Eskdale shares £220k to rebuild economy: Project officer will support community to identify opportunities
Week: 35 | 29th August 2019 | NewsESKDALE is in line for a massive financial boost through a project supported by the South of Scotland…
Liz is jumping for joy
Week: 33 | 15th August 2019 | NewsLIZ Forsyth of Langholm describes her recent tandem sky dive for charity. My husband got me what he…
Go wild with Wild Eskdale
Week: 33 | 15th August 2019 | NewsTHE Langholm Initiative Wild Eskdale project hosts its first festival shortly and it includes a range of exciting…
Show will shine despite weather
Week: 33 | 15th August 2019 | NewsTHE organisers of Canonbie Show are hoping the weather is going to pick up for this Saturday’s annual…
Timing seems perfect for moorland buyout: South of Scotland MSP, Colin Smyth, backs the bid to buy
Week: 33 | 15th August 2019 | NewsTHE potential community buy-out of thousands of acres of Langholm Moor could not have come at a better…
New hub for Outpost Arts: Focal point for arts organisation will bring great benefits
Week: 33 | 15th August 2019 | Arts and Entertainment NewsAN EXCITING new opportunity for creative people of all ages is being set up in Langholm. OutPost Arts…
Band’s successful season
LANGHOLM pipe band has had an extremely busy summer-time playing…
Fourteen wet and windy miles along the wall
MONIQUE Steele, her sister Colette Mather and Colette’s 14-year-old daughter…
Unseasonal weather wreaks roads havoc transport havoc
by Sharon Tolson EXTREME weather conditions caused widespread disruption during…
Ice-cream vans and Aston Martins share the stage
By Glen Laidlaw THE weather forecast said “wet” but the…
Langholm darner sews together a new future
THE Welcome to Langholm shop in the Market Place is…
Chairman warns: don’t cut vital public services: Council consults town on the future of town hall and toilets
ANY cut in provision at the customer services centre in…
MoD objects to turbines: Windfarm will adversely affect defence interests, says ministry
THE Ministry of Defence has objected to the proposed windfarm…
1,000 say yes to centre: Survey on redeveloping sports venue attracts positive response
A GROUP working on the redevelopment of a sports centre…
Truly the best window in town
LANGHOLM town centre was looking very much in the pink…
Wrestling draws a crowd
Wrestling THE Cumberland wrestling was very popular with the crowd…
Rum and milk the flautists’ downfall
LANGHOLM Flute Band’s drummers took revenge on the flautists during…
Finlay is Playcare Cornet
ONE of the highlights of Cornet Henry Jeffrey’s busy schedule…
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
Week: 30 | 25th July 2019 | NewsIT’S the day when Langholm celebrates all that is so cherished in this town: family, friends, tradition, a…
A night of fun and songs
Week: 30 | 25th July 2019 | NewsLANGHOLM Social Club hosted its Cornet’s night last Friday with David Pool in the chair. David welcomed a…
Commission seeks views on land use decisions: New protocol will help organisations to work better together
Week: 30 | 25th July 2019 | NewsThe Scottish Land Commission has launched a new survey seeking the views of communities about community engagement in…
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
COPSHAW Common Riding came of age last Saturday but, despite…
Neighbourly celebration
CORNET Henry Jeffrey, his right and left-hand men Iain Little…
Passion for fashion which lasts
THE fashions of the mid-20th century are proving to be…
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
Week: 27 | 4th July 2019 | NewsA FLOOD protection scheme comprising walls and embankments for Langholm went on display to the public for the…
Bunting objection in as council steps away: Common Riding trustees send letter to protest at decision
Week: 27 | 4th July 2019 | NewsTHE bunting for Langholm Common Riding will no longer be put up by Dumfries and Galloway Council, the…
Fly me to the moon: Events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission
Week: 27 | 4th July 2019 | NewsAT 2.32pm on July 16, 1969 Apollo 11 was launched on its historic mission to the moon. Four…
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
MOUNTAIN bikers are once again enjoying the trails in Newcastleton…
Flood defences will make homes safer: Protection scheme goes on public display to gauge opinions
DUMFRIES and Galloway Council flood team’s events are on Thursday,…
Windfarm faces being refused by planners: Recommendation put forward to turn down Crossdykes plan
A RECOMMENDATION to refuse the construction of 10 wind turbines…
