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February 2008

Friday 29/02/2008

Rural Homes for Rent

£5 million pilot scheme aims to produce more affordable housing in the countryside.

Thursday 28/02/2008

Aviemore Highland Resort

Government statement accompanying release of Freedom of Information material.

Calls to end 'plastic bag culture'

Retailers must do more to reduce use and impact of plastic bags - Cabinet Secretary.

Graduate endowment scrapped

Parliament votes to abolish £2,289 student tax.

Trump resort plans to face inquiry

Planning application for Aberdeenshire golf resort to go to Public Local Inquiry.

Wednesday 27/02/2008

A&E services retained

Ayr and Monklands Hospitals to benefit from existing and enhanced accident and emergency services.

Conference highlights flooding consultation

Environment research conference seeks expert views on flood risk management.

Enterprising pupils reap rewards

Report gives positive endorsement for the enterprise in education programme.

Future of Scottish broadcasting

First Minister delivers annual Campbell Swinton Lecture to the Royal Television Society of Scotland.

LGBT history month

Annual event celebrates the lives and achievements of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Modern art collection secured for Scotland
Video

Anthony d’Offay’s internationally acclaimed art collection acquired at fraction of market value.

Review of ASB behaviour strategy

Criminal justice professionals meet to discuss how to better tackle antisocial behaviour.

Tuesday 26/02/2008

Caledonian Environment Centre

Environment Secretary visits innovative recycling development centre at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Cash to keep girls active
Video

National scheme launched to encourage 11-16 year-old girls to stay physically fit.

Cheaper travel for ferry users

Ferry fares to be slashed by up to half on all Western Isles to mainland routes under new pilot scheme.

Global Financial Services Week

Scotland to host prestigious international event.

Housing Statistics for Scotland 2007 update

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Improvements in NHS performance

Waiting lists at all time low as NHS performance improves across Scotland.

Pupils in Scotland 2007

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Smaller class sizes for early years

Minister pledges to drive down class sizes for P1-3.

Monday 25/02/2008

Better regulation for business

Report suggests closer joint working between Government and business for better regulation.

Design excellence for Scottish schools

Design programme to give councils access to specialist advice on school building projects.

Neurosurgery services to be retained

Government responds to Neuroscience Implementation Group report.

Rothes flood prevention scheme

£21 million scheme to tackle threat of flooding in Moray gets green light.

Sunday 24/02/2008

Fairtrade Fortnight

Aims to raise awareness of ways to encourage fair working conditions and prices for goods produced in developing countries.

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