Thousands have ‘nearly died of drug overdose’ since emergency declared in Scotland – Glasgow Live

Third pupil caught with a knife at St Francis’ Primary – Greenock Telegraph

Unemployment in Scotland ‘four times higher’ than official figures as thousands not looking for work – Daily Record

Scottish councils face cuts even if they hike council tax by 5 per cent, IFS warns – The Scotsman

HIS criticise condition of NHS Inverclyde Royal Hospital – Greenock Telegraph

CalMac ferry’s £1m repairs extended after engine issues discovered – STV News

Report finds more than 2500 children in Glasgow are living in poverty – Glasgow Evening Times