Gordon, Amber & Me: Newcastleton mother and daughter meet their wildlife heroes
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsA NEWCASTLETON mother and daughter were bursting with enthusiasm at the thought of meeting one of their TV wildlife heroes at the Borders Book Festival. Wendy Patterson and Amber Foster, 10, went to listen to a talk by Michaela Strachan,…
New thrills on forest bike trails
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsMOUNTAIN bikers are once again enjoying the trails in Newcastleton after a major upgrade of some sections. Forestry and Land Scotland was responsible for the work on the popular 7Stanes mountain bike trails in the forest. The revamp work on…
Flood defences will make homes safer: Protection scheme goes on public display to gauge opinions
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsDUMFRIES and Galloway Council flood team’s events are on Thursday, June 27 from 3pm to 8pm, Friday, June 28 from 10am to 6pm and on Saturday, June 29 from 10am to 2pm. All three events are in the Buccleuch Centre…
Windfarm faces being refused by planners: Recommendation put forward to turn down Crossdykes plan
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsA RECOMMENDATION to refuse the construction of 10 wind turbines at 176.5m high near Langholm is going before the council today. This is despite the fact that Muirhall Energy has received 20 letters of support and a number of statutory…
Bald in a good cause
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsZACH Reid of Langholm has gone bald in aid of the National Autistic Society. Zach works for the Co-op which is trying to raise money for this charity as it was the one that got the most votes from staff…
Best in the country: Newcastleton wildlife group is presented with national award
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsTHE Wildlife Watch Group in Newcastleton has won the 2018 national award for the best wildlife group in the UK. They were up against more than 300 other groups but came out on top after impressing the panel of judges…
It’ll be alright on the night
TWO Canonbie women will climb Ben Nevis during the night…
Head pupils
VOTING has taken place at Langholm Academy and the S6…
Forest is important: Eskdalemuir is a vital part of Scotland’s industry
THE importance of the forestry industry in and around Eskdalemuir…
Communities make plans to buy moor: Opportunity for a community buy-out will not happen again
THE first steps towards a community buy-out of Langholm moor…
American triples at Newcastleton
Bowling NEWCASTLETON Bowling Club held its first open tournament of…
Canonbie sports success
School Sports ALL eyes were on the running track at…
Handfuls of karate medals
Karate MEMBERS of Langholm Karate Club came home with handfuls…
Tynemouth runs away
Hounds Tynemouth had another two wins and is running away…
Bouncer Ben is flying high
Trampolining LANGHOLM bouncer Ben Ewart was delighted to win gold…
Dumfries side overhaul Langholm in final over: Decent performance from young team with one man down
Cricket LANGHOLM 2nds were up against Dumfries last Sunday and,…
Recycling cuts costs: FTS Dyers leads the way in disposal of industrial materials
IN THE second of our features, the E&L Advertiser speaks to…
Naturally brilliant: Wild Eskdale takes Canonbie pupils on a journey of discovery
Canonbie Primary School pupils have been down to the woods…
Moor nationally important: Botanist says people need to take direct control of site to secure its future
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsChris Miles, the former area manager of Scottish Natural Heritage in Dumfries and Galloway, knows Langholm Moor well, partly through his job with the organisation and as a botanist. Chris is the chairman of the board of trustees at the…
Accomplishment rewarded in a night of prizewinners: Langholm and Canonbie pupils are recognised for their talents
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsTHE Common Riding concert for the Langholm and Canonbie Schools Cluster was held in Langholm parish church on Monday evening. The occasion was compered by Michael Bell, who welcomed Cornet Henry Jeffrey, his right and left-hand men Iain Little and…
Quiz kids do their best
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsA TEAM from Langholm primary school competed in the district final of the Rotary quiz in Carluke Lifestyles Centre. Having qualified at the regional finals, the team travelled to Carluke to compete in a strong field with 10 other regional…
Showing the way to a safer day in the hills: Eskdale’s walks get a makeover, thanks to volunteers
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsTHREE stalwart walkers are on a mission to make sure local and visiting ramblers have safe and enjoyable walks in Eskdale. The waymarked walks, which run from Canonbie to the Ewes valley and many points in between, were in need…
Zoe helps save the planet
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsA RETIRED couple in Langholm are one of the first purchasers in the town to have bought an electric car. Tom and Alison Hutton’s main reason for deciding to invest in it was because of the rising costs of repairs…
Industrialisation fear: Turbines will destroy natural landscape, campaigners claim
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsTHE company proposing to build a massive windfarm in the Ewes and Esk valleys will return to Langholm for a public consultation next Thursday. Cheshire-based Community Windpower Ltd has submitted a plan to the Scottish government’s energy consents unit for…
Sports centre survey appeal
A GROUP investigating the potential for reopening the sports centre…
Season starts well: Drum major impresses with his skills in contests
LANGHOLM Pipe Band is celebrating a great start to its…
Wishlist for south’s economic prosperity: Partnership holds another round of meetings this month
A WISHLIST for the south of Scotland’s future economic growth…
Victory for Copshaw
Bowling Copshaw were victorious in the Invitation Triples after defeating…
Return to winning ways
Cricket Langholm v Wetheral Langholm got back to winning ways…
Dunlop Bikers
Bike Trials Dunlop in East Ayrshire was last weekend’s destination…
Polaris’ Puppy Produce Trail
Hounds Saturday at Walton was the first of the Puppy…
Sprinting at national level
Running Langholm Primary School’s girls sprint relay team returned home…
Legion Awards night
Football Langholm Legion football club held a presentation night on…
Jamie has just two wins to go before turning pro: Popular Langholm jockey shows his commitment to racing
Horseracing Langholm’s 26-year-old jockey Jamie Gormley is just two winners…
Elections Malawi style
Bob Milne, former Langholm minister, sends his second report from…
Common Riding members congratualte Cornet Jeffrey: Christopher Tait appointed as Castle Craigs fair crier
A COMMON Riding members’ meeting was held in the Crown…
Telling tales through time: End of season stories of Ben Nevis, Ireland, wartime, and knitting
Week: 23 | 6th June 2019 | LifestyleCANONBIE SWI held the last meeting of the season and Gill Bailey, president, invited members to entertain them by talking about their hobbies and talents. Sheila Coupland, an accomplished speaker, transported members to Ireland many years ago with two, true-life…
It’s a trial being a sheepdog: 66 entries keeps the Penton event running non-stop
Week: 23 | 6th June 2019 | Farming and EnvironmentCOMPETITORS and spectators gathered for the annual Penton Discussion Group sheepdog trials. A friendly, homely and welcoming atmosphere, created by the many willing helpers in the glorious setting of Haithwaite Farm by kind permission of Gerald and Margo Smith, ensured…
Patience plea for playpark
Week: 23 | 6th June 2019 | NewsMore than £14,000 is still to be raised before a major improvement project can go ahead at Langholm’s Buccleuch Park. Ian Macgregor, Chairman of the Buccleuch Park project sub group, told Langholm, Ewes and Westerkirk Community Council that the work…
Windfarm opposition gathers momentum: Community Council calls for more time to submit comments
Week: 23 | 6th June 2019 | NewsThe public should have more than just 30 days to submit comments on the planning application for the Faw Side wind farm, community councillors agreed this week. Langholm, Ewes and Westerkirk Community Council plan to request an extension to the…
Holmspun on High Street
Week: 23 | 6th June 2019 | NewsLangholm High Street has a new business filling one of the vacant shops at the Townhead end of the street. Jo Elliot has brought Holmspun Gifts and Crafts to Langholm. Jo lives in Newcastleton and is multi talented making pottery,…
Future of Langholm moor in spotlight: End of June deadline for Buccleuch consultation
Week: 23 | 6th June 2019 | NewsCommunity ownership and the creation of a nature reserve are among suggestions for the future of Langholm Moor made this week. Fears of “unsympathetic development” of the protected area have also been voiced, following Buccleuch’s shock announcement last week that…
Merseyside marathon
FIRST-TIME marathon runner Mhairi Beattie put aside a niggling knee…
Wonders of Westerhall: Westerkirk estate opens its grounds for Scotland’s Garden Scheme
ISITORS to Westerhall near Bentpath were treated to a glorious…
Nobel prizewinner is back at his old desk: Richard Henderson inspires the next generation of scientists
A FORMER Newcastleton pupil, who went on to win a…
PM ‘impediment’ to Brexit: May’s sudden resignation gets mixed reaction from area’s politicians
PRIME Minister Theresa May’s resignation last week under pressure from…
Apollo 11 inspires pupils
PUPILS at Langholm Academy looked to the stars during science…
Dawn presents work on stroke diagnosis: Langholm physiotherapist impresses at international congress
PHYSIOTHERAPIST, who developed a tool to help to diagnose strokes,…
Hall fundraiser makes £200
MORE than £200 was raised at a spring market in…
Plants and cakes make a good day out
TINNISBURN Plants near Harelaw opened its gates over the bank…
Weaving a new future: Grant will aid resurgence in textile industry in Muckle Toon
THE Langholm Initiative has received a grant award from the…
One muckle leap for Langholm tourism: Eskdale to benefit from global campaign by VisitScotland
A GLOBAL campaign to promote Langholm’s connection to the first…
It’s an uphill struggle
IT WAS a true family challenge – mums, dads and…
More wins for jockeys
Horseracing MORE wins have been recorded by jockeys Dale Irving…
