News at a glance
Police on lookout
THE first in a series of initiatives targeted at speeding and inappropriate drivers is taking place this week as part of Police Scotland's commitment to making roads safer.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Kirsty’s marathon effort for Asthma cash
FIRST-time London Marathon runner Kirsty Ash of Langholm is setting her sights on crossing the finish line on Sunday in under four hours and 15 minutes.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Line chance
SOUTH of Scotland MSP Joan McAlpine has welcomed the launch of the overhead lines technician training course at Dumfries and Galloway College.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Fund to support community projects
DUMFRIES & Galloway Housing Partnership has launched a new community fund to make life better for its tenants.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Hedges cut down to size
A NEW law to force neighbours with high hedges to cut them down to a certain height has been supported by Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire MSP John Lamont.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Tour of Britain welcome boost
DUMFRIESSHIRE MP David Mundell has welcomed the announcement that the opening stage of the 10th anniversary Tour of Britain will start from Peebles on September 15.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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X95 passengers bus stop shock
THE withdrawal of the X95 bus service through two small communities in Eskdale because of a claimed lack of use has outraged residents.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Non-emergency police line welcome
A NEW national phone line for non-emergency calls to the police is being backed by Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Opposition grows on closing court
CROSS-party opposition is being voiced over the proposed closure of Annan’s Justice of the Peace Court.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Inspections rule out church danger fears
FEARS that the masonry on Erskine church in Langholm High Street is deteriorating have been allayed.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Traffic plans for A7 unveiled at gallery
LANGHOLM High Street will be a safer place if new traffic management proposals are implemented.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Council plan
TALKS are being held with people in Upper Liddesdale and Hermitage about forming a community council.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Man grew cannabis
A MAN who admitted producing cannabis at his cottage home near Langholm, following the discovery of 183 cannabis plants in the loft, has had his case at Dumfries Sheriff Court continued for background reports.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Individual service recipe for success
ONE of Langholm’s friendliest and most diverse retailers is celebrating 10 years in business this month.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Extra grit
SCOTTISH Borders council is being asked to extend its gritting run to include the road up to Telford’s Coaches yard.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Taste tours reveal riches of Eskdale
TAKE a bite out of Dumfries and Galloway this spring with Flavour Taster, a host of fascinating foodie experiences over one delicious weekend.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Bid to go off line
SP Energy Networks has applied for planning permission to amend part of the route of the 132kv overhead transmission line between Ewe Hill and Gretna sub-station.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Questions raised on future of coalmine
A LANDOWNER has questioned whether a mining project which could bring jobs to Eskdale can go ahead.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Fundraising friends set sights on Loch Lomond
SIX friends from Langholm are setting their sights on Loch Lomond as they take part in the Kiltwalk from Hampden Park.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Chocolatier Dennis has taste for success
CHOCOLATIER Dennis Cockburn’s new shop in Langholm High Street is full of fanciful delights which will have chocaholics in a sweet-toothed seventh heaven.
Last updated 11 April 2013
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