Future of Langholm moor in spotlight: End of June deadline for Buccleuch consultation
Week: 23 | 6th June 2019 | NewsCommunity ownership and the creation of a nature reserve are among suggestions for the future of Langholm Moor made this week. Fears of “unsympathetic development” of the protected area have also been voiced, following Buccleuch’s shock announcement last week that…
Merseyside marathon
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | Athletics SportFIRST-TIME marathon runner Mhairi Beattie put aside a niggling knee injury to complete the Liverpool event in four hours, 12 minutes lats weekend. Mhairi, a Muckle Toon Jogger, said she “enjoyed every step” in one of her favourite cities and…
Wonders of Westerhall: Westerkirk estate opens its grounds for Scotland’s Garden Scheme
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsISITORS to Westerhall near Bentpath were treated to a glorious display of colourful shrubs and magnificent trees during its open afternoon on Sunday. On a bright but breezy day people travelled from near and far to stroll through the walled…
Nobel prizewinner is back at his old desk: Richard Henderson inspires the next generation of scientists
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsA FORMER Newcastleton pupil, who went on to win a Nobel prize for chemistry, has paid tribute to the school which gave him his first taste for science. Dr Richard Henderson, a biophysicist and molecular biologist, won the prize in…
PM ‘impediment’ to Brexit: May’s sudden resignation gets mixed reaction from area’s politicians
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsPRIME Minister Theresa May’s resignation last week under pressure from Conservative ministers and MPs was no surprise, although, under the rules, she could not be challenged again until December. So serious has the Brexit situation become that Mrs May was…
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
PHYSIOTHERAPIST, who developed a tool to help to diagnose strokes,…
Hall fundraiser makes £200
MORE than £200 was raised at a spring market in…
Plants and cakes make a good day out
TINNISBURN Plants near Harelaw opened its gates over the bank…
Weaving a new future: Grant will aid resurgence in textile industry in Muckle Toon
THE Langholm Initiative has received a grant award from the…
One muckle leap for Langholm tourism: Eskdale to benefit from global campaign by VisitScotland
A GLOBAL campaign to promote Langholm’s connection to the first…
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
Week: 21 | 23rd May 2019 | NewsTHERE was a record audience for the two speakers at the Eskdale & Liddsdale Archaeological Society talk in the Buccleuch Centre. They were the ever-entertaining Ian Landles ‘frae’ Hawick with A Light Herted Keek at the Hawick Tongue and Professor…
Be part of the annual spectacle: Costumes, make-up, backdrops - there are roles for all comers
Week: 21 | 23rd May 2019 | Arts and EntertainmentCENTRE Stage Community Theatre has been going strongly in Langholm for more than 10 years. The annual pantomime attracts audiences of more than 1,000 people at the Buccleuch Centre and it is a popular spectacle for many people, far and…
Bags of support from hospital friends
Week: 21 | 23rd May 2019 | NewsTHE Thomas Hope Hospital League of Friends has, once again, gifted new equipment to benefit patients and staff at Langholm Health Centre. Seven new bags have been bought for the district nurses to take out and about with them on…
CCTV urgently needed: Community council puts together a bid to fund security cameras
Week: 21 | 23rd May 2019 | NewsTHE need for CCTV in Newcastleton to protect property is becoming urgent because of a recent spate of break-ins and thefts in the area. The community council is now pushing to put together a bid to present to Scottish Borders…
Student has designs on good vibrations: Town band player wants to help musicians feel sound
Week: 21 | 23rd May 2019 | NewsMUSICIANS with hearing impairments could soon benefit from an enhanced musical experience, thanks to a device developed by an Edinburgh Napier product design student. As part of his Edinburgh Napier Degree Show exhibit, Daniel Pilley of Langholm has designed a…
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
WHAT better way to raise money for charity than walking…
Biodiversity is crucial to eco-tourism successWindfarm campaigners claim turbines will be detrimental:
WILDLIFE tourism and biodiversity will be damaged if a 45-turbine…
A colourful experience
LANGHOLM teenager Dylan Kay and his mum and dad, Angie…
Take a snapshot of your walk to win
WALKERS in Eskdale are being encouraged to enter a portrait…
Centre of excellence for arts and culture: Plans to take Langholm on a journey by advancing creativity
THE challenge of building Langholm as a regional centre for…
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
Week: 20 | 16th May 2019 | Cricket SportCricket Langholm Cricket Club 1st XI 156 for 5 beat Carleton 154 for 8 LANGHOLM made it two wins out of two when they defeated Carleton by five wickets last Saturday. Star performers were David Steele with the ball -…
Election of Cornet 2019: Another year begins in the illustrious history of Langholm Common Riding
Week: 20 | 16th May 2019 | NewsLANGHOLMITES continue to thrive on the unique occasion which is Common Riding day, Roger Maxwell, chairman, told the annual public meeting last Friday. After two hours of voting, during which the town and pipe bands entertained through the streets, the…
Amazing Rotary walk: Umbrella walkers in Langholm and Canonbie raise £27,000
Week: 20 | 16th May 2019 | NewsUMBRELLA walkers in Langholm and Canonbie raised £27,000 at the annual sponsored walk in March. This fantastic sum was made up of £14,357 raised during the walk, £10,000 from four local trusts and £2,641 through Gift Aid. A total of…
Billy recalls his big day
Week: 20 | 16th May 2019 | NewsBILLY Laidlaw, who is this year’s jubilee Cornet at Langholm Common Riding, went back to school to tell the pupils about his special year. Billy, who carried the flag in 1969, did a talk and showed memorabilia to the pupils…
Stakeholders must have say in agency: MSP puts forwards amendments to enterprise bill
Week: 20 | 16th May 2019 | NewsA ROUNDTABLE breakfast has been held to gather views from stakeholders on the bill to establish a South of Scotland Enterprise Agency. The event was organised by Colin Smyth, South of Scotland Labour MSP. Attendees included business representatives, including Dumfries…
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
By David McVittie A COMMON sight around Langholm and the…
1,000 votes cast
IT WAS a night which will long be remembered in…
It’s been some week for Henry
By Scott McCarthy LANGHOLM folk braved the unseasonal weather in…
Project to save lives secures more funds
A PROJECT to install eight defibrillators in Eskdale and Ewes…
Kerbside recycling to come to D&G: Councillors approve option to allow residents to recycle at home
DUMFRIES and Galloway Council is introducing a kerbside collection service…
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,…
