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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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
Week: 23 | 6th June 2019 | NewsCommunity ownership and the creation of a nature reserve are among suggestions for the future of Langholm Moor…
Wonders of Westerhall: Westerkirk estate opens its grounds for Scotland’s Garden Scheme
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsISITORS to Westerhall near Bentpath were treated to a glorious display of colourful shrubs and magnificent trees during…
Nobel prizewinner is back at his old desk: Richard Henderson inspires the next generation of scientists
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsA FORMER Newcastleton pupil, who went on to win a Nobel prize for chemistry, has paid tribute to…
PM ‘impediment’ to Brexit: May’s sudden resignation gets mixed reaction from area’s politicians
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsPRIME Minister Theresa May’s resignation last week under pressure from Conservative ministers and MPs was no surprise, although,…
Apollo 11 inspires pupils
Week: 22 | 30th May 2019 | NewsPUPILS at Langholm Academy looked to the stars during science week and were enthused by an astronomer and…
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
MORE than £200 was raised at a spring market in…
Plants and cakes make a good day out
TINNISBURN Plants near Harelaw opened its gates over the bank…
Weaving a new future: Grant will aid resurgence in textile industry in Muckle Toon
THE Langholm Initiative has received a grant award from the…
One muckle leap for Langholm tourism: Eskdale to benefit from global campaign by VisitScotland
A GLOBAL campaign to promote Langholm’s connection to the first…
Straight from the horse’s mouth
TWO equestrian establishments in Eskdale were on the itinerary of…
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…
