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December 2007

Thursday 03/01/2008

Drug treatment pilot announced

New DTTOs model to be piloted in Lothian and Borders.

Monday 31/12/2007

Action to protect cod stocks

Fishermen asked to avoid areas where cod may be spawning.

Call for review of bluetongue controls

Rural Affairs Secretary says urgent review needed to prevent virus spreading.

NHS and lung disease

Patients and carers given a voice in service reforms.

Shoppers urged to buy local

Minister challenges people to 'think Scottish produce first'.

Sunday 30/12/2007

Death of Phil O'Donnell

First Minister offers condolences to football player's family.

New Year Message 2008
Video

First Minister says 2007 was a good year, but 2008 has the potential to be even better.

Westminster urged to act to free up police time

Scottish Government requests change in law to allow vehicle inspectors to perform checks without a police presence.

Saturday 29/12/2007

New Year Honours 2008

Listing of recipients of the New Year Honours 2008.

Friday 28/12/2007

Bluetongue virus detected

Scotland’s first case of bluetongue has been found in a herd of cattle imported from Germany.

Keeping the festive spirit under control

Scots urged to drink alcohol responsibly over the festive period and beyond.

Making Scotland smarter

£1.4 million package for work based learning.

Progress on NHS waiting times

Minister praises the commitment and hard work of NHS staff in helping to cut waiting times.

Thursday 27/12/2007

Local Government Boundary Commission

New chair and members appointed.

Police redeployment

Minister highlights ways in which more officers could be deployed.

Tougher hand hygiene targets

Health boards expected to meet rigorous standards to help prevent the spread of infection.

Walk your way to health

Scots urged to take up walking to improve their health.

Wednesday 26/12/2007

£30 million for urban regeneration

Funding to help transform some of Scotland's most deprived communities.

Old Firm help to spread message

Celtic and Rangers promote 'no excuse for domestic abuse'.

Monday 24/12/2007

Boxing clever on road safety

Government beams road safety message into X-Box games consoles.

Christmas Message
Video

First Minister talks of 'fresh wind' blowing through Scottish political and cultural life.

Festive workers

Minister pays tribute to staff who will be working over the festive period.

Friday 21/12/2007

£1.5 million for voluntary groups

Over 60 groups to benefit from fund to improve staff training and support.

Cash for housing projects

Grants totalling £2.3 million have been awarded to a range of voluntary sector housing projects.

Hospital car parking charges

£3 a day cap set on parking for staff, patients and visitors.

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