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Congregations welcome Rev Lynn Brady
15th October 2026 | Common Riding Lifestyle NewsEskdale & Liddesdale Church of Scotlandlinked withCanonbie United Parish Church We are delighted to welcome Rev. Lynn Brady, who has been appointed by Presbytery as Interim Moderator for Eskdale and Liddesdale linked with Canonbie United Church of Scotland.We warmly welcome…
Top of table triumph against Gala Hotspur
15th October 2026 | Football SportFootball…by Robert McLean On Saturday afternoon the boys welcomed Gala Hotspur to the scholar’s 3G in what was to be a big test in the Border Amateur Division B. There were a few tweaks to the usual lineup which saw…
Dozens on O2 network without signal for days
8th October 2026 | Community Lifestyle NewsSeveral mobile providers affected by major failure A number of people in our area who use 02 as their mobile phone provider have had no network at all in recent days. Their network has now been down for 5 days…
Is the E&L an important part of life in the commuity?
8th October 2026 | E&L Life NewsFeedback welcome in our quest to keep the ‘Langholm Paper’ alive Most local newspapers and media across Scotland find it financially challenging to keep going and yet believe that local news is a key part of our social infrastructure and vital…
AOIFFION: Langholm's Ultimate Athlete
8th October 2026 | NewsAthletics…by Calum Graham Last Saturday, 14-year-old Aoiffion McVittie Brangan from Langholm was invited to take part in the Sprint Fastest Indoor Championship at Glasgow’s International Arena. It was similar to the recently televised Ultimate Athletics Championships, which the top ranked…
Rotary fundraiser brings out the willing walkers
8th October 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Canonbie News176 participants from 35 groups set off from Langholm and Canonbie to raise funds for their organisations A total of 176 walkers took part, with 109 setting off from Langholm and 67 from Canonbie, representing 35 groups. Although attendance was…
Doreen Turns 100!
We have just heard from Maria Dalton, one of the…
Objectors have Over Cassock shooting range in their sights
Eskdalemuir CC is one of 27 against the plans, but…
Primary 7 pupils get to enjoy the great outdoors
Winmarleigh trip gives the youngsters a great adventure and a…
Bella gets MOTM as Langholm wins at Porty
Rugby…by Kenneth Pool…Portobello 8 Langholm 15 Langholm travelled to Cavalry…
Langholm ends show season with a fine finale
The 174th Langholm Show By Mairi Telford Jammeh The 2026…
Two more wind farms for the immediate vicinity
Muirhall receive government consent for Hopsrig and Loganhead Two proposed…
Scottish reform plans face local scrutiny
D&G Council says local democracy key to success Dumfries and…
A rare visitor to our waters
A little egret was spotted on the Esk at Langholm…
Japanese Summer Camp for Langholm Karate Trio
Experience of a lifetime for dedicated Shotokan Karate Club members…
First Responders celebrate 20 years of being brilliant
One of Copshaw’s most valued voluntary groups reaches a milestone…
A committed Councillor and a really nice man
Many organisations mourn the passing of Councillor Archie Dryburgh Archie…
Questions mount over Wyseby Hill Energy Farm proposal
“It is important that people understand what is being proposed…
As the days shorten, Autumn gardening has lots still to enjoy
17th September 2026 | Lifestyle NewsGardening columnist, Helen Knowles tells us there is so much see before the big tidy-up starts It’s that time of year when many are thinking about tidying up the garden and getting ready for the coming winter months but there…
Langholm Show - still time for entries
17th September 2026 | Arts & Entertainment Equestrian Farming and Environment NewsThe Langholm Show this year is the 174th one ever and will be held on the Castleholm, by kind permission of the Castleholm Community Trust on Saturday 26th September. Unfortunately, due to the blue tongue outbreak there will be no…
Wild Goats at the Holm Show
10th September 2026 | E&L Life Lifestyle NewcastletonWild goats played a starring role at the Holm Show this year – without ever setting foot on the showfield.The Wild Goat Conservation Trust, which is working hard to raise awareness of the unique herd which roams on the moors…
Cracking the stonewall on River Esk gravel issue
10th September 2026 | Community NewsThreats of further extreme weather from El Niño compound the problem as councillors and politicians face up to the impasse with environmental groups he issue of resilience for the area was discussed at the Langholm, Ewes and Westerkirk Community council…
That Fringe Feeling…
10th September 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Lifestyle News Young ReportersDumb Blond returns with a look at the festivities and their effect on Edinburgh life Edinburgh is always busy. Let’s start there…but anyone who lives, or has lived, or even visits can tell there is a different definition of busy…
Unfortunate start to new season for Milntown boys
10th September 2026 | Rugby SportLangholm’s first encounter of the new league season was against Murrayfield Wanderers at Milntown on Saturday.Wanderers, who finished 3rd in East League 1 last season, are seen as one of the stronger sides in the league and they proved to…
The show must go on...and it did!
Far from the pavilions of power…real life goes on By…
130 years of grand Holm Shows
It was – everybody agreed – a grand day for…
Jobs boost as Luna Textiles relocates to Buccleuch Mill
Major Relocation and Expansion to Historic Scottish Textile Mill It’s…
Foresight and funders create impressive new club extension
New Town Bowlers now have a useful bar and social…
Langholm Show, too, takes the responsible approach
With Langholm Show just three weeks away, the organisers have…
50 years on, Langholm cricketers top another league
Thirteen straight wins since Nunwick defeat By Graham Park In…
Great turnout for Canonbie Show
By Janice Sheppard The sun was shining for Canonbie’s annual…
Double disease blow for D&G farmers
Temporary control zone in place covering the region By Gilly…
All roads lead to the Castleholm
Two days of fine racing By Langholm Horse Racing AssociationWe…
Unique and wonderful Langholm does it again!
A special place with special people, special traditions and a…
Death of much-loved brother leads to huge fund-raising effort
Sister’s goal is to raise awareness of mental‐health issues The…
MSP calls for urgent review of its mortuary guidance
Prospect of loved ones being transported to facilities further away…
Making of Cornet's outfit comes home to Langholm
6th August 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Common Riding NewsLeila Hallam who lives at Holmfoot, Langholm is a dressmaker with a passion for vintage style. This year she made Cornet Hope’s breeches and jacket. Her only prior experience of creating garment for a man was March 2020, just before…
Pre-Common Riding Edition
30th July 2026 | NewsFull to the brim with Common Riding info, nostalgia, stories and, of course, photographs old and new including a centre spread of the Castle Craigs Rideout and another spread of historic photos….
Common Riding exhibition is quite an ‘Experience’
23rd July 2026 | Arts and Entertainment NewsBe sure to visit over the next week or so! The Eskdale Experience heritage group trustees have put in a power of work over the last several weeks pulling together a comprehensive Langholm Common Riding exhibition.After its opening last weekend, the…
Langholm’s treasured fortnight begins all over again for 2026
23rd July 2026 | Common Riding NewsPerfect weather as Cornet Hope leads seventy-plus riders to The Benty “Time is a horse that never tires. Whether you spend the day admiring the view or struggling against the wind, it carries you forward all the same, until one…
Langholm to Dumfries bus service a possibility
16th July 2026 | NewsACTS is looking for vital feedback from potential users Annandale Community Transport Services (ACTS) is exploring the possibility of introducing a new 7 day a week bus service connecting Langholm – Gretna – Annan – Dumfries with stops serving our…
TV celebrity pays a visit to The Olive Tree
16th July 2026 | LifestyleCopshaw folk were given the chance to do a bit of starspotting last week when a celebrity dropped by to visit. TV Presenter Guy Martin was in the area with a crew doing some filming, though he stayed tight-lipped on…
The Eskdale Experience Exhibition Preview
Langholm heritage enthusiasts have curated and excellent Common Riding showcase…
20 years of XCEL Summer Trips
The Xcel Project is celebrating twenty years of offering trips…
Canonbie Brig parapet crushed
A reader from Canonbie got in touch to tell us…
Broadband on Langholm High Street 'lacks fibre'
Businesses frustrated by the slow roll-out Businesses and residents on…
Pureous Bunkumus 2026 style!
Copshaw Correspondent Gilly Fraser reports from the heart of it…
Graduation season brings three more local luminaries
Katie Adamson from Newcastleton graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with…
Moffat Mountain Rescue set to work on Warblaw
Local walker with nasty knee injury brought to safety By…
Tracking Tommy to the Cornet's Street Party
…a sociable end to a busy weekend It has become…
“Stop talking and start delivering” for farmers
NFU Scotland used the platform of the Royal Highland Show…
Canonbie Community Enterprise has its eyes on further goals
Canonbie Community Enterprise held its AGM on 23rd June. The…
Double GOLD again for Aoiffion
Aoiffion McVittie Brangan became another two times Scottish Champion on…
