Moor sale petition: Eskdale residents have two weeks to register their support
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | NewsA PETITION seeking support for a community buy-out of Langholm Moor will be in placed in outlets in…
Farewell Denise
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | NewsThe end of the school year tomorrow marks the final day of Denise Cumming’s time as a learning…
Youths sought after mill blaze: Police appeal for witnesses to suspicious fire
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | NewsA GROUP of youths are being sought by the police after a suspicious fire in the former Reid…
On track for next train: Rail group hosts the first commemorative dinner in Langholm
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsTHE first commemorative dinner organised by the Langholm & District Rail Group to mark the 55th anniversary of…
Gordon, Amber & Me: Newcastleton mother and daughter meet their wildlife heroes
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsA NEWCASTLETON mother and daughter were bursting with enthusiasm at the thought of meeting one of their TV…
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
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…
Bald in a good cause
ZACH Reid of Langholm has gone bald in aid of…
Best in the country: Newcastleton wildlife group is presented with national award
THE Wildlife Watch Group in Newcastleton has won the 2018…
It’ll be alright on the night
TWO Canonbie women will climb Ben Nevis during the night…
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
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsA TEAM from Langholm primary school competed in the district final of the Rotary quiz in Carluke Lifestyles…
Showing the way to a safer day in the hills: Eskdale’s walks get a makeover, thanks to volunteers
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsTHREE stalwart walkers are on a mission to make sure local and visiting ramblers have safe and enjoyable…
Zoe helps save the planet
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsA RETIRED couple in Langholm are one of the first purchasers in the town to have bought an…
Industrialisation fear: Turbines will destroy natural landscape, campaigners claim
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsTHE company proposing to build a massive windfarm in the Ewes and Esk valleys will return to Langholm…
Sports centre survey appeal
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsA GROUP investigating the potential for reopening the sports centre in Townfoot, Langholm is seeking volunteers. It wants…
Season starts well: Drum major impresses with his skills in contests
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsLANGHOLM Pipe Band is celebrating a great start to its summer season. Drum major Ricky Henderson had a…
Wishlist for south’s economic prosperity: Partnership holds another round of meetings this month
A WISHLIST for the south of Scotland’s future economic growth…
Jamie has just two wins to go before turning pro: Popular Langholm jockey shows his commitment to racing
Horseracing Langholm’s 26-year-old jockey Jamie Gormley is just two winners…
Elections Malawi style
Bob Milne, former Langholm minister, sends his second report from…
Common Riding members congratualte Cornet Jeffrey: Christopher Tait appointed as Castle Craigs fair crier
A COMMON Riding members’ meeting was held in the Crown…
Patience plea for playpark
More than £14,000 is still to be raised before a…
Windfarm opposition gathers momentum: Community Council calls for more time to submit comments
The public should have more than just 30 days to…
Holmspun on High Street
Langholm High Street has a new business filling one of…
Future of Langholm moor in spotlight: End of June deadline for Buccleuch consultation
Community ownership and the creation of a nature reserve are…
Wonders of Westerhall: Westerkirk estate opens its grounds for Scotland’s Garden Scheme
ISITORS to Westerhall near Bentpath were treated to a glorious…
Nobel prizewinner is back at his old desk: Richard Henderson inspires the next generation of scientists
A FORMER Newcastleton pupil, who went on to win a…
PM ‘impediment’ to Brexit: May’s sudden resignation gets mixed reaction from area’s politicians
PRIME Minister Theresa May’s resignation last week under pressure from…
Apollo 11 inspires pupils
PUPILS at Langholm Academy looked to the stars during science…
Dawn presents work on stroke diagnosis: Langholm physiotherapist impresses at international congress
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsPHYSIOTHERAPIST, who developed a tool to help to diagnose strokes, has presented her work to an international congress…
Hall fundraiser makes £200
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsMORE than £200 was raised at a spring market in the ex-servicemen’s public hall in Eskdalemuir last Saturday.…
Plants and cakes make a good day out
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsTINNISBURN Plants near Harelaw opened its gates over the bank holiday weekend and invited visitors to enjoy cake…
Weaving a new future: Grant will aid resurgence in textile industry in Muckle Toon
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsTHE Langholm Initiative has received a grant award from the Holywood Trust to help re-energise the growing textile…
One muckle leap for Langholm tourism: Eskdale to benefit from global campaign by VisitScotland
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsA GLOBAL campaign to promote Langholm’s connection to the first moon landing 50 years ago has been launched…
Straight from the horse’s mouth
Week: 21 | 23rd May 2019 | NewsTWO equestrian establishments in Eskdale were on the itinerary of a group of equine students on a two-day…
Ian and professor are enthralling
THERE was a record audience for the two speakers at…
Bags of support from hospital friends
THE Thomas Hope Hospital League of Friends has, once again,…
CCTV urgently needed: Community council puts together a bid to fund security cameras
THE need for CCTV in Newcastleton to protect property is…
Student has designs on good vibrations: Town band player wants to help musicians feel sound
MUSICIANS with hearing impairments could soon benefit from an enhanced…
Egg and bacon, please
WORD is getting around about a new breakfast menu at…
Bra-vo! Moonlit walk amazing
WHAT better way to raise money for charity than walking…
Biodiversity is crucial to eco-tourism successWindfarm campaigners claim turbines will be detrimental:
WILDLIFE tourism and biodiversity will be damaged if a 45-turbine…
A colourful experience
LANGHOLM teenager Dylan Kay and his mum and dad, Angie…
Take a snapshot of your walk to win
WALKERS in Eskdale are being encouraged to enter a portrait…
Centre of excellence for arts and culture: Plans to take Langholm on a journey by advancing creativity
THE challenge of building Langholm as a regional centre for…
Election of Cornet 2019: Another year begins in the illustrious history of Langholm Common Riding
LANGHOLMITES continue to thrive on the unique occasion which is…
Amazing Rotary walk: Umbrella walkers in Langholm and Canonbie raise £27,000
UMBRELLA walkers in Langholm and Canonbie raised £27,000 at the…
