8.5% Council Tax hike needed to protect essential services
Week: 10 | 5th March 2026 | Community NewsD&G and Borders both introduce revenue-saving measures Council tax in both the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway will rise by 8.5% for the year 2026/27. This uplift is higher than the rate of inflation and is likely to be…
'Langholm Eyesore' is not an Environmental Health issue
Week: 09 | 26th February 2026 | Community NewsErskine Church unsafe but not regarded as a ‘nuisance’ Councillor Male recently received an email from a local man who has experience of dangerous buildings suggesting that Environmental Health might be the way to push for action relating to the…
Big Farmland Bird Count 2026
Week: 09 | 26th February 2026 | Farming and Environment NewsIf you intended to take part in this year’s Big Farmland Bird Count but just didn’t manage to get round to it – there’s still time. The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust which organises the count have extended the deadline…
Aoiffion wins last leg of 4 x 200 relay by 3 seconds
Week: 09 | 26th February 2026 | Athletics News SportATHLETICS On Sunday 8th February, 13-year-old Aoiffion McVittie Brangan from Langholm was back at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow to compete for Edinburgh Athletics Club in the Scottish National Under 16 Girls Indoor Relay Championships. With 27 teams taking part…
World Day of Prayer 2026
Week: 09 | 26th February 2026 | Lifestyle News“Come… and I will give you rest” On Friday 6th March 2026, Christians across the world will gather for the annual World Day of Prayer, a global ecumenical movement that unites people in worship, prayer and reflection across more than…
Councillor Male contacts D&G chief regarding funding anomalies
Week: 08 | 19th February 2026 | Community NewsAnswers sought for long-standing, unanswered questions Councillor Denis Male has contacted the CEO of Dumfries and Galloway Council, directly, to try to get an answer to a question he has been asking ever since the last Council Election. The main…
Farming and forestry’s prospects in the Southern Uplands in 2026
This month, we introduce a guest columnist who has spent…
Ain't no mountain high enough!
Langholm’s Roger Maxwell ‘compleats’ 282 Munros by Mark Hallam Roger…
Residents press for action at Langholm Flooding meeting
Mark Hallam reports on Community engagement event After four major…
Emirates a second home for Langholm athletes
ATHLETICS By Calum Graham Four pupils from Langholm Academy travelled…
Encouraging noises for Holm's No8 Club
A number of possibilities for future running of venue Newcastleton’s…
Dolomites skiing trip a triumph!
Langholm Academy has fantastic time in Bardonecchia, Bella Italia Pupils…
Blackburn and Hartsgarth:
Gilly Fraser finds out what 2026 has in storefor Oxygen…
Mutual benefits as old and young meet
By Mrs Nicol, Nursery Manager There was a meeting of…
Owners made aware of dangerous state of Kirk
Loose scaffolding beam over A7 sparks urgent safety concerns Fearless…
Another blow, away, for LRFC but bonus point won
RUGBY With five players already out due to injury, Langholm…
Holm pre-school care gets another set of top marks
Care Inspectorate full of praise for Childminder, Katrina Skelton It…
Wee, sleekit, cowrin, 'Tarras' beastie
The hunt is on for one of Britain’s smallest creatures…
100 years of Burns celebrations in the Tin Tabernacle
Week: 06 | 5th February 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Community NewsGilnockie Burns Supper celebrates its centenary in style with Grandfather and Grandson involved a century apart A fantastic night was had by all at the 100th Anniversary Burns Supper at Gilnockie Hall on Friday 30th January. The Tin Tabernacle was…
Community concerned as kirk continues to crumble
Week: 05 | 29th January 2026 | Community NewsCampaigner has another attempt at challenging Council Langhom’s dedicated Erskine Church campaigner, Denise Irving, has raised urgent concerns about the safety of deteriorating timber cladding panels on the former Erskine Church building, after reporting the issue to Dumfries and Galloway…
Copshaw and Canonbie on 2027 Tour de France route…
Week: 04 | 22nd January 2026 | Canonbie Newcastleton News…but hey-ho, Langholm to miss out as the world’s biggest bike race speeds past! The Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway will host the majority of Stage 1 of the 2027 Tour de France, which will start in Edinburgh and…
Langholm football trio signs for Queen of the South
Week: 04 | 22nd January 2026 | Football Girls Football SportGIRLS FOOTBALL Three of Langholm’s star players from the Girls Football Club have taken the next step in their football career by signing for the Dumfries team, Queen of the South.Members of the Langholm club since it’s inception, the girls…
Flooding - and how you can help Langholm Resilience Group
Week: 04 | 22nd January 2026 | Community Lifestyle NewsAs we know from recent flooding and debris flows in Langholm, when drains and gullies are blocked, the consequences can be much worse than wet feet! Most drains and gullies are now clear, but please can you help by reporting…
Glenfirra to close after 27 years trading
Week: 04 | 22nd January 2026 | Arts and Entertainment NewsLangholm firm Glenfirra of Langholm closed for business at the end of December. The business was started at the end of 1999 to perfectly restore Border Fine Arts figurines and became the official world-wide restorers. Starting life in the former…
Relief as UK Government performs another U-turn
Leaders meet to discuss changed Inheritance Tax Relief The UK…
Canonbie Nursery receives second-highest rating possible
Staff, parents, pupils and commitment to improvement all praised by…
Murtholm land WILL be sold for ‘residential development’
Following our brief report that Loreburn Housing Association was putting…
Ewes SWI gets Burns off to a great start
President Tessa Lumley welcomed a good turnout of members and…
Eskdale Pony Club Annual Awards night
Gilly Fraser reports on riding club’s special event Eskdale Pony…
Tropical paradise trip for E&L gardening guru
HELEN KNOWLES, was in seventh heaven among the abundant flora…
Worst flooding this winter as water cascades through Ashley Bank onto A7
Locals unblock drains and clear debris in what should have…
Biggest wildlife petition presented to Scottish Parliament
22,000 signature document is with Scotland’s decision-makers The petition going…
Is Canonbie the friendliest town in the Borders?
Some new residents certainly think it should be in the…
FTS Dyers help maintain the Muckle Toon’s textile history
South of Scotland Enterprise report on crucial Langholm business A…
Cards, cakes and jazzy jumpers, it's all about kids at Christmas
Festive entertainment and competitions keep the children focussed! Langholm Pupil…
Langholm Whisky Run 2026
This year’s Langholm New Years Day Whisky Run will be…
Sherwood Shenanigans hit the Langholm stage!
Week: 51 | 18th December 2025 | Arts Arts and Entertainment Community NewsYet another sell-out for Muckle Toon Panto…oh yes it is! The Langholm festive season wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the Muckle Toon Panto, and Robin Hood delivered exactly the kind of rollicking fun audiences craved. From the moment…
Canonbie PO and store: How's it going?
Week: 51 | 18th December 2025 | Canonbie E&L Life NewsCanonbie Community Enterprise answers some questions We asked the Canonbie Community Enterprise Group some questions about how things are going since they took over the running of the post office and convenience store. Answers are below. Q. How long have…
Christmas thoughts from Rev Morag
Week: 51 | 18th December 2025 | Canonbie Lifestyle NewsAs we move through another season in the life of our parish, I am continually reminded of the quiet strength that lives within our communities. Across our villages and countryside, people look out for one another in ways that often…
Center Parcs receives official council go-ahead
Week: 50 | 11th December 2025 | Newcastleton NewsMajor leisure development near Hawick willsurely have a knock-on benefit for Langholm Scottish Borders Council has given approval for the creation of the first Center Parcs holiday village in Scotland this week making national headlines. Center Parcs has five holiday…
Muckle Toon Christmas Cheer
Week: 50 | 11th December 2025 | Arts and Entertainment Community Lifestyle NewsLangholm group excel once more in creating an event to be proud of! The Muckle Toon proved last Saturday that a lot of effort and community input can put the magic of Christmas back in our Winter-grey town. With Santa…
Excess water and blocked drains beleaguer the A7
Week: 49 | 4th December 2025 | Community NewsThe A7 Action Group and BEAR Scotland promise to address signage, speed and drainage The E&L aims to keep readers informed about issues raised in previous issues of the paper. This week, after recent articles about flooding on the A7 in…
New fishing club will get you hooked
Langholm fly fishing club kicked off last Thursday night with…
Wind farm worries for distinctive goats
Oxygen Conservation’s plans at odds with Trust Conservationists have hit…
Rotary's Umbrella Walk raises an incredible amount
Over £40,000 raised for 38 local organisations by 192 walkers…
One of Langholm's mainstay organisations gets a colourful rebrand
Childcare facility is seen as a crucial lifeline for many…
SWAG concerned report will favour developers
Action Group gives us an update on the state of…
Langholm’s rising stars celebrate big wins at Athletic Club presentations
Several young Langholm athletes received awards at a junior presentation…
Playcare kids learn about remembrance
The children at Playcare ELCC have recently had lots of…
Windfarm windfalls for local organisations
Many applications for funding from Eskdale have been honoured A…
Wool, Woven and Wild
Creation Mill has just announced plans for a new festival…
Wind Farms versus the Eskdalemuir seismic array
Local MP calls for extra protections for monitoring station New planning…
End of an era for Langholm Girls FC
The 13th of November saw the end of an era at…
Pudsey's Primary Pals
Langholm Primary School supported children in need last week and…
