Former Fair Crier and a man of mony pairts
Week: 16 | 18th April 2024 | Common Riding Community Lifestyle NewsRae Elliot pays tribute to his far-travelled, rugby-playing father OBITUARY John Govenlock Elliot lived in Langholm until conscripted for National service in 1958, serving with Royal Scots Fusiliers against GreekTerrorist Movement EOKA in Cyprus, then Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) in Kenya.In…
Langholm Girls FC are toast of Melrose Awards
Week: 16 | 18th April 2024 | Community Girls Football News SportMelrose Sevens’ Women in Sport Awards vote for LGFC as Team of the Year at inaugural ceremony On Friday evening, coaches, committee members and players from Langholm Girls Football Club attended the inaugural Melrose Sevens Women in Sport Awards. The…
Mighty Hiking family off round Kielder
Week: 15 | 11th April 2024 | Community Gilly Fraser Lifestyle NewcastletonJacksons and Dinwoodies aim to make ‘The Difference’ for BGH Four members of a Copshaw family are joining forces to show their gratitude to the health teams who gave them great support when they needed it most. Peter Jackson and…
Broughton brought down by the men of Milntown
Week: 15 | 11th April 2024 | News Rugby SportClub volunteers stepped up to make sure sodden pitch was playable Despite two days of heavy rain resulting in a very wet pitch, Langholm’s last league match of the season took place on Saturday, thanks to the volunteers who made…
Community-led Tourism in Langholm & Eskdale
Week: 15 | 11th April 2024 | E&L Life NewsAn 8-page supplement in this week’s E&L Share your thoughts with sharon@langholm-alliance .co.uk In many parts of Scotland communities are now leading on the development and promotion of tourism in their local area. Langholm and the surrounding areas have been…
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
As key player Finley Dell clocks up 100 appearances for…
Amazing antipodean adventure for four firm friends
Holiday of a lifetime for these Langholm lassies has given…
Sheep worrying remains most frequent rural crime
By Gilly Fraser A new report by researchers at Scotland’s…
Missing German Shepherd Xara elicits high-tech response
When 16-month-old German Shepherd Xara gave her owner the slip…
Active & Sustainable Travel not working for Eskdale
Councillor highlights lack of plans to address Langholm’s transport links…
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
Week: 12 | 21st March 2024 | Arts Arts & Entertainment Arts and Entertainment E&L Life NewsLAODS pulls off another cracker for their latest ‘mesmerising’ musical The chum who came with me to see the opening night of Oklahoma summed it up best. “It was,” she said, “mesmerising.” The cast all deserve bouquets, but first of…
Super 4s super-stars
Week: 11 | 14th March 2024 | Cross Country SportThe finale of the Annandale and Eskdale Schools Super 4’s cross country league took place in Langholm on Monday evening following events in Lockerbie, Annan and Moffat. The Super 4’s are designed to promote cross country running to primary 5-7…
Favourite Langholm walk closed
Week: 11 | 14th March 2024 | E&L Life NewsEaston’s Walk has long been a favourite ramble for locals and visitors alike ever since Mr Easton the First Master of the Free Church School had the walk named after him in the 19th century.However, the increased rainfall in recent…
Right Care, Right Place for community care?
Week: 11 | 14th March 2024 | Community Lifestyle NewsIntegration Joint Board okays consultation on options for care in region’s communities OPTIONS for providing care in communities across Dumfries and Galloway are to be written up and assessed – in the next stage of the Right Care, Right Place…
Far-reaching implications for rural landowners
Week: 11 | 14th March 2024 | Newcastleton NewsGilly Fraser investigates couple’s rural retreat which is under threat from ‘big telecomm’ A Newcastleton couple caught up in a David and Goliath battle say many other people in Scotland could find themselves in the same position. Marjorie and Charlie…
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
Over 300 players attend Milntown youth event By Caroline Jardine…
Canonbie updated on Post Office take-over
Healthy turnout hears about legal structures of the Community Benefit…
A good old tidy-up, or is it environmental vandalism?
As the banks of the River Esk are cleared of…
Capped for Scotland after a mere 50 years
Langholm internationalist Alan Friell finally honoured Alan Friell, who grew…
Moving into March
With gardening columnist Helen Knowles of Tinnisburn Plants As always…
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
Week: 08 | 22nd February 2024 | Community News‘For older people on their own or people with young children the behaviour can feel very intimidating.’ There seems to have been quite a bit of antisocial behaviour in Langholm recently if social media is to be believed. It takes…
Yousaf commits to food-growing subsidies
Week: 07 | 15th February 2024 | Farming and EnvironmentFirst Minister Humza Yousaf has given a commitment to honour most existing subsidies for growing food. The pledge was made at the NFU Scotland Spring conference in Glasgow. In his address, he reiterated Scottish Government’s commitment that there would be…
Made it to Crufts
Week: 07 | 15th February 2024 | E&L Life Gilly Fraser Lifestyle NewcastletonCopshaw Mother and Son to take their terriers to top dog event Copshaw Mum and son Caroline Blackie and Leo Page are counting the days to Crufts – the UK’s foremost and most prestigious dog show – where they’ll both…
Kelso races promise a couple of crackers
Week: 07 | 15th February 2024 | Horse Racing SportStuart Edmonds is hoping for his first Kelso winner on Friday when he saddles Arizona Cardinal in the £22,500 Racing’s Best Ratings With Timeform Handicap Chase over nearly 2m 6f.The trainer, who is based near Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire, has…
Unprecedented financial challenges for NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Week: 07 | 15th February 2024 | Community NewsChief Executive, Jeff Ace makes a statement in light of expected £35 million budget deficit At our public Board meeting today, NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s very stark financial situation was set out frankly, and in considerable detail. Although this situation…
Craig 'Fishy' Pool is 100 not out!
Week: 06 | 8th February 2024 | Community Football SportSaturday marked the hundredth appearance of Craig “Young Fishy” Pool who became the thirtieth player in the club’s thirty year history to achieve the landmark.Fishy is another very popular member of the club who shows great commitment and availability to…
Local Pine Marten population is on the rise
An Eskdalemuir forest has been found to have a growing…
Tourism plans fit in with economic strategy
SSDA want an increase in overseas tourists and industry workforce…
Participate in Polysport’s potential improvements
Newcastleton residents encouraged to have a say in development People…
Caroline Street water wall is deemed safe for now
However, concerns remain about the angle of the fence and…
Langholm Girls shortlisted for Women in Sport award
Langholm Girls Football Club were surprised yet delighted to hear…
Vlog: Wellbeing in agriculture
This month’s dip into the world of podcasts, blogs, vlogs…
Good show for Holm Show fundraiser
Newcastleton’s Holm Show calendar of events got off to a…
'Weel are ye worthy o' a grace'
Langholm Ladies and Gilnockie and Langholm Playcare bring the Burns…
Day Centre of excellence holds Annual General Meeting
Manager pays heartfelt thanks to trustees, staff volunteers and almost…
Demolition of Erskine spire receives approval
Shetland based owners of Langholm’s Erskine church have further plans…
Canonbie Post Office: "It's my lifeline!"
“I would have no shopping, money or newspaper if you…
Crossdykes fund offers educational bursaries
Apply to Langholm Community Council for help with learning costs…
