
Frustration grows over Murtholm delay
Week: 34 | 24th August 2023 | Community NewsWork may not now begin until 2025 Loreburn “still committed” to stalled housing project The company behind Langholm’s…

Councillor seeks solution to derelict Ford Mill site
Week: 31 | 3rd August 2023 | Community NewsFollowing several complaints from townspeople regarding the state of the derelict Ford Mill site in Langholm, CouncillorDenis Male…

Holm Hill hits home with new funding
Week: 29 | 20th July 2023 | Community Newcastleton NewsUK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund to provide lion’s share It’s all systems go for the next phase of…

Enough is Enough!
Week: 28 | 13th July 2023 | Community NewsPetition for vital health services to be restored to Langholm A petition has been launched demanding a decision…

Walkers are Welcome
Week: 28 | 13th July 2023 | Community Lifestyle NewsWalking back to happiness as new Langholm Walks website goes live Langholm Walks, which promotes a variety of…

Children’s author makes a return to his Copshaw roots
Week: 28 | 13th July 2023 | Arts and Entertainment Community NewcastletonFamily collaboration over 4,200 miles leads to potential series of books When artist Paula Downey and children’s author…

Dozens take their ‘First Bite’
Nicole ‘very busy’ as her long-awaited new café opens in…

Threat of minimum class sizes is worrying parents
As D&G grapples with the funding gap, rural schools may…

25 years of down-right uniqueness
Copshaw Common Riding fills the heart and mind with something…

The march of the windfarms
80-turbine EDF site now planned for Liddesdale Plans for yet…

Al takes the editor’s chair
Born and bred Langholm man takes charge of the E&L…

The heat is on!
Eskdalemuir hotter than Europe, and June heatwave to continue Our…

Great ambassadors
Historically, when Langholm’s Front Three have visited other Common Ridings,…

Sound as a pound!
Historic deal sees Old School become vibrant community hub Langholm…

Keepin' up wi' Chris
DERBY DAY: Cornet Elect Christopher Tait and Right hand Man Ruairi…

Pitch up at the field of dreams
Folk from around the world just love Langholm’s revamped caravan…

Boom time for Muckle Toon?
Eco boss: Langholm will benefit from moor profits By Gilly…

Keepin' up wi' Chris
Langholm Cornet Christopher Tait, along with his Right and Left…

Music to our ears
Week: 21 | 25th May 2023 | Community NewsCello maestro Will, 15, puts Langholm on the map Will Archibald was just seven years old when he…

Murtholm: delay misery continues
Week: 21 | 25th May 2023 | Community NewsWork on housing and bridge project now on ice until June Work on the stalled Murtholm housing development…

‘You’ve made my dream come true!’
Week: 20 | 18th May 2023 | Common Riding Community NewsNew Cornet Chris celebrates ‘mindblowing’ election win, and vows to live up to the expectations of Langholm’s greatest…

Election of Cornet 2023
Week: 20 | 18th May 2023 | Common Riding Community E&L LifeBy Katherine Latimer The election of this year’s Langholm Cornet was held last Friday – with the four…

LANGHOLM DECIDES
Week: 19 | 11th May 2023 | Common Riding Community NewsA quartet of Langholm men set their sights on Cornet. As the memories of the Coronation of King…

‘Why bother paying blooming road tax?’
Week: 19 | 11th May 2023 | Community NewsPensioner’s broadside after pothole menace strikes again A Canonbie pensioner has told of having to fork out £150…

Duchess of Buccleuch dies at 68
Tributes paid to woman with ‘wonderful, life enhancing spirit’ Tributes…

Another kick in the teeth!...
as Langholm’s only NHS dentist shuts up shop Dozens of…

Barking up the wrong tree?
Controversy over plans for Warblaw spruce plantation Opponents of a…

‘Good’ verdict is simply brilliant!
Academy gets glowing report from education inspectors Positive relations between…

Firefighter Shaun celebrates 30 years
Long-service award for dedicated Copshaw watch commander Thirty years of…

Storm over windfarm plans
New 62-turbine scheme ‘unacceptable’ say campaigners A massive new windfarm…

A LAODS legend with a passion for athletics
OBITUARY: BRENDA ISABEL MORRISON 1938-2023 by Alan Weatherstone Brenda Morrison,…

All set for Sevens heaven!
After 115 years, the Langholm Sevens has lost none of…

Festival wash-out threat?
Flood prevention scheme could impact Copshaw music event By Gilly…

Back to the future!
Plan for state-of-the-art Heritage Centre to revitalise Langholm Ambitious plans…

A mind-boggling menace!
Driver Emma forced into ditch by ‘absolutely huge’ potholes By…

Langholm’s Centre of attention!
Langholm Day Centre has been a hive of activity of…

Funding boost leaves group In Stitches
Week: 14 | 6th April 2023 | Community E&L Life Lifestyle NewsLangholm textile sessions to extend to other communities It was set up for people with a love of…

Council unveil pothole cash pot
Week: 14 | 6th April 2023 | Community News£30m earmarked for workers to repair our crumbling roads More than £30m is to be pumped into reviving…

Revised centre plans to be presented to the public
Week: 13 | 30th March 2023 | Community News Sport SwimmingMeeting will inform about sports centre latest after development rethink The team behind Langholm’s proposed new sports centre…

Drivers needed for vital service
Week: 13 | 30th March 2023 | Community NewsElderly and infirm rely on ACTS vehicles for hospital visits The search is on for kind-hearted volunteers to…

Busy Copshaw mum’s virtual marathon bid
Week: 12 | 23rd March 2023 | Community Newcastleton NewsEmily will take on London challenge…using phone app A Newcastleton mum is joining thousands of others to run…

Residents fire back
Week: 12 | 23rd March 2023 | Community NewsRifle range opponents: ‘We don’t hate guns, but plan puts profits before peace in tranquil Eskdalemuir’ Opponents of…

All hail the poppy president!
Plant expert Helen elected head of worldwide club The E&L’s…

Pickles cleared for pulpit
Church exonerates Langholm minister after police complaint – but separate…

‘The people who object to our shooting range just don’t like guns’
Controversial plans for a long-range rifle range at Clerkhill are…

Mountain memories for Alastair’s fund
Rotary talk in aid of cancer charity which supported family…

Kids out of control?
Teen gang blamed for vandalism spree…yobs giving Langholm kids a…

Farewell to a sports-mad family man
OBITUARY: BRYAN RAE (1951-2023) Bryan Rae, who has died aged…

Time to spring into action to ensure your summer garden looks stunning!
The arrival of March means some astute planning – and…

Triumphant return for Fiddle Club
Packed house as musicians converge on Langholm Langholm Accordion &…

Movement at Murtholm
After four years, delight as work finally starts on 200-home…

Moor funding is nowt to grouse about!
Award will improve iconic birds’ wild Langholm habitat A project…

Leo proves he’s top dog!
Youngster lands debut win in canine competition Newcastleton youngster Leo…

High Noon at the Eyesore
As Erskine campaigners finally met with the council last week,…