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Castleholm is officially in community hands

Landmark deal sees cherished land transferred to the people of Langholm from Buccleuch Group Since the E&L reported on the public meeting held about the community takeover of part of Langholm’s historic Castleholm, which received huge public support, the Castleholm…

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Hope Hospital shines in Excellence in Care inspection

31st October 2024 | Community Lifestyle News

The Thomas Hope hospital in Langholm recently had a six-month review of its level of care and it was found to be excellent on many of the standards assessed.Regular unannounced inspections of the hospital are carried out by the Health…

Kennedy bows out of NFUS with fiery speech

31st October 2024 | Farming and Environment

Hard-hitting rhetoric at President’s last conference NFU Scotland Chief Martin Kennedy delivered a hard-hitting final Autumn conference speech to call out what he described as “big businesses buying into our carbon credits with no scruples.”The conference focused on enabling farmers…

Polysport venue helps keep Copshaw folk in top form

31st October 2024 | E&L Life Gilly Fraser Newcastleton

MSP is shown round The Holm’s health and fitness facility The important role even a small village can play in keeping its residents fit and healthy was demonstrated to Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton when she visited Newcastleton last week.Ms Hamilton,…

Forresters couldn’t see the wood for the trees

31st October 2024 | Rugby Sport

Another robust performance by LRFC on home soil this time By Kenneth Pool | Langholm 52 – Forresters 18 Following their excellent win over Haddington RFC the previous week, Langholm were keen to build on their success when they faced…

Emergency services rescue woman from chilly River Esk

24th October 2024 | Community News

Firefighters from Langholm, Annan, Dumfries and Gala required as water rescue not straightforward A dramatic rescue took place on the River Esk in Langholm on Saturday afternoon when a young woman was recovered from the river after being swept downstream…

Punk Icon to visit Buccleuch

24th October 2024 | Arts and Entertainment E&L Life

Johnny Rotten will sell-out soon even though it’s a year off! Langholm Punk-Rock fans have been fired-up by the announcement that one of the genre’s legends is to appear on the Buccleuch Centre stage in October 2025. John Lydon, born…

24th October 2024

Vital issues addressed at this year’s AgriExpo

This year’s Borderway Agri Expo features two seminars focusing on…

24th October 2024

Disappointment with LINK’S response to cash worries

Cash machine company not a lot of help in finding…

24th October 2024

Stunning last-minute win for Langholm XV

Second-half determination turns the tables on Haddington By Kenneth Pool…

17th October 2024

Support schemes need to be fit for purpose

Organisation says existing help should be extended and built upon…

17th October 2024

Langholm clock-up a useful win in Dalkeith

Dalkeith RFC 19 – Langholm RFC 39 gives LRFC a…

17th October 2024

Eskdale has fitting finalists for D&G Life awards

Regional recognition in prestigious shortlist for inspirational locals Two Eskdale…

17th October 2024

Holiday village plans for Irvine House and grounds

Buccleuch’s vision for up to 150 lodges couldbenefit Langholm businesses…

10th October 2024

Town loses out on funding due to mis-reported population

Discrepancy between census statistics andBorderlands figures has cost Langholm dear…

3rd October 2024

All kinds of everything at the 172nd Langholm Show

MAIRI TELFORD JAMMEH reports on Langholm’s Rural Highlight in an 8-Page Supplement…

3rd October 2024

End of Season bash for Langholm Cricket Club

A good night had by all at Langholm Cricket Club’s…

3rd October 2024

Milk production shock

Stranraer-based processing company drops 12 farms Ten milk producers in…

3rd October 2024

BT and OutReach: Appalling service

Eskdalemuir Hub STILL without a phoneline Eskdalemuir community hub is…

Banking possibilities under investigation

3rd October 2024 | Community News

After announced closure of Bank of Scotland,solutions including a Post Office are being discussed At a meeting organised by Oliver Mundell MSP, last week with Bank representatives, Councillor Denis Male, Acting Community Council Chairperson Stuart Clement, the Langholm Alliance, and…

Signage, speed limit, flooding and potholes

26th September 2024 | Community News

An update from the A7 Action Group’s meeting The A7 Action Group met on 20th September and has provided the following update to the E&L Advertiser:The work to erect safety fencing to the north of Langholm is now complete.New hazard…

Could a banking hub be the answer for Langholm?

26th September 2024 | Community E&L Life

By Mairi Telford Jammeh On a recent visit to Kirkcudbright a friend and I popped into the Banking Hub. Three banks – RBS, Bank of Scotland and Santander and the Post Office offer shared banking services through this high street…

15 nights road closure for A7 improvements

26th September 2024 | Canonbie Community News

Overnight works to resurface road south of Canonbie will run from Sept 30 – October 18 The E&L has been informed by BEAR Scotland that the main A7 road is set to have a series of surface improvements over the next…

Lorraine is BFA awards finalist

19th September 2024 | Farming and Environment

Westerkirk farmer in the running for Sheep Farmer of the Year Well-known local farmer Lorraine Luescher has been named as one of the finalists in the Sheep Farmer of the Year category of the prestigious British Farming Awards.The award organisers…

Fabulous fight-back as Langholm win in Tranent

19th September 2024 | Rugby Sport

Tries by Wilson bros., Hope, Martin and Tait seal the deal By Kenneth Pool Ross High 21 Langholm 29 Langholm RFC took to the road on Saturday to play Ross High at Tranent.The game was played in dry conditions but…

19th September 2024

Nearly 1,000 objections to Warblaw Woodlands

Langholm locals object to commercial forestry on their doorstep An…

19th September 2024

Inaction by BT leaves Hub incommunicado

Eskdalemuir venue unable to function properly without phoneline or broadband…

19th September 2024

Bank of Scotland to close Langholm branch

As High Street loses its last remaining bank,residents are saying…

12th September 2024

Stephen comes home with TWO gold medals!

Copshaw-raised Paralympian swims his way to a brace of golds…

12th September 2024

A rare glimpse of summer for the good people of the Benty

With the number of supporters and entries, the Benty Show…

12th September 2024

Depression on David Street to be tackled

and other updates from Councillor Male After many months of…

12th September 2024

Warblaw worries are endorsed by politicians

MSP Oliver Mundell urges residents to join Warblaw fight ahead…

5th September 2024

Bob's 70 years

Bandsman man and boy! Langholm Town Band took a small…

5th September 2024

Teachers face up to the Great North Run

In March this year, Headteacher of the Langholm and Canonbie…

5th September 2024

Family and friends gather to commemorate Peter

A seat placed at Cricket Club to remember sportsman and…

5th September 2024

Special Day, special guests at the Holm Show

If you want good weather for your event – try…

5th September 2024

Golden time in Paris for Copshaw’s Paralympian

Team GB Paralympic swimmer Stephen Clegg ALSO breaks long-standing record…what…

Scottish lead for Langholm's Matilda

29th August 2024 | Sport

While sister Antonia gets personal best in 100m The weekend before last, it was the turn of sisters, Matilda and Antonia Brockley, who receive support through the “Welcome to Langholm” Future Champions Awards, to compete at the Scottish Athletics Championships,…

Fingers crossed for a fine day for the 127th Holm Show

29th August 2024 | Arts and Entertainment Community E&L Life Farming and Environment Gilly Fraser Lifestyle Newcastleton

Marquees are up, entries are made and there’s no rain in Saturday’s forecast It might be tempting to think that once the structure and format of a show has been decided, following years should be really simple because all the…

Letters to the Editor

29th August 2024 | Farming and Environment News

More Warblaw worries With reference to Mark Hallam’s letter of 22nd August 2024, “Warblaw Worries”. Mr Hallam expresses serious concerns regarding the proposed development of commercial forestry on Warblaw, in particular in relation to the planting of Sitka Spruce, a…

Consultation on change of school week structure

29th August 2024 | Lifestyle News School

Views, opinions and concerns sought from parents/carers Dumfries and Galloway Council is currently consulting on proposals to change the structure of the school week, so that there are four slightly longer days and one day per week that finishes at…

Residents encouraged to react to Warblaw plans

29th August 2024 | Community Farming and Environment News

If you are against the blanket of trees proposedfor our beloved hill, then make your voice heard Scottish Woodlands and James Jones Ltd’s plans to cover Langholm’s Warblaw Hill with commercial forestry were presented to the public in two consultation…

Show Season starts with Canonbie's fine flower-power

22nd August 2024 | Canonbie Lifestyle News

Mairi Telford Jammeh reports from Canonbie Flower Show and vintage display Canonbie flower show was a great success on Saturday and the weather was perfect for it. A large turnout of vintage vehicles for the parade offered everyone an interesting…

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