http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:38:00 +0000 Copyright (C)2013 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 25 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/mh/gt_logo_500x75.png http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/ COUNCILLORS have kicked out plans for 34-metre tall wind turbine to be built in the countryside between Greenock and Inverkip. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/443107-wind-turbine-blown-off-course/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/443107-wind-turbine-blown-off-course/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:38:00 +0000 News A CONTROVERSIAL bid for a £12 million extension to a private school in Kilmacolm has been refused. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/443104-pound12m-school-bid-rejected/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/443104-pound12m-school-bid-rejected/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:30:00 +0000 News A round-up of news from across the area... http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/443014-news-roundup-wednesday-9-january/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/443014-news-roundup-wednesday-9-january/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000 News GREENOCK'S stunning new £10 million arts centre has been given the thumbs-up by the public after 2,000 turned up for a doors open day. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442999-2000-get-glimps-of-new-beacon/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442999-2000-get-glimps-of-new-beacon/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000 News A COURAGEOUS mum who won a battle against breast cancer hopes to encourage women to sign up for a fundraising Moonlight Walk. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442977-mum-in-moonlight-walk-mission/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442977-mum-in-moonlight-walk-mission/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:00:00 +0000 News GREENOCK darts ace Mark Barilli says he is bitterly disappointed to have crashed out of the World Championships in the first round. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/443011-barillis-darts-disappointment-/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/443011-barillis-darts-disappointment-/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000 News ARGUMENTS for and against a controversial school proposal were being aired this afternoon at Inverclyde's planning board. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/villages/articles/2013/01/09/443002-debate-over-extension-for-school/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/villages/articles/2013/01/09/443002-debate-over-extension-for-school/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000 News A BUSY couple of weeks are coming up for keen snappers at a local photography club. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442996-busy-time-for-keen-photographers/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442996-busy-time-for-keen-photographers/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000 News MORE than £65,000 has been left lying in Inverclyde Council's bank account rather than being used on green transport schemes. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442993-councils-pound64k-of-leftover-cash/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442993-councils-pound64k-of-leftover-cash/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000 News A round-up of news from across the area... http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/443012-news-in-brief-wednesday-9-january/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/443012-news-in-brief-wednesday-9-january/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000 News A BUNGLING thief was caught stealing lead from the McLean Museum - after loading it into a shopping trolley and running straight into two waiting police officers. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442995-thief-ran-trolley-with-lead-into-2-officers/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442995-thief-ran-trolley-with-lead-into-2-officers/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000 News BIG-HEARTED IBM workers have raised money for a number of local charities, including The Butterfly Club. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442985-generous-workers-cheque-in-for-cause/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442985-generous-workers-cheque-in-for-cause/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000 News RESIDENTS in a Greenock sheltered housing complex will now have a garden thanks to a major fundraising effort. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442982-residents-garden-fund-thanks-/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442982-residents-garden-fund-thanks-/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000 News LOCAL veterans who have passed away could be honoured with medals for the role they played in the crucial Second World War convoys which sailed from Greenock. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442989-bid-to-honour-late-convoy-veterans/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442989-bid-to-honour-late-convoy-veterans/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:00:00 +0000 News A GREENOCK firm has bounced back from its troubled days of administration to become an emerging player on the national stage. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442979-windows-firm-to-double-workforce/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442979-windows-firm-to-double-workforce/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:00:00 +0000 News MASKED armed robbers terrorised Greenock shop staff as they carried out a violent raid and then fled with a four-figure sum. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442981-armed-robbers-raid-shop-for-4figure-sum/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/09/442981-armed-robbers-raid-shop-for-4figure-sum/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:30:00 +0000 News A MURDER trial yesterday heard how anguished onlookers could only watch as fire engulfed a tragic old man's home. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/portglasgow/articles/2013/01/09/442975-witnesses-recall-deadly-blaze/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/portglasgow/articles/2013/01/09/442975-witnesses-recall-deadly-blaze/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:00:00 +0000 News A GREENOCK man is due to appear in court today accused of stealing from a person in a wheelchair. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/442974-man-on-theft-charge/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2013/01/09/442974-man-on-theft-charge/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:45:00 +0000 News TWO people were helped by ambulance crews following a fire in Port Glasgow in the early hours of this morning. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/portglasgow/articles/2013/01/09/442971-fire-at-port-flats/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/portglasgow/articles/2013/01/09/442971-fire-at-port-flats/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:08:00 +0000 News A round-up of news from across the area... http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/08/442912-news-roundup-tuesday-8-january/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/08/442912-news-roundup-tuesday-8-january/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000 News VITAL aid worth over £10,000 from kind people across Inverclyde is winging its way to poverty stricken places in Eastern Europe. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/08/442907-pound10k-for-rotary-appeal/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/08/442907-pound10k-for-rotary-appeal/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:00:00 +0000 News A GREENOCK martial arts stuntman has picked up a full acting role in a Hong Kong action movie - and is now set for a major UK film. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/08/442881-martial-arts-stuntman-lands-film-role/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/08/442881-martial-arts-stuntman-lands-film-role/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:00:00 +0000 News AN ENTHUSIASTIC young scout leader has been handpicked to represent the UK at a 'once in a lifetime' international scout event in Canada. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/08/442905-scout-picked-for-top-honour/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/08/442905-scout-picked-for-top-honour/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000 News A round-up of news from across the area... http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/08/442910-news-in-brief-tuesday-8-january/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/08/442910-news-in-brief-tuesday-8-january/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000 News BUS users in Inverclyde will have to contend with a five per cent rise in fares after operator McGill's introduced new prices. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/08/442909-bus-fares-set-to-rise/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/greenock/articles/2013/01/08/442909-bus-fares-set-to-rise/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000 News