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Majid Haq ‘disgusted and horrified’ following racial abuse while umpiring

The incident took place when Haq was umpiring a game at Greenock Cricket Club on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Police charge man after alleged racial abuse of ex Scotland cricketer Majid Haq

The incident took place when Haq was umpiring a game at Greenock Cricket Club on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Greenock woman charged with murdering infant baby

A MURDER-accused Greenock woman has been charged with killing a baby.

The National (Scotland)

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'Devastating': More than 60 Scottish jobs lost as firm closes manufacturing plant

A PLASTICS firm has announced that 65 jobs will be lost as it closes a manufacturing operation in a Scottish town ...

The National (Scotland)

Shock as Scottish factory announces mass redundancies with 65 jobs at risk

PLASTICS firm Berry BPI has announced the closure of its manufacturing operations in Greenock with the loss of up to 65 jobs.

The National (Scotland)

Murder accused is charged with killing man in Greenock with a sword

A MURDER accused used a sword to inflict fatal injuries on a man during a violent late night disturbance in Larkfield, it is alleged.

The National (Scotland)

Man charged with murder after Greenock woman's body found at English church

A man has been charged with murdering a 26-year-old woman whose body was found in a tent in the grounds of a church.

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Cruel carer mocked elderly lady in social media posts after filming her in Greenock nursing home

Tegan Watt had only worked at the care home for four days when she carried out a number of acts that were found to have put a woman in danger of physical harm.

Glasgow Live

Body found in search for missing Ayrshire man near shoreline in Helensburgh

George Winters was last seen in Dalry on Sunday July 2 and was then believed to have travelled in his car to Greenock and parked along the town's Esplanade.

Daily Record

Death of pensioner who choked on food at Greenock care home to be probed at inquiry

The fatal accident inquiry will look into the death of Robert McPaul who died at the age of 70 at Sir Gabriel Wood’s Mariners’ Home after choking on food that was 'not appropriate for his dietary requirements'.

Glasgow Live

Concerns grow for Ayrshire man who disappeared from hometown after buying takeaway

George Winters, 48, vanished from Dalry on Sunday evening and is believed to have travelled in his car to Greenock.

Daily Record

How square-go in Greenock turned Reece McEwan into MMA world title contender

It’s hard to imagine one of the best MMA fighters in Europe being left speechless and petrified by the prospect of a punch-up.

The National (Scotland)

Tug in need of assistance after incident in water off Greenock's James Watt Dock

DRAMATIC footage has shown a stricken tug being assisted by another vessel after running into trouble in waters off Greenock earlier today.

The National (Scotland)

Abuse-accused ex-councillor was threatened with hammer, court hears

The Alba Party's general secretary, Chris McEleny, denies two charges of threatening or abusive behaviour and malicious damage at a Greenock flat.

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Glasgow fire engines to be cut with some stations reduced to one appliance

Govan, Maryhill, Cowcadden, Hamilton, and Greenock will have their number of fire engines cut this September as the service looks to save £11 million by the end of this year

Daily Record

Humpback whale in River Clyde 'distressed' after jet skis get 'too close' as cops launch probe

Two jet skis were seen near the whale in the waters off Greenock, which appeared to cause the animal distress.

Daily Record

Dave King rubbishes Easdales' Rangers takeover claim as John Bennett and James Bisgrove get his backing

King has emphatically ruled out ever entering into any sort of alliance with the Greenock businessmen.

Daily Record

Martin Compston says witnessing children in poverty drove decision to take part in Soccer Aid

The Greenock-born Line of Duty star, 39, is set to take part in this year's Soccer Aid.

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Outrage after 'excrement' smeared on Alba Party anti-monarchy billboard

AN outraged ex-councillor has hit out after 'excrement' was smeared on an Alba Party billboard in Greenock.

Daily Record

Dolphins spotted leaping out of Greenock water in special show for onlookers

David Ross and his family spotted the dolphins as they were walking along the Esplanade when others started to join them and watch the porpoises do their tricks.

Wales Online

UK's most affordable area to buy a home offers 'coastal views' and 'beautiful areas' on doorstep

It also has good transport links to get elsewhere

Daily Record

Scottish area named most affordable in UK to buy home is 'nicer than Windsor'

New research by property site Zoopla has revealed that a region in Scotland is the cheapest area to buy property in the whole of the UK — and one resident has said it's "nicer than Windsor".

Daily Record

Scots woman in emotional reunion with German stem cell donor who saved her life

Gillian Duffy, from Greenock, was able to use Google Translate to thank her German donor, Kay-Uwe, for saving her life.

Daily Record

Sixth man charged over Neil Canney 'doorstep shooting' in Greenock

Neil Canney, 37, was found seriously injured in Nairn Road in the town at around 1.15am on Tuesday, February 28.

Glasgow Live

Greenock carer caught overcharging vulnerable man for online orders to make profit for himself

Thomas Boyle used a vulnerable man's lack of awareness of online shopping for his own financial gain while ordering him items from Amazon and making money for himself on the side.

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