‘You’ve made my dream come true!’
Week: 20 | 18th May 2023 | Common Riding Community NewsNew Cornet Chris celebrates ‘mindblowing’ election win, and vows to live up to the expectations of Langholm’s greatest honour Langholm’s newly-elected Cornet for 2023 has spoken of his joy – and shock – after last Friday’s nerve-jangling vote. And Chris…
The country may have gained a King – but has the countryside lost a champion?
Week: 19 | 11th May 2023 | Farming and Environment NewsBy Gilly Fraser As Prince of Wales, Charles had a considerable amount of freedom to espouse views which were occasionally considered controversial and to express his opinions. He was an early supporter of the environment, speaking openly about topics such…
‘Why bother paying blooming road tax?’
Week: 19 | 11th May 2023 | Community NewsPensioner’s broadside after pothole menace strikes again A Canonbie pensioner has told of having to fork out £150 for damaged wheels after falling victim to the growing pothole menace on our local roads. And furious Christine Hudson has accused Dumfries…
LANGHOLM DECIDES
Week: 19 | 11th May 2023 | Common Riding Community NewsA quartet of Langholm men set their sights on Cornet. As the memories of the Coronation of King Charles III ebb into the annals of history, all Langholm eyes turn to what, some may say, is a much more important…
Hold the front page!
Week: 18 | 4th May 2023 | Arts and Entertainment E&L Life News NostalgiaYour E&L celebrates 175 years of Langholm news! The Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser, Scotland’s first penny paper, has a long and illustrious history since its foundation in 1848 and is most well-known for its association with the Rome and Little…
Copshaw goes potty over the Coronation
Week: 18 | 4th May 2023 | E&L Life Gilly Fraser Newcastleton NewsDozens of beautifully decorated plantpots filled with flowers have begun appearing all over Newcastleton as part of the village’s celebrations to mark the crowning of King Charles III. The coronation caper was organised by the Enterprise, Learning and Outreach Centre…
Duchess of Buccleuch dies at 68
Tributes paid to woman with ‘wonderful, life enhancing spirit’ Tributes…
Another kick in the teeth!...
as Langholm’s only NHS dentist shuts up shop Dozens of…
Firefighter Shaun celebrates 30 years
Long-service award for dedicated Copshaw watch commander Thirty years of…
Langholm Sevens
A 4-page special celebrating a festival of rugby at Milntown…
‘Good’ verdict is simply brilliant!
Academy gets glowing report from education inspectors Positive relations between…
Barking up the wrong tree?
Controversy over plans for Warblaw spruce plantation Opponents of a…
Festival wash-out threat?
Flood prevention scheme could impact Copshaw music event By Gilly…
All set for Sevens heaven!
After 115 years, the Langholm Sevens has lost none of…
A LAODS legend with a passion for athletics
OBITUARY: BRENDA ISABEL MORRISON 1938-2023 by Alan Weatherstone Brenda Morrison,…
Storm over windfarm plans
New 62-turbine scheme ‘unacceptable’ say campaigners A massive new windfarm…
Back of the net!
Girls’ Football Club thrilled by new goals and first aid…
Langholm’s Centre of attention!
Langholm Day Centre has been a hive of activity of…
A mind-boggling menace!
Week: 15 | 13th April 2023 | Community Newcastleton NewsDriver Emma forced into ditch by ‘absolutely huge’ potholes By Gilly Fraser The beautiful and popular hill road between Newcastleton and Langholm is in danger of becoming a no-go area for most vehicles – because of its ever-worsening potholes.We’ve been…
Back to the future!
Week: 15 | 13th April 2023 | Community NewsPlan for state-of-the-art Heritage Centre to revitalise Langholm Ambitious plans have been unveiled for a new hub dedicated to the rich history of Langholm and Eskdale. The proposed Heritage Centre will provide an exciting, interactive celebration of some of the…
Council unveil pothole cash pot
Week: 14 | 6th April 2023 | Community News£30m earmarked for workers to repair our crumbling roads More than £30m is to be pumped into reviving our region’s crumbling roads over the next five years. The extra funding – which equates to an extra 40 percent on the…
Funding boost leaves group In Stitches
Week: 14 | 6th April 2023 | Community E&L Life Lifestyle NewsLangholm textile sessions to extend to other communities It was set up for people with a love of textile crafts – but the In Stitches sessions have become an increasingly popular and important social hub for folk in Langholm. Now…
The diverse and improbable journey of an adventurer
Week: 14 | 6th April 2023 | Arts and Entertainment NewsREVIEW: James Ketchell: ‘It’s all mental’ Wednesday 29th March at Buccleuch Centre, by Mark Hallam James Ketchell gave an entertaining and highly engaging talk on his life as a world class professional adventurer over the last twenty plus years. Entirely…
A love that money can’t buy
Week: 14 | 6th April 2023 | Newcastleton NewsToday, a heartwarming Easter story of two tiny pals who simply can’t bear to be apart – and the owner determined to keep them together, no matter the cost Knee-high, pink-eyed and with dodgy teeth and an unruly thatch of…
Junior runners excel in Championships
Medals for unstoppable kids from Langholm and Canonbie For many…
Drivers needed for vital service
Elderly and infirm rely on ACTS vehicles for hospital visits…
Committee says farewell to Roger
Chairman steps down after 21 years’ dedicated service It was…
Revised centre plans to be presented to the public
Meeting will inform about sports centre latest after development rethink…
Award for rugby star Scarlett
Langholm rugby star Scarlett Crossan Brown has been honoured for…
Busy Copshaw mum’s virtual marathon bid
Emily will take on London challenge…using phone app A Newcastleton…
All hail the poppy president!
Plant expert Helen elected head of worldwide club The E&L’s…
Residents fire back
Rifle range opponents: ‘We don’t hate guns, but plan puts…
Mountain memories for Alastair’s fund
Rotary talk in aid of cancer charity which supported family…
‘The people who object to our shooting range just don’t like guns’
Controversial plans for a long-range rifle range at Clerkhill are…
Pickles cleared for pulpit
Church exonerates Langholm minister after police complaint – but separate…
Triumphant return for Fiddle Club
Packed house as musicians converge on Langholm Langholm Accordion &…
Time to spring into action to ensure your summer garden looks stunning!
Week: 10 | 9th March 2023 | Community E&L Life GardeningThe arrival of March means some astute planning – and plenty of elbow grease – is required to get the very best out of your beds and borders, writes HELEN KNOWLES Meteorological spring started on March 1 – but at…
Farewell to a sports-mad family man
Week: 10 | 9th March 2023 | Community NewsOBITUARY: BRYAN RAE (1951-2023) Bryan Rae, who has died aged 71, spent his working life as a banker – but much of his spare time supporting his beloved Langholm rugby club. Indeed he was sports-mad from an early age, playing…
Kids out of control?
Week: 10 | 9th March 2023 | Community NewsTeen gang blamed for vandalism spree…yobs giving Langholm kids a bad name A gang of teenage tearaways is being blamed for a spate of mindless vandalism in Langholm. In recent weeks the town has been blighted by graffiti, while only…
High Noon at the Eyesore
Week: 09 | 2nd March 2023 | Community NewsAs Erskine campaigners finally met with the council last week, the E&L’s NICK BROWNLEE was there to witness a very civilised showdown It was a cold, clear day in Langholm, and the deputy leader of Dumfries & Galloway council was…
Leo proves he’s top dog!
Week: 09 | 2nd March 2023 | Community Newcastleton NewsYoungster lands debut win in canine competition Newcastleton youngster Leo Page got off to the best possible start in the highly competitive world of dog showing – by winning his very first class. Leo, nine, made his debut performance in…
Moor funding is nowt to grouse about!
Week: 09 | 2nd March 2023 | Community Farming and Environment NewsAward will improve iconic birds’ wild Langholm habitat A project to restore upland habitats, including Langholm Moor, for black grouse and other iconic upland species has been awarded a share of £7.6m from the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund. “Undoing…
Movement at Murtholm
After four years, delight as work finally starts on 200-home…
Cheviot Champ
Langholm farmer Jim Robertson of the Becks has added to…
Another soaring success for Matilda & Co
Langholm girls smash personal bests at national athletics meet A…
Fugitive Neville behind bars
Fugitive Neville behind bars A Canonbie car dealer, who helped…
D-Day for Erskine campaigners
Council chief to visit Langholm Eyesore Hundreds sign petition demanding…
Langholm tyros make their mark
An up-and-coming Langholm contingent were in the Hawick U18 squad…
A fine farewell to a true son of Langholm
OBITUARY: James Grieve Hotson (1945-2023) Hundreds of people attended a…
Wattie great idea for Langholm’s ace Arch!
Facelift will transform short-cut into community info point A well-known…
ON THE RUN
• Canonbie conspirator avoids arrest• Neville’s lenient sentence increased• He…
Sweet revenge for improving Legion
Visitors reduced to nine as Langholm continue winning streak Langholm…
Funding bonanza for Langholm charities
Grants secure future for local groups and communities It’s been…
‘I ask myself why? But there will never be an answer’
A year ago, Veronika Zolotoverkha fled the war in Ukraine…
