Many would prefer to ‘go it alone’ under breakaway Caithness council and health board, Nicola Sturgeon is told – John O’Groat Journal

Police numbers decline in Ayrshire as MSP claims community safety is ‘at risk’ – Daily Record

Scottish town hall chief blasts SNP ‘hoarding’ of key powers to control council wallets – Daily Express

Scotland’s A&E departments staggering from ‘crisis to crisis’ – STV news

Violence and verbal abuse ‘taking toll on teachers’ health’ – STV news

SNP MSP James Dornan branded ‘shameful’ after he accuses BBC journalist of ‘imaginary woes’ – Daily Record

Conditions for NHS staff must improve or experienced staff will be lost – The Scotsman