How much is council tax rising and what’s being cut where you live? – STV News

Rosyth green freeport will have ‘ripple effect’ on Fife job market – Dunfermline Press

The Scottish Government’s enfeebling of local councils is an attack on democracy – Holyrood Magazine

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

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