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Greenock Telegraph
greenocktelegraph. co. uk > news > 26036283. karaoke-feature-victoria-bowling-club-hosts-fun-night

Karaoke to feature as Victoria Bowling Club hosts Fun Night

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (81+ words) VICTORIA Bowling Club is set to host an eventful Fun Night on Saturday, May 23. Entertainment seekers can take part in a wide range of activities including bingo, karaoke, disco, a quiz, and a cards game from 7pm. Entry costs "2, with plenty…...

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greenocktelegraph. co. uk > news > 26001459. riverside-youth-band-musicians-impress-solo-festival

Riverside Youth Band celebrates inspiring solo festival in Port Glasgow

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (328+ words) RIVERSIDE Youth Band celebrated an inspiring display of musical talent at its ninth annual solo festival. The event took place at the Salvation Army in Port Glasgow and saw more than 20 young people perform brass and percussion solos before a…...

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greenocktelegraph. co. uk > news > 26002872. x-factor-stars-macdonald-brothers-perform-beacon

Mac Donald Brothers to mark X Factor anniversary with special show in Greenock

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (101+ words) THE Mac Donald Brothers are set to honour two decades of music-making since their appearance on the X Factor. Their anniversary gig at Beacon Arts Centre this weekend on April 10 will include hits by Scottish greats including The Proclaimers, Deacon…...

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greenocktelegraph. co. uk > news > 25993952. greenock-thug-jailed-punching-schoolgirl-face

Greenock thug jailed after punching schoolgirl in the face and assaulting two others

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (431+ words) A GREENOCK woman has been locked up for more than a year over a spree of offending in which she punched a schoolgirl, kicked police officers, and threw shards of a broken mirror at her neighbour. Claire Mc Shane was…...

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greenocktelegraph. co. uk > sport > football > 25989825. port-glasgow-aim-maximum-points-third-division-run-in

Port Glasgow aim for maximum points in run-in - starting with trip to Ardeer

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (538+ words) WITH promotion to the Second Division safely secured, Port Glasgow Juniors have set themselves a simple goal from their run-in: to secure maximum points from their remaining five games. Having got a real monkey off their backs with the 2-1 win…...

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greenocktelegraph. co. uk > news > 25992771. port-glasgow-nursery-kids-crazy-hair-walk

Youngsters enjoy a hair-raising day as thousands raised for Port Glasgow nursery

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (269+ words) YOUNGSTERS enjoyed a hair-raising day while going the extra mile for nursery funds. Tots at Rainbow Family Centre sported multi-coloured and spiky hairy dos, and fancy bobbles and ribbons to mark crazy hair day. They then went on a scavenger…...

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greenocktelegraph. co. uk > news > 25967061. plan-transform-building-quarriers-village-cafe

Plans unveiled to open cafe and gallery space in former Inverclyde village shop

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (574+ words) PLANS to transform a building in Quarriers Village into a cafe, gallery and therapy rooms have been submitted to Inverclyde Council. The Village Store, known as the Arts Building, on Faith Avenue, is the subject of a proposal for significant…...

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greenocktelegraph. co. uk > news > 25974264. port-glasgow-rape-accused-cleared-sex-assault-teenager

Port Glasgow rape accused cleared of sex assault on 14-year-old girl when he was 15

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (534+ words) A PORT Glasgow rape accused has been cleared of claims he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl when he was aged 15. Marcus Tipping was found not guilty by a jury following a trial at the High Court in Paisley. The court…...

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greenocktelegraph. co. uk > news > 25964046. police-data-shows-83-near-fatal-overdoses-inverclyde

Police data shows 83 near fatal overdoses in Inverclyde in nine months

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (219+ words) THERE were 83 near fatal overdoses Inverclyde over a nine month period last year, according to new data. Heroin and benzodiazepines were the most commonly implicated drugs according to Inverclyde's police Performance Summary Report. The reporting period for the data was…...

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greenocktelegraph. co. uk > news > 25954013. port-glasgow-man-smashed-sisters-window-demanded-money

Port Glasgow man admits smashing sister's window and demanding money

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (330+ words) A PORT Glasgow man demanded money from his own sister after battering her kitchen window until it smashed. Mark Bell showed up to the property at around 11. 30am on January 26 last year and began knocking the door and shouting for his…...