Scottish A&E waits 'are embarrassing'
News Article 13 April 2006
The SNP has criticised the long delays for treatment in some Scottish hospital accident and emergency wards.
Jamieson targets nuisance families
News Article 12 April 2006
Scottish justice minister Cathy Jamieson has launched a new bid to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Scottish unions urge poverty focus
News Article 10 April 2006
Scottish unions have urged ministers in London and Edinburgh to step up their efforts to reduce poverty.
Bird flu confirmed in Scotland
News Article 6 April 2006
The prime minister has said the government will continue to act on scientific advice following news that bird flu has spread to Scotland.
SNP sets out independence philosophy
News Article 6 April 2006
Independence should be as much a way of life as a policy objective, the SNP has said.
MSP bids to become MSP
News Article 3 April 2006
Scottish Nationalist Party MSP Richard Lochhead is resigning from the Scottish parliament in order to stand for re-election in the Moray by-election.
Wind power 'to exceed expectations'
News Article 27 March 2006
By 2010 more of Britain's energy will be coming from onshore wind farms than previously predicted, according to a new survey.
Scottish smoking ban takes effect
News Article 26 March 2006
Jack McConnell has insisted the vast majority of Scots will adhere to the new smoking ban despite research suggesting that more than a fifth of smokers intend to flout the new law.
Lib Dems 'are back in business'
News Article 24 March 2006
Sir Menzies Campbell has said that the Liberal Democrats are "back in business".
McConnell's office costs under fire
News Article 23 March 2006
Staff costs for the office of Scotland's first minister have risen dramatically, according to new figures.
SNP stalwart Margaret Ewing dies
News Article 21 March 2006
Scottish Nationalist Party MSP Margaret Ewing has died of breast cancer at the age of 60.
Holyrood chamber could be closed for months
News Article 17 March 2006
MSPs may be forced to operate from a temporary chamber for months following news that the roof of the Holyrood building may be suffering from structural flaws.
Scotland 'facing £8.5bn investment deficit'
News Article 14 March 2006
MSPs have warned that Scotland's economy needs an investment boost of £8.5bn.
Register setback on Dunblane anniversary
News Article 13 March 2006
On the 10th anniversary of the Dunblane massacre, the government has been criticised for failing to introduce a firearms register.
Salmond begins Holyrood comeback bid
News Article 12 March 2006
Alex Salmond has launched his bid for a return to the Scottish parliament.
