Brandon aims to push the right buttons in Langholm
Week: 23 | 10th June 2022 | Arts & Entertainment Arts and Entertainment LifestyleBy Penny Johnstone Lovers of traditional Scottish folk music are in for a special treat when 25-year-old Brandon McPhee returns to Langholm with his band to perform later this month. The musician and singer, originally from Castletown village near Thurso…
Leila's a vintage virtuoso!
Week: 23 | 9th June 2022 | Arts Community Lifestyle NewsIf vintage clothes make you think of mothballs and third-hand cast-offs, then Leila Hallam is a on a mission to make you think again. And next month, the 67-year-old from Langholm aims to prove the fact with a display of…
New owners for town's 20-year Erskine eyesore
Week: 23 | 9th June 2022 | NewsBut clamour grows to tear down derelict, ‘dangerous’ High Street kirk It’s an eyesore that dominates the Langholm skyline, and most townsfolk would happily see it torn down.But the fate of the Erskine Church lies ultimately with its owner –…
Add a splash of Monet to your borders!
Week: 22 | 4th June 2022 | GardeningNasturtiums create ‘ribbons of colour’ in summer gardens
The blissful sound of silence
Week: 22 | 3rd June 2022 | Community NewsResidents celebrate after church bells are finally silenced
Let’s do it for Dylan!
Week: 22 | 2nd June 2022 | NewsAs his mum appeals for a life-changing loo in Langholm, we say:
Blackthorn produces finish of a lifetime
Wednesdays meeting was the last in the series of runs…
Pyrotechnics and parties for our marvellous monarch
Locals plan to hold a weekend of right royal celebrations
'I'm so glad my dad isn't here to see this'
Local opponents hit back at Tarras Valley plans
2022 Tub Hopefuls go head-to-head
by Gilly Fraser Newcastleton is buzzing with election fever as…
N’golo in fairytale finish for local owner Kevin
Six-figure race in the bag for Canonbie-owned racehorse
Ruairi to lead the way as Big Day returns at last
Langholm 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
Week: 18 | 5th May 2022 | NewsRefurbishment row leads to couple’s decision to quit
Care village moves a step closer
Week: 18 | 5th May 2022 | News£1.4m footbridge will connect new scheme to town
Rail group sends signal to Holyrood
Week: 17 | 29th April 2022 | NewsNew Waverley route must include Langholm say campaigners
Altogether cracking day at Langholm 7s
Week: 17 | 29th April 2022 | Rugby SportRugby
Election briefing
Week: 17 | 28th April 2022 | NewsUse your vote wisely
For whom does the bell actually toll?
Week: 17 | 28th April 2022 | NewsParishioners and minister clash over ‘intrusive’ ringing
Explore Langholm and Eskdale Guide Launched for Easter
Easter weekend saw the launch of a new guide to…
Meeting Van Gogh
by Juliet Weatherstone Designer Anna Cordingley’s newest exhibit “Van Gogh…
Jardine hat-trick inspires Langholm win
Langholm took on Dunbar in another rescheduled East League 2…
Buccleuch to put 30 homes on the market
Tenants of Buccleuch Estates say they are shocked and distressed…
Burgh-by-Sands Easter extravaganza
Hounds
Ukrainian Hosts meet wall of silence
Generous 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
Week: 13 | 31st March 2022 | NewsHeartbreak for couple faced with closure of their High Street shop
Plan for a Survival scenario
Week: 12 | 25th March 2022 | Farming and EnvironmentSanquhar farmer Jim Walker says the global impact of the war in the Ukraine means farmers must plan for the worst. Writing movingly in the Scottish farmer, the former NFUS President warns the consequences of Putin’s barbarity are already having…
New 7's sponsor
Week: 12 | 24th March 2022 | Rugby SportRugby
New lease of life for leisure centre plans
Week: 12 | 24th March 2022 | Community NewsFacility would provide “huge health and wellbeing benefits for area”
A Texel for Ukraine
Week: 11 | 18th March 2022 | Farming and EnvironmentA Texel ewe put up for auction to raise funds for the Ukraine has so far pulled in a whopping £4,820 after being sold seven times last week at Longtown Market. Farmer Tom Holmes, of Nutholm, Lockerbie, donated the sheep…
Conan sets fastest 5k in UK for U17
Week: 11 | 17th March 2022 | Athletics SportAthletics
Local plans drawn up to host Ukrainians
Polish charity will match families with hosts in Eskdale
"Pristine" items wanted and calls for cash donations
When the call went out last week for donations of…
Langholm lads help carry Hawick U18s to victory
Rugby
Proud memories of Langholm's Moon Man
On the 50th Anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s Visit
Unmanaged vegetation is potential tinderbox
Heather Trust member expresses his concern over wildfires
Favourite local walk is changed forever
Gaskell’s footbridge removed over increasing safety concerns
Bowling wins for Langholm’s Ryan
Carpet Bowling
Ill-considered approach
Analogue phone switch-off will leave remote communities vulnerable
Bowling rinks tournament
Bowling
Objections to four hour online consultation
Residents call for more time to examine rifle range scheme
Jim's eye view
At the time of writing this I am still in…
Oliver steps up for Doddie
Six-year-old Oliver Davidson from Langholm recently took up the Doddie…
