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…
The Canonbie conspirator
Week: 44 | 3rd November 2022 | NewsLocal man admits he sheltered murderers 24-year-old was ‘executed’ in brutal knife attack A Canonbie man was instrumental in helping two convicted killers flee the country after a brutal Carlisle stabbing. Ross Neville was one of three people who sheltered…
Ladies' Burns Club celebrates 75 glorious years
Week: 43 | 28th October 2022 | Community NewsLadies enjoy speeches and afternoon tea on special anniversary day Last week, 29 members of Langholm Ladies Burns Club met at the Buccleuch Centre to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the club. President Nancy McLure welcomed everyone and read the…
A blaze of colour on the canal
Week: 43 | 27th October 2022 | Lifestyle News ReportersOnce the transport arteries that stoked the fires of the industrial revolution, today Scotland’s canals are home to cyclists and social enterprises rather than coal scows and Clydesdale horses. Passing through some of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes and the bustling…
Whita seat replaced
Week: 43 | 27th October 2022 | Common Riding Community NewsLangholm Walks Group, in cooperation with the Castle Craig’s Club, have replaced the old damaged seat at Whita Well.The new seat is made from recycled plastic and should last for 30 to 50 years. The plaque reads “Placed by Langholm…
Brighten your day: try growing pumpkins!
Week: 43 | 27th October 2022 | Community Gardening NewsVersatile plant is not just for Halloween, says E&L garden expert HELEN KNOWLES One of the best things about this time of year is the spectacular show of autumn colour on the trees and shrubs. Cercidiphyllum japonicum; the Katsura or…
Langholm war hero was my cousin!
Week: 43 | 27th October 2022 | Community NewsHarry, 85, will receive medal for lad killed in Cyprus The search for relatives of a Langholm soldier, who was killed in action nearly 70 years ago, has ended in success. Just hours after the E&L published the story of…
Business as usual for Langholm
League leaders in the crosshairs after clinical win HAWICK LINDEN…
Changing times – but as it prepares to celebrate 200 years Canonbie’s church remains a symbol of community
Canonbie, October 2022: Anthony Lane, a Church of Scotland Elder,…
Search for family of hero Andy
Langholm lad was victim of ‘forgotten war’ Nearly 400 died…
All change at the Copshaw Kitchen
By Gilly Fraser A popular eating spot in Newcastleton is…
Marvellous Martha to the rescue
Young defender the pick of a brilliant bunch as girls…
Mortuary: DIY U-turn
Now undertaker WILL be able use hospital morgue Health chiefs…
A new HQ – and no kidding!
Xcel’s hub ‘opens the door to ambition’ in Langholm By…
Dumfries to host Agri & Rural Affairs Conference
Young farmers from across the country will be flocking to…
Winning Hearts and Minds
Club make it a day to remember for football-mad youngsters…
Burning with pride!
Our fire fighters the best in the land, says report…
A relay good effort!
Langholm runners help baton on 5,000-mile journey Langholm folk pulled…
It’s a DIY mortuary now!
• Another Langholm facility to close• Undertaker told ‘build his…
