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Action on child poverty
Scottish Government support for Cash for Kids There is overwhelming support for the government’s ambition to tackle the deep-rooted causes of child poverty, Equalities Secretary Angela Constance said...
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Making a difference: £15 million boost for community and families projects
Projects to support children and families coping with disabilities, mental health problems and the challenges associated with poverty and charities working more widely with children, families and...
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Storm Conor arrives overnight
Emergency planners meet on Christmas Day The public are being urged to check before they travel as Storm Conor prepares to sweep across parts of northern Scotland during Boxing Day. Another meeting of...
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Health Secretary thanks NHS staff
Health Secretary Shona Robison has thanked some of the behind-the-scenes NHS workers who keep the health service running over the festive period. She visited staff at NHS 24 and the Scottish Ambulance...
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A year in the life of Scotland’s biggest project
A new video has been released showing the highlights from the past twelve months on the Forth Replacement Crossing. The project is now almost complete with significant and clearly visible progress...
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Scotland’s schools: still time to have your say
There is one week left for people across Scotland to have their say on how schools should be run. The Scottish Government’s governance review consultation closes on 6 January 2017. For the past three...
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Welcome, wee one: FM delivers first baby boxes
Scotland’s first Baby Boxes have been delivered by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The Scottish Government is gifting every newborn baby a Box of essential items, such as clothes, nappies and books,...
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Childcare consultation: one week to have your say
Parents, carers, providers and all those with an interest in early years and childcare are being urged to respond to a Scottish Government consultation before it closes next week. It seeks views on...
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Party time: More cash for Edinburgh festivals
Extra £300,000 to mark 70th anniversary The Scottish Government will provide an extra £300,000 to support the Edinburgh Festivals in 2017-18 – their 70th anniversary. The Edinburgh Festivals were born...
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The Forth dimension
3D scans of Forth Bridges to power educational games and learning Incredibly detailed 3D scans of the Forth Bridge will form the basis for interactive games promoting engineering skills for school...
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Lifeline for missing people
The national charity which helps missing people reconnect with their loved ones has received Scottish Government funding to increase the help available to missing people in Scotland. There are more...
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“Wonderful news”: £1.65 million to support homelessness projects
Grants of £1.65m to help homeless and vulnerable people Organisations that work with homeless people and give housing support to vulnerable will benefit from £1.65 million of Scottish Government grant...
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Half a billion pounds of NHS facilities set to go live
Nearly £500 million of new healthcare facilities, including the new Sick Children’s hospital at Little France and North West Edinburgh’s Partnership Centre in Pennywell, are expected to open to...
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Emergency planners meet as wild winds batter Scotland
FORTH ROAD BRIDGE CLOSED – lorry blown over Ministers have been updated on preparations for the wintry weather expected in Scotland this week at a meeting of the Scottish Government’s resilience team...
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‘Empowering communities’: help transform the planning system
Views sought for planning modernisation Plans for major changes to the Scottish planning system have been published. Planning Minister Kevin Stewart launched the consultation during a visit to the...
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Scottish Canals is Scotland’s 700th Living Wage employer
Scottish Canals has become the 700th Scottish-based Living Wage accredited employer. Cabinet Secretary for Fair Work Keith Brown made the announcement while visiting Scottish Canals at the Falkirk...
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‘Yuck … I’m not eating THAT!’
Broccoli and cauliflower are back on the menu A campaign to help Scottish parents get greens on plates launched this week as new research revealed almost a third (29 per cent) of parents surveyed have...
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Spotting the signs of domestic violence
New video to help professionals tackle ‘hidden crime’ A powerful film showing how professionals such as GPs, dentists, hairdressers and emergency workers can help to spot the signs of domestic abuse...
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Creating a fairer Scotland: Aspiring Communities Fund launched
Community and third sector projects that try new ways to tackle poverty and improve people’s lives can now apply for a share of £29 million funding, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. The...
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Homelessness figures ‘a national disgrace’
The latest homelessness statistics have been released – and the Scottish Greens have lambasted the plight of the homeless – particularly children – ‘a national disgrace’. Scottish Local Authorities...
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