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Norman Silvester

Glasgow

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Journalist and Reporter of the Year 2020 @scotpressawards. Specialises in crime articles and investigations. Email: [email protected]

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  • Hundreds of local homes lie empty as people face 'desperate wait' to be re-housed

    1 week ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Norman Silvester

    Colin Jackson says he is contacted 'every week' by families in 'desperate need' of re-housing - as hundreds of housing association properties in the area lie empty. (Image: George Munro) HUNDREDS of housing association properties are lying empty across Inverclyde – as families in the area face 'desperate' waits for a home that meets their needs.

  • Port Glasgow film-maker on plans to 'tell the true story' of Clune Park estate

    1 week ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Norman Silvester

    Jay Higgins has begun work on a documentary which he hopes will tell the 'true story' of Clune Park before demolition work begins. (Image: George Munro/Contributed) A PORT Glasgow man who grew up in the town's notorious Clune Park estate says he's determined to tell the 'true story' of the area before it's razed to the ground.

  • Trade union group says Ferguson future 'in serious jeopardy' after contract failure

    1 week ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Norman Silvester

    The Glasgow Retired Members branch of Unite has warned the award of a £175m ferry contract to a Polish yard, instead of Ferguson Marine, places the Port Glasgow yard's future in serious doubt. (Image: Newsquest) A POWERFUL trade union group has warned the decision to award a £150 million contract for seven new CalMac ferries to a Polish yard at the expense of Ferguson Marine puts the future of the Port Glasgow yard in serious jeopardy.

  • Dentist reveals hopes for new Greenock practice - and planned opening date

    1 week ago | greenocktelegraph.co.uk | Norman Silvester

    Dr Usman Ullah, inset, has revealed more detail of his plans to open a new dental practice in Greenock. (Image: Canva/Contributed) The man behind a proposed new dental practice in Greenock says he's aiming to open later this year in a bid to end the town's reputation as a 'dental desert'. Dr Usman Ullah is seeking planning permission to convert a former furniture shop in the Waterfront Retail Park -and admits that he can't wait to 'sink his teeth' into the new venture.

  • Glasgow lawyer becomes first woman to play alongside men in Scotland Transplant football

    1 week ago | glasgowlive.co.uk | Norman Silvester |Kieran Webster

    NewsJelina Berlow-Rahman played in the European Transplant Football Championship in Oxford. Every player involved in the competition had suffered organ failure in the past and gone on to receive a kidney. Glasgow lawyer, Jelina Berlow-RahmanGet the latest Glasgow Live breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.

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10 Feb 21

Detectives appeal over Glasgow Ice Cream Wars 'unsolved' murder https://t.co/SSMBvRDeJ5

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10 Feb 21

Glasgow Crime Stories: Ice Cream War led to firebomb attack on the Doyle family https://t.co/gireP3YCme

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3 Feb 21

Detectives appeal on abduction and murder of Andrew Ramsay 15 years on https://t.co/7KAXrOYGLT