The Courier understands the hospital, which celebrated its centenary this year, could face the axe in the coming months as part of a major shake-up of care for the elderly.

A CALLANDER thinktank is urging people to put forward their opinions and ideas on groundbreaking proposals for elderly care in the area.

An 86-year-old woman who died from infected bedsores was not seen by a doctor for nearly a month after the wounds were found by Highland care-home staff, a fatal accident inquiry heard yesterday.

Kimberley Hainey denies murdering Declan, concealing his body and pretending that he was still alive to prevent a police investigation.

Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has marked the beginning of construction at a new £12m health centre in Edinburgh.

The Scottish Human Rights Commission has rejected any UK government plans for a new UK Bill of Rights.

INSPECTORS have returned to a children’s care home a year after it was branded the “worst in Scotland”, following a new complaint.

POSITIVE talks are underway for a Stirling “care village” – despite no funding currently being in place.

A STEWARTON woman has been honoured for her work with vulnerable children at an awards ceremony in the House of Lords.

FEARS of a new care crisis in Scotland were sparked last night after a business that provides homes for around 500 elderly residents collapsed.