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February 2006

Tuesday 28/02/2006

Charity Regulator board appointments

Appointments to board of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).

Latest housing trends

A National Statistics Publication.

Management of low level radioactive waste

Consulation on management of low levels of radioactive waste.

New targets set for ending hospital delays

Stricter targets set after 18.9 per cent fall in number of patients delayed for more than six weeks before discharge.

NHS 24 appointment

New chair appointed to board.

Pupil Census, 2005

A National Statistics Publication.

Regeneration drive to transform communities
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New approach focuses on private investment to transform deprived areas.

Scotland leads way in science

New report charts progress of Scotland's Science Strategy.

Summary Justice Reform Bill

Proposals aimed at speeding up procedures in non-jury courts.

Woodland crofts take root in Scotland

Green light for creation of woodland crofts on national forest land to help enhance rural communities.

Monday 27/02/2006

Action to save squirrels from extinction

First ever international conference on red squirrel conservation held in Edinburgh.

Scotland aims to be 'science nation'

First Minister says Dundee is securing country's position as world leader.

Scotland smiles better

First Polish dentists arrive to work within the NHS.

Work experience at the touch of a button

New internet-based 3D simulation gives youngsters virtual work experience.

Sunday 26/02/2006

Low income households and water charges

Water and sewerage charge reduction scheme aims to keep water bills down.

Friday 24/02/2006

Angus leads way for new social work inspections

First inspection under Social Work Inspection Agency’s (SWIA) new procedures.

Approval of major transport projects

Proposals to streamline the approval process with 'simpler, more efficient' system.

Bus and Coach Statistics 2004-05

Latest Statistical Bulletin.

Further cash for farm businesses

Fifty one projects share £1 million under Farm Business Development Scheme in Lowlands.

National Theatre's opening night

Scotland's first National Theatre stages its opening night this weekend at venues across the country.

Pre-school education and childcare workforce statistics, 2005

A National Statistics Publication.

Renewables at 'heart' of energy future

Work begins on Scotland's largest hydro electric project in 50 years.

Thursday 23/02/2006

£7.5 million windfall for creative arts

Funds for artists, film-makers and cultural groups to help implement the recent Cultural Review.

Identifying the future of child protection

Unique pupil ID numbers will improve record-sharing and monitor progress when pupils change school.

Inspection of Central Scotland Police

Positive report shows police are providing a high standard of service to their local communities.

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