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Busy first meeting for new community council
Week: 49 | 5th December 2024 | Community NewsUnclear how access to LEWCC finances will be resolved and one-way traffic systems discussed By Mairi Telford Jammeh…
Another blow to Langholm as Skinyards set to close
Week: 48 | 28th November 2024 | Community NewsUp to 10 jobs to be lost as 176-year-old employer will cease trading an the end of the…
A new future for three local churches
Week: 48 | 28th November 2024 | Canonbie Community Lifestyle Newcastleton NewsBy Anthony Lane Many readers of the E&L will be aware of the enormous changes that have taken…
King Charles honours dedicated Langholm bandsman with MBE
Week: 48 | 28th November 2024 | Arts and Entertainment Community NewsDavid Calvert is presented with his medal by Lord Lieutenant It was wonderful to see octogenarian David Corrie…
Erskine Church is on a downward ‘spire-al’…
Week: 47 | 21st November 2024 | Community NewsAfter contact with the owner, it appears thatthe eyesore will remain with us for some time After the…
At the going down of the sun and in the morning…
Week: 46 | 14th November 2024 | Community LifestyleEskdale remembers… Langholm, once more, remembered the fallen of all conflicts in its usual solemn and dignified manner.The…
Castleholm is officially in community hands
Landmark deal sees cherished land transferred to the people of…
Hope Hospital shines in Excellence in Care inspection
The Thomas Hope hospital in Langholm recently had a six-month…
Emergency services rescue woman from chilly River Esk
Firefighters from Langholm, Annan, Dumfries and Gala required as water…
Disappointment with LINK’S response to cash worries
Cash machine company not a lot of help in finding…
Holiday village plans for Irvine House and grounds
Buccleuch’s vision for up to 150 lodges couldbenefit Langholm businesses…
Eskdale has fitting finalists for D&G Life awards
Regional recognition in prestigious shortlist for inspirational locals Two Eskdale…
Town loses out on funding due to mis-reported population
Discrepancy between census statistics andBorderlands figures has cost Langholm dear…
Banking possibilities under investigation
After announced closure of Bank of Scotland,solutions including a Post…
BT and OutReach: Appalling service
Eskdalemuir Hub STILL without a phoneline Eskdalemuir community hub is…
15 nights road closure for A7 improvements
Overnight works to resurface road south of Canonbie will run…
Could a banking hub be the answer for Langholm?
By Mairi Telford Jammeh On a recent visit to Kirkcudbright…
Signage, speed limit, flooding and potholes
An update from the A7 Action Group’s meeting The A7…
Inaction by BT leaves Hub incommunicado
Week: 38 | 19th September 2024 | Community Eskdalemuir NewsEskdalemuir venue unable to function properly without phoneline or broadband As reported last week,Eskdalemuir community hub is still…
Nearly 1,000 objections to Warblaw Woodlands
Week: 38 | 19th September 2024 | Community Farming and Environment NewsLangholm locals object to commercial forestry on their doorstep An unprecedented 959 local signatures have been obtained objecting…
Bank of Scotland to close Langholm branch
Week: 38 | 19th September 2024 | Community NewsAs High Street loses its last remaining bank,residents are saying “There’ll be nowt left!” In what can only…
Warblaw worries are endorsed by politicians
Week: 37 | 12th September 2024 | Community NewsMSP Oliver Mundell urges residents to join Warblaw fight ahead of deadline on September 17 LOCAL MSP Oliver…
Depression on David Street to be tackled
Week: 37 | 12th September 2024 | Community Newsand other updates from Councillor Male After many months of toing and froing between D&G Council and Scottish…
Teachers face up to the Great North Run
Week: 36 | 5th September 2024 | Athletics Community News SportIn March this year, Headteacher of the Langholm and Canonbie Cluster of Schools, Ms Lauren McLean, approached her…
Bob's 70 years
Bandsman man and boy! Langholm Town Band took a small…
Residents encouraged to react to Warblaw plans
If you are against the blanket of trees proposedfor our…
Fingers crossed for a fine day for the 127th Holm Show
Marquees are up, entries are made and there’s no rain…
Borders author captivates Benty
Alistair Moffat speaks of Lowland life Westerkirk Parish Church was…
Much opposition to plan for Warblaw woodlands
Action Group formed to challenge forestry company’s ‘blanket of trees’…
Over 100 years of Thomas Hope service between them
Angela, Kate and Sheena have all worked in a job…
Have your say on the future of Langholm Housing
New survey aims to gather opinion on what the town…
Holes filled, wall secured
At least the Common Riding route is more or less…
Future-proofing the Common Riding
No less than 63 ponies and their riders sallied forth…
Copshaw artist Paula to display her “Wild Side”
Newcastleton Nurse is to retire to follow her passion ~…
The Langholm Alliance: facing challenges head-on
‘Despite funding limitations, we are dedicated to transforming Langholm into…
20 WILL BE plenty!
Blanket 20mph limit for all Langholm streets plus more…
Team work helps secure Langholm Day Centre
Week: 26 | 27th June 2024 | Community NewsManager Sandra Graham pulls out all the stops to negotiate increased funding for next three years Langholm Day…
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…
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…
Castleholm meeting sees positive public reaction
Week: 23 | 6th June 2024 | Common Riding Community NewsUpkeep and financial sustainabilty are the main concerns but everyone largely in favour of takeover Roger Maxwell, the…
All talk and very little action at the Murtholm
Week: 22 | 30th May 2024 | Community NewsAgencies involved with the development are considering including private housing on the site The E&L has received an…
Local feathers ruffled by Scotsman article
Week: 21 | 23rd May 2024 | Community NewsComments made refuted by the people and organisations trying to revitalise and regenerate Langholm In last Thursday’s edition…
Castleholm tally nears the 750 mark
Fine weather last Friday marked the start of Langholm’s Common…
Six men in the running for Langholm Cornet
Common Riding’s future is secure with so manyyoung men willing…
Castleholm opportunity
Community support crucial to securing transfer By Mairi Telford Jammeh…
Prepare to Shine with Centre Stage
Hannah Cumming returns to her stage roots in a professional…
Wapakoneta: Forging links with small-town Ohio
Connection with Neil Armstrong’s hometown is widely seen as a…
Langholm Girls FC are toast of Melrose Awards
Melrose Sevens’ Women in Sport Awards vote for LGFC as…
Former Fair Crier and a man of mony pairts
Rae Elliot pays tribute to his far-travelled, rugby-playing father OBITUARY…
Proclamation of Kinship from Wapakoneta, Ohio
Neil Armstrong’s home town sends declaration offriendship and co-operation to…
Mighty Hiking family off round Kielder
Jacksons and Dinwoodies aim to make ‘The Difference’ for BGH…
Active & Sustainable Travel not working for Eskdale
Councillor highlights lack of plans to address Langholm’s transport links…
Putting Langholm on the map in the Scottish Parliament
Oliver Mundell champions the Muckle Toon in a Motion to…
