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
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?
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
‘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
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
Week: 06 | 8th February 2024 | Farming and EnvironmentAn Eskdalemuir forest has been found to have a growing population of Pine Marten.Surveys conducted in Castle O’er and also in Ae Forest in Dumfriesshire have found that numbers of the elusive native predator are on the rise.Both plantations are…
Tourism plans fit in with economic strategy
Week: 06 | 8th February 2024 | Community Lifestyle NewsSSDA want an increase in overseas tourists and industry workforce Just over twenty local people attended a presentation by staff from the South of Scotland Destination Alliance about their draft responsible tourism strategy in the Buccleuch Centre last Thursday. The…
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…
Isha puts paid to a Langholm Landmark
Much-loved Castleholm chestnut succumbs to the power of nature The…
NFUS Survey will give valuable information
A new survey being undertaken by NFU Scotland will help…
Copshaw man served on Christmas Island
Week: 03 | 18th January 2024 | E&L Life Lifestyle Newcastleton“You could see all the bones in our hands as though it was an x-ray By Gilly Fraser The bravery of a Newcastleton man has finally been recognised with a specially commissioned medal – nearly seventy years after the event.…
A sign of things to come for first town in Scotland
Week: 03 | 18th January 2024 | Community NewsLangholm signs work underway, confirms MP A PLAN to deliver signage pointing the way to Langholm from the south is on route to success. Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell has been briefed on progress with the project by the UK Department…
Step-daughter will run 26.2 miles in honour of Philip
Week: 02 | 11th January 2024 | Lifestyle Newcastleton NewsPopular son of Copshaw’s wish was to increase awareness of the disease Newcastleton lost one of its best loved sons last month with the death of Philip Hedley. His funeral on December 20 was held in the village square to…
Great oaks from little acorns grow
Week: 02 | 11th January 2024 | Farming and Environment NewsTVNR: Caring for Langholm’s ancient woodlands The Longwood ancient woodlands which surround Jenny Nobles Gill in the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve are an incredibly special habitat with infamous veteran oak trees which are hundreds of years old. These wonderful old…
David Calvert's MBE is certainly well deserved
Week: 02 | 11th January 2024 | Arts and Entertainment Community E&L Life NewsLangholm Town Bandsman honoured in King Charles’ New Year list By Mairi Telford JammehDavid Calvert of Langholm was awarded the MBE in the New Years honours list for his services to the community.David, who has lived in Charlotte Street in…
Victory for Faw Side wind farm campaigners
Week: 02 | 11th January 2024 | Community NewsScottish Government refuses permission for massive Ewes Valley installation There was much jubilation in the Ewes Valley and local area just before Christmas when it was announced that the Scottish Government had refused permission for the planned massive wind farm…
‘Nothing But Whisky’ to be found in The Holm
Gilly Fraser samples a new specialist shop in Newcastleton A…
Over 1,200 travel to Oz to see 'Perfect Panto'
Centre Stage Community Theatre excel themselves with this year’s panto…
Town's tall tree takes a topple!
Last Saturday night, the wind got up to such a…
Is Caroline Street really in danger of collapsing?
Residents are very concerned about the deterioration of the road…
Festive fun for all at Social Club Party
Langholm Social Club held their annual Children’s Christmas Party last…
Alastair Henderson: A heartfelt tribute
It all began some misty years ago with an advert…
MSP: Countryside being used as 'political football'
Mundell takes government to task over destruction of the landscape…
It's an ill windfarm that blows no good
£87,000 Ewe Hill Funds awarded to local projects in Annandale…
‘Is our voice even heard?’
NHS Dumfries and Galloway executives attend first of hopefully many…
Road safety concerns at Langholm Primary school
Concerned parents have produced a detailed report on the alarming…
Share in windfarm leadsto green awards nomination
Nick Jennings’ foresight puts Eskdalemuir in the running The Upper…
Love, a dance and a right good belly laugh!
With a large cast and great audiences, LAODS’ Last Tango…
