‘Scott would have been so proud’
Week: 26 | 30th June 2022 | Community Lifestyle NewsParents give heartfelt thanks for Langholm bowls memorial Last week, we reported on the inaugural Scott Morrison Memorial Open Pairs bowling competition, held in Langholm in memory of a promising young student from the town who died in a tragic…
‘Wolf-whistles? We’re too busy listening to Radio 4!’
Week: 26 | 30th June 2022 | Lifestyle NewsAs shock research suggests Britain’s macho builders are now embracing their sensitive sides, PENNY JOHNSTONE finds out if the trend has reached Langholm. Are the days of wolf-whistling builders, tucking into greasy breakfast baps while pop music blares from their…
All aboard the late-afternoon last bus
Week: 26 | 30th June 2022 | Community NewsFury as X95 night service to Carlisle is axed by Border There’s anger in Langholm after the late-night bus service to and from Carlisle was suddenly axed. Border Buses announced this week that its popular X95 service, which also calls…
‘We feared foot & mouth was back’
Week: 26 | 30th June 2022 | Farming and Environment NewsFarmers relive trauma after probe into suspected new UK outbreak By Gilly Fraser Farming families who lived through the nightmare of foot and mouth have spoken of their horror at news of a possible fresh outbreak. Last week, fear once…
‘Blame the Duke’, Loki tells Langholm
Week: 25 | 24th June 2022 | News ReportersBy Penny Johnstone Rapper wades into buyout debate in latest book Langholm is an “ageing, sleepy village, completely landlord-locked…with the young flocking to the central belt to find opportunities”. That’s according to Scottish author and rapper Darren McGarvey, whose new…
Tub Turnbull’s ‘Ride Oot Bye’
Week: 25 | 23rd June 2022 | Common Riding Community NewsBy Gilly Fraser For the first time in three years, the streets of Newcastleton echoed with the cries and cheers of Copshaw Common Riders as they rallied behind Tub Turnbull II on his first official event on wheels. The “Ride…
Aussie singers to spook The Buccleuch
As thunderous as a herd of wildebeest, as sly as…
‘My boy is broken-hearted’
Lennon, 12, left devastated after ‘despicable’ thieves target his beloved…
Institute raises a cuppa to 100 wonderful years
Retiring president Nancy McLure welcomed members and guests to the…
Showing Charolais
By Gilly Fraser “The Royal Highland Show is special for…
Drummer Kyle kills it with Brandon & Co
Sheer delight is etched on Kyle Grieve’s face as he…
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
After torrent floods derelict church, residents unite in campaign to…
Brandon aims to push the right buttons in Langholm
By Penny Johnstone Lovers of traditional Scottish folk music are…
Leila's a vintage virtuoso!
If vintage clothes make you think of mothballs and third-hand…
New owners for town's 20-year Erskine eyesore
But clamour grows to tear down derelict, ‘dangerous’ High Street…
Add a splash of Monet to your borders!
Nasturtiums create ‘ribbons of colour’ in summer gardens
The blissful sound of silence
Residents celebrate after church bells are finally silenced
Let’s do it for Dylan!
As his mum appeals for a life-changing loo in Langholm,…
Blackthorn produces finish of a lifetime
Week: 22 | 2nd June 2022 | Hounds SportWednesdays meeting was the last in the series of runs at Moss Peteril, with the Connelly, Pattinson and Lawless kennel enjoying a double win.Visibility was poor from the field making it hard to see the 10 Seniors until they came…
Pyrotechnics and parties for our marvellous monarch
Week: 21 | 27th May 2022 | Community NewsLocals plan to hold a weekend of right royal celebrations
'I'm so glad my dad isn't here to see this'
Week: 21 | 26th May 2022 | Community NewsLocal opponents hit back at Tarras Valley plans
2022 Tub Hopefuls go head-to-head
Week: 20 | 20th May 2022 | Common Riding Community Gilly Fraserby Gilly Fraser Newcastleton is buzzing with election fever as the village prepares to go to the polls on Saturday to elect its Tub. Copshaw Common Riding is an equal opportunities body, and indeed the outgoing Tub is nurse and…
N’golo in fairytale finish for local owner Kevin
Week: 20 | 19th May 2022 | Horse Racing SportSix-figure race in the bag for Canonbie-owned racehorse
Ruairi to lead the way as Big Day returns at last
Week: 20 | 19th May 2022 | Common Riding Community NewsLangholm elects its new Cornet with 1,100 votes cast
Male is back as just 19 votes decide council seat
Ron Tait ousted in Ward 12 by returning independent candidate
Obituary to well loved lady
Tributes paid to much love
Langholm heartbreak as rivals snatch promotion
Smith’s men miss out by a single point after title…
Last gasp lifeline for Tarras Valley project
Two month extension agreed for £450,000 needed to secure buyout
Langholm dominant in six-wicket victory
Cricket
Delay to EU import checks ‘utter madness’
Farming
Butchers facing chop
Refurbishment row leads to couple’s decision to quit
Care village moves a step closer
£1.4m footbridge will connect new scheme to town
Rail group sends signal to Holyrood
New Waverley route must include Langholm say campaigners
Altogether cracking day at Langholm 7s
Rugby
Election briefing
Use your vote wisely
For whom does the bell actually toll?
Parishioners and minister clash over ‘intrusive’ ringing
Explore Langholm and Eskdale Guide Launched for Easter
Week: 16 | 24th April 2022 | CommunityEaster weekend saw the launch of a new guide to Langholm and Eskdale in the form of a small booklet. ‘Explore Langholm and Eskdale’ provides a visitor guide to the area and covers Canonbie, Ewes, Westerkirk and Eskdalemuir as well…
Meeting Van Gogh
Week: 16 | 22nd April 2022 | Arts & Entertainment Lifestyleby Juliet Weatherstone Designer Anna Cordingley’s newest exhibit “Van Gogh Alive” has arrived in Edinburgh’s Festival Square, for a four month stop on its UK tour. I went earlier this month with my two flatmates and found it to be…
Jardine hat-trick inspires Langholm win
Week: 16 | 21st April 2022 | Rugby SportLangholm took on Dunbar in another rescheduled East League 2 match on Saturday. Back in October Dunbar inflicted a heavy defeat on the Milntown men so the home side knew it was going to be a tough match – and…
Buccleuch to put 30 homes on the market
Week: 16 | 21st April 2022 | Community NewsTenants of Buccleuch Estates say they are shocked and distressed after receiving letters from their landlord, notifying them that their homes are to be potentially sold as part of an ongoing business shake-up. Buccleuch says it is currently unable to…
Burgh-by-Sands Easter extravaganza
Week: 15 | 14th April 2022 | Hounds SportHounds
Ukrainian Hosts meet wall of silence
Week: 15 | 14th April 2022 | NewsGenerous residents frustrated with housing delays
Bus driver crisis is getting serious
Transport company Borders Buses has introduced an emergency timetable after…
Janet's in the frame for gallery as Phil steps down
By Nick Brownlee It’s the end of an era at…
LRFC keeps it in the family
Father and son score in first home game for five…
High Noon for Eskdalemuir Marksmen
Opponents claim elite rifle range could put lives at risk
End of an era as Common Riding trio announce retirement
By Nick Brownlee Three stalwarts of Langholm Common Riding say…
Five points secured and debut try for Jardine
Rugby
Butcher's face the cruellest of cuts
Heartbreak for couple faced with closure of their High Street…
Plan for a Survival scenario
Sanquhar farmer Jim Walker says the global impact of the…
New 7's sponsor
Rugby
New lease of life for leisure centre plans
Facility would provide “huge health and wellbeing benefits for area”
A Texel for Ukraine
A Texel ewe put up for auction to raise funds…
Conan sets fastest 5k in UK for U17
Athletics
