Six men in the running for Langholm Cornet
Week: 19 | 9th May 2024 | Common Riding Community NewsCommon Riding’s future is secure with so manyyoung men willing to put their name forward For the first time since 1964, six worthy candidates have put their names forward for the election of Cornet.Ewan Patterson and Lloyd Johnstone stand for…
Are potatoes losing their popularity?
Week: 18 | 2nd May 2024 | Farming and Environment NewsThat’s the surprising finding of a new report by researchers at SRUC which has highlighted a 71 per cent reduction in the demand for fresh potatoes in the UK since the 1970s, with consumers switching to alternatives such as rice…
Langholm Rugby Sevens 2024
Week: 18 | 2nd May 2024 | Rugby SportSunny Day brings the crowds to Milntown Langholm Rugby Club hosted the annual Langholm Sevens at Milntown on Saturday in near perfect weather conditions. The tournament, sponsored once again by James Jones and Sons Ltd drew a large crowd who…
Prepare to Shine with Centre Stage
Week: 18 | 2nd May 2024 | Arts and Entertainment CommunityHannah Cumming returns to her stage roots in a professional capacity By Judith Johnson Auditions can be a nerve wracking and daunting experience for actors and performers of all ages, so the sensible thing is to prepare, put your best…
Canonbie Playpark could be in place as soon as July
Week: 18 | 2nd May 2024 | Canonbie NewsXcel Project helps team behind the project to secure more funds Canonbie’s long held dream of a major upgrade for its playpark could become a reality as soon as July. The idea for the project first emerged back in 2016,…
Humza no more: but who next?...'Eeh mei good question!'
Week: 18 | 2nd May 2024 | NewsWe ask politicians and locals to comment on the future of Scottish politics As First Minister Humza Yousaf relinquishes the reins of Scottish political leadership, we ask our local, cross-party, elected politicians what they envision as the future for the…
Langholm Sevens: A great day out
All roads lead to Milntown on Saturday for the 2024…
Climate Targets making farmers ‘hostages to deadlines’
‘Any on-farm efficiency measures should be rewarded’ The Scottish Government’s…
Care Inspectorate praise for Copshaw Nursery
School staff ‘pleased and proud’ after glowing report received By…
Coast 2 Coast cyclists stay in the Muckle
By Sharon TolsonA group of cycling friends tackled the new…
Wapakoneta: Forging links with small-town Ohio
Connection with Neil Armstrong’s hometown is widely seen as a…
Muckle Toon long-distance runners head for the capital
Four Langholm athletes take on the mighty London Marathon 2024…
Pandemic project is rolled-out across the region
OutPost Arts-conceived initiative becomes DG Creative Wellbeing An arts project originally…
Former Fair Crier and a man of mony pairts
Rae Elliot pays tribute to his far-travelled, rugby-playing father OBITUARY…
Langholm Girls FC are toast of Melrose Awards
Melrose Sevens’ Women in Sport Awards vote for LGFC as…
Mighty Hiking family off round Kielder
Jacksons and Dinwoodies aim to make ‘The Difference’ for BGH…
Broughton brought down by the men of Milntown
Club volunteers stepped up to make sure sodden pitch was…
Community-led Tourism in Langholm & Eskdale
An 8-page supplement in this week’s E&L Share your thoughts…
Proclamation of Kinship from Wapakoneta, Ohio
Week: 15 | 11th April 2024 | Community Lifestyle NewsNeil Armstrong’s home town sends declaration offriendship and co-operation to the Muckle Toon Langholm Ewes and Westerkirk Community Council has received a framed copy of a Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor of Wapakaneta, Ohio. It marks ‘A day…
Strong squad helps secure three points for Langholm Legion FC
Week: 14 | 4th April 2024 | Football SportAs key player Finley Dell clocks up 100 appearances for the club By Martin Thomlinson Langholm Legion FC 4 Tweeddale Rovers 0 The Legion had their first match in a month and secured a big three points with a great…
Amazing antipodean adventure for four firm friends
Week: 14 | 4th April 2024 | E&L Life NewsHoliday of a lifetime for these Langholm lassies has given them the travel bug! Four Langholm friends namely Marti Borthwick, Evelyn Coombes, Angela Foster and Kate Richardson recently embarked on a trip of a lifetime to the other side of…
Sheep worrying remains most frequent rural crime
Week: 14 | 4th April 2024 | Farming and Environment NewsBy Gilly Fraser A new report by researchers at Scotland’s rural college is calling for much tougher legislation to be brought in to protect livestock from being attacked by dogs. This follows a survey by the National Sheep Association which…
Missing German Shepherd Xara elicits high-tech response
Week: 14 | 4th April 2024 | Arts & Entertainment Lifestyle Newcastleton NewsWhen 16-month-old German Shepherd Xara gave her owner the slip and went on the run in an area near Harelaw, it was the beginning of nine days of worry for her family. Fortunately for Xara and her owner Stephen Walker,…
Active & Sustainable Travel not working for Eskdale
Week: 14 | 4th April 2024 | Community Lifestyle NewsCouncillor highlights lack of plans to address Langholm’s transport links with the rest of D&G During a recent meeting of the Annandale and Eskdale Area Committee, Councillor Denis Male expressed concern at the lack of any plans for Eskdale to…
Wellbeing wonders in Eskdalemuir
A marvellous selection of therapists and practitioners will be on…
Gardening club hear about bees and talk about Beechgrove Garden
The Eskdale gardening club held their March meeting last Friday…
Langholm Common Riding AGM
By Katherine Latimer On Monday the 18th of March, the…
Putting Langholm on the map in the Scottish Parliament
Oliver Mundell champions the Muckle Toon in a Motion to…
Good Girls' grading game against Galloway Thistle
Langholm Girls 14s 4 | Galloway Thistle 14s 1 By…
Land Reform Bill will change how land is sold
Impact of land sales on local communities will be taken…
Sam has a right Royal day at Cheltenham
..as his beloved Captain Guiness wins and he meets the…
Rave reviews from OKLAHOMA! audiences
LAODS pulls off another cracker for their latest ‘mesmerising’ musical…
Super 4s super-stars
The finale of the Annandale and Eskdale Schools Super 4’s…
Favourite Langholm walk closed
Easton’s Walk has long been a favourite ramble for locals…
Right Care, Right Place for community care?
Integration Joint Board okays consultation on options for care in…
Far-reaching implications for rural landowners
Gilly Fraser investigates couple’s rural retreat which is under threat…
Langholm Town Band off to contest in Perth
Week: 10 | 7th March 2024 | Arts and Entertainment Lifestyle NewsLangholm Town Band held a Training Day on Saturday 3rd March to help them prepare for the Scottish Championships which will be held in Perth Concert Hall this weekend.A massive thanks to Whitburn Band mentors: Chris Bradley, LTB MD (Cornets…
Skill, endurance and flair at Rugby Festival
Week: 10 | 7th March 2024 | Rugby SportOver 300 players attend Milntown youth event By Caroline Jardine Langholm Youth Rugby held their annual Borders Rugby Festival at Milntown last Sunday, with seven Borders clubs in attendance. Various teams from P3-P7 from Langholm, Hawick, Selkirk, Gala, Kelso, Jed…
Canonbie updated on Post Office take-over
Week: 10 | 7th March 2024 | Canonbie Community NewsHealthy turnout hears about legal structures of the Community Benefit Society The meeting on Tuesday was attended by 49 people in Canonbie Hall. Mary Waitt, chairperson of the newly formed Community Benefit Society (CBS) welcomed everyone and told the meeting…
A good old tidy-up, or is it environmental vandalism?
Week: 10 | 7th March 2024 | Community NewsAs the banks of the River Esk are cleared of overgrown vegetation some, but not all, say ‘thank goodness’ A few weeks ago, the E&L published, in its ‘Ee mei, good question’ column, that a number of people had complained…
Capped for Scotland after a mere 50 years
Week: 09 | 29th February 2024 | Rugby SportLangholm internationalist Alan Friell finally honoured Alan Friell, who grew up in Langholm, and who is the son of the late Isa and Willie Friell and visits the town regularly was formally ‘Capped’ for rugby at Murrayfield on Friday. He…
Moving into March
Week: 09 | 29th February 2024 | Gardening LifestyleWith gardening columnist Helen Knowles of Tinnisburn Plants As always it’s a real pleasure to see the garden slowing coming back into life after the winter. While there is always something of interest no matter what the season there really…
Education Director learns what Langholm has to offer
Council officer buoyed by Langholm’s commitment and effort In Councillor…
Sign of success at last!
Persistence pays as Langholm makes road signs After 18 months…
Langholm Moor goat population safe for now
Gilly Fraser reports on rumours of an imminent cull of…
Great victory for LRFC against old adversaries
No way back for Linden as Langholm scores eight tries…
Lamont visits Barony
Scotland Office Minister learns about digital innovations The Barony Campus…
Langholm's Rosie receives inaugural Angus McCall award at Razzamataz
The recent Razzamataz Theatre School Carlisle annual awards ceremony, held…
How good is your driving?
Langholm Rotarians are offering free assessments to anyone Driving is…
Increased concern over anti-social behaviour
‘For older people on their own or people with young…
Yousaf commits to food-growing subsidies
First Minister Humza Yousaf has given a commitment to honour…
Made it to Crufts
Copshaw Mother and Son to take their terriers to top…
Kelso races promise a couple of crackers
Stuart Edmonds is hoping for his first Kelso winner on…
Unprecedented financial challenges for NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Chief Executive, Jeff Ace makes a statement in light of…
