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Gourock Post Office forced to close unexpectedly
GOUROCK Post Office was forced to close unexpectedly. Customers turned up at the Kempock Street branch to find the shutters down and the doors locked. It shut on Wednesday afternoon, but is expected to reopen today. A Post Office spokeswoman
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Oak Mall bosses remind customers they are open for essential retail only
BOSSES at the Oak Mall have reminded customers they are open for essential retail only. Customers are asked to keep themselves and others safe by maintaining social distancing and only visiting for essential items. Shops that remain open are
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Man's body recovered after police alert
A MAJOR emergency response was launched in Quarrier's Village following reports a car was in the water. It was later confirmed that the alert on Tuesday afternoon was linked to the search for missing man David Letham from Paisley and a body was
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Alzheimer Scotland's Inverclyde branch take activities online
ALZHEIMER Scotland's Inverclyde branch are running virtual versions of their popular Football Memories group and Friendship Cafe. Daycare organiser Elaine Edgar said: "The virtual support is important and we are doing what we can to keep our groups
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Children's charity donates free fruit to new foodshare hub
AN Inverclyde children's charity saw the fruits of their labour when they delivered boxes of fresh produce to a lifeline food project. Children in Poverty Inverclyde stepped in to show support for a new foodshare hub which has been set up in the
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MSP writes to NHS chiefs and health secretary over Covid-19 vaccination delays
A CONSERVATIVE MSP from Greenock has written to NHS chiefs and health secretary Jeane Freeman over Covid-19 vaccination delays in Inverclyde. List MSP Jamie Greene says he has been contacted by a number of 'clinically vulnerable' constituents who
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Greenock man charged with breaching bail
A GREENOCK man has been charged with breaching a bail order by allegedly having possession of an internet-enabled device. John McDonald, 53, is said to have been caught in unlawful possession of a smartphone on February 18. He appeared on petition
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Supermarket staff hand over food for local families in need
SUPERB supermarket staff handed over a food donation for local families in need. Port Glasgow Tesco staff member Lynn Emerson arranged for a donation of turkeys and flour to be made to the Creative Inverclyde group. On hand to collect the donation
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Rise in number of homeless people dying in Inverclyde sparks probe
A SHOCKING rise in the number of homeless people dying in Inverclyde is set to spark an urgent investigation. Inverclyde's health and social care convenor Robert Moran demanded a probe after new figures showed the area has the highest homeless death
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Labour leadership race frontrunner says Inverclyde has lost out on £10m of funding
INVERCLYDE has lost out on £10m worth of funding for vital council services claims a Labour leadership race frontrunner. Anas Sarwar says the Scottish Government has not passed on its budget increases to councils over the last nine years. The
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New Covid test centre is set to open in Inverclyde
A NEW Covid test centre is set to open in Inverclyde for local people without symptoms. The council and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde have announced plans to open an asymptomatic test facility at the Gamble Halls in Gourock. From Tuesday people
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Maintenance division of River Clyde Homes earns Living Wage status
THE maintenance division of River Clyde Homes is now an accredited Living Wage employer. Home Fix Scotland says it has followed the principle of being one for the past two years by adopting the same approach as RCH. Accreditation will enable
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Improvement work at Greenock beauty spot set to be completed in time for summer
ENVIRONMENTAL improvement work at a Greenock beauty spot is set to be completed in time for summer. The first stage of the work around the Town Dam and Cowdenknowes Reservoir is already under way. As well as cutting back trees, the project
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Inverkip litter picks lined up
THE Inverkip Church Eco Group has lined up a number of litter picks in the village. Dates confirmed so far are March 20, April 25, May 22, June 20, July 24, August 22, September 18, October 24 and November 20. The Tele reported on Tuesday how
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Port Glasgow woman punched schoolboy in row over £10
A PORT Glasgow woman punched a teenage boy on the head after accusing him of stealing £10 from her flat. Sandra McKillop, 43, thumped the youngster after apparently getting 'short shrift' from him over the alleged theft. She has now been fined
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New pedestrian crossing to be installed at notorious stretch of the A78
A NEW pedestrian crossing is to be installed at a notorious stretch of the A78. Safety work will be carried out on the busy route just as it enters Skelmorlie. A councillor pushed along with concerned residents to get the new crossing installed
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George's five favourite...Inverclyde Shed pictures
FORMALLY constituted in 2018, a life-saving initiative is already making major inroads in alleviating loneliness in the community. In the short time it has been up and running, the Inverclyde Shed has picked up a major award and is really making a
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Girl group The Laurettes to perform in front of an interactive virtual audience
A TALENTED Inverclyde two-piece are immersing themselves in brand new technology to perform in front of an interactive virtual audience. Local girl group The Laurettes, made up of Lauren O'Donoghue and Lynette Beaton, are gearing up to perform
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Greenock lawyer who ripped off clients by £200k is not being prosecuted
A DISGRACED Greenock lawyer who ripped off his clients by more than £200k by setting fees of up to 7,000 per cent above legitimate rates has avoided prosecution. William Murnin had been charged with allegations of fraud during his time as senior
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Esplanade barrier broken in excavator accident
WALKERS are asked to be aware of a broken section of fencing on the Esplanade. The section halfway along was accidentally damaged by the contractor carrying out work for the new cycle path. An excavator struck the fence and Inverclyde Council