Tarras dream is now a reality
Week: 46 | 17th November 2022 | Community News£2.2m community buy-out finally official after deal signed It’s official: the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve has now doubled in size with the legal completion of the south of Scotland’s largest community buyout. And organisers have hailed it as a “moment…
Pyromusical Perfection
Week: 45 | 10th November 2022 | Community NewsHats off to the organisers and sponsors as thousands descend on the Muckle Toon for a spectacular musical fireworks display Three pages of photos in this week’s E&L available at your Newsagent or available online by subscription. Click HERE Photo by…
Rural communities may miss out on energy aid
Week: 45 | 10th November 2022 | Community Farming and Environment NewsPeople living in rural areas in Scotland could end up getting a fraction of the energy support payments being made by the UK Government to urban households this winter. That’s the claim by Scottish Land & Estates which has written…
Langholm’s £1m windfarm windfall
Week: 45 | 10th November 2022 | News Crossdykes deal pays off for communities Local projects now vie for share of pot Langholm is to benefit from a bumper £1 million windfall from the Crossdykes Windfarm development. Our town is one of five who will share…
Bomber is back with rugby royalty
Week: 44 | 5th November 2022 | NewsLangholm rugby ace signs with Euro champs Saracens Langholm rugby star Robin Hislop is back in the big time after being signed by Saracens. The loose-head prop – known as ‘Bomber” – has been snapped up by the former European…
Avian flu hits turkey supply
Week: 44 | 3rd November 2022 | NewsBy Gilly Fraser Turkey could be off the menu for many families this Christmas as poultry producers continue to battle what they describe as their version of foot and mouth in the UK’s biggest ever avian flu outbreak. And those…
A walk on the mild side!
New handrail takes the pain out of Gaskells route A…
The Canonbie conspirator
Local man admits he sheltered murderers 24-year-old was ‘executed’ in…
Ladies' Burns Club celebrates 75 glorious years
Ladies enjoy speeches and afternoon tea on special anniversary day…
A blaze of colour on the canal
Once the transport arteries that stoked the fires of the…
Whita seat replaced
Langholm Walks Group, in cooperation with the Castle Craig’s Club,…
Brighten your day: try growing pumpkins!
Versatile plant is not just for Halloween, says E&L garden…
Langholm war hero was my cousin!
Harry, 85, will receive medal for lad killed in Cyprus…
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
Week: 41 | 13th October 2022 | Community NewsNow undertaker WILL be able use hospital morgue Health chiefs have changed their minds about a controversial decision to scrap Langholm’s only mortuary. It means the town’s funeral director will not have to construct a DIY facility in order to…
A new HQ – and no kidding!
Week: 41 | 13th October 2022 | Community NewsXcel’s hub ‘opens the door to ambition’ in Langholm By Max McVittie Youngsters in Langholm finally have a new centre to call their own after moving to fit-for-purpose premises. The newly-opened headquarters of the Xcel Project on Henry Street offers…
Dumfries to host Agri & Rural Affairs Conference
Week: 40 | 7th October 2022 | Community Farming and Environment NewsYoung farmers from across the country will be flocking to Dumfries next month for what they describe as a top highlight of their calendar – the Agri and Rural Affairs Conference. It’s the first time the town has been chosen…
Winning Hearts and Minds
Week: 40 | 7th October 2022 | Community SportClub make it a day to remember for football-mad youngsters Youngsters from Langholm were offered a unique footballing experience at the weekend when they were invited to part of the match day experience at Tynecastle Park, the home of Heart…
Burning with pride!
Week: 40 | 6th October 2022 | Community NewsOur fire fighters the best in the land, says report Retained firefighters in Eskdale and Annandale are among the best in Scotland – and that’s official! A new report has revealed that commitment from local volunteers means that fire engines…
A relay good effort!
Week: 40 | 6th October 2022 | Community NewsLangholm runners help baton on 5,000-mile journey Langholm folk pulled out all the stops to play their part in a global relay race. The Running Out of Time Relay is an eye-catching and ambitious warm-up to next month’s United Nations…
It’s a DIY mortuary now!
• Another Langholm facility to close• Undertaker told ‘build his…
Magnificent 7 for Milntown men
Try blitz maintains unbeaten run with game in hand Langholm…
River Esk: ‘Action needed now’
Flood risk grows as council dithers over protection scheme There…
Church Service remembers HM Queen Elizabeth
RESPECTS: A Service of Remembrance for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth…
Langholm girls give their all
Encouraging signs despite defeat in tough debut By Calum Graham…
High street law firm to merge with Borders group
Family business founded more than 50 years ago in Langholm…
COP this, Langholm
Muckle Toon chosen to host stage of global relay Langholm…
January, February, now Langholm in November
Singer Barbara Dickson returns to The Buccleuch Award-winning singer Barbara…
Bumpy landing for Armstrong clan
Gilnockie event curtailed, but family’s visit a great success Neil…
‘A rock of stability, reassurance and compassion’
Tributes reveal how the Queen spanned political divides in her…
Countdown begins for Armstrong visit
Langholm ready to greet astronaut’s family Excitement is building as…
Copshaw petrol station has proved to be a lifesaver
Having its own community-run petrol station has saved villagers in…
Keeping it Country in Langholm
Week: 35 | 2nd September 2022 | Arts and Entertainment NewsBack by popular demand, following a sell-out tour last year, the popular “Keep it Country Show” returns to the Buccleuch Centre, Langholm on Thursday 8th September featuring four of the Emerald Isle’s best loved stars. The show will feature the…
All set for new season at Milntown
Week: 35 | 1st September 2022 | Community Rugby SportRugby The new rugby season kicks off on Saturday with Langholm’s first match in East League 2 being away to Livingston at Almond Park.The first home match is against Dunbar the following week, kick off 3pm. A Ladies’ Day is…
‘It’s worse than Covid – but I’ll survive crisis!’
Week: 35 | 1st September 2022 | NewsBrewer Stuart defiant as energy hikes threaten beer industry By Max McVittie A Langholm brewery boss has spoken of how the cost-of-living crisis is battering his business.But Stuart Campbell says he is also confident of surviving the dizzying rise in…
Give us Hope for treatment
Week: 35 | 1st September 2022 | Community NewsAnger grows as Langholm medical services disappear Concerns are growing over rapidly dwindling medical services available to folk in Langholm. And one local councillor is now demanding answers from the NHS, describing the situation in the town as “frightening”. Denis…
Nicky's a Master Blaster!
Week: 34 | 26th August 2022 | Cricket SportNicky P’s 151 keeps hopes alive as rain stops play Langholm’s promotion hopes remain on a knife-edge following the postponement of last weekend’s crunch match against Rockcliffe. But the weather-enforced break at least gives the Castleholm outfit a chance to…
Veronika's emotional thanks
Week: 34 | 25th August 2022 | Community NewsA special show hosted by Fiona Armstrong raised more than £3,700 for the Ukrainian Appeal. The Concert for Ukraine attracted a near-capacity audience at Langholm’s Buccleuch Centre on Sunday, for a packed programme of music and singing. Produced by Centre…
From Russia, with love
Billionaire’s 300k gift saw Tarras Valley Nature Reserve over the…
Creation Mill delight at major funding boost
Textile team gears up for more community workshops The Langholm-based…
Buccleuch back in the black
Staycations boost Estate’s profits after pandemic Buccleuch has posted a…
We’re all football crazy now!
By Penny Johnstone The impact of the Lionesses historic win…
Reaching for the stars... well done to Ruairi!
Huge crowds and great atmosphere welcome back Langholm Common Riding…
Howzat for real community spirit?
Public digs deep after thieves strike at cricket club By…
All eyes on Cornet Ruairi
Wishing Ruairi all the best! As Common Riding Day approaches…
Spooky Men: a capella quirkiness
By Sheena Harvey, Castle Bytham, Lincs A collection of ten…
Flagging up Langholm
By Brian Hinchcliffe Langholm gets in the mood Bright and…
New home button for the Holm
People who visit Newcastleton often find they have something in…
Great weekend kicks off 2022 celebrations
Under beautiful blue skies, more than seventy riders gathered for…
Bowler presented
A dinner was hosted by Langholm Young Riders on Friday…
