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August 2008

Monday 01/09/2008

NHS Tayside annual review

Health Secretary chairs review and sees how healthcare staff are helping tackle local alcohol misuse problems.

Friday 29/08/2008

Appointment of sheriff

New sheriff appointed for Grampian, Highlands and Islands.

Dementia research

More than £1 million investment sets up a Dementia Clinical Research Network.

Enhancing ferry services

Review will consider enhancements to ferry services across all Scottish routes.

Joint working to reduce re-offending

Local Authorities commitment to work more closely to enhance public safety.

New commercial hub for Aberdeen

First Minister marks start of construction of one of the largest city-centre developments in Scotland.

Prison Statistics Scotland 2007/08

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Record numbers of police

Figures released today show there are more police officers in Scotland than ever before.

Review of how Scotland values its land

Study to inform how Scotland can best use its rural land for benefit of all.

Thursday 28/08/2008

Scottish Annual Business Statistics 2006

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Court of Session

New Auditor appointed.

Education factfinders focus on 'impressive' Scots system

Experts from Australia and Denmark visit Scotland.

Last chance to air views on alcohol proposals

People urged to have their say as alcohol debate draws to a close.

More support for parents

Funding to safeguard advocacy services for parents of children with additional support needs (ASN).

Wednesday 27/08/2008

Action to prevent red squirrel extinction

South of Scotland 'buffer zone' to try to halt the spread of lethal squirrelpox virus.

Lessons from Norway

Children's Minister learns from Norway's early years success.

Olympic heroes welcomed home
Video

Scottish medallists arrive in Edinburgh.

Orkney NHS Board appointments

Two non-executive members re-appointed.

Tackling domestic abuse

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland (HMICS) report.

Tackling homelessness

Private sector must play an even greater role in meeting housing need - Communities Minister.

Western Isles' economic future

Islands can play important part in renewables revolution - Energy Minister.

Tuesday 26/08/2008

A&E waiting times at an all time low

Statistics show NHS is reducing waiting times for patients, effectively meeting national maximum waiting times targets.

Barra leads way in tackling climate change

Barra and Vatersay becomes the latest community to take on the challenge of reducing its carbon footprint.

'Bright future' for Harris tweed

Enterprise Minister meets representatives from Western Isles textiles industry.

Cabinet meets on Skye
Video

The Scottish Cabinet meets at the Gaelic College, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, on Skye.

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