Apollo 11 inspires pupils
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsPUPILS at Langholm Academy looked to the stars during science week and were enthused by an astronomer and photographer. The S1 class learned about all aspects of science and, in particular, astro-physics to mark the Apollo 11 landing 50 years…
Dawn presents work on stroke diagnosis: Langholm physiotherapist impresses at international congress
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsPHYSIOTHERAPIST, who developed a tool to help to diagnose strokes, has presented her work to an international congress in Italy. Dawn Lamb, who lives in Langholm, was asked to travel to Milan to do a presentation at the European Stroke…
Hall fundraiser makes £200
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsMORE than £200 was raised at a spring market in the ex-servicemen’s public hall in Eskdalemuir last Saturday. Sarah Stuart, hall committee member, said: “It was a good day at the hall and we raised £217. “We had some stalls…
Plants and cakes make a good day out
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsTINNISBURN Plants near Harelaw opened its gates over the bank holiday weekend and invited visitors to enjoy cake and refreshments in the barn to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The total raised over the weekend is more than £600…
Weaving a new future: Grant will aid resurgence in textile industry in Muckle Toon
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsTHE Langholm Initiative has received a grant award from the Holywood Trust to help re-energise the growing textile sector in the town. It follows a six-month LEADER-funded collaboration with ReTweed in Eyemouth. The Initiative’s project, Weaving a Future for Eskdale,…
One muckle leap for Langholm tourism: Eskdale to benefit from global campaign by VisitScotland
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsA GLOBAL campaign to promote Langholm’s connection to the first moon landing 50 years ago has been launched in the town’s primary school. VisitScotland, which is behind the campaign to mark Neil Armstrong’s “one small step for man, one giant…
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…
Curling club celebrates
Curling ESKDALE and Waterbeck curling clubs held their joint annual…
Disappointing batting
Cricket LANGHOLM 1st XI suffered their first defeat of the…
Cluster sprint teams excel
Running TWO Langholm teams and one Canonbie team are the…
Langholm misses out on promotion to League 1: Great disappointment at Milntown over decision to stop club moving up
Rugby A RESTRUCTURING of the three East leagues means Langholm…
Straight from the horse’s mouth
TWO equestrian establishments in Eskdale were on the itinerary of…
Ian and professor are enthralling
THERE was a record audience for the two speakers at…
Be part of the annual spectacle: Costumes, make-up, backdrops - there are roles for all comers
CENTRE Stage Community Theatre has been going strongly in Langholm…
Bags of support from hospital friends
THE Thomas Hope Hospital League of Friends has, once again,…
CCTV urgently needed: Community council puts together a bid to fund security cameras
THE need for CCTV in Newcastleton to protect property is…
Student has designs on good vibrations: Town band player wants to help musicians feel sound
MUSICIANS with hearing impairments could soon benefit from an enhanced…
Egg and bacon, please
Week: 21 | 23rd May 2019 | Lifestyle NewsWORD is getting around about a new breakfast menu at the Buccleuch Centre in Langholm. A full English breakfast from Tracey Goodfellow of Castleview Catering is now available from 9.30am to 11am. The centre is extending its coffee shop opening…
Bra-vo! Moonlit walk amazing
Week: 21 | 23rd May 2019 | Lifestyle NewsWHAT better way to raise money for charity than walking 26.2 miles through London in the dead of night? For Caroline Jardine and Katrina Kenny of Langholm it was the most amazing experience to do the Moonwalk. Caroline said: “We…
Biodiversity is crucial to eco-tourism successWindfarm campaigners claim turbines will be detrimental:
Week: 21 | 23rd May 2019 | NewsWILDLIFE tourism and biodiversity will be damaged if a 45-turbine windfarm is built at Faw Side in the Ewes valley, it is claimed. The Faw Side Community Group, which is campaigning against the project by Community Windpower Ltd of Cheshire,…
A colourful experience
Week: 21 | 23rd May 2019 | NewsLANGHOLM teenager Dylan Kay and his mum and dad, Angie and James, raised money at the Colour Run in Carlisle recently for Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw House. Dylan uses Jigsaw House for respite one weekend every eight weeks and…
Take a snapshot of your walk to win
Week: 21 | 23rd May 2019 | NewsWALKERS in Eskdale are being encouraged to enter a portrait photography competition by sharing images and stories which capture what walking means to them. Scotland’s walking charity Paths for All has launched the competition, Humans of the Walk, as part…
Centre of excellence for arts and culture: Plans to take Langholm on a journey by advancing creativity
Week: 21 | 23rd May 2019 | NewsTHE challenge of building Langholm as a regional centre for arts and culture to boost prosperity is being taken forward by a group of professionals. OutPost Arts, which is already having an impact on advancing arts and culture, is drawing…
Singles win for Hawick
Bowling Langholm New Town Bowling Club held its open singles…
Success at St Mungo
Bowling THREE bowlers from Langholm New Town won the Kettleholm…
Ashton runs well
Cross Country FRESH from winning the Annandale and Eskdale primary…
Gymnastics medals
Gymnastics THERE was more gymnastics success with medals brought back…
Massive leap brings Fire Bolt home
Hounds IT WAS back on to the open going at…
Gary wins with Wailers
Rugby GARY Brannan of Langholm was on the winning Wailers…
Two Hawick trophies for top player
Rugby BAILEY Donaldson of Langholm won two top trophies at…
Win against Carleton makes it two out of two: Steele and Piszczykiewicz are the star performers for the Langholm squad
Cricket Langholm Cricket Club 1st XI 156 for 5 beat…
Election of Cornet 2019: Another year begins in the illustrious history of Langholm Common Riding
LANGHOLMITES continue to thrive on the unique occasion which is…
Amazing Rotary walk: Umbrella walkers in Langholm and Canonbie raise £27,000
UMBRELLA walkers in Langholm and Canonbie raised £27,000 at the…
Billy recalls his big day
BILLY Laidlaw, who is this year’s jubilee Cornet at Langholm…
Stakeholders must have say in agency: MSP puts forwards amendments to enterprise bill
A ROUNDTABLE breakfast has been held to gather views from…
Tub Paula takes charge of the Copshaw bikes
Week: 20 | 16th May 2019 | NewsNEWCASTLETON nurse and artist Paula Downey has been elected as this year’s Copshaw Common Riding Tub. It was Paula’s second time of lying for the village’s most coveted honour and she takes over from last year’s Tub Dave Mitchell. She…
Ivanhoe at the ready: A lifelong passion with the Armstrongs led to tour business
Week: 20 | 16th May 2019 | LifestyleBy David McVittie A COMMON sight around Langholm and the surrounding area these days is that of Sir Ivanhoe. No, not the one of Sir Walter Scott fame but rather the touring car of Armstrong Tours, the preferred mode of…
1,000 votes cast
Week: 20 | 16th May 2019 | NewsIT WAS a night which will long be remembered in the Jeffrey household as Henry was elected Langholm Cornet 2019 at the second time of asking. Henry, 27, a music student and businessman, was overjoyed when he came out top…
It’s been some week for Henry
Week: 20 | 16th May 2019 | NewsBy Scott McCarthy LANGHOLM folk braved the unseasonal weather in Edinburgh last Wednesday to support Henry Jeffrey in his Bachelor of Music honours degree recital at St Giles Cathedral, the culmination of his studies at Napier University. It was a…
Project to save lives secures more funds
Week: 20 | 16th May 2019 | NewsA PROJECT to install eight defibrillators in Eskdale and Ewes has secured nearly all its funding. The scheme is being led by Ian Donald of Canonbie and Jamie Fletcher of Langholm who have liaised with Eskdalemuir, Langholm, Ewes and Westerkirk…
Kerbside recycling to come to D&G: Councillors approve option to allow residents to recycle at home
Week: 20 | 16th May 2019 | NewsDUMFRIES and Galloway Council is introducing a kerbside collection service for waste after terminating its PFI contract with a private company. The economy, environment and infrastructure committee approved the recommendations to go ahead with a scheme which will prove popular…
Seven hours in Glen Lyon
Running SISTERS Carol Irving and Kirsty Ash ran Glen Lyon…
Three teams out for cricket
Cricket LANGHOLM got their 2019 league campaign off to a…
Special guest Jilly a hit with young rugby heroes: Former Scotland women’s captain presents medals at club’s awards night
Rugby Awards LANGHOLM Youth Rugby signed off their season in…
Craigs’ boys have grand night: Club’s future in safe hands
THE Castle Craigs Club held its annual boys’ night in…
Dream kitchen for Day Centre: Mary Buckley of Westerhall officially opens the new extension
LANGHOLM Day Centre’s transformation into a modern, fit-for-purpose building was…
Adam’s labour of love: Accordion and Fiddle Club chairman bows out after 30 years
AFTER being at the helm of the Langholm Accordion and…
Jilly . . . Langholm’s magical MasterChef: Humble champ charms and impresses the audience
STILL riding high after her success in this year’s MasterChef,…
Steps taken towards new sports centre
A TEAM has been put together to progress a project…
The bluebells of Eskdale
THE gardens at Westerhall near Bentpath will open once again…
Broken cattle grid sets off elderly couple’s airbags: Resident has to constantly pick up debris from damaged vehicles
A CATTLE grid is in such appalling condition that it…
Trio of hopefuls
TOMORROW night the public of Langholm and surrounding areas will…
Exhibiting a passion for wildlife
Wendy Patterson of Newcastleton is currently exhibiting her paintings in…
