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March 2002

Saturday 30/03/2002

Queen Mother dies peacefully in her sleep

The Queen Mother has died at Windsor Castle at the age of 101.

Friday 29/03/2002

Training and opportunities for NHS staff

NHS Education for Scotland to give NHS staff the opportunity to build on their skills.

Thursday 28/03/2002

Cash for subsidence

Edinburgh Council receives Bellwin scheme funding for emergency work.

Costs per school pupil rising

Statistical bulletin shows budgeted costs in primary and secondary schools.

Cracking down on violent crime

New targets set for police in dealing with violent crime.

Disability Strategies Bill passed

All schools will have to draw up plans to deal with pupils with disabilities.

Helping children learn

New booklet offers practical suggestions for parents and schools.

Legal aid appointments

New members appointed to the Scottish legal aid board.

Lord Advocate comments on trial

Re-start of murder trial due to simple human error.

Positive trend for derelict land

The amount of vacant and derelict land in the country continues to fall.

Rights for homeless

New housing legislation to strengthen rights of homeless people.

Scottish Water comes on stream

The new body which replaces three existing water authorities ready to start work.

Supporting People website launched

New online resource for professionals in the housing support service.

Winners in Digital Communities initiative

Pilot scheme areas chosen so that 4,000 homes can be connected to the internet.

Wednesday 27/03/2002

Additional refuge places

New projects to provide place of safety for women and children throughout Scotland.

Adoption and fostering standards

New national standards to put needs of children and young people first.

Bill seeks to fight fear of crime

Criminal Justice Bill includes wide range of measures, including child protection.

Court advice project to continue

Edinburgh Sheriff Court initiative to receive funding for another three years.

Extra funding for port security

Fife constabulary given extra finances to police new superfast ferries at Rosyth port.

Improved cervical smear system

£2.75m investment to bring about significant change in smear test processing.

Newsletter for older Scots

First dedicated newsletter for over 50s offers advice on active and healthy lifestyles.

Non-sector catch limits

Catch limits for April 2002 in North Sea (Area IV), West Scotland (Area VI) and Area VII.

Olympic organiser on Scotland's side

Executive appoints team to support development of a major events strategy.

Protecting wildlife and habitats

Special areas of conservation to be protected by European Commission.

Scots urged to give the arts a try

People across Scotland urged to participate in arts and cultural initiatives.

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