http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/villages/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:15:12 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 25 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/gt_logo_500x75.png http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/villages/ HOPES are high that Inverclyde can net a windfall to help celebrate the area’s rich industrial heritage. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404639-area-hopes-for-a-lottery-win/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404639-area-hopes-for-a-lottery-win/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News THOUSANDS of Inverclyde Council employees will have their pay frozen from next year after talks with unions broke down. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/30/404124-council-staff-to-get-pay-freeze/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/30/404124-council-staff-to-get-pay-freeze/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News HUNDREDS of school children from Inverclyde will get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the Pope when he comes to Scotland next month. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/28/404117-schoolkids-plan-trip-to-see-pope/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/28/404117-schoolkids-plan-trip-to-see-pope/ Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News BRAVE Olivia Caldwell was last night crowned the Tele’s Kid of Courage — after her twin nominated her for the award. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404060-olivia-is-our-kid-of-courage/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/26/404060-olivia-is-our-kid-of-courage/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News LUCIA Giuntoli was named Inverclyde’s most outstanding Recruit at a glittering awards ceremony — and landed the job of her dreams. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/23/403885-lucia-is-named-areas-top-recruit/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/23/403885-lucia-is-named-areas-top-recruit/ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News A GRIEVING Port Glasgow woman blames drug pushers for the tragic death of her 17-year-old granddaughter. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/21/403871-grans-heartache-at-girls-death/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/21/403871-grans-heartache-at-girls-death/ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News A HIGH-PROFILE police drugs operation targeting rail and ferry links swung into action in Inverclyde. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/16/403611-police-in-drugs-swoop-on-ferry/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/16/403611-police-in-drugs-swoop-on-ferry/ Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News INVERCLYDE Council bosses will axe up to 500 jobs over the next three years as they battle a huge black hole in their finances. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403435-500-jobs-to-go-at-council/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403435-500-jobs-to-go-at-council/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News A TALENTED Inverclyde brother and sister have been hitting the high notes in front of an audience of 5,000 at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403428-weve-sung-at-the-bbc-proms/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403428-weve-sung-at-the-bbc-proms/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News A TEENAGE girl was found dead in an Inverclyde house yesterday. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/09/403346-girl-17-found-dead-in-house/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/09/403346-girl-17-found-dead-in-house/ Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News THE Telegraph can today unveil Inverclyde's very own all-star A-Team line-up - the nine pupils who chalked up five As in their Higher exams http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/09/403344-meet-inverclydes-ateam/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/09/403344-meet-inverclydes-ateam/ Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News THIRTEEN new permanent primary teachers are being appointed to schools across Inverclyde — but not all will be in place for the start of term. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/06/403303-13-teachers-to-join-schools/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/06/403303-13-teachers-to-join-schools/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News HOUSE prices in Inverclyde have shot up by more than eight per cent since last year. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403242-areas-house-prices-on-the-up/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403242-areas-house-prices-on-the-up/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News TALENTED school kids have made it a record year for Inverclyde — scoring the best exam pass rate since 2004. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403240-pupils-deliver-record-exam-results/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/05/403240-pupils-deliver-record-exam-results/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News INVERCLYDE'S pothole crisis has deepened after the area was exposed as having the second worst roads in Scotland. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403131-roads-second-worst-in-scotland/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403131-roads-second-worst-in-scotland/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News A NATIONAL tourism expert says Inverclyde is set to become a hotspot for visitors from around the globe. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/02/403055-area-will-be-tourism-hotspot/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/02/403055-area-will-be-tourism-hotspot/ Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News CASES of the deadly MRSA and C-diff superbugs have fallen at Inverclyde Royal Hospital since last year, the Tele can reveal. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402963-deadly-bug-cases-fall-at-irh/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/402963-deadly-bug-cases-fall-at-irh/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News A MIRACLE baby was brought back from the dead by medics after her heart stopped for 13 minutes. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402901-twin-was-dead-for-13-minutes/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402901-twin-was-dead-for-13-minutes/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News A FERRY was taken out of service for five hours after fears a fire had broken out on board. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402899-fire-fear-for-ferry-passengers/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/402899-fire-fear-for-ferry-passengers/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News ALMOST 300 offences have been committed by Inverclyde pensioners over the past five years. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/12/402268-oaps-commit-almost-300-crimes/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/12/402268-oaps-commit-almost-300-crimes/ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News VILLAGERS are objecting to plans for a new leisure facility at an Inverclyde beauty spot. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/10/402261-debate-over-park-pitch-plans/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/10/402261-debate-over-park-pitch-plans/ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 News UNION leaders at Inverclyde Royal Hospital have contacted a local MSP to raise concerns about violent attacks on staff. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/10/402260-mcneil-demands-irh-attack-action/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/10/402260-mcneil-demands-irh-attack-action/ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 News A POLICEMAN caused a 70-year-old biker and his young passenger to smash into a wall after driving towards them on the wrong side of the road. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/09/402236-policeman-forced-oap-biker-to-crash/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/09/402236-policeman-forced-oap-biker-to-crash/ Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News COUNCIL bosses may have to pay out more than £25,000 to drivers who damaged their vehicles on roads ravaged by the harsh winter. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/402088-council-face-pound25k-pothole-payout/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/402088-council-face-pound25k-pothole-payout/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News THE new fire chief for Inverclyde today condemned groups of youths who attack firefighters. http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/402086-fire-chief-well-catch-attackers/ http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/402086-fire-chief-well-catch-attackers/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News