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‘Blame the Duke’, Loki tells Langholm
24th June 2022 | News ReportersBy Penny Johnstone Rapper wades into buyout debate in latest book Langholm is an “ageing, sleepy village, completely landlord-locked…with the young flocking to the central belt to find opportunities”. That’s according to Scottish author and rapper Darren McGarvey, whose new…
Tub Turnbull’s ‘Ride Oot Bye’
23rd June 2022 | Common Riding Community NewsBy Gilly Fraser For the first time in three years, the streets of Newcastleton echoed with the cries and cheers of Copshaw Common Riders as they rallied behind Tub Turnbull II on his first official event on wheels. The “Ride…
Aussie singers to spook The Buccleuch
23rd June 2022 | Arts Arts and EntertainmentAs thunderous as a herd of wildebeest, as sly as a wagonload of Spike Milligans and as sonorous as a cloister of monks, the Spooky Men’s Chorale are the gift that keeps on giving. They emerged blithering and blinking-eyed from…
Institute raises a cuppa to 100 wonderful years
18th June 2022 | Lifestyle NewsRetiring president Nancy McLure welcomed members and guests to the Ewes SWI Centenary Celebration Tea Party in Ewes Hall last week. Attending the event were Dumfriesshire Federation president, Helen Braid, retiring secretary, Val Hillen, and treasurerLiz Walters. Former office bearers,…
Showing Charolais
18th June 2022 | Farming and Environment NewsBy Gilly Fraser “The Royal Highland Show is special for its incredible atmosphere, but also for the quality of the stock being shown there. Winning prizes there is a real feather in the cap for stockmen and handlers.” The speaker…
Drummer Kyle kills it with Brandon & Co
16th June 2022 | Arts and Entertainment NewsSheer delight is etched on Kyle Grieve’s face as he fulfils the dream of a lifetime on stage with The Killers. Kyle, the grandson of retired Langholm headmaster David McDonald, was invited to play drums on the Las Vegas group’s…
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
After torrent floods derelict church, residents unite in campaign to…
Brandon aims to push the right buttons in Langholm
By Penny Johnstone Lovers of traditional Scottish folk music are…
Leila's a vintage virtuoso!
If vintage clothes make you think of mothballs and third-hand…
New owners for town's 20-year Erskine eyesore
But clamour grows to tear down derelict, ‘dangerous’ High Street…
Add a splash of Monet to your borders!
Nasturtiums create ‘ribbons of colour’ in summer gardens
The blissful sound of silence
Residents celebrate after church bells are finally silenced
Let’s do it for Dylan!
As his mum appeals for a life-changing loo in Langholm,…
Blackthorn produces finish of a lifetime
Wednesdays meeting was the last in the series of runs…
Pyrotechnics and parties for our marvellous monarch
Locals plan to hold a weekend of right royal celebrations
'I'm so glad my dad isn't here to see this'
Local opponents hit back at Tarras Valley plans
2022 Tub Hopefuls go head-to-head
by Gilly Fraser Newcastleton is buzzing with election fever as…
N’golo in fairytale finish for local owner Kevin
Six-figure race in the bag for Canonbie-owned racehorse
Ruairi to lead the way as Big Day returns at last
19th May 2022 | Common Riding Community NewsLangholm elects its new Cornet with 1,100 votes cast
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
6th May 2022 | Cricket SportCricket
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
Hounds
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
1st April 2022 | Common Riding NewsBy Nick Brownlee Three stalwarts of Langholm Common Riding say they’ll be stepping down next year after nearly 50 years of service between them.Chairman Roger Maxwell, vice-chairman Tommy Morrison, and treasurer John Elliot have announced they are to retire in…
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
