News at a glance
Bollard bid to stop parking
A BOLLARD may be placed in the space next to the two parking spaces outside Truly Scrumptious in Langholm to prevent drivers from parking in it.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Ambassador role for theatre group stalwart
ONE of the founders of Langholm’s Centre Stage Theatre Company has been appointed voluntary arts ambassador for Dumfries and Galloway.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Concept of artworks explained
CONCEPTUAL art was the topic for discussion at the Langholm art club meeting.It is a bit of a mystery to many people.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Academy alive with the sound of music
A MUSICAL revolution is making itself heard around the corridors of Langholm Academy.
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One big step for Barbara
IT WAS 20 years in the making, going from screenplay to novel and back to screenplay, but now Barbara Morris’s book has been published and the screenplay has won an award at an international film festival.
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Teams tackle questions
ESKDALE Pony Club was placed fourth and sixth at the Area 19 quiz at St Boswells recently.
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Look what’s happened
MIA and Nathanael McLaren had a break from Down Under when they enjoyed a holiday in Christchurch, New Zealand, with their parents David and Joanne.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What news from home?
WHAT better way to spend a few hours on the beach than with your favourite newspaper?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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