Banking possibilities under investigation
Week: 40 | 3rd October 2024 | Community NewsAfter announced closure of Bank of Scotland,solutions including a Post Office are being discussed At a meeting organised…
BT and OutReach: Appalling service
Week: 40 | 3rd October 2024 | Community EskdalemuirEskdalemuir Hub STILL without a phoneline Eskdalemuir community hub is still without phone lines and internet after BT…
Could a banking hub be the answer for Langholm?
Week: 39 | 26th September 2024 | Community E&L LifeBy Mairi Telford Jammeh On a recent visit to Kirkcudbright a friend and I popped into the Banking…
Signage, speed limit, flooding and potholes
Week: 39 | 26th September 2024 | Community NewsAn update from the A7 Action Group’s meeting The A7 Action Group met on 20th September and has…
15 nights road closure for A7 improvements
Week: 39 | 26th September 2024 | Canonbie Community NewsOvernight works to resurface road south of Canonbie will run from Sept 30 – October 18 The E&L…
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…
Inaction by BT leaves Hub incommunicado
Eskdalemuir venue unable to function properly without phoneline or broadband…
Nearly 1,000 objections to Warblaw Woodlands
Langholm locals object to commercial forestry on their doorstep An…
Warblaw worries are endorsed by politicians
MSP Oliver Mundell urges residents to join Warblaw fight ahead…
Depression on David Street to be tackled
and other updates from Councillor Male After many months of…
Teachers face up to the Great North Run
In March this year, Headteacher of the Langholm and Canonbie…
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…
Future-proofing the Common Riding
Week: 29 | 18th July 2024 | Arts and Entertainment Community Lifestyle NewsNo less than 63 ponies and their riders sallied forth on the Castle Craigs Club’s Pony Rideout which…
Copshaw artist Paula to display her “Wild Side”
Week: 29 | 18th July 2024 | Arts and Entertainment Community NewcastletonNewcastleton Nurse is to retire to follow her passion ~ An E&L Feature by Gilly Fraser Many of…
Holes filled, wall secured
Week: 29 | 18th July 2024 | Common Riding Community NewsAt least the Common Riding route is more or less free of potholes…for now! Workmen from the Dumfries…
The Langholm Alliance: facing challenges head-on
Week: 28 | 11th July 2024 | Community News‘Despite funding limitations, we are dedicated to transforming Langholm into a thriving community’# The Langholm Alliance, as an…
20 WILL BE plenty!
Week: 27 | 4th July 2024 | Community News Blanket 20mph limit for all Langholm streets plus more parking restrictions on the High Street Further to…
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
CEO will contact every household in region with online safety…
Call to action by Friends of Langholm War Memorial
Our community has been renowned for being a vibrant and…
Castleholm meeting sees positive public reaction
Upkeep and financial sustainabilty are the main concerns but everyone…
All talk and very little action at the Murtholm
Agencies involved with the development are considering including private housing…
Local feathers ruffled by Scotsman article
Comments made refuted by the people and organisations trying to…
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
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…
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…
Active & Sustainable Travel not working for Eskdale
Week: 14 | 4th April 2024 | Community Lifestyle NewsCouncillor highlights lack of plans to address Langholm’s transport links with the rest of D&G During a recent…
Putting Langholm on the map in the Scottish Parliament
Week: 13 | 28th March 2024 | Community NewsOliver Mundell champions the Muckle Toon in a Motion to debate in Holyrood on April 16 Oliver Mundell…
Right Care, Right Place for community care?
Week: 11 | 14th March 2024 | Community Lifestyle NewsIntegration Joint Board okays consultation on options for care in region’s communities OPTIONS for providing care in communities…
A good old tidy-up, or is it environmental vandalism?
Week: 10 | 7th March 2024 | Community NewsAs the banks of the River Esk are cleared of overgrown vegetation some, but not all, say ‘thank…
Canonbie updated on Post Office take-over
Healthy turnout hears about legal structures of the Community Benefit…
Sign of success at last!
Persistence pays as Langholm makes road signs After 18 months…
Education Director learns what Langholm has to offer
Council officer buoyed by Langholm’s commitment and effort In Councillor…
Increased concern over anti-social behaviour
‘For older people on their own or people with young…
Unprecedented financial challenges for NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Chief Executive, Jeff Ace makes a statement in light of…
Caroline Street water wall is deemed safe for now
However, concerns remain about the angle of the fence and…
Tourism plans fit in with economic strategy
SSDA want an increase in overseas tourists and industry workforce…
Craig 'Fishy' Pool is 100 not out!
Saturday marked the hundredth appearance of Craig “Young Fishy” Pool…
Demolition of Erskine spire receives approval
Shetland based owners of Langholm’s Erskine church have further plans…
Day Centre of excellence holds Annual General Meeting
Manager pays heartfelt thanks to trustees, staff volunteers and almost…
Isha puts paid to a Langholm Landmark
Much-loved Castleholm chestnut succumbs to the power of nature The…
A sign of things to come for first town in Scotland
Langholm signs work underway, confirms MP A PLAN to deliver…
