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Week: 09 | 26th February 2026

'Langholm Eyesore' is not an Environmental Health issue

Erskine Church unsafe but not regarded as a ‘nuisance’ Councillor…

Week: 09 | 26th February 2026

Big Farmland Bird Count 2026

If you intended to take part in this year’s Big…

Week: 09 | 26th February 2026

Aoiffion wins last leg of 4 x 200 relay by 3 seconds

ATHLETICS On Sunday 8th February, 13-year-old Aoiffion McVittie Brangan from…

Week: 09 | 26th February 2026

World Day of Prayer 2026

“Come… and I will give you rest” On Friday 6th…

Week: 08 | 19th February 2026

Councillor Male contacts D&G chief regarding funding anomalies

Answers sought for long-standing, unanswered questions Councillor Denis Male has…

Week: 08 | 19th February 2026

Farming and forestry’s prospects in the Southern Uplands in 2026

This month, we introduce a guest columnist who has spent…

Week: 08 | 19th February 2026

Ain't no mountain high enough!

Langholm’s Roger Maxwell ‘compleats’ 282 Munros by Mark Hallam Roger…

Week: 07 | 12th February 2026

Residents press for action at Langholm Flooding meeting

Mark Hallam reports on Community engagement event After four major…

Week: 07 | 12th February 2026

Emirates a second home for Langholm athletes

ATHLETICS By Calum Graham Four pupils from Langholm Academy travelled…

Week: 07 | 12th February 2026

Encouraging noises for Holm's No8 Club

A number of possibilities for future running of venue Newcastleton’s…

Week: 07 | 12th February 2026

Dolomites skiing trip a triumph!

Langholm Academy has fantastic time in Bardonecchia, Bella Italia Pupils…

Week: 07 | 12th February 2026

Blackburn and Hartsgarth:

Gilly Fraser finds out what 2026 has in storefor Oxygen…

Week: 04 | 22nd January 2026

Flooding - and how you can help Langholm Resilience Group

As we know from recent flooding and debris flows in…

Week: 04 | 22nd January 2026

Glenfirra to close after 27 years trading

Langholm firm Glenfirra of Langholm closed for business at the…

Week: 03 | 15th January 2026

Canonbie Nursery receives second-highest rating possible

Staff, parents, pupils and commitment to improvement all praised by…

Week: 03 | 15th January 2026

Murtholm land WILL be sold for ‘residential development’

Following our brief report that Loreburn Housing Association was putting…

Week: 03 | 15th January 2026

Ewes SWI gets Burns off to a great start

President Tessa Lumley welcomed a good turnout of members and…

Week: 03 | 15th January 2026

Tropical paradise trip for E&L gardening guru

HELEN KNOWLES, was in seventh heaven among the abundant flora…

Week: 02 | 8th January 2026

Worst flooding this winter as water cascades through Ashley Bank onto A7

Locals unblock drains and clear debris in what should have…

Week: 02 | 8th January 2026

Biggest wildlife petition presented to Scottish Parliament

22,000 signature document is with Scotland’s decision-makers The petition going…

Week: 02 | 8th January 2026

Is Canonbie the friendliest town in the Borders?

Some new residents certainly think it should be in the…

Week: 02 | 8th January 2026

FTS Dyers help maintain the Muckle Toon’s textile history

South of Scotland Enterprise report on crucial Langholm business A…

Week: 51 | 18th December 2025

Cards, cakes and jazzy jumpers, it's all about kids at Christmas

Festive entertainment and competitions keep the children focussed! Langholm Pupil…

Week: 51 | 18th December 2025

Langholm Whisky Run 2026

This year’s Langholm New Years Day Whisky Run will be…

Week: 49 | 4th December 2025

Wind farm worries for distinctive goats

Oxygen Conservation’s plans at odds with Trust Conservationists have hit…

Week: 49 | 4th December 2025

Rotary's Umbrella Walk raises an incredible amount

Over £40,000 raised for 38 local organisations by 192 walkers…

Week: 49 | 4th December 2025

One of Langholm's mainstay organisations gets a colourful rebrand

Childcare facility is seen as a crucial lifeline for many…

Week: 48 | 27th November 2025

SWAG concerned report will favour developers

Action Group gives us an update on the state of…

Week: 48 | 27th November 2025

Windfarm windfalls for local organisations

Many applications for funding from Eskdale have been honoured A…

Week: 48 | 27th November 2025

Wool, Woven and Wild

Creation Mill has just announced plans for a new festival…

Eskdalemuir Seismological Station: Photo by Oliver Dixon under CCL
Week: 47 | 20th November 2025

Wind Farms versus the Eskdalemuir seismic array

Local MP calls for extra protections for monitoring station New planning…

Week: 47 | 20th November 2025

ACTS looking for volunteer drivers

Annandale Community Transport Services (ACTS) is seeking volunteer drivers. If…

Week: 47 | 20th November 2025

Many 'Treats' in store for Langholm's new Emporium

Popular local businessman expands his horizons with new venture John…

Week: 46 | 13th November 2025

Third flood in a month leads to urgent calls for a solution

Securing the A7 at Townfoot from flooding must be a…

Week: 46 | 13th November 2025

Oxygen Conservation have wind farm ideas.

Letters have been sent to all Copshaw households informing them…

Week: 46 | 13th November 2025

Eskdale & Liddesdale remembers

Remembrance Sunday marked in both valleys8-page supplement in this week’s…

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