
2020 Magic Lantern Show
Week: 49 | 7th December 2020 | Community NewsONE of Langholm’s theatre companies is determined to do its bit to bring some cheer and light to the town which faces many challenges on top of the COVID-19 pandemic. Normally, Centre Stage Community Theatre would be preparing for its…

Langholm store marks 20 years of shopping
Week: 49 | 4th December 2020 | Community NewsCo-op staff look forward to 2021 and arrival of a post office

Vaccination roll-out is imminent: NHS chief
Week: 49 | 3rd December 2020 | NewsImmunisation of high-priority groups will start next week

NHS seeks input on plan
Week: 48 | 2nd December 2020 | NewsHealth and social care and support are at centre of discussions

Happy 400th birthday as town marks charter
Week: 48 | 27th November 2020 | Community NewsAlliance invites groups to host events in run-up to main event

200m high turbines for two Eskdale sites
Week: 48 | 26th November 2020 | NewsDeveloper pledges £900,000 a year for nearby communities

Pupils’ designs are a reminder of the past
Langholm’s textile history inspires bold and striking creations

Non-essential trips to England are banned
First Minister announces tougher restrictions to beat the virus

Riverbank erosion puts A7 in danger
Residents voice their fears as three metres of banking disappear

Tune into Open Country broadcast
TWO historic community land buyouts have been agreed in Eskdale…

Langholm jockey hangs up stirrups
LANGHOLM jockey Dale Irving announced his retirement last Friday after…

Cannabis oil producer given substantial grant
Langholm business to create more than 50 jobs in the…

EWM collapses with 750 jobs lost
About 40 staff are made redundant as administrators take over

Village could be the gateway to new park
Newcastleton would sit in a unique position as an attraction

Make your own handbag
PILES of waste fabric, which were destined to be thrown…

40 jobs lost in Langholm as EWM collapses
SEVEN hundred and fifty jobs at Edinburgh Woollen Mill have…

EWM PLACED INTO ADMINISTRATION
Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Ponden Home have been placed into…

Roadmap to success is in everyone’s hands
Langholm Alliance manager says he is here to get things…

Historic deal to buy moor agreed
Week: 45 | 5th November 2020 | Community NewsDuke will sell 5,200 acres to community for a nature reserve

Scotland’s orchestra, digitally
Week: 44 | 3rd November 2020 | Arts and Entertainment ReviewTHE Royal Scottish National Orchestra is bringing audiences its first digital season over the coming months. The performances will be filmed live for audiences in the RSNO’s studio. The concerts are a reimagining of its 2020:21 season and feature many…

Community buys Langholm Moor
Week: 44 | 2nd November 2020 | Community NewsSOUTHERN Scotland’s largest community buyout is set to go ahead after one of the most ambitious community fundraising campaigns ever held. The Langholm Initiative has agreed a deal with Buccleuch to buy 5,200 acres of Langholm Moor after raising the…

Day earns extension to save retail empire
Week: 44 | 1st November 2020 | NewsHigh Court grants EWM Group two more weeks to save firm

Flu vaccine campaign for over 65s is on target
Week: 44 | 30th October 2020 | NewsEligible patients will receive a letter soon for an appointment

Great new plans for old favourite
Week: 44 | 29th October 2020 | NewsOwners have fresh outlook for Langholm’s Crown Hotel

Pick up a pumpkin
THERE’LL be fewer ghostly goings-on this Halloween but don’t despair.…

Time is running out to buy town’s moorland
It’s a race to the finish as deadline of October…

Kelso’s quality field
Horseracing

Day of reckoning
EWM chain’s future is in doubt if group’s owner saves…

Flood Scheme Forum
RESIDENTS living in riverside properties in Langholm have voiced their…

Langholm Loves Local launched
LANGHOLM is bouncing back with a new initiative to make…

Luke takes league title
Bowling

New coronavirus rules will not help industry
Hotel owner criticises Scottish government for unclear message

Return to rugby is postponed for three months
CLUB and school rugby will not return to competition until…

Pandemic infects iconic retail brand
More unemployment as Day puts EWM Group in administration

Villagers welcome a 20mph limit trial
Newcastleton’s streets will be safer for pedestrians and drivers

EWM TO CLOSE 200 STORES IN NEXT FORTNIGHT
24,000 Jobs are at risk

Village sewage works due to open next spring
Week: 41 | 9th October 2020 | NewsCanonbie and the River Esk will benefit from better treatment

Housing developer is ready to move onto site
Week: 41 | 8th October 2020 | NewsPlan put in for initial works, including improved A7 junction

Diggle Boy makes it a hat-trick
Week: 40 | 6th October 2020 | Hounds SportHounds

Rescued mill has new name and big plans
Week: 40 | 6th October 2020 | NewsDrove Weavers in Langholm earns praise and admiration from MSP

Keeping active during Covid
Week: 40 | 2nd October 2020 | SportSTEPS are being taken to encourage school pupils to be active during the COVID-19 crisis. Restrictions are in place on the type of sport and physical activity which can be delivered during physical education in schools. Annandale and Eskdale Active…

Digital skills project is launched in Langholm
Week: 40 | 2nd October 2020 | NewsOlder people, young people and low-income families targeted

Flood protection order delayed by fresh study
Environmental impact assessment will take six months to do

Team appointed to regenerate Copshaw
Development officer to lead transformation of Buccleuch House

Four more defibrillators go live
FOUR more defibrillators have been installed as part of a…

Border Brae takes the honours
PUPPY produce day was held at Sewingshields last Saturday. As…

Centre design rethink after public response
And council calls for extra study after identifying flood risk

Village completes historic land buy-out
Newcastleton trust buys 750 acres of Holm Hill from Buccleuch

Scottish actor appeals for donations to moor
Gregor has good memories of raising his family in Langholm

Dyehouse cuts ten jobs as orders dry up
COVID-19 pandemic hits successful company’s customers

Plan launched to make south a greater place
Enterprise body to make area centre for opportunity, innovation and…

Seaweed and sparrows
Margaret Walty has opened her Autumn exhibition “Here be Dragons”…

Volunteers needed to drive community car
New Caddy will be used to transport residents to appointments

Another million given to moorland buyout
South of Scotland Enterprise give huge boost to venture