Committee says farewell to Roger
Week: 13 | 30th March 2023 | Common Riding NewsChairman steps down after 21 years’ dedicated service It was the end of an era last week as the Langholm Common Riding Committee bid farewell to its long-serving chairman. Roger Maxwell has given 21 years of service to the committee…
Revised centre plans to be presented to the public
Week: 13 | 30th March 2023 | Community News Sport SwimmingMeeting will inform about sports centre latest after development rethink The team behind Langholm’s proposed new sports centre say they now hope to make positive progress on the development in the next few months. Plans for the Townfoot centre were…
Award for rugby star Scarlett
Week: 12 | 23rd March 2023 | News Rugby SportLangholm rugby star Scarlett Crossan Brown has been honoured for her contribution to promoting the game in the Muckle Toon. The 16-year-old Langholm Academy pupil is the recipient of the Young Person’s Award for the East region, one of the…
Busy Copshaw mum’s virtual marathon bid
Week: 12 | 23rd March 2023 | Community Newcastleton NewsEmily will take on London challenge…using phone app A Newcastleton mum is joining thousands of others to run the London Marathon – but she won’t have to pound the streets of the capital to do so.Emily Smith has signed up…
All hail the poppy president!
Week: 12 | 23rd March 2023 | Canonbie Community Gardening NewsPlant expert Helen elected head of worldwide club The E&L’s top gardening expert has been elected president of a very exclusive club. The Meconopsis Group was set up in 1998 to study what is better known as the Himalayan Blue…
Residents fire back
Week: 12 | 23rd March 2023 | Community NewsRifle range opponents: ‘We don’t hate guns, but plan puts profits before peace in tranquil Eskdalemuir’ Opponents of a proposed high-velocity rifle range have hit back at claims, made in the E&L, by the man behind the controversial plan. Last…
Mountain memories for Alastair’s fund
Rotary talk in aid of cancer charity which supported family…
‘The people who object to our shooting range just don’t like guns’
Controversial plans for a long-range rifle range at Clerkhill are…
Pickles cleared for pulpit
Church exonerates Langholm minister after police complaint – but separate…
Triumphant return for Fiddle Club
Packed house as musicians converge on Langholm Langholm Accordion &…
Time to spring into action to ensure your summer garden looks stunning!
The arrival of March means some astute planning – and…
Farewell to a sports-mad family man
OBITUARY: BRYAN RAE (1951-2023) Bryan Rae, who has died aged…
Kids out of control?
Teen gang blamed for vandalism spree…yobs giving Langholm kids a…
High Noon at the Eyesore
As Erskine campaigners finally met with the council last week,…
Leo proves he’s top dog!
Youngster lands debut win in canine competition Newcastleton youngster Leo…
Moor funding is nowt to grouse about!
Award will improve iconic birds’ wild Langholm habitat A project…
Movement at Murtholm
After four years, delight as work finally starts on 200-home…
Cheviot Champ
Langholm farmer Jim Robertson of the Becks has added to…
Another soaring success for Matilda & Co
Week: 08 | 23rd February 2023 | Athletics News SportLangholm girls smash personal bests at national athletics meet A trio of Langholm athletes were on sparkling form when they competed at a major event in Glasgow at the weekend. Matilda Brockley, Antonia Brockley and Ava Bell were taking part…
Fugitive Neville behind bars
Week: 08 | 23rd February 2023 | Canonbie Community NewsFugitive Neville behind bars A Canonbie car dealer, who helped two killers flee the country, is behind bars today after attempting to escape justice himself. Ross Neville went on the run last week after his original community service sentence was…
D-Day for Erskine campaigners
Week: 08 | 23rd February 2023 | Community NewsCouncil chief to visit Langholm Eyesore Hundreds sign petition demanding action Campaigners in Langholm have vowed they won’t be fobbed off in their quest for answers about the future of Erskine Church. Members of the Erskine Church Stakeholders Group are…
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
• Canonbie conspirator avoids arrest• Neville’s lenient sentence increased• He…
Sweet revenge for improving Legion
Visitors reduced to nine as Langholm continue winning streak Langholm…
Funding bonanza for Langholm charities
Grants secure future for local groups and communities It’s been…
‘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
Week: 03 | 20th January 2023 | NewsHere are the full results from the New Year’s Day ‘Whisky Run’:
Ewes Ladies launch Burns Season
Week: 03 | 19th January 2023 | Community NewsThe Burns Night season got off to a splendid start last week, when members of the Ewes SWI gathered at Langholm Rugby Club to celebrate the Bard. Thanks to Covid, It was the first such supper since January 2020 –…
The girl who’s putting a new spin on the humble Frisbee
Week: 03 | 19th January 2023 | Community News SportGB star Amelia is tipped for the top – and the pride of her Langholm family Had I known then that prowess at throwing a plastic disc could have made me an international sports star, watched by millions around the…
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’
Fond farewell to self-taught musician from Newcastleton The traditional music…
Christmas fun for Benty Kids
By Mairi Telford Jammeh A super party for the children…
'This road is a death trap!'
Lives could be put at risk unless action is taken…
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…
