News at a glance
E & L tours castles, canals and ancient ruins
Published 7 August 2008
NOW the summer holidays are here the E&L Advertiser is being packed into people’s bags and going on its travels.
A healthy appetite for stardom
Published 6 August 2008
LANGHOLM audiences are in for a treat this month with the forthcoming production of one of the longest-running Off-Broadway musicals of all time, The Little Shop of Horrors.
An afternoon stroll with a sudden twist
Published 6 August 2008
THEY may be a more common and spectacular sight in America’s mid-west but twisters are also a fairly frequent phenomenon in the UK.
E&L on the frontline in Afghanistan
Published 6 August 2008
READERS of the E&L Advertiser have been taking the paper on trips around the world but for one group of people keeping in touch with home is most important in keeping their spirits high.
MSP calling for better support for tourism business
Published 6 August 2008
DUMFRIES MSP Elaine Murray met Sandi Hellowell of VisitScotland on Monday to discuss how restructuring would affect the services offered by VisitScotland to tourism businesses in the region.
Memorial to victims of July 7 bombs
Published 6 August 2008
FAMILIES of those killed in the July 7 London bombings have unveiled plans for a memorial of 52 pillars – each representing an innocent victim of the atrocity.
Highland dancers rewarded for their efforts
Published 6 August 2008
THE HIGHLAND dancers at the Langholm Common Riding games had a thoroughly enjoyable day entertaining the crowds on the Castleholm in brilliant sunshine.
Good news for Scouts from around globe
Published 6 August 2008
TWO Langholm Explorer Scouts Alex Lithgow and Nicholas Sabuldihin were among 800 Scouts to enjoy life under canvas at the international Scout camp in Blair Atholl.
Gardens judged
Published 6 August 2008
THE BONNIE Langholm committee garden competition will be judged next Tuesday, August 12, by Isabel Nichol of Lawston Bungalow near Newcastleton.
MINISTER PRAISES INNOVATIVE PROJECTS
Published 6 August 2008
SCOTLAND’S cabinet secretary for rural affairs has been in Langholm to learn about some of the projects transforming the environment in Eskdale.
MP fights for Post Office
Published 6 August 2008
DUMFRIESSHIRE MP David Mundell is continuing to lobby the government to strengthen the post office network.
Warning after spate of fuel thefts in the region
Published 6 August 2008
RESIDENTS in Eskdale and Liddesdale are being warned to guard their fuel after reports of thefts from both domestic and business premises.
Family in the pink to raise cash in Billy’s memory
Published 6 August 2008
LANGHOLM Race for Life runner Rachel Graham and members of her family have raised more than £1,000 for Cancer Research.
Bitter-sweet result in fight for Lookaround
Published 6 August 2008
ITV HAS ripped up its plan to scrap ITV Border’s Lookaround news programme.
MP raises fears over Sky charges for set-top boxes
Published 6 August 2008
BERWICKSHIRE, Roxburgh and Selkirk MP Michael Moore has voiced concern over reports that Sky has sent letters asking for payment of £250 to recipients of free digital set-top boxes.
Dumfries date for cabinet ministers
Published 6 August 2008
THE SCOTTISH government’s cabinet met in Dumfries last week – the first of four cabinet meetings and associated events being held outside Edinburgh during July and August.
Free peaceful processions from red tape
Published 6 August 2008
DUMFRIES MSP Elaine Murray is pressing for Common Ridings, galas and Remembrance parades to be exempted from the red tape imposed by regulation on public processions.
Thirteen fall foul of drink-drive campaign
Published 6 August 2008
FOUR more drink drivers than last year were caught during this summer’s two-week campaign in Dumfries and Galloway, police have reported.
More freedom for the council after historic ‘outcome’ deal signed
Published 6 August 2008
REPRESENTATIVES of Dumfries and Galloway community planning partnership and the Scottish government made history last week when they signed their first Single Outcome Agreement.
Little Shop of Horrors posters ripped down
Published 6 August 2008
LANGHOLM’S newest musical theatre group suffered a set-back when posters promoting their show were torn down recently.
