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
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | NewsTHE presentation of awards to the pupils, who painted pictures on the theme of Langholm Common Riding, was made during a special assembly in the primary school. Lucy MacLeod, creative director of OutPost Arts had the difficult job of judging…
Course has positive impact: Academy pupils learn traditional rural skills, thanks to businesses
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | NewsLANGHOLM Academy has collaborated with rural businesses to teach pupils skills such as growing crops, fencing, forestry and auctioneering. As a result one of the pupils has secured a place on a course at the SRUC Barony Campus near Dumfries.…
Mum runs to thank hospice for its care: Retired teacher enters Great North Run for first time
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | NewsA CANONBIE woman will run through the streets of Newcastle in September in memory of her daughter who had a very rare type of cancer. Jenny Pike, a former teacher at Langholm primary school, will take part in the Great…
Scouts’ thanks to Janet
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | NewsWHEN Janet Nicholson’s sons were in the Langholm Cubs and she took on the role of treasurer, she never imagined she’d be in the post for 31 years. Janet, who has now retired three years later than planned, was given…
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
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
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
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsTWO Canonbie women will climb Ben Nevis during the night to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society. Catherine Lithgow and Nicola Donald are doing the walk in memory of Nicola’s granny and others they know with the condition on July…
Head pupils
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsVOTING has taken place at Langholm Academy and the S6 pupils have been put through their paces with a round of interviews, talks and presentations. The school is pleased to announce that Emily Hislop and Sam Cook will take up…
Forest is important: Eskdalemuir is a vital part of Scotland’s industry
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsTHE importance of the forestry industry in and around Eskdalemuir and of Eskdalemuir forest to timber processors in Dumfries and Galloway was the focus of a talk in the Eskdalemuir Hub. George Birrell, forestry director of Kronospan, which owns Eskdalemuir…
Communities make plans to buy moor: Opportunity for a community buy-out will not happen again
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsTHE first steps towards a community buy-out of Langholm moor have been taken after the Langholm Initiative set up a small working group. The group will look into the potential for buying the land which, it is believed, will be…
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…
Moor nationally important: Botanist says people need to take direct control of site to secure its future
Chris Miles, the former area manager of Scottish Natural Heritage…
Accomplishment rewarded in a night of prizewinners: Langholm and Canonbie pupils are recognised for their talents
THE Common Riding concert for the Langholm and Canonbie Schools…
Quiz kids do their best
A TEAM from Langholm primary school competed in the district…
Showing the way to a safer day in the hills: Eskdale’s walks get a makeover, thanks to volunteers
THREE stalwart walkers are on a mission to make sure…
Zoe helps save the planet
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsA RETIRED couple in Langholm are one of the first purchasers in the town to have bought an electric car. Tom and Alison Hutton’s main reason for deciding to invest in it was because of the rising costs of repairs…
Industrialisation fear: Turbines will destroy natural landscape, campaigners claim
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsTHE company proposing to build a massive windfarm in the Ewes and Esk valleys will return to Langholm for a public consultation next Thursday. Cheshire-based Community Windpower Ltd has submitted a plan to the Scottish government’s energy consents unit for…
Sports centre survey appeal
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsA GROUP investigating the potential for reopening the sports centre in Townfoot, Langholm is seeking volunteers. It wants people to help with the distribution of its survey questionnaire. The group was set up through the Langholm Initiative and is being…
Season starts well: Drum major impresses with his skills in contests
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsLANGHOLM Pipe Band is celebrating a great start to its summer season. Drum major Ricky Henderson had a very successful day at Girvan when he won best-dressed drum major, the marching and deportment competition and the Ayrshire and Dumfries and…
Wishlist for south’s economic prosperity: Partnership holds another round of meetings this month
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsA WISHLIST for the south of Scotland’s future economic growth will be discussed at a meeting in Langholm tomorrow. The South of Scotland Economic Partnership (SoSEP) will host the event in the Buccleuch Centre at 6.45pm, during which it will…
Victory for Copshaw
Week: 23 | 6th June 2019 | Bowling SportBowling Copshaw were victorious in the Invitation Triples after defeating Langholm Old. They first got through the semi final by defeating Scott Morrison (Langholm New), while Langholm Old reached the final by winning their semi final against St Mungo. The…
Return to winning ways
Cricket Langholm v Wetheral Langholm got back to winning ways…
Dunlop Bikers
Bike Trials Dunlop in East Ayrshire was last weekend’s destination…
Polaris’ Puppy Produce Trail
Hounds Saturday at Walton was the first of the Puppy…
Sprinting at national level
Running Langholm Primary School’s girls sprint relay team returned home…
Legion Awards night
Football Langholm Legion football club held a presentation night on…
Jamie has just two wins to go before turning pro: Popular Langholm jockey shows his commitment to racing
Horseracing Langholm’s 26-year-old jockey Jamie Gormley is just two winners…
Elections Malawi style
Bob Milne, former Langholm minister, sends his second report from…
Common Riding members congratualte Cornet Jeffrey: Christopher Tait appointed as Castle Craigs fair crier
A COMMON Riding members’ meeting was held in the Crown…
Telling tales through time: End of season stories of Ben Nevis, Ireland, wartime, and knitting
CANONBIE SWI held the last meeting of the season and…
It’s a trial being a sheepdog: 66 entries keeps the Penton event running non-stop
COMPETITORS and spectators gathered for the annual Penton Discussion Group…
Patience plea for playpark
More than £14,000 is still to be raised before a…
Windfarm opposition gathers momentum: Community Council calls for more time to submit comments
The public should have more than just 30 days to…
