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
Week: 29 | 18th July 2019 | NewsFIFTY years after the launch of Apollo 11, Langholm enjoyed the countdown of the launch of the rocket…
Boys’ reading challenge: Langholm and Canonbie schoolboys get a helping hand with books
Week: 29 | 18th July 2019 | NewsWHEN it comes to reading at school, the boys have always lagged behind the girls . . .…
Call of the hills
Week: 29 | 18th July 2019 | NewsTHE build-up to the Common Riding continued on Sunday with the ride-out to the Craig. Cornet Henry Jeffrey…
Kerbside recycling to save money and planet: Council highlights the benefits of helping residents to recycle
Week: 29 | 18th July 2019 | NewsA VISION to recycle more waste and send less to landfill has been agreed by Dumfries and Galloway…
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
Sporting responses NEARLY 1,000 responses to a questionnaire about the…
A right royal do: Langholm well represented at Holyrood Palace
A CONTINGENT from Langholm donned their finest summer outfits for…
Ram-raiders smash their way through shop’s doors
THIEVES drove a vehicle through the glass doors of Langholm’s…
Walls will protect town: Proposed flood protection scheme for Langholm on display
A FLOOD protection scheme comprising walls and embankments for Langholm…
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
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | NewsTHE presentation of awards to the pupils, who painted pictures on the theme of Langholm Common Riding, was…
Course has positive impact: Academy pupils learn traditional rural skills, thanks to businesses
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | NewsLANGHOLM Academy has collaborated with rural businesses to teach pupils skills such as growing crops, fencing, forestry and…
Mum runs to thank hospice for its care: Retired teacher enters Great North Run for first time
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | NewsA CANONBIE woman will run through the streets of Newcastle in September in memory of her daughter who…
Scouts’ thanks to Janet
Week: 26 | 27th June 2019 | NewsWHEN Janet Nicholson’s sons were in the Langholm Cubs and she took on the role of treasurer, she…
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…
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
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsTHE importance of the forestry industry in and around Eskdalemuir and of Eskdalemuir forest to timber processors in…
Communities make plans to buy moor: Opportunity for a community buy-out will not happen again
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsTHE first steps towards a community buy-out of Langholm moor have been taken after the Langholm Initiative set…
Recycling cuts costs: FTS Dyers leads the way in disposal of industrial materials
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsIN THE second of our features, the E&L Advertiser speaks to the largest employer in the town, a further…
Naturally brilliant: Wild Eskdale takes Canonbie pupils on a journey of discovery
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsCanonbie Primary School pupils have been down to the woods and were amazed by what they found. The…
Moor nationally important: Botanist says people need to take direct control of site to secure its future
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsChris Miles, the former area manager of Scottish Natural Heritage in Dumfries and Galloway, knows Langholm Moor well,…
Accomplishment rewarded in a night of prizewinners: Langholm and Canonbie pupils are recognised for their talents
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsTHE Common Riding concert for the Langholm and Canonbie Schools Cluster was held in Langholm parish church on…
Quiz kids do their best
A TEAM from Langholm primary school competed in the district…
Showing the way to a safer day in the hills: Eskdale’s walks get a makeover, thanks to volunteers
THREE stalwart walkers are on a mission to make sure…
Zoe helps save the planet
A RETIRED couple in Langholm are one of the first…
Industrialisation fear: Turbines will destroy natural landscape, campaigners claim
THE company proposing to build a massive windfarm in the…
Sports centre survey appeal
A GROUP investigating the potential for reopening the sports centre…
Season starts well: Drum major impresses with his skills in contests
LANGHOLM Pipe Band is celebrating a great start to its…
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…
