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July 2006

Wednesday 02/08/2006

Learning and Teaching Scotland

Two new appointments to the Board of Managment.

Monday 31/07/2006

£11 million European funding

76 projects in the West of Scotland will benefit from further European funding.

Children get the book bug

Over 370 schools, nurseries and community groups have been awarded Read Together Home Reading grants.

Derogation to cut green cover

SEERAD confirms farmers can delay cutting up to August 31 where a fire risk exists.

Next stage in Gourock-Dunoon ferry tender

CalMac, V Ships and Western Ferries have been invited to tender for the Gourock-Dunoon ferry service.

NHS Orkney annual review

Minister opens new renal unit in Kirkwall before chairing annual review.

Police target more proceeds of crime

Smaller sums of ill-gotten gains are now liable to seizure.

Report on management of radioactive waste

Committee on Radioactive Waste Management recommendations for long-term management of UK's higher level radioactive waste.

Scottish University for Industry

New Chief Executive appointed.

US management system to help improve public services

Research shows the Citistat system can be used to provide better value for taxpayers.

Friday 28/07/2006

Death rate at lowest ever level

Registrar General for Scotland publishes Annual Review of Demographic Trends.

Guidance on bail for murder suspects

Guidance to prosecutors to clarify the approach to be adopted when bail conditions are sought for those accused of murder.

Lanarkshire NHS Board

New member appointed.

Preparations for Tartan Week 2007

Guidance notes for organisations seeking sponsorship for proposed activity in the U.S.

Thursday 27/07/2006

Architecture and Design Scotland

Nine new members appointed to board.

Confirmation of Bonamia in Loch Sunart

Presence of the shellfish parasite Bonamia ostreae in native oysters has been confirmed in Loch Sunart.

Golfing greats boost Scottish economy

Senior British Open Championship is expected to net £1.2 million for the Scottish economy.

Scottish Natural Heritage

Appointment of new Chair and three new Board members.

Strathclyde Police Review Inspection

Report shows positive progress in efforts to improve service delivery by Strathclyde Police.

Wednesday 26/07/2006

Figures show GDP growth

Scottish GDP has risen by 0.5 per cent compared with previous quarter.

Priorities for prosecution service

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has set out priorities for the service for 2006-2008.

Tackling climate change

British Irish Council agree new work programme to better understand effects of climate change.

Tuesday 25/07/2006

Arrest referral scheme for addicts extended

Funding to introduce scheme in Aberdeen and extend existing ones until 2008.

Drug drivers think they're above the law

Report shows most people who take drugs don't think they affect their driving and do not expect to be caught.

Monday 24/07/2006

Culture Minister puts festival dates in diary

This week sees beginning of festival season in Edinburgh.

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