November 2005
Wednesday 30/11/2005
Executive urges 'responsible' use of NHS to ensure those most in need get help first.
Amateur songwriters join St Andrew's Day competition to find new talent.
A National Statistics Publication.
The Govenor of Shandong Province flies into Edinburgh for a series of meetings.
Limits on water charges for 2006 to 2010: bills to increase at no more than the rate of inflation.
A Scottish Executive Statistics Publication.
NHS boards and councils urged to work together to tackle numbers of people waiting for an appropriate care setting.
Legislation affecting organ retention, organ donation and transplantation debated in the Scottish Parliament.
A National Statistics Publication.
Ministers demand that pace of improvement be stepped up in local authority.
New member appointed to board.
Tuesday 29/11/2005
Package of measures is being introduced to increase number Gaelic medium teachers.
Nine projects will receive share of £3.7 million route development grant.
Derelict waste ground in east end to be transformed into gardens and play areas.
Survey shows messages about the link between lifestyle and good health are beginning to hit home.
Inspection report published.
A National Statistics Publication.
Alexander McCall Smith, AL Kennedy and others take part in 'Scottish Writers Series' in Brussels.
New national arrangements for procurement of local NHS services.
First Minister on 'striking advances' Scotland has made in the last few decades.
Monday 28/11/2005
16 women voice support for 16 days of action on violence against women.
TV ad underlines impact of second hand smoke on people's health.
Go ahead for final phase of the A9 upgrade between Helmsdale and Ord of Caithness.
Publication of guidance aimed at ensuring care home owners and employees are aware of fire safety responsibilities.
Les Brown has been appointed as the new District Procurator Fiscal for Kilmarnock.