Ruairi banishes the baby-blues!
Week: 28 | 14th July 2022 | Common Riding NewsOn Wednesday, Langholm Baby & Toddler Group held a party for Langholm Cornet Ruairi Hotson and his right and left hand men, Henry Jeffrey and Iain Little…the boys had their hands full!! Full story in next week’s E&L
From windy weather to too hot for hounds!
Week: 27 | 13th July 2022 | Hounds SportAt Newcastleton on Wednesday night the hounds and supporters were greeted with some windy weather which turned cold as the sun disappeared. The Seniors had nine entries and the early leaders were Castle Clansman and Mr Finnegan after the trail…
Public Meeting
Week: 27 | 11th July 2022 | News
From Dawn to Dusk
Week: 27 | 8th July 2022 | Common Riding Lifestyle NewsThe first of a series of extracts from Betty Little’s classic book about Langholm’s Great Day Introduction by daughter Alison Aston Langholm Common Riding has always held a special place in my heart – and when the-then E&L editor, Joy…
Suited and booted for the Royal Garden Party
Week: 27 | 8th July 2022 | Community NewsLast week a garden party was held in the grounds of Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh for those nominated for their contributions to the wider community. KATHERINE LATIMER was there. The tradition of the Royal Garden Party was first established in the…
Holm is where the heart is
Week: 27 | 7th July 2022 | Community Farming and Environment NewsMuch-missed event finally returns to Copshaw Organising agricultural shows takes hard work, teamwork, inspiration, perspiration and co-operation. They were much missed when Covid devastated the countryside’s social calendar. But how hard is it to kickstart them back into life now…
Faw Side campaigners ‘pleased’ with inquiry
Wind farm objections heard at Langholm meeting Campaigners fighting a…
KEEP AWAY!
Sightings of ‘Britain’s most dangerous plant’ in Langholm Dog-walkers have…
‘Scott would have been so proud’
Parents give heartfelt thanks for Langholm bowls memorial Last week,…
‘Wolf-whistles? We’re too busy listening to Radio 4!’
As shock research suggests Britain’s macho builders are now embracing…
All aboard the late-afternoon last bus
Fury as X95 night service to Carlisle is axed by…
‘We feared foot & mouth was back’
Farmers relive trauma after probe into suspected new UK outbreak…
‘Blame the Duke’, Loki tells Langholm
By Penny Johnstone Rapper wades into buyout debate in latest…
Tub Turnbull’s ‘Ride Oot Bye’
By Gilly Fraser For the first time in three years,…
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
Week: 24 | 16th June 2022 | Arts and Entertainment NewsSheer delight is etched on Kyle Grieve’s face as he fulfils the dream of a lifetime on stage with The Killers. Kyle, the grandson of retired Langholm headmaster David McDonald, was invited to play drums on the Las Vegas group’s…
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Week: 24 | 16th June 2022 | Community NewsAfter torrent floods derelict church, residents unite in campaign to tear down the Erskine Church The fight is on to have Langholm’s stricken Erskine Church demolished – before there is a tragedy. Following last week’s E&L report, in which we…
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
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
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
Week: 18 | 6th May 2022 | Cricket SportCricket
Delay to EU import checks ‘utter madness’
Week: 18 | 6th May 2022 | Farming and EnvironmentFarming
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
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
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
