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Last week

Saturday 14/11/2009

Flu death reported

Total H1N1-related deaths in Scotland now 37.

Friday 13/11/2009

H1N1 Death

Health Secretary sends condolences after child’s death.

H1N1 Death

One further H1N1 death has been reported in Scotland.

New performance targets

Scotland's health service given new targets for providing treatment to patients.

Protecting the marine environment

New UK legislation gives Scotland more powers to protect its marine life.

School leaver support

£2 million to help school leavers train for jobs.

Standing up for a multi-cultural Scotland

Deputy First Minister condemns groups that perpetuate hatred and bigotry.

Support for local high streets

41 Scottish high streets to share multi-million pound regeneration fund.

Thursday 12/11/2009

Funding to inspire reuse of household goods

Plans to increase the reuse of second hand furniture and household goods.

H1N1 death

Further swine flu death announced.

H1N1 update

Figures show a rise in flu-like illness.

Support for access to renewables cash grows

Finance Secretary welcomes call for UK Government to release fossil fuel money.

Wednesday 11/11/2009

£10 million hospital revamp

State-of-the-art upgrade of Cupar’s Adamson Hospital set to begin.

Employment statistics

Scottish employment and unemployment rates still outperform UK.

H1N1 death

Further death from H1N1 announced.

International Development Fund open

Reinforcing commitment to alleviate poverty in Malawi.

Launch of Health Works

New strategy to promote health in Scotland's working age population.

Review of class sizes taken forward

Action to address 'confusing' arrangements for setting class sizes.

Tuesday 10/11/2009

Extra protection for vulnerable groups

New checks scheme for people working with children and vulnerable adults.

Immigration discussions

Minister says Scotland needs flexibility to meet population growth targets.

New future for The Lighthouse

Minister signals commitment to architecture and design centre.

Selective gear trials

New fisheries scheme aims to 'land more, catch less'.

Tackling knife crime

Hand-held metal detectors to be given out in the fight against 'booze and blade' culture.

Monday 09/11/2009

Green to the Core

Retailers encouraged to do more to to recognise value of local seasonal produce.

Home insulation scheme gets underway

Householders offered help to make their homes greener and lower their fuel bills.

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