Tribute paid to armed forces past and present
Week: 26 | 30th June 2020 | NewsSpecial week to remember those who serve and have served
Closure claim denied
Week: 26 | 28th June 2020 | NewsBut NHS says it must adapt to meet threat of a second
Back to school
Week: 26 | 26th June 2020 | News SchoolPupils will return to full-time schooling
Langholm ride-outs will definitely be off
Week: 26 | 25th June 2020 | Common Riding NewsCastle Craigs Club sets out its reasons for cancellation of events
Designs ready to go to the public
Week: 25 | 24th June 2020 | NewsTHE group working on the transformation of Townfoot sports centre are in talks with Dumfries and Galloway Council about the planning process. The group is preparing a pre-application advice submission to the council’s planning authority. This application does not constitute…
Windfarm is poorly sited and designed
Week: 25 | 23rd June 2020 | NewsHeritage body highlights significant adverse effects on valleys
More rural housing options are needed
More houses and more affordable homes will benefit everyone
Villagers land £850k
Land Fund award will enable Newcastleton to buy Holm Hill
Four months to raise £5.4m to buy our moor
Langholm offered £1m grant but time is tight to raise…
Have your say on X95
BORDERS Buses, which runs the X95 in Eskdale, continues to…
A win-win relationship which breeds success
Rugby
£1m in grants to help rural schools connect
Rural businesses and residents to get better internet access, too
Ready for the off
Horseracing
Essential work only on electricity cables
And water company reassures residents that dirty water is safe
Delicate balancing act
Grouse moor management can benefit raptors, says new report
Full steam ahead in Borders railway battle
Campaign over whether it’s an Eskdale or a Liddesdale route
EWM suppliers act over unpaid millions
Bangladeshi manufacturers allege company owes them £27m
Bowling reopens
Bowling
Co-operative store’s fundraising fanatics
Week: 23 | 9th June 2020 | Community NewsCo-op staff raise vital funds for Scottish mental health charity
Borthwick’s golden goal wins Legion’s new prize
Week: 23 | 5th June 2020 | Football SportFootball
£34m given to help business stay afloat
Week: 23 | 5th June 2020 | News3,000 businesses in Dumfries and Galloway are being supported
Giant windfarm plan faces more opposition
Week: 23 | 4th June 2020 | NewsEnergy company steps up bid to secure government consent
Chance to play additional rugby
Week: 22 | 3rd June 2020 | Rugby SportYouth Rugby
Unpaid carers urged to get help with PPE
Week: 22 | 3rd June 2020 | NewsHealth service is making access to personal equipment a priority
Golf is back on from tomorrow
Golf
Crossing the border remains an anomaly
The government guidance is clear but cross-border life goes on
The wonders of walking
CAROLYN Cuthbert and her husband Ian (Cuthy) have made the…
A monument to key workers
Langholm says thank you in an appropriate and spectacular fashion
Scottish producers at risk from farm bill
Government denies claims that cheap imports will flood into UK
Make an impact: volunteer
Helping out is a rewarding way to take and interest…
Virus hardship funds are open for business
Enterprise agency and councils are focusing on tailored support
Grand designs
Three potential options being considered
Government may ease lockdown next week
Langholm businesses respond to news of fewer restrictions
Everything stops for tea
THE Jeffrey family of Henry Street, Langholm got into the…
Shankend aerial combat
By Bruce McCartney of Langholm THE article in the E&L…
Physio celebrates her patient’s full recovery
Langholm therapist will remember camaraderie and optimism
July date for town’s flood scheme order
Week: 20 | 18th May 2020 | NewsMore public engagement is planned over council’s £8m project
Town gets tested
Week: 20 | 15th May 2020 | NewsTHE coronavirus mobile testing unit will return to Langholm on Friday, May 22.
Fears raised on spread of virus into Eskdale
Week: 20 | 14th May 2020 | NewsUK government’s relaxation of restrictions causes confusion
Traditions kept alive
Week: 19 | 11th May 2020 | Bowling SportBowling PAUL Mitchell has been elected president of the Langholm New Town bowling club for the 2020 season.The club will remain closed for the foreseeable future because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Traditions were kept alive, however, when Paul decided to throw…
Drug capsule maker boosts clinical trials
Week: 19 | 11th May 2020 | NewsCompany’s Langholm owner: I feel it’s a worthwhile investment TWO men, who were born and raised in Langholm, are producing drug capsules for clinical trials.Martin Tedham is chairman of the pharmaceutical and health product specialist group Wasdell, which has its…
Extra event support
Week: 19 | 11th May 2020 | Common Riding NewsDUMFRIESSHIRE MSP Oliver Mundell has called on the Scottish government to give extra support to culturally-significant events and festivities, like Common Ridings.During a virtual meeting of the parliament he asked Fiona Hyslop, cabinet secretary for economy, fair work and culture…
Virus under control
Scottish Borders records no deaths in the first five days…
Heartfelt thanks
P4 pupils send letters to our key workers THE children…
“Bomber” makes it to Dream Team
ROBIN “Bomber” Hislop has been named in The Rugby Paper’s…
Moor crowdfunder kicks off with £100k
Community buy-out appeals to the public to help raise £3m
Windfarm company take on MoD in court
Petition on seismic budget allocation will go to judicial review…
What a boring survey
ANOTHER Clap for Carers is coming up tonight. It’s strangely…
A look around at life in lockdown
“It was the best of times, it was the worst…
Kitchen is dumped and set on fire
A COMPLETE kitchen has been dumped and set on fire…
Petition calls for Day to reinstate workers
Staff made redundant should be furloughed, say MSP and MP…
Don't abuse the site
AS THE lockdown continues, it is understandable that everyone is…
Big benefits for community
Many groups in the area receive funding from the Ewe…
Rural testing pledge
NHS to expand its service into hot-spots in rural communities…
