Scotland’s GDP grew in the first decade of devolution, but has now stalled worryingly – The Scotsman

Emergency summit held on violence in Scots schools amid shocking rise in attacks on staff – Daily Record

Some crimes will not be investigated in Scotland as part of pilot project – Sky News

There is nothing ‘bold and ambitious’ about Humza Yousaf’s plan for Scotland – The Spectator

Humza Yousaf rallies supporters to march for independence after difficult summer – The Guardian

Almost a quarter of council jobs ‘not filled when first advertised’ – STV News

NHS set to double the number of addicts given FREE heroine as part of £4m scheme despite concerns over costs and number of people overdosing – Daily Mail

Play areas and nurseries a major target for fire-raisers in West Dunbartonshire – Daily Record