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NSPCC calls on Scottish Government to prioritise infant mental health

THE NSPCC is calling on the Scottish Government to strengthen its commitment to early intervention by putting Scotland’s youngest children at the heart of...

Scottish Government keeping commitment to put 1,000 officers on the streets

JUSTICE Secretary Kenny MacAskill has welcomed another increase in police numbers, confirming that the pledge for 1,000 extra officers continues to be exceeded. The latest...

Minister: “Show your children you love them”

SCOTLAND’S children’s minister says parents need to learn how to show their children love. Launching a new consultation on a national parenting strategy, Aileen Campbell...

Scottish police chief calls for “gangster tax” to help police catch more criminals

SCOTLAND’S most high profile police chief is calling for a “gangster tax” to help police forces catch more criminals. Strathclyde’s Chief Constable, Stephen House, thinks...

Salmond pays tribute to departing Cosla president Pat Watters

FIRST Minister Alex Salmond has paid tribute to departing Cosla president Pat Watters at the organisation’s annual conference in St Andrews. During his closing speech...

Scotland handed power over Antarctica – by mistake

SCOTS ministers are locked in a bitter battle with Westminster over Antarctica after it emerged power over the area had been devolved by accident. David...

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