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Mighty Hiking family off round Kielder
11th April 2024 | Community Gilly Fraser Lifestyle NewcastletonJacksons and Dinwoodies aim to make ‘The Difference’ for BGH Four members of a Copshaw family are joining forces to show their gratitude to the health teams who gave them great support when they needed it most. Peter Jackson and…
Broughton brought down by the men of Milntown
11th April 2024 | News Rugby SportClub volunteers stepped up to make sure sodden pitch was playable Despite two days of heavy rain resulting in a very wet pitch, Langholm’s last league match of the season took place on Saturday, thanks to the volunteers who made…
Community-led Tourism in Langholm & Eskdale
11th April 2024 | E&L Life NewsAn 8-page supplement in this week’s E&L Share your thoughts with sharon@langholm-alliance .co.uk In many parts of Scotland communities are now leading on the development and promotion of tourism in their local area. Langholm and the surrounding areas have been…
Strong squad helps secure three points for Langholm Legion FC
4th April 2024 | Football SportAs key player Finley Dell clocks up 100 appearances for the club By Martin Thomlinson Langholm Legion FC 4 Tweeddale Rovers 0 The Legion had their first match in a month and secured a big three points with a great…
Amazing antipodean adventure for four firm friends
4th April 2024 | E&L Life NewsHoliday of a lifetime for these Langholm lassies has given them the travel bug! Four Langholm friends namely Marti Borthwick, Evelyn Coombes, Angela Foster and Kate Richardson recently embarked on a trip of a lifetime to the other side of…
Sheep worrying remains most frequent rural crime
4th April 2024 | Farming and Environment NewsBy Gilly Fraser A new report by researchers at Scotland’s rural college is calling for much tougher legislation to be brought in to protect livestock from being attacked by dogs. This follows a survey by the National Sheep Association which…
Missing German Shepherd Xara elicits high-tech response
When 16-month-old German Shepherd Xara gave her owner the slip…
Active & Sustainable Travel not working for Eskdale
Councillor highlights lack of plans to address Langholm’s transport links…
Wellbeing wonders in Eskdalemuir
A marvellous selection of therapists and practitioners will be on…
Gardening club hear about bees and talk about Beechgrove Garden
The Eskdale gardening club held their March meeting last Friday…
Langholm Common Riding AGM
By Katherine Latimer On Monday the 18th of March, the…
Putting Langholm on the map in the Scottish Parliament
Oliver Mundell champions the Muckle Toon in a Motion to…
Good Girls' grading game against Galloway Thistle
Langholm Girls 14s 4 | Galloway Thistle 14s 1 By…
Land Reform Bill will change how land is sold
Impact of land sales on local communities will be taken…
Sam has a right Royal day at Cheltenham
..as his beloved Captain Guiness wins and he meets the…
Rave reviews from OKLAHOMA! audiences
LAODS pulls off another cracker for their latest ‘mesmerising’ musical…
Super 4s super-stars
The finale of the Annandale and Eskdale Schools Super 4’s…
Favourite Langholm walk closed
Easton’s Walk has long been a favourite ramble for locals…
Right Care, Right Place for community care?
14th March 2024 | Community Lifestyle NewsIntegration Joint Board okays consultation on options for care in region’s communities OPTIONS for providing care in communities across Dumfries and Galloway are to be written up and assessed – in the next stage of the Right Care, Right Place…
Far-reaching implications for rural landowners
14th March 2024 | Newcastleton NewsGilly Fraser investigates couple’s rural retreat which is under threat from ‘big telecomm’ A Newcastleton couple caught up in a David and Goliath battle say many other people in Scotland could find themselves in the same position. Marjorie and Charlie…
Langholm Town Band off to contest in Perth
7th March 2024 | Arts and Entertainment Lifestyle NewsLangholm Town Band held a Training Day on Saturday 3rd March to help them prepare for the Scottish Championships which will be held in Perth Concert Hall this weekend.A massive thanks to Whitburn Band mentors: Chris Bradley, LTB MD (Cornets…
Skill, endurance and flair at Rugby Festival
7th March 2024 | Rugby SportOver 300 players attend Milntown youth event By Caroline Jardine Langholm Youth Rugby held their annual Borders Rugby Festival at Milntown last Sunday, with seven Borders clubs in attendance. Various teams from P3-P7 from Langholm, Hawick, Selkirk, Gala, Kelso, Jed…
Canonbie updated on Post Office take-over
7th March 2024 | Canonbie Community NewsHealthy turnout hears about legal structures of the Community Benefit Society The meeting on Tuesday was attended by 49 people in Canonbie Hall. Mary Waitt, chairperson of the newly formed Community Benefit Society (CBS) welcomed everyone and told the meeting…
A good old tidy-up, or is it environmental vandalism?
7th March 2024 | Community NewsAs the banks of the River Esk are cleared of overgrown vegetation some, but not all, say ‘thank goodness’ A few weeks ago, the E&L published, in its ‘Ee mei, good question’ column, that a number of people had complained…
Capped for Scotland after a mere 50 years
Langholm internationalist Alan Friell finally honoured Alan Friell, who grew…
Moving into March
With gardening columnist Helen Knowles of Tinnisburn Plants As always…
Education Director learns what Langholm has to offer
Council officer buoyed by Langholm’s commitment and effort In Councillor…
Sign of success at last!
Persistence pays as Langholm makes road signs After 18 months…
Langholm Moor goat population safe for now
Gilly Fraser reports on rumours of an imminent cull of…
Great victory for LRFC against old adversaries
No way back for Linden as Langholm scores eight tries…
Lamont visits Barony
Scotland Office Minister learns about digital innovations The Barony Campus…
Langholm's Rosie receives inaugural Angus McCall award at Razzamataz
The recent Razzamataz Theatre School Carlisle annual awards ceremony, held…
How good is your driving?
Langholm Rotarians are offering free assessments to anyone Driving is…
Increased concern over anti-social behaviour
‘For older people on their own or people with young…
Yousaf commits to food-growing subsidies
First Minister Humza Yousaf has given a commitment to honour…
Made it to Crufts
Copshaw Mother and Son to take their terriers to top…
Kelso races promise a couple of crackers
15th February 2024 | Horse Racing SportStuart Edmonds is hoping for his first Kelso winner on Friday when he saddles Arizona Cardinal in the £22,500 Racing’s Best Ratings With Timeform Handicap Chase over nearly 2m 6f.The trainer, who is based near Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire, has…
Unprecedented financial challenges for NHS Dumfries and Galloway
15th February 2024 | Community NewsChief Executive, Jeff Ace makes a statement in light of expected £35 million budget deficit At our public Board meeting today, NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s very stark financial situation was set out frankly, and in considerable detail. Although this situation…
Craig 'Fishy' Pool is 100 not out!
8th February 2024 | Community Football SportSaturday marked the hundredth appearance of Craig “Young Fishy” Pool who became the thirtieth player in the club’s thirty year history to achieve the landmark.Fishy is another very popular member of the club who shows great commitment and availability to…
Local Pine Marten population is on the rise
8th February 2024 | Farming and EnvironmentAn Eskdalemuir forest has been found to have a growing population of Pine Marten.Surveys conducted in Castle O’er and also in Ae Forest in Dumfriesshire have found that numbers of the elusive native predator are on the rise.Both plantations are…
Tourism plans fit in with economic strategy
8th February 2024 | Community Lifestyle NewsSSDA want an increase in overseas tourists and industry workforce Just over twenty local people attended a presentation by staff from the South of Scotland Destination Alliance about their draft responsible tourism strategy in the Buccleuch Centre last Thursday. The…
Participate in Polysport’s potential improvements
8th February 2024 | E&L Life Newcastleton NewsNewcastleton residents encouraged to have a say in development People in Newcastleton are being urged to have their say on the village’s popular Polysport facility and for any ideas on how best to improve the gym. The organisers say they’d…
Caroline Street water wall is deemed safe for now
However, concerns remain about the angle of the fence and…
Langholm Girls shortlisted for Women in Sport award
Langholm Girls Football Club were surprised yet delighted to hear…
Vlog: Wellbeing in agriculture
This month’s dip into the world of podcasts, blogs, vlogs…
Good show for Holm Show fundraiser
Newcastleton’s Holm Show calendar of events got off to a…
'Weel are ye worthy o' a grace'
Langholm Ladies and Gilnockie and Langholm Playcare bring the Burns…
Day Centre of excellence holds Annual General Meeting
Manager pays heartfelt thanks to trustees, staff volunteers and almost…
Demolition of Erskine spire receives approval
Shetland based owners of Langholm’s Erskine church have further plans…
Canonbie Post Office: "It's my lifeline!"
“I would have no shopping, money or newspaper if you…
Crossdykes fund offers educational bursaries
Apply to Langholm Community Council for help with learning costs…
Isha puts paid to a Langholm Landmark
Much-loved Castleholm chestnut succumbs to the power of nature The…
NFUS Survey will give valuable information
A new survey being undertaken by NFU Scotland will help…
