Archive - Friday, 15 February 2019

Emergency out of hours GPs were unavailable across the whole of Inverclyde on 45 occasions
EMERGENCY out of hours GPs were unavailable across the whole of Inverclyde on 45 occasions in just one year.
Cuts of more than £4 million and the loss of 90 jobs proposed by council
CUTS of more than £4 million and the loss of 90 jobs have been tabled by Inverclyde Council bosses to help balance the books.
Touching tattoo tribute for late schoolboy Jayden Orr
FAMILY and friends have shown their everlasting love for late schoolboy Jayden Orr by coming together for a touching tattoo tribute.
Mother and daughter form a tartan twosome for a major charity challenge
A FORMER soldier's battle with post traumatic stress has inspired his wife and daughter to form a tartan twosome for a major charity challenge.
Parents slam council for taking away school crossing patroller from one of Inverclyde's most 'dangerous' junctions
FURIOUS parents have slammed the council for taking away a school crossing patroller from one of Inverclyde's most 'dangerous' junctions.
Man who battered his cousin after a Christmas drinking binge has been spared prison
A MAN who battered his cousin after a Christmas drinking binge and left him lying injured and bleeding on a railway platform has been spared prison.
Thug who brutally stabbed a man in a Greenock flat with a 'Rambo knife' has been jailed
A THUG who brutally stabbed a man in a Greenock flat with a 'Rambo knife' as the pair went to hug has been jailed for six years.
Widow issues a rallying cry for the public's help in fight for better health services
A GREENOCK woman who has devoted her life to fighting for better health services since the tragic death of her husband has issued a rallying cry for the public's help.
Mum set up new toddler group to tackle loneliness amongst new parents
A GOUROCK church elder says having her baby daughter inspired her to set up a new toddler group to tackle loneliness amongst new parents.
Woman robbed after being dragged off Greenock street in broad daylight by thugs
HOODED robbers forced a woman into a Greenock close in broad daylight and snatched cash from her.
'To Let' sign at Webhelp building sparks job fears
THE owners of the building where the Webhelp call centre is based have put up a 'To let' sign - sparking concerns over the future for its 200 staff.
jean o'neill
O'NEILL Jean Suddenly but peacefully at home on 7th February 2019, Jean, beloved mum of Geraldine and Drew, grandma to Jemma, Connor, Emily and Stuart. Funeral Service to which all friends are respectfully invited at Greenock Crematorium on Wednesday…
john simpson
SIMPSON Peacefully at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, on Tuesday 12th February 2019, surrounded by his loving family, John (Inverkip), beloved husband of Mary, loved father to James, Angela and Louise, father in law, grandfather, great grandfather, brother…
john (jack) philip tweedle thomson
THOMSON John (Jack) Philp Tweedale Peacefully, in his 98th year, at Bagatelle Nursing Home on Saturday 9th February 2019, Jack, dearly beloved husband of Sheila (Sinclair), loving and proud father of Fiona, Peter, Susan and Elspeth, father in law of…
. strange
STRANGE Irene Tenth anniversary Too precious to be forgotten. You will live in our hearts forever. Sam, Carol and Michael.xxx
. smith
SMITH In loving memory of my beloved Wife, Nan, who died 15th February 2009 Ten years have passed, and the heartache and pain still feel the same. I have never missed anyone as much as I have missed you Nan, all I have are memories, and the last photo…

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