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’
Week: 39 | 29th September 2022 | Community NewsFlood risk grows as council dithers over protection scheme There are calls for urgent action to sort out…
Church Service remembers HM Queen Elizabeth
Week: 38 | 25th September 2022 | Community NewsRESPECTS: A Service of Remembrance for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was held at Langholm Parish Church on Sunday,…
High street law firm to merge with Borders group
Week: 38 | 22nd September 2022 | Community NewsFamily business founded more than 50 years ago in Langholm A long-standing Langholm law firm has announced it…
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
Last week a garden party was held in the grounds…
Holm is where the heart is
Much-missed event finally returns to Copshaw Organising agricultural shows takes…
Faw Side campaigners ‘pleased’ with inquiry
Wind farm objections heard at Langholm meeting Campaigners fighting a…
‘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!
Week: 24 | 16th June 2022 | Community NewsAfter torrent floods derelict church, residents unite in campaign to tear down the Erskine Church The fight is…
Leila's a vintage virtuoso!
Week: 23 | 9th June 2022 | Arts Community Lifestyle NewsIf vintage clothes make you think of mothballs and third-hand cast-offs, then Leila Hallam is a on a…
The blissful sound of silence
Week: 22 | 3rd June 2022 | Community NewsResidents 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”
Local plans drawn up to host Ukrainians
Polish charity will match families with hosts in Eskdale
"Pristine" items wanted and calls for cash donations
When the call went out last week for donations of…
Proud memories of Langholm's Moon Man
On the 50th Anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s Visit
Unmanaged vegetation is potential tinderbox
Week: 09 | 4th March 2022 | Community News ReportersHeather Trust member expresses his concern over wildfires
Favourite local walk is changed forever
Week: 09 | 3rd March 2022 | Community NewsGaskell’s footbridge removed over increasing safety concerns
Ill-considered approach
Week: 08 | 25th February 2022 | Community Gilly Fraser NewsAnalogue phone switch-off will leave remote communities vulnerable
Digital donations
Week: 06 | 12th February 2022 | Community News SchoolYoung and old receive new computer equipment
D&G Council objects to Faw Side turbines
Week: 05 | 3rd February 2022 | Community NewsBorders QC takes on fight against windfarm
Opposition advised over Faw Side Windfarm
Week: 04 | 29th January 2022 | Community NewsWindfarm would be inappropriate and overbearing
Common Ridings
Organisations hail return of ancient celebrations
We welcome Penny as new community editor
Penny Johnstone brings her positivity and experience to the E&L
Confidence will return
Talk of change from Pandemic to endemic gives businesses hope
Massive donation to Tarras Valley Reserve
Anonymous donor takes funding over the quarter-way mark
Communities have pulled together despite the setbacks
Better days are coming, so let’s all look forward to…
Flood gates installed
Copshaw residents get extra protection
Chillifest is a hot topic on BBC’s The One Show
Organisers interviewed and event shown on national television
Positive response to Callisterhall wind farm
A PUBLIC consultation of the Callisterhall wind farm saw a…
Newcastleton will benefit from its share of £1.34m. government funding
NEWCASTLETON and District Community Trust has secured funding from the…
11 brass bands descend on town for day’s contest
Langholm Town Band hosts 2021 Borders Entertainment Contest
Walking in the rain
Rotary Umbrella Walk raises smiles and funds despite the weather
Fiery, friendly fun at first ChilliFest
Several hundred visitors make all the preparation worthwhile
