January 2005
Monday 31/01/2005
Report on measurement of government output and productivity.
Report finds renewable energy technology could create 2,000 'green' jobs.
Consultation begins on proposed response to threat of natural and man-made disasters.
A National Statistics Publication.
The Highlands' premier cultural venue awarded 2.675 million grant.
Schoolkids find free fruit very much to their taste.
Police forces to be allowed to pay Special Constables in return for time commitment.
Latest RSA quarterly report.
New arrangements come into effect with National Reserve.
Saturday 29/01/2005
Dr Joe Borg in visit to Fraserburgh, Peterhead, and Macduff.
Friday 28/01/2005
Joint statement by Chief Inspector of Fire Services and Care Commission a year after Rosepark tragedy.
Increase in number of reports of domestic abuse said to demonstrate confidence in police response.
A National Statistics publication
Rise in costs reflects investment aimed at improving patient care - Minister.
SS Sir Walter Scott to get £500,000 grant to secure future of Trossachs tourist attraction.
Sheriff Hugh Neilson has resigned as sheriff at Hamilton.
Thursday 27/01/2005
New strategy sets out for Government, NHS Boards, local authorities and other agencies to deliver better sexual health services.
Consultation begins on 'priorities, objectives and guidance' for modernised Fire and Rescue Service.
Total Income from Farming predicted to rise by 2.5 per cent, representing fall of 0.4 per cent in real terms.
Four new members appointed to Board of Trustees.
Tayside contract means that up to 1,000 people facing waits of up to a year will receive private treatment.
20 areas identified which suffer disadvantage in service provision and opportunities.
Launch of teaching pack and DVD - The Arts and The Holocaust: Lessons from the past for citizens of today.
New £350,000 package of measures to give school children opportunity to learn Mandarin and experience Chinese culture at first hand.
Wednesday 26/01/2005
New UK-wide service to help deal with incidents where chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear materials have been released into the environment.