Archive - Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Morton manager: 'Refereeing is a tough job...I did it when I was young player'
JONATAN Johansson says he knows only too well the tough task referees have — after officiating in games himself while kicking off his playing career.
Morton striker wants to keep place in first team after ending injury nightmare
ROBERT Thomson says he is enjoying a run in the team after spending months on the sidelines injured.
Gourock producer ropes in River City actor and Scottish acting royalty David Hayman to star in new play
A WRITER and producer from Gourock has roped in River City's Stephen Purdon and Scottish acting royalty David Hayman to star in his new play about legendary boxer Benny Lynch.
A foster carer councillor has told of her delight at being crowned the best town hall newcomer in the country
A FOSTER carer councillor from Greenock has told of her delight at being crowned the best town hall newcomer in the country.
Quartet of carol singers are aiming to spread some festive cheer around the area
A QUARTET of carol singers are aiming to spread some festive cheer around the area.
A Christmas party proved a real cracker for young and old at Crown Care Centre
A CHRISTMAS party proved a real cracker for young and old at Crown Care Centre.
The family of a much loved community stalwart have paid tribute to him by donating money to the hospice
THE family of a much loved community stalwart have paid tribute to him by donating money to Ardgowan Hospice.
Police launched their festive advice and safety campaign
POLICE launched their festive advice and safety campaign with an Oak Mall roadshow in the wake of sneak thefts from shoppers.
Knifeman abducted woman and held her prisoner in his Gourock flat
A KNIFEMAN abducted a woman and held her prisoner in his Gourock flat — forcing her to endure a terrifying overnight ordeal.
Secret report about the running of a regeneration agency sparked privacy debate
A SECRET report about the running of a regeneration agency sparked a privacy debate at a meeting in the Municipal Buildings.
Householders are being urged to be vigilant in the run-up to Christmas
GOUROCK householders are being urged to be vigilant in the run-up to Christmas after a property was broken into and other streets were targeted.
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DIFFIN Susan (Knox) Died 12th December 1988 Mum You had a smile for everyone, you had a heart of gold, you left the sweetest memories, this world could ever hold. Your loving Daughter Grace and Tam. xxx
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DIFFIN Susan (Knox) Thirtieth Anniversary A loving Mum and Gran Miss you every day. From Elspeth, Brian, Craig and Karen. xxx
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GALT Neil Beloved Husband, Stepdad and Gacky, died 12th December 2017 We loved you then, we love you still, God bless you Neil, we always will. Your Wife Flora, Kenny and all the Family and Grandkids.
aldo giuntoli
GIUNTOLI Peacefully at Inverclyde Royal Hospital on Thursday 6th December 2018, Aldo, beloved husband of the late Raffaella, much loved father of Sergio and Carla, dear father in law of Audrey and Fergus and nonno of Aurelio, Sofia, Arianna, Francesca…
roberta campbell
CAMPBELL Peacefully at Ardgowan Hospice on Wednesday 5th December 2018, surrounded by her loving family, Roberta (Nee McDermid), beloved husband to Matthew, a much loved mum to Karen, June and Alison, a loving mother in law, adored gran to Paul, Sean,…
sheila mitchell (nee robertson) simpson
SIMPSON Suddenly after a short illness, at the Larkfield Unit, on Friday 7th December 2018, Sheila Mitchell (nee Robertson), beloved wife of the late Peter Simpson, mother to Richard, beloved grandmother to Karen and Craig. Sadly missed. Funeral Service…
BRIAN JONES
BRIAN JONES 3rd December 1952 to 20th November 2018 Died suddenly at Invercylde Royal Hospital, on Tuesday 20th November 2018, devoted son of the late Gordon and Dorothy, loving brother of Joan, uncle of Tony, Steven, Geoff and Peter. Funeral at…
christina hill
HILL Peacefully at Inverclyde Royal Hospital on Friday 7th December 2018, Christina (Chris), loving wife of the late Bert Hill, mum to Albert and Ronnie, much loved gran and great gran. Sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service at Greenock…
marion montague
MONTAGUE Marion Alex and family would like to express their sincere thanks to all family, friends and neighbours, old and new, for their support, love, condolences and floral tributes following the recent sad loss of Marion. A special thanks to John and…
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KINNIBURGH Tenth anniversary of Billy, died 12th December 2008. Ten years passed since that fateful day, the loss still with us and will always stay. Remembered and so sorely missed. From your Family who love you, Frances, Graham and Fiona, Allan,…