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‘You’ve made my dream come true!’

Week: 20 | 18th May 2023 | Common Riding Community News

New 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 News

By 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 News

Pensioner’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 News

A 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 Nostalgia

Your 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 News

Dozens 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…

Week: 18 | 4th May 2023

Duchess of Buccleuch dies at 68

Tributes paid to woman with ‘wonderful, life enhancing spirit’ Tributes…

Week: 18 | 4th May 2023

Another kick in the teeth!...

as Langholm’s only NHS dentist shuts up shop Dozens of…

Week: 17 | 27th April 2023

Firefighter Shaun celebrates 30 years

Long-service award for dedicated Copshaw watch commander Thirty years of…

Week: 17 | 27th April 2023

Langholm Sevens

A 4-page special celebrating a festival of rugby at Milntown…

Week: 17 | 27th April 2023

‘Good’ verdict is simply brilliant!

Academy gets glowing report from education inspectors Positive relations between…

Week: 17 | 27th April 2023

Barking up the wrong tree?

Controversy over plans for Warblaw spruce plantation Opponents of a…

Week: 16 | 20th April 2023

Festival wash-out threat?

Flood prevention scheme could impact Copshaw music event By Gilly…

Week: 16 | 20th April 2023

All set for Sevens heaven!

After 115 years, the Langholm Sevens has lost none of…

Week: 16 | 20th April 2023

A LAODS legend with a passion for athletics

OBITUARY: BRENDA ISABEL MORRISON 1938-2023 by Alan Weatherstone Brenda Morrison,…

Week: 16 | 20th April 2023

Storm over windfarm plans

New 62-turbine scheme ‘unacceptable’ say campaigners A massive new windfarm…

Week: 15 | 13th April 2023

Back of the net!

Girls’ Football Club thrilled by new goals and first aid…

Week: 15 | 13th April 2023

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 News

Driver 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 News

Plan 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 News

Langholm 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 News

REVIEW: 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 News

Today, 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…

Week: 13 | 30th March 2023

Junior runners excel in Championships

Medals for unstoppable kids from Langholm and Canonbie For many…

Week: 13 | 30th March 2023

Drivers needed for vital service

Elderly and infirm rely on ACTS vehicles for hospital visits…

Week: 13 | 30th March 2023

Committee says farewell to Roger

Chairman steps down after 21 years’ dedicated service It was…

Week: 13 | 30th March 2023

Revised centre plans to be presented to the public

Meeting will inform about sports centre latest after development rethink…

Week: 12 | 23rd March 2023

Award for rugby star Scarlett

Langholm rugby star Scarlett Crossan Brown has been honoured for…

Week: 12 | 23rd March 2023

Busy Copshaw mum’s virtual marathon bid

Emily will take on London challenge…using phone app A Newcastleton…

Week: 12 | 23rd March 2023

All hail the poppy president!

Plant expert Helen elected head of worldwide club The E&L’s…

Week: 12 | 23rd March 2023

Residents fire back

Rifle range opponents: ‘We don’t hate guns, but plan puts…

Week: 11 | 16th March 2023

Mountain memories for Alastair’s fund

Rotary talk in aid of cancer charity which supported family…

Week: 11 | 16th March 2023

‘The people who object to our shooting range just don’t like guns’

Controversial plans for a long-range rifle range at Clerkhill are…

Week: 11 | 16th March 2023

Pickles cleared for pulpit

Church exonerates Langholm minister after police complaint – but separate…

Week: 10 | 9th March 2023

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 Gardening

The 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 News

OBITUARY: 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 News

Teen 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 News

As 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 News

Youngster 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 News

Award 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…

Week: 09 | 2nd March 2023

Movement at Murtholm

After four years, delight as work finally starts on 200-home…

Week: 08 | 23rd February 2023

Cheviot Champ

Langholm farmer Jim Robertson of the Becks has added to…

Week: 08 | 23rd February 2023

Another soaring success for Matilda & Co

Langholm girls smash personal bests at national athletics meet A…

Week: 08 | 23rd February 2023

Fugitive Neville behind bars

Fugitive Neville behind bars A Canonbie car dealer, who helped…

Week: 08 | 23rd February 2023

D-Day for Erskine campaigners

Council chief to visit Langholm Eyesore Hundreds sign petition demanding…

Week: 07 | 16th February 2023

Langholm tyros make their mark

An up-and-coming Langholm contingent were in the Hawick U18 squad…

Week: 07 | 16th February 2023

A fine farewell to a true son of Langholm

OBITUARY: James Grieve Hotson (1945-2023) Hundreds of people attended a…

Week: 07 | 16th February 2023

Wattie great idea for Langholm’s ace Arch!

Facelift will transform short-cut into community info point A well-known…

Week: 07 | 16th February 2023

ON THE RUN

• Canonbie conspirator avoids arrest• Neville’s lenient sentence increased• He…

Week: 06 | 9th February 2023

Sweet revenge for improving Legion

Visitors reduced to nine as Langholm continue winning streak Langholm…

Week: 06 | 9th February 2023

Funding bonanza for Langholm charities

Grants secure future for local groups and communities It’s been…

Week: 06 | 9th February 2023

‘I ask myself why? But there will never be an answer’

A year ago, Veronika Zolotoverkha fled the war in Ukraine…

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