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5th March 2021 | NewsLessons need to be learned from this
Joshua smashes his target for operation
2nd March 2021 | NewsCanonbie schoolboy raises nearly £30,000 with friends’ help
Residents distressed over military exercise
26th February 2021 | NewsAnd fears over shooting ranges operating without permission
Second year of devastation for Newcastleton
25th February 2021 | Community NewsUp 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
Nearly 1,000 ideas proposed on how to use windfarm grants
Reconnecting artists and audiences
DUMFRIES & Galloway Arts Festival is moving to July and…
Mill workers enjoy a cuppa
THIS photo of some of the Reid & Taylor mill…
Operation to change boy’s life costs £25k
Joshua 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
22nd January 2021 | Community NewsLIDDESDALE has been chosen as one of three rural areas to receive Scottish government backing for a new business creation project designed for women. It follows the success of a pilot scheme which helped a group of military wives to…
Eskdale COVID-19 cases second highest
21st January 2021 | NewsEsk valley comes second only to Gretna in the whole district
Rail group argues its case to UK review body
19th January 2021 | NewsExtension to Carlisle will bring economic and social benefits
Over 80s welcome call to receive vaccination
18th January 2021 | NewsThe most elderly in Langholm will be vaccinated from next week
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
THE Langholm Alliance has announced the appointment of its project…
A Kiwi Christmas
Langholm lass sends positive vibes from a land down under
More infectious virus forces new lockdown
Measures close schools and businesses as vaccine is rolled out
Better early warning system to be devised
Newcastleton 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
14th December 2020 | NewsMet Office says emissions must be cut to avoid extreme events
A comprehensive report from Councillor Ronnie Tait
11th December 2020 | LettersONE of the most contentious issues brought to my attention is roads. We have many B roads which were not built to take the amount of traffic inflicted on them today. We have an ongoing programme of works on many…
Council refuses to endorse sports centre proposals
10th December 2020 | NewsFlood plain causes yet more planning problems
Amazing ceremony for wildlife watchers
8th December 2020 | Community NewsShortlisted Newcastleton group is celebrated at awards night
2020 Magic Lantern Show
7th December 2020 | Community NewsONE of Langholm’s theatre companies is determined to do its bit to bring some cheer and light to the town which faces many challenges on top of the COVID-19 pandemic. Normally, Centre Stage Community Theatre would be preparing for its…
Langholm store marks 20 years of shopping
4th December 2020 | Community NewsCo-op staff look forward to 2021 and arrival of a post office
Vaccination roll-out is imminent: NHS chief
Immunisation of high-priority groups will start next week
NHS seeks input on plan
Health and social care and support are at centre of…
Happy 400th birthday as town marks charter
Alliance invites groups to host events in run-up to main…
200m high turbines for two Eskdale sites
Developer pledges £900,000 a year for nearby communities
Pupils’ designs are a reminder of the past
Langholm’s textile history inspires bold and striking creations
Non-essential trips to England are banned
First Minister announces tougher restrictions to beat the virus
Riverbank erosion puts A7 in danger
Residents voice their fears as three metres of banking disappear
Tune into Open Country broadcast
TWO historic community land buyouts have been agreed in Eskdale…
Langholm jockey hangs up stirrups
LANGHOLM jockey Dale Irving announced his retirement last Friday after…
Cannabis oil producer given substantial grant
Langholm business to create more than 50 jobs in the…
EWM collapses with 750 jobs lost
About 40 staff are made redundant as administrators take over
