KEEP AWAY!
Week: 27 | 7th July 2022 | NewsSightings of ‘Britain’s most dangerous plant’ in Langholm Dog-walkers have been put on high alert after reports of…
‘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…
‘Wolf-whistles? We’re too busy listening to Radio 4!’
Week: 26 | 30th June 2022 | Lifestyle NewsAs shock research suggests Britain’s macho builders are now embracing their sensitive sides, PENNY JOHNSTONE finds out if…
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…
‘We feared foot & mouth was back’
Week: 26 | 30th June 2022 | Farming and Environment NewsFarmers relive trauma after probe into suspected new UK outbreak By Gilly Fraser Farming families who lived through…
‘Blame the Duke’, Loki tells Langholm
Week: 25 | 24th June 2022 | News ReportersBy Penny Johnstone Rapper wades into buyout debate in latest book Langholm is an “ageing, sleepy village, completely…
Tub Turnbull’s ‘Ride Oot Bye’
By Gilly Fraser For the first time in three years,…
‘My boy is broken-hearted’
Lennon, 12, left devastated after ‘despicable’ thieves target his beloved…
Institute raises a cuppa to 100 wonderful years
Retiring president Nancy McLure welcomed members and guests to the…
Showing Charolais
By Gilly Fraser “The Royal Highland Show is special for…
Drummer Kyle kills it with Brandon & Co
Sheer delight is etched on Kyle Grieve’s face as he…
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…
New owners for town's 20-year Erskine eyesore
But clamour grows to tear down derelict, ‘dangerous’ High Street…
The blissful sound of silence
Residents celebrate after church bells are finally silenced
Let’s do it for Dylan!
As his mum appeals for a life-changing loo in Langholm,…
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
Week: 20 | 20th May 2022 | Common Riding Community Gilly Fraserby Gilly Fraser Newcastleton is buzzing with election fever as the village prepares to go to the polls…
Ruairi to lead the way as Big Day returns at last
Week: 20 | 19th May 2022 | Common Riding Community NewsLangholm elects its new Cornet with 1,100 votes cast
Male is back as just 19 votes decide council seat
Week: 19 | 15th May 2022 | NewsRon Tait ousted in Ward 12 by returning independent candidate
Obituary to well loved lady
Week: 19 | 13th May 2022 | News ReportersTributes paid to much love
Last gasp lifeline for Tarras Valley project
Week: 19 | 12th May 2022 | Community NewsTwo month extension agreed for £450,000 needed to secure buyout
Butchers facing chop
Week: 18 | 5th May 2022 | NewsRefurbishment row leads to couple’s decision to quit
Care village moves a step closer
£1.4m footbridge will connect new scheme to town
Rail group sends signal to Holyrood
New Waverley route must include Langholm say campaigners
Election briefing
Use your vote wisely
For whom does the bell actually toll?
Parishioners and minister clash over ‘intrusive’ ringing
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…
Bus driver crisis is getting serious
Transport company Borders Buses has introduced an emergency timetable after…
Ukrainian Hosts meet wall of silence
Generous residents frustrated with housing delays
Janet's in the frame for gallery as Phil steps down
By Nick Brownlee It’s the end of an era at…
High Noon for Eskdalemuir Marksmen
Opponents claim elite rifle range could put lives at risk
End of an era as Common Riding trio announce retirement
By Nick Brownlee Three stalwarts of Langholm Common Riding say…
Butcher's face the cruellest of cuts
Heartbreak for couple faced with closure of their High Street…
New lease of life for leisure centre plans
Week: 12 | 24th March 2022 | Community NewsFacility would provide “huge health and wellbeing benefits for area”
Local plans drawn up to host Ukrainians
Week: 11 | 17th March 2022 | Community NewsPolish charity will match families with hosts in Eskdale
"Pristine" items wanted and calls for cash donations
Week: 10 | 11th March 2022 | Community NewsWhen the call went out last week for donations of essential items for the Ukraine, the response from…
Proud memories of Langholm's Moon Man
Week: 10 | 10th March 2022 | Community NewsOn 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
Analogue phone switch-off will leave remote communities vulnerable
Objections to four hour online consultation
Residents call for more time to examine rifle range scheme
Local Authority plans Council Tax hike of 3%
Very difficult decisions will have to be made
Digital donations
Young and old receive new computer equipment
Holey Unacceptable
Stock reply from Council leaves road users frustrated and angry
Exact cost unknown
‘In reply to some statements in Councillor Tait’s column in…
D&G Council objects to Faw Side turbines
Borders QC takes on fight against windfarm
Opposition advised over Faw Side Windfarm
Windfarm would be inappropriate and overbearing
Common Ridings
Organisations hail return of ancient celebrations
Significant uncertainty surrounding flood scheme
Concerned residents say the plans will be unaffordable and undeliverable
Knock back for shooting range
Developers will carry on with plan for training facility
Park Drain Ditched
Council remove drainage channel from park in flood scheme proposals
