Buccleuch to put 30 homes on the market
Week: 16 | 21st April 2022 | Community NewsTenants of Buccleuch Estates say they are shocked and distressed after receiving letters from their landlord, notifying them…
Bus driver crisis is getting serious
Week: 15 | 14th April 2022 | NewsTransport company Borders Buses has introduced an emergency timetable after sickness, covid and problems recruiting new drivers forced…
Ukrainian Hosts meet wall of silence
Week: 15 | 14th April 2022 | NewsGenerous residents frustrated with housing delays
Janet's in the frame for gallery as Phil steps down
Week: 14 | 8th April 2022 | Arts and Entertainment Community News ReportersBy Nick Brownlee It’s the end of an era at a popular Langholm art gallery – but it…
High Noon for Eskdalemuir Marksmen
Week: 14 | 7th April 2022 | News ReportersOpponents claim elite rifle range could put lives at risk
End of an era as Common Riding trio announce retirement
Week: 13 | 1st April 2022 | Common Riding NewsBy Nick Brownlee Three stalwarts of Langholm Common Riding say they’ll be stepping down next year after nearly…
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
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
Heather Trust member expresses his concern over wildfires
Favourite local walk is changed forever
Gaskell’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
Week: 05 | 4th February 2022 | Letters‘In reply to some statements in Councillor Tait’s column in the Eskdale and Liddesdale Advertiser on 27th January,…
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
Week: 04 | 28th January 2022 | Community NewsOrganisations hail return of ancient celebrations
Significant uncertainty surrounding flood scheme
Week: 04 | 27th January 2022 | NewsConcerned residents say the plans will be unaffordable and undeliverable
Knock back for shooting range
Week: 03 | 21st January 2022 | NewsDevelopers will carry on with plan for training facility
Park Drain Ditched
Council remove drainage channel from park in flood scheme proposals
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…
Scott’s coachman
Langholm sisters investigate their forebears
Everyone encouraged to follow new Covid rules
Evidence suggests Omicron cases are set to double every two…
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
Arwen becomes unexpected guest at twins’ birthday treat
A BIRTHDAY treat turned into a real adventure for one…
Aftermath of Arwen
Huge storm leaves structural damage and hundreds of trees down…
Positive response to Callisterhall wind farm
A PUBLIC consultation of the Callisterhall wind farm saw a…
Call for bus company to revert to old timetable
Week: 47 | 25th November 2021 | NewsPoliticians support petition to return to pre-Covid service
Newcastleton will benefit from its share of £1.34m. government funding
Week: 46 | 19th November 2021 | Community NewsNEWCASTLETON and District Community Trust has secured funding from the UK government’s Community Renewal Fund. Borders projects will…
Fast progress with jags in face of increasing cases
Week: 46 | 18th November 2021 | NewsRegion ploughs on with roll-out of boosters and flu vaccinations
11 brass bands descend on town for day’s contest
Week: 45 | 12th November 2021 | Community NewsLangholm Town Band hosts 2021 Borders Entertainment Contest
Shooting range appeal
Week: 45 | 11th November 2021 | NewsScottish government asked to overturn council decision
Walking in the rain
Week: 44 | 5th November 2021 | Community NewsRotary Umbrella Walk raises smiles and funds despite the weather
Public meets flood experts face-to-face
D&G Council’s two-day engagement attracts large numbers
Faw Side wind farm will see public inquiry
Dumfries & Galloway Council and developers come under fire
Fiery, friendly fun at first ChilliFest
Several hundred visitors make all the preparation worthwhile
Trip Hazard
Surface of suspension bridge unsafe
Second phase buyout
If successful, nature reserve would expand by 5,300 acres
Kim donates locks
Little Princess Trust helps ease diagnosis
COP26 pilgrimage visits Langholm
PILGRIMS on their way to the COP26 climate change conference…
Local MP and councillors react to MP Sir David Amess death
MPs and councillors will continue to engage with constituents
Organisations benefit from Recovery Fund
RECOVERY funding has been secured for six organisations in Langholm.…
Marathon adventure
Eskdalemuir man runs for special charity
Borderlands bid rejected
City of Culture not coming our way
Brexit given as reason for demise of LEADER
Langholm received around £260,000 in funding from the project