Neighbourly celebrations
Week: 31 | 4th August 2020 | Common Riding NewsMOODLAW Point and Henry Street South neighbours gathered on Jennety’s Green to mark the occasion of Stevie Ellwood’s semi-jubilee. Every effort was made to observe social distancing regulations but, nonetheless, a grand time was had in the mixture of chilly…
Neighbourly celebrations
Week: 31 | 4th August 2020 | Common Riding NewsTHE neighbours in Academy Place and Douglas Terrace could not hold a traditional street party for Jubilee Cornet Neil Davidson. But they did not want to see this fantastic milestone go unmarked so, after Pipe Major Craig Irving piped Neil…
Partnership secures £2.1m for the south
Week: 31 | 3rd August 2020 | NewsScottish government awards funding to 28 innovative projects
Jobless warning
Week: 31 | 31st July 2020 | NewsJUNE’S unemployment figures are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ and Dumfries and Galloway is still nowhere near the likely peak, an MSP has warned. Colin Smyth, South of Scotland MSP, is urging the UK and Scottish governments to take…
Weaving company’s future in the balance
Week: 31 | 30th July 2020 | NewsManagement buy-out team seeks to progress talks with owner
Defibs are going live
Week: 30 | 29th July 2020 | NewsLife-saving equipment will come with full instructions on use
Helping to ease the burden
By the Rev Scott McCarthy, minister of Garthamlock and Craigend…
Mill’s billionaire owner crippling suppliers, claim
But EWM says it has reached agreements with nearly all…
Rose’s Wardrobe makes lunar loveliness
Langholm fashion company embraces Neil Armstrong’s tartan
Langholm hotelier backs VAT cut to five per cent
THE Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s package of measures, which he outlined…
Six-figure grant will transform building
Bunkhouse and digital hub at Buccleuch House in Newcastleton
Buccleuch boss pledges to get project to the line
Benny Higgins criticises Scottish Land Fund for its rigidity over…
Winner demolishes a bewildered Derby field
And Langholm Common Riding followers debate the shade of the…
A mahoosive reduction!
By David McVittie I, LIKE most of the country, if…
Bob: a Langholm luminary
Robert McLure (1951-2020)
Tourism resurgence
3m fund will help the industry in southern Scotland to…
Restrictions are lifted as outbreak contained
Eskdale residents are now free to travel more than five…
Council implements post-virus recovery
DUMFRIES and Galloway Council’s leader says it is unlikely its…
Sports centre plans are top of the range
Week: 27 | 2nd July 2020 | NewsPublic are asked to choose their favourite from a trio of options
Walking through the lockdown
Week: 26 | 1st July 2020 | Lifestyle ReportersMY LOCKDOWN walk on day 54, Saturday, May 16, took us downstream to Hagg-on-Esk along the banks of the Esk onto The Hollows, to Claygate and back home along the Tarras Road. I’ve always enjoyed getting out for walks in…
Gormley is back in the saddle
Week: 26 | 30th June 2020 | Horse Racing SportFLAT-RACING jockey Jamie Gormley is back in the saddle and has had 13 rides over 14 days from Redcar to Newmarket. While there have been no winners, he had two second places for his boss Iain Jardine of Carrutherstown. At…
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
Castle Craigs Club sets out its reasons for cancellation of…
Designs ready to go to the public
THE group working on the transformation of Townfoot sports centre…
Windfarm is poorly sited and designed
Heritage 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
Week: 24 | 11th June 2020 | NewsCampaign over whether it’s an Eskdale or a Liddesdale route
EWM suppliers act over unpaid millions
Week: 23 | 10th June 2020 | NewsBangladeshi manufacturers allege company owes them £27m
Bowling reopens
Week: 23 | 9th June 2020 | Bowling SportBowling
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
Energy company steps up bid to secure government consent
Chance to play additional rugby
Youth Rugby
Unpaid carers urged to get help with PPE
Health 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
