Finlay is Playcare Cornet
Week: 31 | 1st August 2019 | NewsONE of the highlights of Cornet Henry Jeffrey’s busy schedule last week was attending the Langholm Playcare Common Riding. He was supported by his right and left-hand men Iain Little and Stuart Murray and jubilee Cornet Billy Laidlaw. Now in…
Cornet rides out to where heather blends with sky: Record crowds enjoy a truly amazing day at Langholm Common Riding
Week: 31 | 1st August 2019 | NewsTO BE where heather blends with sky on that last Friday in July – the words which rang out around the Market Place on Common Riding day. Every single person gathered around the stage, whether on foot or horseback, would…
Elderly give best wishes
Week: 30 | 25th July 2019 | NewsLANGHOLM’S senior citizens have been enjoying the company of Cornet Henry Jeffrey and his right and left-hand men Iain Little and Stuart Murray as they carry out their duties. Over the past week they have visited the patients at Thomas…
A rare ride out
Week: 30 | 25th July 2019 | NewsAFTER a 17-year gap, a Langholm woman has decided to take up the reins once more tomorrow. Sharon Johnsone first rode the common when she was 10 in 1977 and Charles Erskine was Cornet. Sharon, nee Martin, said: “I rode…
The day of all days
Week: 30 | 25th July 2019 | NewsIT’S the day when Langholm celebrates all that is so cherished in this town: family, friends, tradition, a warm welcome and an unparalleled sense of community. When Cornet Henry Jeffrey receives the flag tomorrow at the start of Common Riding…
A night of fun and songs
Week: 30 | 25th July 2019 | NewsLANGHOLM Social Club hosted its Cornet’s night last Friday with David Pool in the chair. David welcomed a packed house before Cornet Jeffrey, accompanied by his left and right-hand men Iain Little and Stuart Murray, entered the room. David introduced…
Fell boys
Fell Racing A CRACKING fell race was had during the…
Fine day for Castle Craigs pairs
Bowling THE New Town Bowling Club hosted its Castle Craigs’…
No fog on this Tynemouth
Hounds TYNEMOUTH continued his winning form with another impressive win,…
Happy campers learn skills from the Falcons: Langholm youth rugby hosts two-day camp for 79 enthusiastic youngsters
Rugby SEVENTY-NINE youngsters took part in a rugby camp at…
Commission seeks views on land use decisions: New protocol will help organisations to work better together
The Scottish Land Commission has launched a new survey seeking…
Ben bounces to another gold
TRAMPOLINE and double mini-tramp gymnast Ben Ewart took the national…
Big day for Big Dunc as he scores his first century: Langholm cricketer finally puts his three 90s behind him
Cricket SINCE 2006, Big Dunc has made it into the…
To the moon and back for tea
FIFTY years after the launch of Apollo 11, Langholm enjoyed…
Boys’ reading challenge: Langholm and Canonbie schoolboys get a helping hand with books
WHEN it comes to reading at school, the boys have…
Call of the hills
THE build-up to the Common Riding continued on Sunday with…
Kerbside recycling to save money and planet: Council highlights the benefits of helping residents to recycle
A VISION to recycle more waste and send less to…
Eskdale lift-off for our Highland Coosmonaut: VisitScotland launch out-of-this-world anniversary campaign
A NEW tourism map highlighting Scotland’s links to space exploration…
Sun shines on the Benty
Week: 29 | 18th July 2019 | NewsCORNET Henry Jeffrey and his followers enjoyed glorious weather on the ride-out to the Benty last Saturday. In total, 49 horsemen arrived at the hall after a gallop along the riverbank and were treated to refreshments by members of Westerkirk…
Nearly 1,000 people sign petition to buy moorland: Langholm and Newcastleton are delighted with the support of the public
Week: 29 | 18th July 2019 | NewsA COMMUNITY buy-out of Langholm Moor by groups in Eskdale and Liddesdale will be the first and biggest of its kind in southern Scotland. If it is successful, the buy-out will bring thousands of acres of land under community ownership…
Dry century could end if new distillery opens: Langholm business seeks town centre premises to distil gin
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | NewsMORE than 100 years after the Langholm distillery closed, the town has the chance to begin distilling again. Many people will know that Langholm was once home to one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, established in 1765 and, at…
Carlisle match taken to wire
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | Cricket SportCRICKET LANGHOLM 2nd XI bowlers took their game to the wire against Carlisle 4ths in their EVCL Sunday league home match last Sunday. The home team’s score of 148 was in large part due to a debut 50 by John…
Excellent Canonbie bowling
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | Bowling SportBowling THE weather was very kind for an excellent bowling day at Canonbie Bowling Club for the open American pairs competition last Sunday. The winning pair were Owen Elliot and Fred Hollis of Annan. Langholm New Town bowlers did very…
Jazzle wins at Copshaw Common Riding
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | SportEVERYONE was up bright and early last Saturday for the Copshaw Common Riding. Ten hounds were slipped and Bobby Moon led them out over the the first stretch but after he tumbled in the rough going, Polaris took over. After…
Appleby fairly sorts out struggling Langholm 1sts: Cumbrian side uses home ground to their decisive advantage
APPLEBY cricketers took advantage of home ground to beat the…
50th festival of folk
SINGERS, dancers and musicians tuned up last weekend for the…
Delicious Tub with Flake: It’s our 21st birthday and we’re having a ball
COPSHAW Common Riding came of age last Saturday but, despite…
Neighbourly celebration
CORNET Henry Jeffrey, his right and left-hand men Iain Little…
Passion for fashion which lasts
THE fashions of the mid-20th century are proving to be…
Sporting responses
Sporting responses NEARLY 1,000 responses to a questionnaire about the…
A right royal do: Langholm well represented at Holyrood Palace
A CONTINGENT from Langholm donned their finest summer outfits for…
Ram-raiders smash their way through shop’s doors
THIEVES drove a vehicle through the glass doors of Langholm’s…
Walls will protect town: Proposed flood protection scheme for Langholm on display
A FLOOD protection scheme comprising walls and embankments for Langholm…
Windy and rough conditions take their toll
Hounds WINDY weather and rough terrain took its toll on…
Windy and rough conditions take their toll
Hounds WINDY weather and rough terrain took its toll on…
1st XI continue in good form
Cricket Langholm 1st XI 143 for 3 beat Keswick 2nds…
Restructuring at league level denies club promotion
Week: 27 | 4th July 2019 | Rugby SportRugby Club AGM MEMBERS of Langholm Rugby Club were told how restructuring had denied the club promotion in spite of the team finishing second in the league. President Dougie Beattie welcomed everyone to the club’s AGM, which was held in…
Bunting objection in as council steps away: Common Riding trustees send letter to protest at decision
Week: 27 | 4th July 2019 | NewsTHE bunting for Langholm Common Riding will no longer be put up by Dumfries and Galloway Council, the trustees have been told. At a meeting of the members it was decided that an objection to this decision would be sent…
Fly me to the moon: Events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission
Week: 27 | 4th July 2019 | NewsAT 2.32pm on July 16, 1969 Apollo 11 was launched on its historic mission to the moon. Four days later Neil Alden Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon’s surface. Langholm, considered by Armstrong to be…
180 take off at Spadeadam
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | Hounds SportHounds MORE than 180 hounds competed in the international at Spadeadam last Saturday. Bright sunshine greeted the trail enthusiasts who turned out in their droves. There were no entries from Ireland this year but there were some hounds from the…
Clegg back on the track
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | Athletics SportDOUBLE Paralympic champion sprinter Libby Clegg is back training on the track after having her first baby in the spring. Libby, who is registered blind, and her partner, Dan Powell, had a boy they named Edward. Libby, 29, has family…
Fair day and full entry for American triples
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | Bowling SportBowling THE winners of the invitation American triples tournament at Langholm New Town bowling club last Saturday were Ian Scott, Alan Aitken and Duncan Ritchie. The club received a full entry of 20 and supporters came from as far as…
Firsts secure six-wicket win against Patterdale: Park keeps them down and Langholm knock off the runs in 35 overs
Cricket LANGHOLM 1st team secured a six-wicket win away to…
Applause for achieving pupils
THE presentation of awards to the pupils, who painted pictures…
Course has positive impact: Academy pupils learn traditional rural skills, thanks to businesses
LANGHOLM Academy has collaborated with rural businesses to teach pupils…
Mum runs to thank hospice for its care: Retired teacher enters Great North Run for first time
A CANONBIE woman will run through the streets of Newcastle…
Scouts’ thanks to Janet
WHEN Janet Nicholson’s sons were in the Langholm Cubs and…
Moor sale petition: Eskdale residents have two weeks to register their support
A PETITION seeking support for a community buy-out of Langholm…
Farewell Denise
The end of the school year tomorrow marks the final…
Youths sought after mill blaze: Police appeal for witnesses to suspicious fire
A GROUP of youths are being sought by the police…
Seven rides for Jamie
Horseracing JAMIE Gormley has had a quieter week, with seven…
Netball trophy won: Canonbie primary win at festival
Netball CANONBIE primary school A team won the small schools’…
Six-wicket win for 2nds
Cricket A BRILLIANT performance with the ball and in the…
Adventurous spirits all: Muckle Toon hosts an outdoor festival worthy of its name
MTAF LANGHOLM proved once again that it is the perfect…
