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
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | Cricket SportAPPLEBY cricketers took advantage of home ground to beat the Langholm 1st team by 89 runs last Saturday. They won the toss and, choosing to bat, they posted 194 for 7. Langholm in reply could manage only 105. The openers…
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
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
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
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | Cricket SportCricket LANGHOLM 1st team secured a six-wicket win away to Patterdale last Saturday. The home side looked set for a score of more than 200 but five wickets from skipper Graham Park helped keep them down to 183. Langholm knocked…
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…
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
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…
