nations League match against Belarus (Liam McBurney/PA)

Liverpool’s Conor Bradley will captain Northern Ireland for the first time in Saturday’s Nations League match against Belarus (Liam McBurney/PA)

Conor Bradley to captain Northern Ireland against Belarus

Greece paid the best possible tribute to team-mate George Baldock (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Greece paid the best possible tribute to team-mate George Baldock (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Dimitrios Pelkas: Greece did not want to play after death of George Baldock

Si Jiahui, pictured, ended a six-match losing run against Judd Trump (Mike Egerton/PA)

Si Jiahui, pictured, ended a six-match losing run against Judd Trump (Mike Egerton/PA)

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Si Jiahui makes maximum break for first time as Judd Trump beaten at Wuhan Open

Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Jakub Mensik (Andy Wong/AP)

Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Jakub Mensik (Andy Wong/AP)

Part of me left with them – Djokovic reflects as Nadal joins ‘Big Four’ retirees

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes admits he has fallen short of the goalscoring standards he sets himself (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes admits he has fallen short of the goalscoring standards he sets himself (Martin Rickett/PA)

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Bruno Fernandes keen to get back among the goals for Manchester United

The FA sought a fine in excess of £1million over a Nottingham Forest tweet about VAR Stuart Attwell (Bradley Collyer/PA)

The FA sought a fine in excess of £1million over a Nottingham Forest tweet about VAR Stuart Attwell (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Nottingham Forest fined £750,000 after FA sought £1m sanction over VAR post

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Greenock

Greenock Glenpark Harriers were well represented at the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run

Great Scottish Run 2024

Greenock Glenpark Harriers juniors shine at Great Scottish Run in Glasgow

Tragedy as police confirm two pensioners died in Gourock and Greenock incidents

Tragedy as police confirm two pensioners died in Gourock and Greenock incidents

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Double tragedy as police confirm two pensioners died in Greenock and Gourock

Emergency services on Eldon Street, Greenock

Emergency services on Eldon Street, Greenock

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Emergency services respond to ongoing incidents in Greenock and Gourock

Maureen Pentland, left, and volunteer Carol Boag have launched the Salvation Army's Inverclyde Christmas toy appeal.

Maureen Pentland, left, and volunteer Carol Boag have launched the Salvation Army's Inverclyde Christmas toy appeal.

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Inverclyde toy appeal organiser 'frightened' at how many children will need help

Young job seekers at the event at Greenock Town Hall.

Young job seekers at the event at Greenock Town Hall.

Jobs and careers

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Greenock firm says jobs tide is turning as more people seek apprenticeships

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Gourock

Greenock Glenpark Harriers were well represented at the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run

Great Scottish Run 2024

Greenock Glenpark Harriers juniors shine at Great Scottish Run in Glasgow

Tragedy as police confirm two pensioners died in Gourock and Greenock incidents

Tragedy as police confirm two pensioners died in Gourock and Greenock incidents

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Double tragedy as police confirm two pensioners died in Greenock and Gourock

Emergency services on Eldon Street, Greenock

Emergency services on Eldon Street, Greenock

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Emergency services respond to ongoing incidents in Greenock and Gourock

Maureen Pentland, left, and volunteer Carol Boag have launched the Salvation Army's Inverclyde Christmas toy appeal.

Maureen Pentland, left, and volunteer Carol Boag have launched the Salvation Army's Inverclyde Christmas toy appeal.

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Inverclyde toy appeal organiser 'frightened' at how many children will need help

Young job seekers at the event at Greenock Town Hall.

Young job seekers at the event at Greenock Town Hall.

Jobs and careers

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Greenock firm says jobs tide is turning as more people seek apprenticeships

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National News

A man walks out through floodwaters of the Anclote River after Hurricane Milton hit the region (Mike Carlson/AP)

A man walks out through floodwaters of the Anclote River after Hurricane Milton hit the region (Mike Carlson/AP)

At least nine dead following Hurricane Milton as clean-up operation begins

Virginia McCullough, 36, who was sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court for the murder of her parents John and Lois McCullough (Essex Police/PA)

Virginia McCullough, 36, who was sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court for the murder of her parents John and Lois McCullough (Essex Police/PA)

Daughter who murdered parents and hid bodies in home jailed for life

Leader of Plaid Cymru Rhun ap Iorwerth speaks during the party’s annual conference at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (Ben Birchall/PA)

Leader of Plaid Cymru Rhun ap Iorwerth speaks during the party’s annual conference at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (Ben Birchall/PA)

Wales has been held back by ‘poverty of ambition,’ Plaid leader says

Callum Rycroft died on the M62 in West Yorkshire on August 5 last year (Handout/West Yorkshire Police/PA)

Callum Rycroft died on the M62 in West Yorkshire on August 5 last year (Handout/West Yorkshire Police/PA)

Driver who hit 12-year-old boy on motorway cleared of dangerous driving

Callum Rycroft died on the M62 in West Yorkshire on August 5 last year (Handout/West Yorkshire Police/PA)

Callum Rycroft died on the M62 in West Yorkshire on August 5 last year (Handout/West Yorkshire Police/PA)

Driver who hit 12-year-old boy on motorway cleared of dangerous driving

Emergency crews are continuing the hunt for survivors and bodies after Israeli airstrikes on Beirut on Thursday (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Emergency crews are continuing the hunt for survivors and bodies after Israeli airstrikes on Beirut on Thursday (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Separate Israeli strikes kill two Lebanese soldiers and injure UN peacekeepers

Graham Green died in the incident (Police Scotland/PA)

Graham Green died in the incident (Police Scotland/PA)

Victim of flat explosion named as cause remains unknown

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