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

Police Scotland completes national roll-out of Naloxone to officers – The Northern Times

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

Court system facing ‘delays and cancellations’ over staff shortages – STV News

Children escorted home by police after rammy at supermarket – Largs and Millport Weekly News

Scotland proposes decriminalisation of drugs meaning ‘no punishment for possession’ – Daily Record

Lawyers criticise Scottish Government plans for legal regulation – STV News

Attacks on teachers in Scotland growing, teaching union report finds – Morning Star