Sun shines on the Benty
Week: 29 | 18th July 2019 | NewsCORNET Henry Jeffrey and his followers enjoyed glorious weather on the ride-out to the Benty last Saturday. In…
Nearly 1,000 people sign petition to buy moorland: Langholm and Newcastleton are delighted with the support of the public
Week: 29 | 18th July 2019 | NewsA COMMUNITY buy-out of Langholm Moor by groups in Eskdale and Liddesdale will be the first and biggest…
Dry century could end if new distillery opens: Langholm business seeks town centre premises to distil gin
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | NewsMORE than 100 years after the Langholm distillery closed, the town has the chance to begin distilling again.…
50th festival of folk
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | NewsSINGERS, dancers and musicians tuned up last weekend for the 50th annual Newcastleton traditional music festival. Carol Brooks,…
Delicious Tub with Flake: It’s our 21st birthday and we’re having a ball
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | NewsCOPSHAW Common Riding came of age last Saturday but, despite getting the key to the door, it has…
Neighbourly celebration
Week: 28 | 11th July 2019 | NewsCORNET Henry Jeffrey, his right and left-hand men Iain Little and Stuart Murray, their partners and families were…
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
THE bunting for Langholm Common Riding will no longer be…
Fly me to the moon: Events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission
AT 2.32pm on July 16, 1969 Apollo 11 was launched…
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
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
Week: 25 | 20th June 2019 | NewsDUMFRIES and Galloway Council flood team’s events are on Thursday, June 27 from 3pm to 8pm, Friday, June…
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
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
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
Week: 24 | 13th June 2019 | NewsA WISHLIST for the south of Scotland’s future economic growth will be discussed at a meeting in Langholm…
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
PHYSIOTHERAPIST, who developed a tool to help to diagnose strokes,…
