News at a glance
Switch on to Xmas lights plea
LANGHOLM’S Christmas lights switch-on is sharing the same date as St Andrew’s day and organisers want to involve children more in the celebrations.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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School’s fete adds £1,000
THE Langholm primary school fete, which is run by the teachers, children and parents, took place in fine weather last Monday evening.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Workshop highlight of Edinburgh castle trip
CANONBIE primary school P5/6/7 pupils had a storming time on their trip to Edinburgh Castle.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Taste of career options
SCIENCE and home economics were the themes for Langholm Academy S3 pupils at their careers fair last Thursday.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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£4,000 for hall funds
NEWCASTLETON village hall craft fayre was well supported again this year.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Steady as they go at sports
THE sports day for the nursery at Canonbie primary school took place in warm sunny weather.
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Triumphant Tarras take team prize
CANONBIE primary school sports were held on a fine dry evening on the playing field last Thursday when the children were watched by a large number of parents and friends.
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Running, balancing and jumping for joy
LANGHOLM primary school enjoyed another sunny day for the P4-P7 sports day at Milntown.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Go ahead for arts and leisure centre
A NEW multi-purpose arts and leisure centre in Langholm has been given the go-ahead, despite concerns about the poor road layout and the effect on neighbours.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Par for the course as a golf correspondent
PRESIDENT Jim Thomson welcomed 23 members to the Langholm Probus Club meeting in the Eskdale Hotel last Wednesday, along with guest Eric Hislop.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Learn how to set up a community trust
THE public are invited to attend a meeting next Wednesday which will outline the process for setting up a community development trust.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Armstrong heritage from the Toon to the Moon
THE children’s feet at Langholm Playcare have not touched the ground these last two weeks as they help Langholm celebrate Neil Armstrong’s life.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Burst main threat to Kirk Wynd dash
LANGHOLM Common Riding committee is confident that the Kirk Wynd will be restored to full use in time for the festivities in July.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Dentist allowed to continue in practice
A LANGHOLM dentist has been found fit to continue in his practice by the General Dental Council (GDC).
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Drink-drivers target of police crackdown
POLICE Scotland have begun their summer drink/drug driving initiative as part of their commitment to keeping the country’s roads safer.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Changes to timetable kick in at academy
Langholm Academy NewsA NEW timetable of 33 periods began on Monday, June 3. Start time is 9am and the finish time will be maintained as will the daily allocation of a 15-minute interval and a 45-minute lunch.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Herbs add flavour to meeting
CANONBIE WRI president Elizabeth Dinwoodie welcomed everyone to the May meeting.
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Silver medal winner Helen goes one better
GOLD at Gardening Scotland was the ultimate reward for a delighted Helen Knowles of Tinnisburn Plants in Canonbie.
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Lessons to learn from the past
LANGHOLM Academy pupils are going to join their elders forthe Muckle Toon Memories project.
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Trial set on theft charges
A MAN is to face trial on charges of theft from a car and attempting to force open another with intent to steal in Langholm.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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