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If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Robert Leith, 64, is accused of having possession of indecent images of children and of extreme pornography 'depicting in an explicit and realistic way' bestiality. Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service boss David Fraser said: "I am pleased to confirm the restarting of JP business and want to reassure all court users that our approach remains rigorous. Log In. And both are against sides in . If you have any issues accessing court rolls from this page please click here. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Another accused, Marie Davis, 19, of Burns Road, Greenock, was sentenced to two years after she admitted abducting and assaulting Miss X. Mr Horsburgh deferred sentence on Campbell until yesterday for background reports. We are read by an informed, educated readership who can add their knowledge and insights to our stories. A Gannett Company. Sign Up. Jump to. Case in court. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Darren Williams, 19, is accused of unlawful possession of a screwdriver, making threats and also of riding a bike carelessly on Greenock's Roxburgh Street. Please report any comments that break our rules. Prosecutors say she committed the alleged offences on January 19 and 25 and on February 8 and 13. 0. HP10 9TY. contact the editor here. 5. When defence advocate Joseph Barr put it to him under cross examination that this scenario 'stretches credibility' and was 'simply not true', the man said: "It certainly is I wish it wasn't true.". 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As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. "It has been an oversight by a depute under significant pressure of business.". He said: "I had a good counsellor who got a lot out of me. HP10 9TY. They were George Taft, 65, from Greenock, and Ian Catterson, 73, from Millport. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 4. Search court judgements Save Falls of Clyde - International. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. police incident in greenock today. Mr McDonald said that the case being defended by Mr Gallagher had multiple accused people and there is no prospect at present of those cases coming to trial due to restrictions court operations as a result of Covid. Four appear in court after wave of police drug raids Charities share 22k cash fund 2023-03-01 - By David Goodwin Chief Reporter dgoodwin@greenocktelegraph.co.uk A TOTAL of 11 Inverclyde organisations are sharing a 22,000 funding boost. All accused maintained pleas of not guilty at previous callings of their cases, which are all due to call from today. Greenock, PA15 1TR Main telephone 01475 787073 Sheriff Clerk / Main contact Nadine Neil Civil department including Commissary/Small Estates and payment of Juror Expenses Contact 01475 787073. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. contact the editor here. He added: "Mr Tod, I am very grateful for your passionate submissions. Jump to. "David handled the matter professionally and simply got on with doing his job of reporting what was happening in the court on the day." Contact Home Catalogue description The Greenock Telegraph Ordering and viewing options This record has not been digitised and cannot be downloaded. Today at 5:14 AM. Greenock Telegraph. The trial, before Sheriff Michael Higgins, continues. 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Log In. who were jailed for serious and organised crime money laundering offences. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. You know you're almost home when you pass this familiar spot. Louise Campbell was a. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Mr McDonald added: "Applying the logic submitted, the Crown had five days to bring the matter to trial.". Rhonda McDonald, 42, of the Inverclyde Centre, is said to have committed the alleged shoplifting offence on July 6 last year. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. A PORT school is celebrating a goal-den moment after one of its best young footballers made his Scotland debut. "It is not my client's responsibility that there was error. "I have reflected very carefully on all authorities and I am of the view that there is justification in granting an extension [to the time bar]. "I appreciate there has been a global pandemic the time limits have been extended because of it and the Crown didn't prosecute within those limits.". It's been another busy week for Greenock and Inverclyde cases in the courts, including the sentencing at the High Court in Glasgow of two fraudster former lawyers, David Lyons and Iain Robertson, who were jailed for serious and organised crime money laundering offences. Editors' Code of Practice. A man has been left with life-changing injuries after a robbery attack in Greenock Racial abuse lout has been spared jail Derek McInnes in moving tribute to Allan McGraw as family say thanks Probe launched after deer found with limbs and head severed in secluded woodland Man said to have kicked male unconscious in Greenock home A Gannett Company. Thanks to Camera Club member, William Kelly, for sharing! 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The witness told the court that he had already been sexually abused by an uncle when he was aged nine, and encountered Ward at Barnard's Court Mission Church in Greenock when he was 11. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Temporary judge John Horsburgh, QC, described the crimes as ``barbaric, disgusting and abhorrent''. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. The oncology nurse and divorced father-of-two claims Ward, 52, molested and performed sex acts on him there and at the Netherhall Christian Retreat in Largs. 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Greenock court cases delayed by 'human error' By David Goodwin @greenocktele Chief Reporter Share 0 Comments 2 PROSECUTORS who failed through 'human error' to bring top level sheriff court cases to juries within extended Covid timeframes have been granted more leeway despite strong objections. The man now aged 49 became emotional on a number of occasions during a full day of testimony at the sheriff court and declared: "I don't feel that I've ever got closure.". "Human error, regardless of what system is in place, is going to happen.". We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Create new account. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. . Ross beckett. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. A Gannett Company. Recent Post by Page. "The Crown infers that the error was minor. 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Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Scottish Families Inverclyde Family Support Service. Log In. The man told the court that Ward performed a sex act on him within the home of a couple who were leaders at Barnard's Court Mission. In addition to all of the latest news, you can enjoy the digital replica of the newspaper, with a full archive of previous editions, and new puzzles every single day. Please report any comments that break our rules. Email or phone: Password: Forgot account? Technology means that readers can shape a discussion. The sheriff said: "I am satisfied that there has been no systemic failure and I am satisfied from oral and written submissions that there is sufficient reason for me to exercise my discretion.". Solicitor Aidan Gallagher said: "From a defence point of view, if we missed a time limit I don't think that an argument of simple human error would satisfy the court. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments. GREENOCK is set to see a return of justice of the peace court proceedings as the recovery from the Covid crisis continues. Buscar. Mr Tod added: "The Crown, under the coronavirus legislation, have properly been given more latitude to present cases. Accessibility Help. The two men who died after a tugboat capsized off the coast of Greenock have been named. Click 'Confirm'. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. "But even when given that latitude people are not being prosecuted timeously, and the answer is, 'Well, that's just the way things are'. "How did that happen, and how did I let that happen? Ward is accused of using lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour against three boys between August 1 1984 and December 28 1994. In the past, the journalists job was to collect and distribute information to the audience. A view you will never not appreciate! "The safety of staff, judiciary and court users continues to be our top priority.". Eleven years for teenager in `barbaric torture' case A 16-year-old girl, the last of the accused in the Greenock torture trial, was sentenced to 11 years yesterday. Greenock Telegraph. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. He told the court: "I felt there was always an element of risk with Andrew. Please report any comments that break our rules. Editors' Code of Practice. Elle Munro, 19, of the town's Arden Road, is said to have had 32mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath following the alleged incident at Battery Park on November 6 last year. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can George Metcalff, 71, killed Patricia Henry, 46, at her flat in Girvan, South Ayrshire, in November 2017. Jump to. He said: "There were times when Andrew would touch me and I felt really uncomfortable. Jamie Douglas is facing trial on a new class A drugcharge. greenock telegraph court casesthe renaissance apartments chicago. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Sections of this page. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Sign Up. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Plainly, it was a serious matter and a lengthy sentence of detention was inevitable. The 21-year-old victim, Miss X, was beaten up, burned and stabbed so horrendously that a doctor compared her to a torture victim from a Bosnian Serb concentration camp. The 17-year-old suspect, who cannot be identified for legal . or. 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