EDF presents revised plans for windfarm near Copshaw
Week: 25 | 20th June 2024 | E&L Life Newcastleton NewsRevised plans for a major new windfarm to be sited in Newcastleton and Wauchope Forests were put on display in an exhibition in the village this week. The original proposal by EDF Renewables UK was for 80 turbines, but that…
DGRI cyber attack leads to region-wide mailing
Week: 25 | 20th June 2024 | Community NewsCEO will contact every household in region with online safety advice NHS DUMFRIES and Galloway chief executive Julie White has contacted every household in Dumfries and Galloway to update them on the cyber attack in February this year – and…
LRFC Captain heads down under
Week: 24 | 14th June 2024 | News Rugby SportWith Langholm RFC captain Nathan Smith heading off to Australia, the players gathered in the Buck Hotel to wish him all the best for his trip. Coach Craig Hislop presented Nathan with his no. 10 shirt and wished him well.…
That was a while ago!
Week: 24 | 14th June 2024 | CanonbieThanks to Ian Lindsay of Rowanburn for dropping in with this photo of Canonbie Primary School in 1953.Can you fill in the question mark in the name?Left to right:Back: Bob Irving, Alistair Irving, Billy Anderson (Twin), Billy Wightman, Elliot Routledge,…
Call to action by Friends of Langholm War Memorial
Week: 24 | 13th June 2024 | E&L LifeOur community has been renowned for being a vibrant and close-knit one, and now we have an opportunity to make it even better. The Friends of Langholm War Memorial and Gardens aims to improve the War Memorial and surrounding gardens…
Call to action by Friends of Langholm War Memorial
Week: 24 | 13th June 2024 | Community LifestyleOur community has been renowned for being a vibrant and close-knit one, and now we have an opportunity to make it even better. The Friends of Langholm War Memorial and Gardens aims to improve the War Memorial and surrounding gardens…
Langholm's Front Three all smiles at Hawick's Big Day
Once more, a large number of Langholm Common Riding enthusiasts…
South of Scotland to host European Lunar Symposium
World-wide guest list will celebrate our connection to the moon…
Castleholm meeting sees positive public reaction
Upkeep and financial sustainabilty are the main concerns but everyone…
LCC make it two wins on the bounce v Wigton
Tony Steele produced his most devastating spell for Langholm Langholm…
Farmstrong Scotland to hold wellbeing events
Peer-to-peer support offered to farming community Mixing business and pleasure…
Remembering John Main and the Normandy Campaign
A war-time article with family connections to the E&L By…
Wondrous woven magic of Tarras Valley textile creation
Tweed, embroidery and felt make up this fabric gift Emma…
All talk and very little action at the Murtholm
Agencies involved with the development are considering including private housing…
Like ducks to Ullswater...S3 have a ball!
Thanks to the generosity of local charity, The Stevenson Trust,…
Local feathers ruffled by Scotsman article
Comments made refuted by the people and organisations trying to…
52 bowlers remember Robert
Langholm New BC held their inaugural Open Singles Competition on…
Kerry’s adoreable Alpaca pals
The Alpaca Experience will give the public the chance to…
Castleholm tally nears the 750 mark
Week: 20 | 16th May 2024 | Community Lifestyle NewsFine weather last Friday marked the start of Langholm’s Common Riding activities and large numbers took advantage of a sunny evening to come out and sign the petition in support of the community taking ownership of the Castleholm.Roger Maxwell, chair…
Bailey comes first in six-way race for Cornet
Week: 20 | 16th May 2024 | E&L Life NewsBig turn out of voters to elect 2024’s main man Fair stood the wind last Friday for a large vote for this year’s Cornet …and that is what we got!1,180 people put their cross on the voting slips – only…
Youth Rugby
Week: 19 | 9th May 2024 | Rugby SportAwards Night for Milntown’s juniors By Caroline Jardine | All photos by Nichola Paul Langholm Youth Rugby recently held their annual awards ceremony which was attended by over 100 people. The day started with Niall Cubbon saying a few words…
Castleholm opportunity
Week: 19 | 9th May 2024 | Community NewsCommunity support crucial to securing transfer By Mairi Telford Jammeh Another exciting transfer of land in Langholm is likely to take place this Summer. Buccleuch and a new organisation to be known as the Castleholm Community Trust (CCT) today announced…
Six men in the running for Langholm Cornet
Week: 19 | 9th May 2024 | Common Riding Community NewsCommon Riding’s future is secure with so manyyoung men willing to put their name forward For the first time since 1964, six worthy candidates have put their names forward for the election of Cornet.Ewan Patterson and Lloyd Johnstone stand for…
Are potatoes losing their popularity?
Week: 18 | 2nd May 2024 | Farming and Environment NewsThat’s the surprising finding of a new report by researchers at SRUC which has highlighted a 71 per cent reduction in the demand for fresh potatoes in the UK since the 1970s, with consumers switching to alternatives such as rice…
Langholm Rugby Sevens 2024
Sunny Day brings the crowds to Milntown Langholm Rugby Club…
Prepare to Shine with Centre Stage
Hannah Cumming returns to her stage roots in a professional…
Canonbie Playpark could be in place as soon as July
Xcel Project helps team behind the project to secure more…
Humza no more: but who next?...'Eeh mei good question!'
We ask politicians and locals to comment on the future…
Langholm Sevens: A great day out
All roads lead to Milntown on Saturday for the 2024…
Climate Targets making farmers ‘hostages to deadlines’
‘Any on-farm efficiency measures should be rewarded’ The Scottish Government’s…
Care Inspectorate praise for Copshaw Nursery
School staff ‘pleased and proud’ after glowing report received By…
Coast 2 Coast cyclists stay in the Muckle
By Sharon TolsonA group of cycling friends tackled the new…
Wapakoneta: Forging links with small-town Ohio
Connection with Neil Armstrong’s hometown is widely seen as a…
Muckle Toon long-distance runners head for the capital
Four Langholm athletes take on the mighty London Marathon 2024…
Pandemic project is rolled-out across the region
OutPost Arts-conceived initiative becomes DG Creative Wellbeing An arts project originally…
Former Fair Crier and a man of mony pairts
Rae Elliot pays tribute to his far-travelled, rugby-playing father OBITUARY…
Langholm Girls FC are toast of Melrose Awards
Week: 16 | 18th April 2024 | Community Girls Football News SportMelrose Sevens’ Women in Sport Awards vote for LGFC as Team of the Year at inaugural ceremony On Friday evening, coaches, committee members and players from Langholm Girls Football Club attended the inaugural Melrose Sevens Women in Sport Awards. The…
Mighty Hiking family off round Kielder
Week: 15 | 11th April 2024 | Community Gilly Fraser Lifestyle NewcastletonJacksons and Dinwoodies aim to make ‘The Difference’ for BGH Four members of a Copshaw family are joining forces to show their gratitude to the health teams who gave them great support when they needed it most. Peter Jackson and…
Broughton brought down by the men of Milntown
Week: 15 | 11th April 2024 | News Rugby SportClub volunteers stepped up to make sure sodden pitch was playable Despite two days of heavy rain resulting in a very wet pitch, Langholm’s last league match of the season took place on Saturday, thanks to the volunteers who made…
Community-led Tourism in Langholm & Eskdale
Week: 15 | 11th April 2024 | E&L Life NewsAn 8-page supplement in this week’s E&L Share your thoughts with sharon@langholm-alliance .co.uk In many parts of Scotland communities are now leading on the development and promotion of tourism in their local area. Langholm and the surrounding areas have been…
Proclamation of Kinship from Wapakoneta, Ohio
Week: 15 | 11th April 2024 | Community Lifestyle NewsNeil Armstrong’s home town sends declaration offriendship and co-operation to the Muckle Toon Langholm Ewes and Westerkirk Community Council has received a framed copy of a Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor of Wapakaneta, Ohio. It marks ‘A day…
Strong squad helps secure three points for Langholm Legion FC
Week: 14 | 4th April 2024 | Football SportAs key player Finley Dell clocks up 100 appearances for the club By Martin Thomlinson Langholm Legion FC 4 Tweeddale Rovers 0 The Legion had their first match in a month and secured a big three points with a great…
Amazing antipodean adventure for four firm friends
Holiday of a lifetime for these Langholm lassies has given…
Sheep worrying remains most frequent rural crime
By Gilly Fraser A new report by researchers at Scotland’s…
Missing German Shepherd Xara elicits high-tech response
When 16-month-old German Shepherd Xara gave her owner the slip…
Active & Sustainable Travel not working for Eskdale
Councillor highlights lack of plans to address Langholm’s transport links…
Wellbeing wonders in Eskdalemuir
A marvellous selection of therapists and practitioners will be on…
Gardening club hear about bees and talk about Beechgrove Garden
The Eskdale gardening club held their March meeting last Friday…
Langholm Common Riding AGM
By Katherine Latimer On Monday the 18th of March, the…
Putting Langholm on the map in the Scottish Parliament
Oliver Mundell champions the Muckle Toon in a Motion to…
Good Girls' grading game against Galloway Thistle
Langholm Girls 14s 4 | Galloway Thistle 14s 1 By…
Land Reform Bill will change how land is sold
Impact of land sales on local communities will be taken…
Sam has a right Royal day at Cheltenham
..as his beloved Captain Guiness wins and he meets the…
Rave reviews from OKLAHOMA! audiences
LAODS pulls off another cracker for their latest ‘mesmerising’ musical…
