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May 2005

Tuesday 31/05/2005

Census Test to be held across Scotland

Test designed to help decide exactly how the 2011 Census will be carried out.

Children at heart of family law

Minister says children cannot be forgotten when relationships break down.

Latest figures show drop in house prices

Average price for a residential property in has dropped by 2.4% in the last quarter and is now £115,283.

Revised Code of Guidance on homelessness

Code has been updated to reflect recent changes in legislation and provides practical advice on how these should be implemented.

WHO expert praises Scottish progress

World Health Organisation acknowledges Scotland as international leader in infection control.

Friday 27/05/2005

Deputy Chair appointed to Scottish Natural Heritage

Keith Geddes has been appointed as Deputy Chair of SNH following the retirement of Michael Scott in April.

First applications under crofting right to buy

Executive receives first applications to buy croft land under Part 3 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.

GP Quality Indicators

Information on performance of GP surgeries published for the first time.

Thursday 26/05/2005

Cornton Vale Prison report published

New building work key to improvements at Cornton Vale says Chief Inspector of Prisons.

Future looks bright for Edinburgh

Edinburgh can compete with the best cities in Europe, conference told.

Greater flexibility for student teachers

Flexible access, using part-time and distance learning courses, is on the cards for trainee teachers in Scotland.

Measures to combat illegal fishing

New registration scheme to catch unscrupulous fish merchants.

New figures show drop in waiting times
Video

Number of people waiting over six months for inpatient/day case treatment has dropped by 73 per cent over previous quarter.

Support for Scottish medics wanting to volunteer in Malawi

Scots who decide to work in Malawi as VSO volunteers will get financial backing from the Executive.

Wednesday 25/05/2005

Cooking up a Scottish storm
Video

Scottish gastronomic delights on show as UK takes on EU presidency.

First land secured under community buy-out legislation

Crossgates Community Woodland has raised £150,000 to buy the Taft, a 15 hectare site near the village.

Framework for the future of the NHS
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New report recommends how the health service could be shaped over the coming decades.

New warning system on Scotland's beaches

State-of-the-art system warns bathers when water quality dips.

Research into geography of deprivation

Research investigates links between deprivation and environmental quality.

Scotland to help Malawi teach its children

Scotland will support Malawi in its drive to train more teachers - First Minister.

Work on track for new rail line

Re-instatement of Airdrie-Bathgate railway expected to start in 2007.

World Youth Congress attracts record numbers

The Congress, being held in Stirling from July 31 to August 8, has received 4,000 applications from over 150 countries.

Tuesday 24/05/2005

Action on Climate Change

Minister publishes limits on CO2 emissions for Scotland.

Fairytale start to children’s festival

Launch of 2005 Children’s International Theatre Festival.

Housing Trends in Scotland

A National Statistics Publication.

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