August 2004
Tuesday 31/08/2004
Number of full-time equivalent staff in local authorities up by 1.9 per cent.
Over £4.4 million for building and improving local PE and sports facilities.
Harbour improvements officially opened on Eigg, Muck and Rum.
Low income families to benefit from new charge setting outlined in consultation.
Monday 30/08/2004
Rules which dictate volunteers must be under 60 no longer apply.
Latest figures show that more people than ever before survive after suffering cancer.
Minister says creating conditions to allow companies to thrive is all important.
Reappointment of three members of Board.
Renfrewshire Council's P7 transition scheme aims to ensure pupils settle into S1 easier.
Extension of scheme which offers grant support for businesses in rural communities.
Minister opens centres designed to give children in Stranraer a better start in life.
Launch of consultation on fund to be introduced from 2007.
Friday 27/08/2004
Young offenders combine to create anti-sectarian message.
Average price of a home in Scotland has gone up by 19.3 per cent since last year.
Figures show 262,400 new vehicles were registered in Scotland in 2003, around 3,000 more than previous year.
The latest report measuring Scotland’s economic performance against strategic objectives has been published.
Thursday 26/08/2004
Announcement of extra funding over next three years to tackle causes and find solutions.
Justice Minister announces first aid training for addicts.
Report shows 317 drug-related deaths - 65 fewer than in 2002.
Appointment of John McCormick, former BBC Scotland Controller.
World's largest offshore wind farm in deeper waters a step closer, thanks to 6 million pounds of public funding.
Minister welcomes report looking at civic participation in the democratic process in Scotland.
New organisation to be set up to improve health in the workplace.
Freshwater habitats to be restored to protect Atlantic salmon stocks.
International students offered chance to come to Scotland to develop computer games.