Scots homelessness reaches all-time high
News Article 2 May 2005
The number of registered homeless people in Scotland has reached an all-time high, it was confirmed on Monday.
Wark dropped following Majorca row
Press Review 7 March 2005
The BBC has dropped Kirsty Wark as the anchor of its Scottish election night coverage following the row over her friendship with Labour first minister Jack McConnell.
Scottish politicians urged to abandon 'fatalism'
News Article 28 February 2005
The people of Scotland should abandon their "fatalist tendency", according to a book published by a top think tank.
Scottish Socialists select new leader
Press Review 14 February 2005
The Scottish Socialist party has chosen a new leader.
Wark remains in spotlight
Press Review 7 January 2005
Michael Grade, the chairman of the BBC governors, has been asked if he intends to take action against Kirsty Wark over her friendship with Scotland's first minister.
Newsnight presenter in impartiality row
Press Review 5 January 2005
The Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark has been criticised over her friendship with Scotland's first minister Jack McConnell.
MSPs back public breastfeeding
Press Review 19 November 2004
The Scottish parliament has passed legislation giving mothers the right to breastfeed their babies in all public places where children are allowed.
Scotland moves closer to public smoking ban
Press Review 1 September 2004
Scotland is moving closer to banning smoking in pubs and restaurants.
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Wallace issues broadband pledge
Press Review 2 June 2004
Scotland's enterprise minister, Jim Wallace, has pledged to extend "affordable" broadband internet access to all parts of Scotland by next year.
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McConnell pledges full inquiry into Glasgow blast
News Article 13 May 2004
Scotland's first minister has pledged a full inquiry into the Glasgow factory blast which left nine people dead.
Nationalists reject Prodi's EU membership warning
News Article 15 April 2004
Following claims to the contrary by Commission president Romano Prodi, the Welsh and Scottish nationalists have insisted that national independence would not mean having to reapply for membership of the European Union.
McConnell outlines child protection reforms
News Article 22 March 2004
Scotland's first minister has outlined the next stage of a three-year reform programme for child protection.
McConnell to encourage more skilled workers to Scotland
Press Review 24 February 2004
Scotland's first minister will tomorrow outline a series of proposals aimed at encouraging more migrants north of the border.
