
Out Now!.....this week's E&L

Day Centre applauded for its endless support
12th April 2021 | Community NewsStaff and volunteers deliver over 10,000 meals during lockdowns

Library provides update
9th April 2021 | Community News2020, the year of the pandemic, brought much of Westerkirk life to a halt but quite a bit of library-related work has been done at the parish library. The trust couldn’t have an AGM last October and, through the courtesy…

Rachel moves on after 21 years as Editor
2nd April 2021 | NewsChange in the air at Muckle Toon Media

Historic deal to buy moor signed
1st April 2021 | NewsFor the first time Langholm owns Tarras Valley

Massive jobs boost to meet demand for PPE
30th March 2021 | NewsEnterprise agency gives biggest grant so far to boost economy

On the trail of bunny and friends
26th March 2021 | Community NewsLANGHOLM Regeneration Group’s Easter trail, which starts next weekend, has a local artistic flavour. The group put out a call asking the town’s “Banksy” to produce about 20 painted slates with an Easter theme. These numbered slates will be hidden…

CCTV will protect Newcastleton from crime and flooding
Community Council raises £34k to install cameras to deter criminal…

German film crew on Langholm Moor
LANGHOLM Moor showed its wildest side when a German TV…

Agency awards £92k to station conversion
Work on building four flats is expected to be completed…

Fears for traumatised war veterans on retreat
Mental health counsellor says no to Eskdalemuir rifle ranges ARMED…

Council tax freeze avoids 3% increase
Dumfries and Galloway councillors vote for budget proposals

Eskdale shooters will bring jobs and income
Up to half a million pounds will be spent annually…

Scottish Borders Council way off track with ruling
Committed rail group has asked for decision to be reviewed

Support vital
Lessons need to be learned from this

Nightmare jail ordeal after migrant incident
Canonbie lorry driver held in Dutch prison with no contact

Joshua smashes his target for operation
Canonbie schoolboy raises nearly £30,000 with friends’ help

Residents distressed over military exercise
And fears over shooting ranges operating without permission

Second year of devastation for Newcastleton
Up to 30 homes flooded as river Liddel burst banks

Langholm groups reap rewards from the wind
23rd February 2021 | Community NewsThousands are paid by the Ewe Hill 6 windfarm to organisations

A big surprise
20th February 2021 | NewsCongratulations to Rowanburn couple

Study identifies top 10 projects for funding
18th February 2021 | Community NewsNearly 1,000 ideas proposed on how to use windfarm grants

Reconnecting artists and audiences
17th February 2021 | Arts & EntertainmentDUMFRIES & Galloway Arts Festival is moving to July and going online. The objective in 2021 is to reconnect with artists, audiences and the performing arts network, creating lasting connections after a long and difficult period of isolation. With a…

Mill workers enjoy a cuppa
16th February 2021 | NostalgiaTHIS photo of some of the Reid & Taylor mill workers enjoying a break on the grass was taken after the war.There is no exact date but it was before the Scott Hay gallery was built.Some of the women are…

Operation to change boy’s life costs £25k
16th February 2021 | NewsJoshua turned down in Scotland but Liverpool hospital steps in

Do not feed
Horse nearly dies from treats

Sports centre redesign is to be scaled back
Flood plain and funding challenge force rethink on Townfoot

Feedback will aid bridge plan
Developer seeks views on active travel

Multi-purpose centre will attract thousands
Langholm’s regeneration is on track for an enterprising future

GP practices join list of vaccination venues
Over 70s can be vaccinated in the first two weeks…

No police here
Crimes go unreported and unrecorded

Mass testing deployed after cases spike at 41
Langholm and Eskdale has highest number of cases in district

New company will run nature reserve
Estate manager will be recruited to implement moorland plan

Course to help women set up their own business comes to Liddesdale
LIDDESDALE has been chosen as one of three rural areas…

Eskdale COVID-19 cases second highest
Esk valley comes second only to Gretna in the whole…

Rail group argues its case to UK review body
Extension to Carlisle will bring economic and social benefits

Over 80s welcome call to receive vaccination
The most elderly in Langholm will be vaccinated from next…

A danner for Doddie
15th January 2021 | Community NewsDODDIE Weir’s story has touched the rugby world. He played his club rugby in southern Scotland and earned 61 caps playing for Scotland. Many of us grew up watching him play. But now he is taking on his biggest battle…

EWM is sold but not all jobs will be saved
14th January 2021 | NewsCRITICISM has been levelled at the way Tuesday’s sale of high street retailer Edinburgh Woollen Mill has been processed. The deal was hailed as having saved hundreds of jobs at EWM and Ponden Home, which have been in administration since…

Kerry’s passion for town lands her the dream job
11th January 2021 | Community NewsTHE Langholm Alliance has announced the appointment of its project assistant to work with its community enterprise manager, Nicol Nicolson. Kerry Wonfor, who has lived in the town for 13 years, previously worked for Edinburgh Woollen Mill, initially at its…

A Kiwi Christmas
8th January 2021 | NewsLangholm lass sends positive vibes from a land down under

More infectious virus forces new lockdown
7th January 2021 | NewsMeasures close schools and businesses as vaccine is rolled out

Better early warning system to be devised
29th December 2020 | NewsNewcastleton villagers are urged to protect their own houses

Ploughing halted after breach of conditions
Forestry watchdog steps in to investigate the loss of deep…

From King Herod to the Grinch ....
A Christmas message from Rev Morag Crossan

Have yourself a Merry LITTLE Christmas now
It’s a Level Four lockdown from Saturday

Reindeer are flying
ALAN Miller’s new tartan reindeer are flying off the shelves…

Lucy speaks for the arts on cultural body
Langholm creative joins DG Unlimited to help support recovery

Kevin moves to new post
But he will keep an eye on moor

New looms help secure Langholm mill’s future
Drove Weavers expands its capability to meet greater demand

Camera plan will combat the lack of police presence
Copshaw’s rural isolation adds to concerns

Wetter winters and more hot summers
Met Office says emissions must be cut to avoid extreme…

A comprehensive report from Councillor Ronnie Tait
ONE of the most contentious issues brought to my attention…

Council refuses to endorse sports centre proposals
Flood plain causes yet more planning problems