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March 2005

Thursday 31/03/2005

Criminal Proceedings in Scottish Courts 2003

A National Statistics Publication.

Domestic Abuse Helpline Needs Volunteers from North East

Women from the north east, with a few hours to spare, are being urged to consider volunteering at the Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline.

Figures show 'steady progress' towards targets

Latest statistics show 19 per cent fall in numbers waiting six weeks for hospital discharge.

Funding for Immigration Advisory Service

Ministers agree to direct funding to support Fresh Talent initiative.

Health Improvement conference in Washington DC

International medical experts recognise 'cutting edge work' on diabetes in Scotland.

Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission

New website launched.

Small towns and rural economies

Study examines interdependence between towns and surrounding rural areas.

Survey of community carers

Unpaid carers encouraged to take part in special online survey.

Wednesday 30/03/2005

Household income

Minister says data shows number of people living in absolute poverty has been more than halved.

Households Below Average Income 2003-2004

A National Statistics Publication.

Launch of first antisocial noise control service

Under antisocial behaviour legislation noisy neighbours could be fined up to £1,000.

New Lead for child health

Paediatric surgeon appointed Scotland's first National Clinical Lead for Children and Young People.

New tender for Campbeltown to Ballycastle ferry service

Announcement of renewed effort to reinstate service between Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Traverse takes a bow in New York

Theatre company invited to perform in 'Brits off Broadway' season as part of Tartan Week

Tuesday 29/03/2005

Binge drinking in the Highlands

Minister visits Northern Constabulary to discuss Licensing Bill.

Minister welcomes Irish example

First year of smoking ban in Ireland shows 'clear health benefits'.

Thursday 24/03/2005

Ban on public consumption of alcohol for Stirling

Stirling Council to introduce ban on public consumption of alcohol within towns of Strathblane, Blanefield, Balfron and Killearn.

Births, Deaths and Marriages in 2004

Registrar General releases two sets of provisional figures for vital events registered during 2004.

Canals emerge as source of regeneration

Review says British Waterways has turned a liability into a public asset.

Funding for Highlands and Islands economy

More than fifty farming families awarded funding to restructure their business or diversify away from agriculture.

M74 link gets go ahead

Ministers agree to proceed with M74 completion project following local inquiry.

Membership of Group to look at adult entertainment industry

Group to investigate the scope and extent of adult entertainment activity across Scotland.

New equity fund to help companies grow

£40 million of public money directed towards assisting life sciences businesses.

New regulations to improve private water supplies

Regulations published alongside proposals for grant scheme to provide financial assistance to help upgrade supplies.

Next phase of Healthy Respect

Second phase of sexual health project in Lothian to be supported by £1.9 million of funding.

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