Big day for Big Dunc as he scores his first century: Langholm cricketer finally puts his three 90s behind him
Week: 29 | 18th July 2019 | Cricket SportCricket SINCE 2006, Big Dunc has made it into the 90s three times without making over three figures. Last Saturday he finally achieved this, batting the full 40 overs for his 103 against Carleton. Sadly, this did not secure victory.…
To the moon and back for tea
Week: 29 | 18th July 2019 | NewsFIFTY years after the launch of Apollo 11, Langholm enjoyed the countdown of the launch of the rocket which took two men to the moon for the first ever moon landing. To commemorate the event AfterMoon Tea was served at…
Boys’ reading challenge: Langholm and Canonbie schoolboys get a helping hand with books
Week: 29 | 18th July 2019 | NewsWHEN it comes to reading at school, the boys have always lagged behind the girls . . . until now. Langholm and Canonbie primary schools carried out research and discovered the subject matter for boys ought to be different from…
Call of the hills
Week: 29 | 18th July 2019 | NewsTHE build-up to the Common Riding continued on Sunday with the ride-out to the Craig. Cornet Henry Jeffrey and his right and left-hand men Iain Little and Stuart Murray led 25 riders from the Kilngreen on a very warm afternoon.…
Kerbside recycling to save money and planet: Council highlights the benefits of helping residents to recycle
Week: 29 | 18th July 2019 | NewsA VISION to recycle more waste and send less to landfill has been agreed by Dumfries and Galloway councillors. The council recently took waste services back in house. It now intends to implement a kerbside recycling service for the first…
Eskdale lift-off for our Highland Coosmonaut: VisitScotland launch out-of-this-world anniversary campaign
Week: 29 | 18th July 2019 | NewsA NEW tourism map highlighting Scotland’s links to space exploration and the first moonwalk has been released on the 50th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11. It coincides with the 50th anniversary year of VisitScotland. The Scotland is Out…
Sun shines on the Benty
CORNET Henry Jeffrey and his followers enjoyed glorious weather on…
Nearly 1,000 people sign petition to buy moorland: Langholm and Newcastleton are delighted with the support of the public
A COMMUNITY buy-out of Langholm Moor by groups in Eskdale…
Dry century could end if new distillery opens: Langholm business seeks town centre premises to distil gin
MORE than 100 years after the Langholm distillery closed, the…
Carlisle match taken to wire
CRICKET LANGHOLM 2nd XI bowlers took their game to the…
Excellent Canonbie bowling
Bowling THE weather was very kind for an excellent bowling…
Jazzle wins at Copshaw Common Riding
EVERYONE was up bright and early last Saturday for the…
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
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | NewsA CONTINGENT from Langholm donned their finest summer outfits for a day out at Holyrood Palace for the Queen’s garden party. Iain Little, Langholm’s 2018 Cornet, his sister, Rachael, and parents Steven and Elaine Little were one of the parties.…
Ram-raiders smash their way through shop’s doors
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | NewsTHIEVES drove a vehicle through the glass doors of Langholm’s Co-operative Store in the early hours last Friday. Extensive damage was done to the superstore after an attempt was made to steal the cash machine which is on the outside…
Walls will protect town: Proposed flood protection scheme for Langholm on display
Week: 27 | 4th July 2019 | NewsA FLOOD protection scheme comprising walls and embankments for Langholm went on display to the public for the first time last week. Langholm has been identified as a Potentially Vulnerable Zone and the scheme is designed to protect homes and…
Windy and rough conditions take their toll
Week: 27 | 4th July 2019 | SportHounds WINDY weather and rough terrain took its toll on the hounds in the first trail at Newcastleton on Saturday. Tynemouth looked like the winner down the finish only to stop in a pool of water a few metres before…
Windy and rough conditions take their toll
Week: 27 | 4th July 2019 | SportHounds WINDY weather and rough terrain took its toll on the hounds in the first trail at Newcastleton on Saturday. Tynemouth looked like the winner down the finish only to stop in a pool of water a few metres before…
1st XI continue in good form
Week: 27 | 4th July 2019 | Cricket SportCricket Langholm 1st XI 143 for 3 beat Keswick 2nds XI 141 for 9 FOR THE second week in a row, Langholm 1st XI cricket team put in a good run to continue their good form with a seven wicket…
Restructuring at league level denies club promotion
Rugby Club AGM MEMBERS of Langholm Rugby Club were told…
Bunting objection in as council steps away: Common Riding trustees send letter to protest at decision
THE bunting for Langholm Common Riding will no longer be…
Fly me to the moon: Events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission
AT 2.32pm on July 16, 1969 Apollo 11 was launched…
180 take off at Spadeadam
Hounds MORE than 180 hounds competed in the international at…
Clegg back on the track
DOUBLE Paralympic champion sprinter Libby Clegg is back training on…
Fair day and full entry for American triples
Bowling THE winners of the invitation American triples tournament at…
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
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | NewsThe end of the school year tomorrow marks the final day of Denise Cumming’s time as a learning assistant in the Langholm and Canonbie Schools Cluster. After Mrs Cumming returned from the USA in 1998 with a young baby, she…
Youths sought after mill blaze: Police appeal for witnesses to suspicious fire
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | NewsA GROUP of youths are being sought by the police after a suspicious fire in the former Reid & Taylor mill in Langholm on Tuesday. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called at 7.50pm to the building in William…
Seven rides for Jamie
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | Horse Racing SportHorseracing JAMIE Gormley has had a quieter week, with seven rides at various courses, including York and Chester. He rode no winners but had some good places for different trainers. His best result came at Beverley in the one-mile, two-furlong…
Netball trophy won: Canonbie primary win at festival
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | Netball SportNetball CANONBIE primary school A team won the small schools’ trophy at the Annandale and Eskdale primary schools netball festival. Canonbie B team was third in the small schools’ competition. Primary schools were out in force for the festival and…
Six-wicket win for 2nds
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | Cricket SportCricket A BRILLIANT performance with the ball and in the field from a young bowling attack secured a six-wicket win for the 2nds team. They bowled out Carlisle for only 56. After losing the toss and being sent out to…
Adventurous spirits all: Muckle Toon hosts an outdoor festival worthy of its name
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | SportMTAF LANGHOLM proved once again that it is the perfect backdrop for the adventurous spirits who flock every year to the Muckle Toon Adventure Festival. Ideal conditions prevailed for the bold and the brave who tackled the hillsides and roads…
On track for next train: Rail group hosts the first commemorative dinner in Langholm
THE first commemorative dinner organised by the Langholm & District…
Gordon, Amber & Me: Newcastleton mother and daughter meet their wildlife heroes
A NEWCASTLETON mother and daughter were bursting with enthusiasm at…
New thrills on forest bike trails
MOUNTAIN bikers are once again enjoying the trails in Newcastleton…
Flood defences will make homes safer: Protection scheme goes on public display to gauge opinions
DUMFRIES and Galloway Council flood team’s events are on Thursday,…
Windfarm faces being refused by planners: Recommendation put forward to turn down Crossdykes plan
A RECOMMENDATION to refuse the construction of 10 wind turbines…
Bald in a good cause
ZACH Reid of Langholm has gone bald in aid of…
Best in the country: Newcastleton wildlife group is presented with national award
THE Wildlife Watch Group in Newcastleton has won the 2018…
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…
