Langholm tyros make their mark
Week: 07 | 16th February 2023 | News Rugby SportAn up-and-coming Langholm contingent were in the Hawick U18 squad which took on Welsh side Glynneath U18 at Volunteer Park last weekend. Brady Wilson started the match at hooker, Will Donaldson started in the second row, while Jake Park and…
A fine farewell to a true son of Langholm
Week: 07 | 16th February 2023 | Community NewsOBITUARY: James Grieve Hotson (1945-2023) Hundreds of people attended a funeral service for a hugely popular son of Langholm last week. Jimmy Hotson, who died in January aged 77, was born and bred in the Muckle Toon and was a…
Wattie great idea for Langholm’s ace Arch!
Week: 07 | 16th February 2023 | Community NewsFacelift will transform short-cut into community info point A well-known Langholm thoroughfare is set for a much-needed facelift. Wattie’s Arch, which connects the High Street with David Street at the rear, has provided a cheeky shortcut for generations of Muckle…
ON THE RUN
Week: 07 | 16th February 2023 | Canonbie Community News• Canonbie conspirator avoids arrest• Neville’s lenient sentence increased• He helped Ryan’s killers to escape As he walked free from court last year, with the anguished shouts of the victim’s family still ringing in his ears, Ross Neville must have…
Sweet revenge for improving Legion
Week: 06 | 9th February 2023 | Football News SportVisitors reduced to nine as Langholm continue winning streak Langholm Legion 2 Greenlaw 0 Legion’s momentum in 2023 looks to be building after a second successive victory on the 3G, with a strong defensive performance which offered Greenlaw little chance…
Funding bonanza for Langholm charities
Week: 06 | 9th February 2023 | Community NewsGrants secure future for local groups and communities It’s been a rare old week for Langholm’s charities, campaigns and good causes, with more than £50,000 of confirmed funding – and plenty more on top of that. The Langholm Initiative’s bid…
‘I ask myself why? But there will never be an answer’
A year ago, Veronika Zolotoverkha fled the war in Ukraine…
‘I unfolded it – and almost wept’
Found: the 260-year-old map at the heart of Langholm’s history…
Burnfoot family dyed-in-the wool creators
A favourite childhood hobby has led to the creation of…
Murtholm care homes ‘in 18 months’
Plans to build 35 homes for elderly and disabled people…
Burns at Gilnockie
The Famous Gilnockie Burns Supper took place last weekend and…
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!
Langholm seal promotion As the referee’s whistle blew to signal…
‘There were a lot of tears. It was brutal’
Langholm star Bomber is back – but still scarred by…
Road is like ‘a badly ploughed, frozen field’
More pothole horror stories revealed by E&L readers It’s not…
Cannabis plant for Langholm
Medicinal cannabis to be grown in Muckle Toon £2m ‘farm’…
Whisky Run results
Here are the full results from the New Year’s Day…
Ewes Ladies launch Burns Season
The Burns Night season got off to a splendid start…
The girl who’s putting a new spin on the humble Frisbee
GB star Amelia is tipped for the top – and…
Farmers need to adapt to climate changes
Week: 03 | 19th January 2023 | Farming and Environment NewsNo-one could understand the need to work with the seasons and whatever weather brings better than farmers, but as the climate changes, they may need help to become more adaptable to cope with new conditions. That’s the opinion of NFU…
Hole-y unacceptable!
Week: 03 | 19th January 2023 | Community NewsLangholm pothole misery grows Fed-up residents contact E&L The pothole plague affecting roads in and around Langholm is reaching epidemic proportions, according to angry E&L readers. After we highlighted the dismal state of the Hermitage Castle Road last week, you’ve…
'Oh What a Nite!' it's sure to be
Week: 02 | 13th January 2023 | NewsIt’s the show night out not to be missed – wowing crowds in Blackpool since 2014, and now touring the country – OH WHAT A NITE! is a different style of tribute show to any other that you will have…
‘Roger was one of a kind’
Week: 02 | 12th January 2023 | Community NewsFond farewell to self-taught musician from Newcastleton The traditional music community lost one of its best-loved members on Christmas Day, with the death of Roger Dobson at the age of 83. Roger was born in Haltwhistle to a farming family…
Christmas fun for Benty Kids
Week: 02 | 12th January 2023 | Community NewsBy Mairi Telford Jammeh A super party for the children of Westerkirk was held in the Benty Hall on December 23 – and Santa even had time to put in an appearance.Music and games were supplied by BJ Entertainments of…
'This road is a death trap!'
Week: 02 | 12th January 2023 | Community Newcastleton NewsLives could be put at risk unless action is taken to repair “crater-sized” potholes on a road near Langholm. That’s the claim of folk living on the remote C77 single carriageway route, more commonly known as the Hermitage Castle road.…
Jail time for Neville?
Canonbie man’s ‘lenient’ sentence could be increased A Canonbie car…
A golden year for our young champs
Langholm athletes excel in track and field in 2022 Langholm…
Scrooge... a fantastic Christmas Present!
By Alison Aston Photos by : Veronika Zolotoverkha What a…
New Year, new Hope?
Optimism over hospital’s future after NHS meeting The New Year…
Merry Christmas, and many thanks!
You’ve made it a special year… let’s do it again…
An Xcel-lent Christmas party!
Almost 60 youngsters enjoyed a brilliant Youth Club Christmas VIP…
Bone-chilling!
Folk shiver as we head for coldest December in 10…
Lockerbie suspect 'deserves death penalty' - prosecutor
Scottish justice not tough enough says former attorney general The…
Have a very Happy Copshaw Christmas
Over the years, Copshaw’s Christmas lights switch-on has taken place…
What the Dickens? It’s Panto time!
Very few seats left for this year’s Muckle Toon Extravaganza…
What a brolly good show!
Langholm’s wonderful Umbrella Walkers raise a record £30k There’s be…
‘There’s no justice!
Outcry in court as killers’ accomplice walks free Community order…
Langholm's Lights Fantastic
Week: 48 | 1st December 2022 | NewsAfter Bonfire Night triumph, yet another huge crowd attends the Christmas Lights Switch-On in Langholm See more photos in this week’s E&L available at your Newsagent or available online by subscription. Click HERE
We’re in the money!
Week: 48 | 1st December 2022 | Community NewsLocal projects share latest windfarm windfall cash A Langholm-based business, aimed at boosting our local textile industry, is to share in a £76,000 windfarm pay-out. Creation Mill is one of five projects which will benefit from the community benefit fund…
Tributes to true ‘Players’ Player’
Week: 48 | 1st December 2022 | Football News Sport250-game landmark for Legion servant Craig South Cup HAWICK LEGION 6 LANGHOLM LEGION 1 Legion crashed out of the South Cup at the weekend, overwhelmed by a far superior Hawick side. But with league survival foremost on their to-do list,…
‘Insult, apathy and indifference’
Week: 48 | 1st December 2022 | Community NewsCouncil slammed over response to Erskine eyesore petition Council bosses have been accused of “insulting” Langholm residents concerned about the state of the Erskine Church. A succession of owners has allowed the 155-year-old building, once a proud landmark in the…
The day the storm came
Week: 47 | 24th November 2022 | Community NewsRemembering Arwen, November 26, 2021 When Arwen stormed through Eskdale, it caused enormous amounts of devastation in the valley, bringing down thousands of trees. Reports of injury to people and property were limited but the destruction in our forests and…
It’s Conan the Unstoppable!
Week: 47 | 24th November 2022 | Athletics News SportNow Langholm running star aims to conquer America Langholm athletics star Conan Harper is to take a major step forward in his brilliant running career – in America. The S6 pupil, currently ranked number one in Scotland in the U-20…
After predator kills his hens, Wattie declares WAR!
Living alone in remote Winterhope, Wattie Rutherford’s only companions were…
Compromise needed in land use debate
In environmental terms, peatlands can be hero or villain, depending…
Copshaw residents divided over crossing
Proposals for new measures to make it safer to cross…
Gavin gets the gong!
Passionate volunteer recognised at top awards event Congratulations to E&L…
End of an era as John shuts up shop
Langholm legend to retire after 50 years behind counter A…
Tarras dream is now a reality
£2.2m community buy-out finally official after deal signed It’s official:…
Pyromusical Perfection
Hats off to the organisers and sponsors as thousands descend…
Rural communities may miss out on energy aid
People living in rural areas in Scotland could end up…
Langholm’s £1m windfarm windfall
Crossdykes deal pays off for communities Local projects…
Bomber is back with rugby royalty
Langholm rugby ace signs with Euro champs Saracens Langholm rugby…
Avian flu hits turkey supply
By Gilly Fraser Turkey could be off the menu for…
A walk on the mild side!
New handrail takes the pain out of Gaskells route A…
