High taxes hampering growth of North-east companies, according to new report – Aberdeen Business News

CalMac and ScotGov respond to big fall in ferry passengers – Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald

Two-year wait for hearing aids in Aberdeen as health chief admits service underfunded – Aberdeen Live

Cuts to care services in Glasgow approved with 150 jobs set to go – STV News

Teacher speaks out amid rising classroom violence in Scotland – Planet Radio

Glasgow City Council could shed 450 teaching posts in bid to plug funding black hole – Daily Record

Police launch drugs raid at former Ayr toy store as cannabis farm discovered – Daily Record