Why life expectancy is going down in Scotland – The Spectator

More than half of designated Scottish bathing waters breached sewage limits this summer – The Scotsman

Rise in violent attacks on Scottish rail passengers triggers British Transport Police concern – Glasgow Times

Campaigners warn of new tsunami of overdose deaths during cost of living crisis – Daily Record

Poorest Scots 15 times more likely to die from drug misuse last year – The Scotsman

Susan Aitken’s £10m Glasgow gift cards used to buy vodka, cigarettes and even heroin – Daily Express

‘Decontamination’ of streets may be needed for public health safety – STV News