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2022 Tub Hopefuls go head-to-head
20th May 2022 | Common Riding Community Gilly Fraserby Gilly Fraser Newcastleton is buzzing with election fever as the village prepares to go to the polls on Saturday to elect its Tub. Copshaw Common Riding is an equal opportunities body, and indeed the outgoing Tub is nurse and…

N’golo in fairytale finish for local owner Kevin
19th May 2022 | Horse Racing SportSix-figure race in the bag for Canonbie-owned racehorse

Male is back as just 19 votes decide council seat
15th May 2022 | NewsRon Tait ousted in Ward 12 by returning independent candidate

Obituary to well loved lady
13th May 2022 | News ReportersTributes paid to much love

Langholm heartbreak as rivals snatch promotion
12th May 2022 | Rugby SportSmith’s men miss out by a single point after title showdown

Last gasp lifeline for Tarras Valley project
12th May 2022 | Community NewsTwo month extension agreed for £450,000 needed to secure buyout

Langholm dominant in six-wicket victory
Cricket

Delay to EU import checks ‘utter madness’
Farming

Butchers facing chop
Refurbishment row leads to couple’s decision to quit

Care village moves a step closer
£1.4m footbridge will connect new scheme to town

Rail group sends signal to Holyrood
New Waverley route must include Langholm say campaigners

Altogether cracking day at Langholm 7s
Rugby

Election briefing
Use your vote wisely

For whom does the bell actually toll?
Parishioners and minister clash over ‘intrusive’ ringing

Explore Langholm and Eskdale Guide Launched for Easter
Easter weekend saw the launch of a new guide to…

Meeting Van Gogh
by Juliet Weatherstone Designer Anna Cordingley’s newest exhibit “Van Gogh…

Jardine hat-trick inspires Langholm win
Langholm took on Dunbar in another rescheduled East League 2…

Buccleuch to put 30 homes on the market
Tenants of Buccleuch Estates say they are shocked and distressed…

Burgh-by-Sands Easter extravaganza
14th April 2022 | Hounds SportHounds

Ukrainian Hosts meet wall of silence
14th April 2022 | NewsGenerous residents frustrated with housing delays

Bus driver crisis is getting serious
14th April 2022 | NewsTransport company Borders Buses has introduced an emergency timetable after sickness, covid and problems recruiting new drivers forced it to cancel routes throughout the Scottish Borders at the last minute. Read more in this week’s paper….

Janet's in the frame for gallery as Phil steps down
8th April 2022 | Arts and Entertainment Community News ReportersBy Nick Brownlee It’s the end of an era at a popular Langholm art gallery – but it also promises to be business as usual.Phil Gunn, the owner of the Art Corner Gallery on the High Street, is stepping down…

LRFC keeps it in the family
7th April 2022 | Rugby SportFather and son score in first home game for five months

High Noon for Eskdalemuir Marksmen
7th April 2022 | News ReportersOpponents claim elite rifle range could put lives at risk

End of an era as Common Riding trio announce retirement
By Nick Brownlee Three stalwarts of Langholm Common Riding say…

Five points secured and debut try for Jardine
Rugby

Butcher's face the cruellest of cuts
Heartbreak for couple faced with closure of their High Street…

Plan for a Survival scenario
Sanquhar farmer Jim Walker says the global impact of the…

New 7's sponsor
Rugby

New lease of life for leisure centre plans
Facility would provide “huge health and wellbeing benefits for area”

A Texel for Ukraine
A Texel ewe put up for auction to raise funds…

Conan sets fastest 5k in UK for U17
Athletics

Local plans drawn up to host Ukrainians
Polish charity will match families with hosts in Eskdale

"Pristine" items wanted and calls for cash donations
When the call went out last week for donations of…

Langholm lads help carry Hawick U18s to victory
Rugby

Proud memories of Langholm's Moon Man
On the 50th Anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s Visit

Unmanaged vegetation is potential tinderbox
4th March 2022 | Community News ReportersHeather Trust member expresses his concern over wildfires

Favourite local walk is changed forever
3rd March 2022 | Community NewsGaskell’s footbridge removed over increasing safety concerns

Bowling wins for Langholm’s Ryan
3rd March 2022 | Bowling SportCarpet Bowling

Ill-considered approach
25th February 2022 | Community Gilly Fraser NewsAnalogue phone switch-off will leave remote communities vulnerable

Bowling rinks tournament
24th February 2022 | SportBowling

Objections to four hour online consultation
24th February 2022 | NewsResidents call for more time to examine rifle range scheme

Jim's eye view
At the time of writing this I am still in…

Oliver steps up for Doddie
Six-year-old Oliver Davidson from Langholm recently took up the Doddie…

Local Authority plans Council Tax hike of 3%
Very difficult decisions will have to be made

Digital donations
Young and old receive new computer equipment

Residents worried sick over rising prices
Politicians warn of impending cost of living crisis

Holey Unacceptable
Stock reply from Council leaves road users frustrated and angry

Aidan scores hat-tricks wherever he goes
Football

Exact cost unknown
‘In reply to some statements in Councillor Tait’s column in…

Langholm Life helps Alan return to winning ways
Horseracing

D&G Council objects to Faw Side turbines
Borders QC takes on fight against windfarm

Opposition advised over Faw Side Windfarm
Windfarm would be inappropriate and overbearing