We’re in the money!
Week: 48 | 1st December 2022 | Community NewsLocal projects share latest windfarm windfall cash A Langholm-based business, aimed at boosting our local textile industry, is…
After predator kills his hens, Wattie declares WAR!
Week: 47 | 24th November 2022 | Community NewsLiving alone in remote Winterhope, Wattie Rutherford’s only companions were his 18 hens. That was until they were…
The day the storm came
Week: 47 | 24th November 2022 | Community NewsRemembering Arwen, November 26, 2021 When Arwen stormed through Eskdale, it caused enormous amounts of devastation in the…
Tarras dream is now a reality
Week: 46 | 17th November 2022 | Community News£2.2m community buy-out finally official after deal signed It’s official: the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve has now doubled…
End of an era as John shuts up shop
Week: 46 | 17th November 2022 | Community NewsLangholm legend to retire after 50 years behind counter A stalwart Langholm shopkeeper is finally hanging up his…
Gavin gets the gong!
Week: 46 | 17th November 2022 | Arts and Entertainment Community NewsPassionate volunteer recognised at top awards event Congratulations to E&L columnist Gavin Graham whose sterling work as a…
Rural communities may miss out on energy aid
People living in rural areas in Scotland could end up…
Pyromusical Perfection
Hats off to the organisers and sponsors as thousands descend…
A walk on the mild side!
New handrail takes the pain out of Gaskells route A…
Ladies' Burns Club celebrates 75 glorious years
Ladies enjoy speeches and afternoon tea on special anniversary day…
Whita seat replaced
Langholm Walks Group, in cooperation with the Castle Craig’s Club,…
Brighten your day: try growing pumpkins!
Versatile plant is not just for Halloween, says E&L garden…
Langholm war hero was my cousin!
Harry, 85, will receive medal for lad killed in Cyprus…
Business as usual for Langholm
League leaders in the crosshairs after clinical win HAWICK LINDEN…
Changing times – but as it prepares to celebrate 200 years Canonbie’s church remains a symbol of community
Canonbie, October 2022: Anthony Lane, a Church of Scotland Elder,…
Search for family of hero Andy
Langholm lad was victim of ‘forgotten war’ Nearly 400 died…
All change at the Copshaw Kitchen
By Gilly Fraser A popular eating spot in Newcastleton is…
A new HQ – and no kidding!
Xcel’s hub ‘opens the door to ambition’ in Langholm By…
Mortuary: DIY U-turn
Week: 41 | 13th October 2022 | Community NewsNow undertaker WILL be able use hospital morgue Health chiefs have changed their minds about a controversial decision…
Winning Hearts and Minds
Week: 40 | 7th October 2022 | Community SportClub make it a day to remember for football-mad youngsters Youngsters from Langholm were offered a unique footballing…
Dumfries to host Agri & Rural Affairs Conference
Week: 40 | 7th October 2022 | Community Farming and Environment NewsYoung farmers from across the country will be flocking to Dumfries next month for what they describe as…
Burning with pride!
Week: 40 | 6th October 2022 | Community NewsOur fire fighters the best in the land, says report Retained firefighters in Eskdale and Annandale are among…
It’s a DIY mortuary now!
Week: 40 | 6th October 2022 | Community News• Another Langholm facility to close• Undertaker told ‘build his own’ morgue A funeral director in Langholm has…
A relay good effort!
Week: 40 | 6th October 2022 | Community NewsLangholm runners help baton on 5,000-mile journey Langholm folk pulled out all the stops to play their part…
River Esk: ‘Action needed now’
Flood risk grows as council dithers over protection scheme There…
Church Service remembers HM Queen Elizabeth
RESPECTS: A Service of Remembrance for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth…
High street law firm to merge with Borders group
Family business founded more than 50 years ago in Langholm…
COP this, Langholm
Muckle Toon chosen to host stage of global relay Langholm…
Bumpy landing for Armstrong clan
Gilnockie event curtailed, but family’s visit a great success Neil…
Countdown begins for Armstrong visit
Langholm ready to greet astronaut’s family Excitement is building as…
All set for new season at Milntown
Rugby The new rugby season kicks off on Saturday with…
Give us Hope for treatment
Anger grows as Langholm medical services disappear Concerns are growing…
Veronika's emotional thanks
A special show hosted by Fiona Armstrong raised more than…
Creation Mill delight at major funding boost
Textile team gears up for more community workshops The Langholm-based…
Howzat for real community spirit?
Public digs deep after thieves strike at cricket club By…
Shot down!
Officials rule Clerkhill range must be demolished By Penny Johnstone…
Suited and booted for the Royal Garden Party
Week: 27 | 8th July 2022 | Community NewsLast week a garden party was held in the grounds of Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh for those nominated for…
Holm is where the heart is
Week: 27 | 7th July 2022 | Community Farming and Environment NewsMuch-missed event finally returns to Copshaw Organising agricultural shows takes hard work, teamwork, inspiration, perspiration and co-operation. They…
Faw Side campaigners ‘pleased’ with inquiry
Week: 27 | 7th July 2022 | Community NewsWind farm objections heard at Langholm meeting Campaigners fighting a wind farm which would straddle thousands of hectares…
‘Scott would have been so proud’
Week: 26 | 30th June 2022 | Community Lifestyle NewsParents give heartfelt thanks for Langholm bowls memorial Last week, we reported on the inaugural Scott Morrison Memorial…
All aboard the late-afternoon last bus
Week: 26 | 30th June 2022 | Community NewsFury as X95 night service to Carlisle is axed by Border There’s anger in Langholm after the late-night…
Tub Turnbull’s ‘Ride Oot Bye’
Week: 25 | 23rd June 2022 | Common Riding Community NewsBy Gilly Fraser For the first time in three years, the streets of Newcastleton echoed with the cries…
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
After torrent floods derelict church, residents unite in campaign to…
Leila's a vintage virtuoso!
If vintage clothes make you think of mothballs and third-hand…
The blissful sound of silence
Residents celebrate after church bells are finally silenced
Pyrotechnics and parties for our marvellous monarch
Locals plan to hold a weekend of right royal celebrations
'I'm so glad my dad isn't here to see this'
Local opponents hit back at Tarras Valley plans
2022 Tub Hopefuls go head-to-head
by Gilly Fraser Newcastleton is buzzing with election fever as…
Ruairi to lead the way as Big Day returns at last
Langholm elects its new Cornet with 1,100 votes cast
Last gasp lifeline for Tarras Valley project
Two month extension agreed for £450,000 needed to secure buyout
Explore Langholm and Eskdale Guide Launched for Easter
Easter weekend saw the launch of a new guide to…
Buccleuch to put 30 homes on the market
Tenants of Buccleuch Estates say they are shocked and distressed…
Janet's in the frame for gallery as Phil steps down
By Nick Brownlee It’s the end of an era at…
New lease of life for leisure centre plans
Facility would provide “huge health and wellbeing benefits for area”
