MSPs call for action to halt the long-term decline of Scotland’s town centres – Ross-shire Journal

Sturgeon breached ministerial code over ferry meeting, say Tories – BBC News

Scots doctors warn government of ‘death of general practice’ unless changes made – Aberdeen Live

Scottish independence: Lib Dems ‘won’t play SNP’s game’ with de facto referendum – The Scotsman

College students in Scotland report significant symptoms of depression with more than one-third experiencing food insecurity – Mental Health Foundation

Westminster committee to investigate Scotland’s role in Arctic defence – STV News

Council finance chiefs warn vital services could be ‘stopped’ due to funding crisis – Daily Record

Letters to the press, 01/12/22: ‘The SNP has put all its energy policy eggs in the “wind” basket’.