Tag: Scottish Government

Opportunities for young people at film festival

Scottish News

Guest - May 1, 2012

EDINBURGH International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced a series of opportunities for young people to explore film. Building on last year’s inaugural initiative, EIFF will...

Independence “inevitable” claims leading Irish republican McGuinness

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - May 1, 2012

SCOTTISH independence is now “inevitable”, Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister claimed today. Martin McGuinness said that regardless of the outcome of the up-coming referendum, Scotland...

Half of all Scottish care home residents now suffer from dementia

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - April 29, 2012

HALF of all Scottish care home residents suffer from dementia, shocking new figures have revealed. More than 16,000 Scots were officially diagnosed as having the...

Millions invested to help house buyers

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - April 27, 2012

WAR heroes could benefit from millions of pounds being invested in two schemes to help first time buyers get on the property ladder, Housing...

Skin cancer stats emphasise need for Cancer Drugs Fund

In Brief

Deadline News Journalist - April 24, 2012

STATISTICS showing a massive rise in skin cancer cases amplifies the need for a Scottish Cancer Drugs Fund, say the Scottish Conservatives. ISD Scotland revealed...