Glasgow City Council to fire and rehire over 23,000 employees It says redundancy notices will be withdrawn if the three unions agree to ballot their members on the pay offer. Source
Apple Day called off after poor harvest It is the first time the event has been cancelled in 24 years. Source
Swinney backs decriminalisation of drugs after spike in deaths The Scottish First Minister has backed the move - though it would have to be signed off by the UK government. Source