Wrestling draws a crowd
Week: 31 | 1st August 2019 | News SportWrestling THE Cumberland wrestling was very popular with the crowd who enjoyed watching the wrestlers compete in the…
Rum and milk the flautists’ downfall
Week: 31 | 1st August 2019 | NewsLANGHOLM Flute Band’s drummers took revenge on the flautists during their annual refreshment stop at Hillhead this year,…
Finlay is Playcare Cornet
Week: 31 | 1st August 2019 | NewsONE of the highlights of Cornet Henry Jeffrey’s busy schedule last week was attending the Langholm Playcare Common…
Cornet rides out to where heather blends with sky: Record crowds enjoy a truly amazing day at Langholm Common Riding
Week: 31 | 1st August 2019 | NewsTO BE where heather blends with sky on that last Friday in July – the words which rang…
Elderly give best wishes
Week: 30 | 25th July 2019 | NewsLANGHOLM’S senior citizens have been enjoying the company of Cornet Henry Jeffrey and his right and left-hand men…
A rare ride out
Week: 30 | 25th July 2019 | NewsAFTER a 17-year gap, a Langholm woman has decided to take up the reins once more tomorrow. Sharon…
The day of all days
IT’S the day when Langholm celebrates all that is so…
A night of fun and songs
LANGHOLM Social Club hosted its Cornet’s night last Friday with…
Commission seeks views on land use decisions: New protocol will help organisations to work better together
The Scottish Land Commission has launched a new survey seeking…
To the moon and back for tea
FIFTY years after the launch of Apollo 11, Langholm enjoyed…
Boys’ reading challenge: Langholm and Canonbie schoolboys get a helping hand with books
WHEN it comes to reading at school, the boys have…
Call of the hills
THE build-up to the Common Riding continued on Sunday with…
Kerbside recycling to save money and planet: Council highlights the benefits of helping residents to recycle
A VISION to recycle more waste and send less to…
Eskdale lift-off for our Highland Coosmonaut: VisitScotland launch out-of-this-world anniversary campaign
A NEW tourism map highlighting Scotland’s links to space exploration…
Sun shines on the Benty
CORNET Henry Jeffrey and his followers enjoyed glorious weather on…
Nearly 1,000 people sign petition to buy moorland: Langholm and Newcastleton are delighted with the support of the public
A COMMUNITY buy-out of Langholm Moor by groups in Eskdale…
Dry century could end if new distillery opens: Langholm business seeks town centre premises to distil gin
MORE than 100 years after the Langholm distillery closed, the…
50th festival of folk
SINGERS, dancers and musicians tuned up last weekend for the…
Delicious Tub with Flake: It’s our 21st birthday and we’re having a ball
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | NewsCOPSHAW Common Riding came of age last Saturday but, despite getting the key to the door, it has…
Neighbourly celebration
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | NewsCORNET Henry Jeffrey, his right and left-hand men Iain Little and Stuart Murray, their partners and families were…
Passion for fashion which lasts
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | NewsTHE fashions of the mid-20th century are proving to be just as popular as we approach 2020 as…
Sporting responses
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | News SportSporting responses NEARLY 1,000 responses to a questionnaire about the future use of the Townfoot sports centre have…
A right royal do: Langholm well represented at Holyrood Palace
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | NewsA CONTINGENT from Langholm donned their finest summer outfits for a day out at Holyrood Palace for the…
Ram-raiders smash their way through shop’s doors
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | NewsTHIEVES drove a vehicle through the glass doors of Langholm’s Co-operative Store in the early hours last Friday.…
Walls will protect town: Proposed flood protection scheme for Langholm on display
A FLOOD protection scheme comprising walls and embankments for Langholm…
Bunting objection in as council steps away: Common Riding trustees send letter to protest at decision
THE bunting for Langholm Common Riding will no longer be…
Fly me to the moon: Events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission
AT 2.32pm on July 16, 1969 Apollo 11 was launched…
Applause for achieving pupils
THE presentation of awards to the pupils, who painted pictures…
Course has positive impact: Academy pupils learn traditional rural skills, thanks to businesses
LANGHOLM Academy has collaborated with rural businesses to teach pupils…
Mum runs to thank hospice for its care: Retired teacher enters Great North Run for first time
A CANONBIE woman will run through the streets of Newcastle…
Scouts’ thanks to Janet
WHEN Janet Nicholson’s sons were in the Langholm Cubs and…
Moor sale petition: Eskdale residents have two weeks to register their support
A PETITION seeking support for a community buy-out of Langholm…
Farewell Denise
The end of the school year tomorrow marks the final…
Youths sought after mill blaze: Police appeal for witnesses to suspicious fire
A GROUP of youths are being sought by the police…
On track for next train: Rail group hosts the first commemorative dinner in Langholm
THE first commemorative dinner organised by the Langholm & District…
Gordon, Amber & Me: Newcastleton mother and daughter meet their wildlife heroes
A NEWCASTLETON mother and daughter were bursting with enthusiasm at…
New thrills on forest bike trails
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsMOUNTAIN bikers are once again enjoying the trails in Newcastleton after a major upgrade of some sections. Forestry…
Flood defences will make homes safer: Protection scheme goes on public display to gauge opinions
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsDUMFRIES and Galloway Council flood team’s events are on Thursday, June 27 from 3pm to 8pm, Friday, June…
Windfarm faces being refused by planners: Recommendation put forward to turn down Crossdykes plan
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsA RECOMMENDATION to refuse the construction of 10 wind turbines at 176.5m high near Langholm is going before…
Bald in a good cause
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsZACH Reid of Langholm has gone bald in aid of the National Autistic Society. Zach works for the…
Best in the country: Newcastleton wildlife group is presented with national award
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsTHE Wildlife Watch Group in Newcastleton has won the 2018 national award for the best wildlife group in…
It’ll be alright on the night
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsTWO Canonbie women will climb Ben Nevis during the night to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society. Catherine…
Head pupils
VOTING has taken place at Langholm Academy and the S6…
Forest is important: Eskdalemuir is a vital part of Scotland’s industry
THE importance of the forestry industry in and around Eskdalemuir…
Communities make plans to buy moor: Opportunity for a community buy-out will not happen again
THE first steps towards a community buy-out of Langholm moor…
Recycling cuts costs: FTS Dyers leads the way in disposal of industrial materials
IN THE second of our features, the E&L Advertiser speaks to…
Naturally brilliant: Wild Eskdale takes Canonbie pupils on a journey of discovery
Canonbie Primary School pupils have been down to the woods…
Moor nationally important: Botanist says people need to take direct control of site to secure its future
Chris Miles, the former area manager of Scottish Natural Heritage…
Accomplishment rewarded in a night of prizewinners: Langholm and Canonbie pupils are recognised for their talents
THE Common Riding concert for the Langholm and Canonbie Schools…
Quiz kids do their best
A TEAM from Langholm primary school competed in the district…
Showing the way to a safer day in the hills: Eskdale’s walks get a makeover, thanks to volunteers
THREE stalwart walkers are on a mission to make sure…
Zoe helps save the planet
A RETIRED couple in Langholm are one of the first…
Industrialisation fear: Turbines will destroy natural landscape, campaigners claim
THE company proposing to build a massive windfarm in the…
Sports centre survey appeal
A GROUP investigating the potential for reopening the sports centre…
