Post Office's future discussed at meeting
Week: 45 | 9th November 2023 | Canonbie Community Lifestyle NewsCanonbie residents gather to hear the options for valuable village asset Over fifty people met in Canonbie last Wednesday in the Cross Keys hotel to discuss the future of their shop and post office which is likely to close. Councillor…
Oxygen Man links lynx to Langholm Moor
Week: 45 | 9th November 2023 | Farming and Environment NewsBlackburn & Hartsgarth owner says it’s a possibility Could former farmland on Langholm Moor one day become home to the Eurasian Lynx? The new owners of Blackburn and Hartsgarth believe it’s a very real possibility. Oxygen Conservation bought the 11,390…
Great start for Conan,Freshman of the Year
Week: 44 | 2nd November 2023 | Athletics SportLangholm athlete attains accolade from Charleston Southern University 18-year-old Conan Harper from Langholm who we recently covered with a news article of his new life in the USA, has got off to an excellent start in his athletics scholarship with…
Moderator inspires worshipers at Canonbie
Week: 44 | 2nd November 2023 | Canonbie Community E&L Life Lifestyle NewsChurch is packed to hear uplifting service from church leader Over 100 people filled Canonbie United Parish Church on Sunday to welcome Rev Sally Foster-Fulton, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. During her visit, Sally…
Further afforestation fury
Week: 44 | 2nd November 2023 | Farming and Environment NewsTree planting nightmare for a further three farms surrounding Claygate Proposals for tree planting on three neighbouring farms surrounding Claygate have been described as modern day clearances and nothing short of rural political crime.Approval has now been passed or is…
Langholm familiarisation visit for Council leader
Week: 44 | 2nd November 2023 | Community NewsGail Macgregor, leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council was invited to visit Langholm by local Councillor Denis Male. Although Ms Macgregor is a regular attender at Langholm Common Riding, Denis wanted her to see both what the Muckle Toon was…
Two high-level wins for Sarah in Scandinavia
GILLY FRASER hears about Sarah Borthwick and her show-jumpers A top…
Bleat and Blether ’bout Blackface wool
Creation Mill staff debunk the myth that common wool has…
Public meeting on future of Canonbie Post Office
Following the news that Canonbie Post Office and shop were…
Urgent action required in face of diminished services
1,000+ signature petition endorses demands Langholm’s ailing health services are…
Appeal for help with gardens
Margaret Pool writes; A number of folk will recall that…
High profile minister to visit Canonbie
Anthony Lane tells of perfect ending to Church’s bi-centenary events…
Rothbury 'Looks North' to Langholm for guidance
The team at BBC look North got in touch with…
Xcel is eighteen!
This week marks 18 years of the Xcel Project! The…
Old Copshaw hostlery closes its doors
One of Newcastleton’s longest-established businesses has closed down. The Liddesdale…
A celebration of some amazing achievements
Langholm Academy pupils shine with some spectacular exam results and…
Langholm Flood Scheme dead in the water
Plug pulled on original £10 million defences In last week’s…
Conan has Carolina on his mind
Langholm athlete settled on Charleston SouthernUniversity having had seventy offers…
Umbrella walkers raise over £30k
Week: 40 | 5th October 2023 | Canonbie Lifestyle News WalkingRotary and Trusts-backed fundraiser breaks another record The Langholm Rotary Club’s annual Umbrella Walk took place last Sunday in more favourable conditions than in the past, with mostly dry conditions.Between the Langholm and Canonbie walks, over 200 walkers took part…
Ultra-cool Ullswater adventures
Week: 40 | 5th October 2023 | E&L Life Lifestyle News Young ReportersLangholm S6 pupils enjoy a week of outdoor antics and overcoming fears Langholm’s S6 pupils set out on their annual outward bound trip to Ullswater recently.The E&L caught up with them before they went and when the excitement was paplable.…
Doing the Wright thing for Sycamore Gap
Week: 40 | 5th October 2023 | Canonbie Community NewsAmazing offer by Canonbie Sawmill owners Canonbie sawmill owners Steve and Tara Wright have made an amazing offer following the shocking and apparently senseless felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree. The couple both grew up not far from Hadrian’s…
Sensational new sensory room for Langholm Youth project
Week: 39 | 28th September 2023 | Community NewsXcel has provided one of the best publicly accessible sensory facilities in the region By Duncan Elliott After months of hard work, a few delays and some unforeseen issues we are now ready to introduce you all to the Xcel…
The 171st Langholm Show
Week: 39 | 28th September 2023 | Community E&L Life Farming and Environment NewsThe day of the 171st Langholm Show dawned and Langholm was blanketed in low cloud and drizzle. By eleven o’clock though, it was brightening up and the show field was ready to welcome visitors. By the afternoon the sun had…
Had by Haddington
Week: 39 | 28th September 2023 | News Rugby SportSlow start for Langholm gives home side the advantage but they secure try bonus away from home Langholm RFC took to the road again on Saturday this time to play Haddington RFC at Neilson Park.It was a side that had…
Loreburn remains 'wholly committed' to Murtholm
E&L interviews housing association chief executive Kirsteen McGinn The E&L…
Cammy Barnes LOVES Langholm x
Last Friday, The Buccleuch Centre opened it’s doors to welcome…
All our rugby yesteryears
A great afternoon at Hawick and Wilton Cricket Club on…
It’s been all go on Langholm Showfield this week.
A veritable army of willing volunteers and committee members has…
Outdoor Fun in the September sun
We catch up with our young friends at Langholm Playcare…
Langholm Forum contacts Holyrood
Warbla petition prompts invitation to Gougeon Following an excellent response…
10th time lucky for Castleholm cricketers
Delight as LCC promoted to Premier League On their tenth…
Erskine Church saga reaches the airwaves
Denise Irving-Lang to be interviewed by Radio Scotland It’s encouraging…
There's still time to get your creations into Langholm Show
If you’re a baker, floral artist, photographer, gardener, crafter, knitter…
Flat roof problems for Langholm's Primary school
From no RAAC one week to wet rot and water…
Indefinite delay for Murtholm development
Loreburn announce moratorium on new-builds But promise Langholm project is…
Innov8-ive ideas to tackle isolation in kids
Gilly Fraser reports on Newcastleton initiative to instil pride and…
Cheers! Langholm's Beer Festival hailed a huge success
Week: 36 | 7th September 2023 | Arts and Entertainment NewsJoint venture by Buccleuch Centre and Borderlands Brewery goes down a treat! The Buccleuch Centre kicked off what promises to be an annual tradition with the Langholm Beer Festival on 26th August, and it was nothing short of a musical…
Langholm Day Centre grow their own
Week: 36 | 7th September 2023 | Community Lifestyle NewsThere’s nothing quite like the taste of home-grown tomatoes and the Langholm Day Centre members can attest to that. This year they have grown their own along with lettuce, cabbage, leeks, green beans, courgettes, potatoes, herbs and an assortment of…
Eskdale & Liddesdale schools declared safe
Week: 36 | 7th September 2023 | Community NewsNo RAAC detected in preliminary inspections Councillor Denis Male contacted the E&L Advertiser earlier this week with the good news that no schools in the Annandale East and Eskdale ward are affected by the current scare regarding the use of reinforced…
Park breaks record
Week: 35 | 31st August 2023 | Cricket News SportLangholm got back to winning ways on Saturday in decisive fashion with a 269 run victory over Gamblesby, featuring a record breaking innings from Gregor Park. Getting off to an inauspicious start with Tony Steele falling for just 1 with…
Jumping Matilda!
Week: 35 | 31st August 2023 | NewsLangholm athlete takes triple-jump gold in Cardiff 15-year-old Langholm Academy pupil Matilda Brockley won a gold medal for the Scotland U20 National Athletics team at the weekend. Competing in the Triple Jump at Cardiff International Sports Campus against teams from…
Holm Show 2023
Week: 35 | 31st August 2023 | Farming and Environment Gilly Fraser NewsOh what a day that was – a day of delight for some and disappointment for others as must always be the case when any kind of competition is involved. We can’t all be winners alas – but actually we…
In-spired Thinking?
After 20 years, planning permission is sought for removal of…
The Fantastic Four
Four young athletes from Langholm travelled to Aberdeen this weekend…
The 125th Canonbie Show
The 125th Annual Canonbie Flower show and Vintage Show took…
Things looking rosie as fashion company expands
Local fashion brand Rose’s Wardrobe continues to grow, taking on…
Frustration grows over Murtholm delay
Work may not now begin until 2025 Loreburn “still committed”…
Councillor seeks solution to derelict Ford Mill site
Following several complaints from townspeople regarding the state of the…
And horseracing forbye!
Langholm’s Gormley shares Champion Jockey title Langholm Horse Racing Association…
New beginning for popular Copshaw hotel
GILLY FRASER reports as the Swan family reopen The Grapes The…
Common Riding Gallery
Henry's beard raises £3,000
Langholm’s Left-Hand Man, Henry Jeffrey is renowned for his longer…
Memories made, friendships forged
Another son of Langholm does his duty in an exemplary…
The Setterday Afore - no a bad day!
