News at a glance
Men in court on cannabis charges
TWO men have appeared in court at Dumfries accused of producing cannabis in Westerkirk.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Adventure company footbridge proposal
ADVENTURE activities company Rock UK has submitted its plan to build a footbridge over the Liddel Water connecting Newcastleton with its Whithaugh Park centre.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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GP Kirsty returns to academy
LANGHOLM Academy was visited by former pupil Kirsty Luescher who, through her work as a GP, has helped to set up a charity called On Call Africa.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Cornet election deadline looms
LANGHOLM Common Riding committee is preparing for the election of the 2013 Cornet on Friday, May 10.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Volunteer drivers needed for transport network
PUTTING YOU FIRST COMMUNITY transport is a necessity in the Esk Valley area and it is soon to be a reality.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Wendy relives her carjack nightmare
By Phil Coleman FORMER Langholm Academy teacher has told of the terrifying moment she was thrown to the ground by a carjacker as she waited at the traffic lights in Canonbie.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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What news from home?
WHAT better way to spend a few hours on the beach than with your favourite newspaper?
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Come along to see our castles
LANGHOLM’S P2 class dressed up in medieval costumes to set the scene for their castles open afternoon.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Cycling festival building on success
NEWCASTLETON cycling festival is set for a ringing success in its second year with several competitive races to keep bikers happy.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Children get a taste for healthy lifestyle
Newcastleton Primary School NewsNURSERY enrolment: A reminder to parents that all children who will be three before February 28, 2014 are eligible for nursery places but need to enrol now.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Hope of decision on future of depot
A UNION leader hopes a decision will be made soon on the proposed closure of the Longtown Defence Munitions depot.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Castle’s history of torture, treason and trysts
ONE of the most famous castles in the Scottish Borders reopens this weekend.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Tents only plan for music festival
A TENTS only policy may be introduced in the public park in Newcastleton during the traditional music festival.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Walkers brave the cold to raise £7,500
THE Langholm Rotary Club annual umbrella sponsored walk was held in bitterly cold conditions last Saturday but early indications are that about £7,500 has been raised.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Dam sides raised to provide extra water
SCOTTISH Water has begun work to raise the height of the dam at the Black Esk reservoir by 2.5m to secure future water supplies.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Strange power of dolphins revealed
PRESIDENT Jim Thomson introduced Julie Kalocizi, whose subject was swimming with the dolphins off the Isle of Bimini in the Bahamas, to the Langholm Probus Club in the Eskdale Hotel last Wednesday.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Ambulance took six hours to answer call-out
NEWCASTLETON residents who have experienced problems with NHS 24 or the ambulance service are being asked to note them down and forward them to the GP surgery.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Close Shave at the WRI
CANONBIE WRI president Elizabeth Dinwoodie welcomed visitors from neighbouring WRIs and WIs to the March meeting.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Tourists hooked on river fishing
AN UNEXPECTED boom in tourism in Eskdale and Liddesdale has been produced by a leap in visitors drawn to the wealth of fish in the rivers.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Engineer Jill returns to her roots to give talk
PRESIDENT Jim Thomson welcomed speaker Jill Irving, a civil engineer and former pupil of Langholm Academy, whose family live in Canonbie, to the Langholm Probus Club.
Last updated 21 March 2013
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