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Thursday 28/08/2008

Scottish Annual Business Statistics 2006

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Court of Session

New Auditor appointed.

Education factfinders focus on 'impressive' Scots system

Experts from Australia and Denmark visit Scotland.

Last chance to air views on alcohol proposals

People urged to have their say as alcohol debate draws to a close.

More support for parents

Funding to safeguard advocacy services for parents of children with additional support needs (ASN).

Wednesday 27/08/2008

Action to prevent red squirrel extinction

South of Scotland 'buffer zone' to try to halt the spread of lethal squirrelpox virus.

Lessons from Norway

Children's Minister learns from Norway's early years success.

Olympic heroes welcomed home

Scottish medallists arrive in Edinburgh.

Orkney NHS Board appointments

Two non-executive members re-appointed.

Tackling domestic abuse

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland (HMICS) report.

Tackling homelessness

Private sector must play an even greater role in meeting housing need - Communities Minister.

Western Isles' economic future

Islands can play important part in renewables revolution - Energy Minister.

Tuesday 26/08/2008

A&E waiting times at an all time low

Statistics show NHS is reducing waiting times for patients, effectively meeting national maximum waiting times targets.

Barra leads way in tackling climate change

Barra and Vatersay becomes the latest community to take on the challenge of reducing its carbon footprint.

'Bright future' for Harris tweed

Enterprise Minister meets representatives from Western Isles textiles industry.

Cabinet meets on Skye
Video

The Scottish Cabinet meets at the Gaelic College, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, on Skye.

Cash to transform derelict land

Funding of £4.5 million to regenerate vacant sites in the Highlands area.

Columba 1400 graduates

First Minister meets teachers and pupils from leadership academies on Skye.

FM leaves message in a bottle

First Minister signs off bottle of vintage whisky for 2009 Year of Homecoming.

Free Personal and Nursing Care 2006-07

A National Statistics publication.

New dawn for Gaelic broadcasting

BBC Alba to launch next month.

Monday 25/08/2008

Consultation on changes to muirburn

The Scottish Government is considering allowing dates to be altered for environmental reasons.

Main Transport Trends 2008

A National Statistics publication.

More people taking the train

Rises in rail and bus passengers, but car use is still a challenge.

Parents get a lesson on classroom changes

DVD being distributed to parents to help keep them up to speed on school developments.

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