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Easier access to NHS advice
A MOBILE version of www.nhsinform.co.uk, Scotland’s national provider of quality assured health information, has been developed.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Caravan dumped on A7
A CARAVAN has been abandoned in the first lay-by on the left on the A7 north of Highmill Bridge, (Whitshiels) Langholm.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Kilted fundraisers go the extra mile!
SIX friends from Langholm set their sights on Loch Lomond as they took part in the 26.2 miles Kiltwalk from Hampden Park a week last Sunday.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Joint project tackles exodus of the young
LANGHOLM Academy and the Xcel Project have joined a cross-border initiative to try to stem the migration of young people away from Eskdale.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Art exhibition marks 60th anniversary
THE 60th anniversary of Langholm and district art club is being celebrated with a special exhibition in the town hall gallery.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Toon shipshape for adventure festival
LANGHOLM is now officially spruced up for the Muckle Toon Adventure Festival.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Mini-beasts in spotlight
CREEPY crawlies had the children at Canonbie primary school on their hands and knees getting a close-up look at this mini-world.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Jane’s 50? Just fancy hat!
WEARING your fanciest hat and raising money for a good cause were the themes at Jane Edmond’s 50th birthday party in Gilnockie hall on Saturday, April 20.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Wood and water wins silver at Harrogate
HELEN Knowles of Tinnisburn Plants in Canonbie has added another silver gilt award at Harrogate to those prizes she won at other shows in Scotland last year.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Irving is a star!
ROYAL Navy veteran Irving Stuart is among the men who have received the Arctic Star medal from the UK government.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Olympic torch burns bright in the memory
OLYMPIC torch bearer Calum Graham visited Langholm day centre with his torch last Friday.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Passengers step up fight for bus route
BUS passengers in the Hollows will be keeping their tickets over the coming weeks to prove their service is essential to them.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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By heck, this jam tastes delicious
CANONBIE SWRI president Elizabeth Dinwoodie welcomed everyone to the March meeting.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Speedy Jake has the magic touch
LANGHOLM rugby club welcomed Langholm primary school pupils to Milntown last Thursday for the annual primary school festival, organised by club development officer Iain Park.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Slash in tax bill welcomed by MP
BORDERERS receiving a tax cut in their first pay slip since the tax-free part of a person’s income was raised from £8,105 to £9,440 this month has been welcomed by MP Michael Moore.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Gas plans approved
GP ENERGY has been given the go-agead to vary a condition of its planning permission which requires development to begin within three years by asking for another three years before it needs to start.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Buyer in talks to secure mill sale
TALKS are underway to secure a buyer for Langholm textile mill Reid & Taylor which went into administration two weeks ago.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Call to stay tuned to TV debate
SOUTH of Scotland MSPs Joan McAlpine and Aileen McLeod are reminding the public to respond to broadcasting regulator Ofcom’s consultation on future obligations for ITV, STV, UTV and Channel 5.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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The rise and fall of textiles
PRESIDENT Bryan McKinnie welcomed Arthur Bell to an almost full house at the Canonbie Probus Club meeting in the bowling club clubhouse.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Bird project big success
WHEN the moorland education project began in April 2009, Cat Barlow, education officer, was keenly aware that the project needed a focus for activities during the quieter autumn and winter months when most moorland birds move away from the moor.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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