News at a glance
Over 30 jobs lost as mill shuts down
PEOPLE in Langholm are shocked at the collapse of one of the town’s oldest and biggest employers.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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MP reflects on memories of Thatcher
DUMFRIESSHIRE’S MP David Mundell has paid his respects to Baroness Thatcher, joining her family, friends, colleagues and international dignitaries at her funeral in St Paul’s cathedral last Wednesday.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Plan to deal with elderly
SCOTTISH Borders Council and NHS Borders, together with Scottish Care and the Borders Voluntary Community Care Forum, have launched an older people's joint commissioning strategy.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Crackdown on hate crime in all forms
AN INITIATIVE to make it easier for victims to report hate crime in Dumfries and Galloway has been launched.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Council action to recover £5million
DUMFRIES and Galloway council has initiated court proceedings against Kier Construction Ltd over the DG One leisure complex in Dumfries.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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We’ve picked a fine day to clear up!
A CHEERFUL gang of volunteers brightened up a wet, blustery day in Newcastleton by going on their annual village litter pick. Members of the Newcastleton floral group, the Liddesdale ladies amenites group (LLAGS) and Newcastleton old people’s welfare committee took part in the spring clean in conjunction with Beautiful Scotland’s Keep Scotland Beautiful campaign.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Veterans’ roadshow
A VETERANS’ roadshow has been held in Dumfries, organised by Veterans Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway Council, with support from DG First Contact.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Conman brought to book after 5 years
A CONMAN who failed to appear for sentencing at Arbroath Sheriff Court five years ago has been brought to justice.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Action needed over jobs figures
THE jobs crisis facing Dumfries and Galloway continues unabated because of “a lack of government action”, according to Dumfriesshire MSP Elaine Murray.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Changes to social care to cost £10m
CHANGING the way health and social care is delivered through the Esk Valley pathfinder project has been outlined to Canonbie community councillors.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Drizzle stitch
THE Eskdale and Liddesdale embroiderers guild held their April meeting in Langholm day centre and eight members attended.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Album full of memories
THE 2011 Cornet Lee Earsman has received a special gift to mark his year as Cornet.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Call to set up First Responder
EFFORTS are being made to set up a First Responders group to cover Westerkirk and Eskdalemuir.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Bus firm does U-turn on plan to axe route
A BUS company has made a U-turn on plans to scrap a local service.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Sheep killed in dog attack
A SHEEP has been killed, and five others injured, after they were attacked by a dog.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Adventure festival calls for ‘Muckle Makers’
LANGHOLM Probus club president Jim Thomson welcomed 24 members to its meeting in the Eskdale Hotel last Wednesday.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Survey report meeting
COMMUNITY groups have produced a report into the future of the local area.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Coffee morning cash shared out to good causes
THE Liddesdale Ladies Amenities Group held a most successful coffee morning in the village hall on Saturday which raised £481.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Painters loosen up and go big on plants
MEMBERS of the Painting for Pleasure Art group tested their watercolour techniques at the Loosen up and Go Large workshop in the community centre, Langholm, Saturday.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Marathon mum Kirsty
FIRST-TIME London Marathon runner Kirsty Ash of Langholm was pleased to cross the finish line in four hours and 29 minutes.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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