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A committed Councillor and a really nice man
Week: 39 | 24th September 2026 | Lifestyle NewsMany organisations mourn the passing of Councillor Archie Dryburgh Archie Dryburgh, Councillor for Annandale East and Eskdale ward…
As the days shorten, Autumn gardening has lots still to enjoy
Week: 38 | 17th September 2026 | Lifestyle NewsGardening columnist, Helen Knowles tells us there is so much see before the big tidy-up starts It’s that…
Langholm Show - still time for entries
Week: 38 | 17th September 2026 | Arts & Entertainment Equestrian Farming and Environment NewsThe Langholm Show this year is the 174th one ever and will be held on the Castleholm, by…
Wild Goats at the Holm Show
Week: 37 | 10th September 2026 | E&L Life Lifestyle NewcastletonWild goats played a starring role at the Holm Show this year – without ever setting foot on…
That Fringe Feeling…
Week: 37 | 10th September 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Lifestyle News Young ReportersDumb Blond returns with a look at the festivities and their effect on Edinburgh life Edinburgh is always…
130 years of grand Holm Shows
Week: 36 | 3rd September 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Lifestyle NewcastletonIt was – everybody agreed – a grand day for a Show. And it was – everybody agreed…
TV celebrity pays a visit to The Olive Tree
Copshaw folk were given the chance to do a bit…
Second round of Prostate testing brings total to 230
More public awareness and sessions like this help tackle the…
Langholm lads shine among the Souters o' Selkirk
Another successful outing, this time to Selkirk Common Riding, for…
David and pals tackle the Lairig Ghru...
…and raise £9,000 for The Beatson By David Jeffrey, On…
Dedicated volunteer Avril leaves a rainbow of memories
OBITUARY: Avril Leonilda Olivia Bannatyne née Baird Avril was born…
Post Office celebrates a successful first year's trading
Community really happy about the return of an essential service…
A gem in Langholm's retail crown
G. J. Latimer & Co celebrates 144 years on Langholm…
Castleholm Community Trust holds its third AGM
Trustees inform public about progress and development of aims Castleholm…
Townhall toilet vandals will be flushed out!
Latest acts could jeopardise the future of public loos in…
Canonbie Hall closure fears
Low turnout at AGM prompts concerns for the future of…
Mollie’s new business off to a very tasty start
There’s a new name on Newcastleton’s main street and it’s…
Kilngreen transport hub making progress on joined-up travel
Dumfries and Galloway Council says that work is progressing well…
International Women's Day 2026
Week: 11 | 12th March 2026 | Equestrian Lifestyle NewsLangholm Probus Club is entertained by Leila Hallam with tales of her worldwide trails and endless days in…
Happy 100th dear Marion
Week: 10 | 5th March 2026 | Lifestyle NewcastletonLong-time Copshaw resident joins the Centenarian Club A very happy 100th birthday to Marion Powolny Smit – probably…
World Day of Prayer 2026
Week: 09 | 26th February 2026 | Lifestyle News“Come… and I will give you rest” On Friday 6th March 2026, Christians across the world will gather…
Ain't no mountain high enough!
Week: 08 | 19th February 2026 | Lifestyle News WalkingLangholm’s Roger Maxwell ‘compleats’ 282 Munros by Mark Hallam Roger Maxwell gave very enjoyable slide-show about his 21…
Wee, sleekit, cowrin, 'Tarras' beastie
Week: 06 | 5th February 2026 | Farming and Environment LifestyleThe hunt is on for one of Britain’s smallest creatures A search for one of Britain’s tiniest and…
Flooding - and how you can help Langholm Resilience Group
Week: 04 | 22nd January 2026 | Community Lifestyle NewsAs we know from recent flooding and debris flows in Langholm, when drains and gullies are blocked, the…
Murtholm land WILL be sold for ‘residential development’
Following our brief report that Loreburn Housing Association was putting…
Eskdale Pony Club Annual Awards night
Gilly Fraser reports on riding club’s special event Eskdale Pony…
FTS Dyers help maintain the Muckle Toon’s textile history
South of Scotland Enterprise report on crucial Langholm business A…
Christmas thoughts from Rev Morag
As we move through another season in the life of…
Muckle Toon Christmas Cheer
Langholm group excel once more in creating an event to…
Playcare kids learn about remembrance
The children at Playcare ELCC have recently had lots of…
Wool, Woven and Wild
Creation Mill has just announced plans for a new festival…
ACTS looking for volunteer drivers
Annandale Community Transport Services (ACTS) is seeking volunteer drivers. If…
Caroline in tears at the kindness of everyone
Community in mourning at sad loss of Sam Cropper Copshaw…
Sports Centre project closes
For the past few months the project to open a…
Bus Network review
Council officers are recommending to the Economy and Infrastructure Committee…
Langholm's locked and lacklustre lavvies
But behind the headline lies a more serious issue Following…
Fly-tipping in the area reaching epidemic level
Week: 35 | 28th August 2025 | Community Lifestyle NewsMost roads around Langholm have seen junk dumped Fly tipping continues to be a problem in our area…
Copshaw celebrates its 500th Clatter
Week: 34 | 21st August 2025 | Lifestyle NewcastletonCommunity mag has been published since 1983 The Copshaw Clatter has reached an amazing milestone in its long…
Canonbie success in Post Office bid
Week: 31 | 31st July 2025 | Canonbie Lifestyle NewsCanonbie Community Enterprise has been successful in its bid to take over Canonbie shop and post office after…
MSP backs bid for new Langholm cash machine
Week: 30 | 24th July 2025 | LifestyleSOUTH Scotland MSP Craig Hoy has visited the new Post Office and Paper Shop in Langholm and has…
Creation weaves a new future
Week: 28 | 10th July 2025 | Community LifestyleLangholm textile project launches new centre along with new hope for the industry A new era has begun…
Fleetwood Macnificent!
Week: 27 | 3rd July 2025 | Arts & Entertainment Arts and EntertainmentMark Hallam reviews Buccleuch Centre success The visible five of the Go Your Own Way (GYOW), Fleetwood Mac tribute…
Alan's big Challenge for Doddie charity
Last year Alan Miller challenged himself to cycle 20 laps…
Pride of Britain winner to visit Academy
Langholm Academy is delighted to share that they will welcome…
Engaging with Ewan
First visit to the Hut for Langholm’s new Front Three…
Glowing report for Langholm Nursery
Staff delighted after “Very Good” Care Inspectorate visit Staff and…
Like Mother like Tub
Copshaw has chosen its new Tub. Voters went to the…
After 102 years, LAODS has a new name
Fresh Talent sought for the new season on stage Langholm…
New Post Office opens on Tuesday
It’s countdown now until the new post office opens on…
Country Music Magic of Mizzell
American/Irish singer makes a return visit to the Buccleuch Centre…
Goat petition reaches MPs
4,000 anti-cull signatures handed over Conservative politicians John Lamont MP…
4,000 signature petition to be handed to politicians
Oxygen Conservation’s disregard prompted massive response A local petition with…
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves - 1949 style
Audrey Maxwell and friends reminisce about their first exposure to…
