Step-daughter will run 26.2 miles in honour of Philip
Week: 02 | 11th January 2024 | Lifestyle Newcastleton NewsPopular son of Copshaw’s wish was to increase awareness of the disease Newcastleton lost one of its best loved sons last month with the death of Philip Hedley. His funeral on December 20 was held in the village square to…
‘Nothing But Whisky’ to be found in The Holm
Week: 51 | 21st December 2023 | E&L Life NewcastletonGilly Fraser samples a new specialist shop in Newcastleton A brand-new shop specialising in whisky has opened in Newcastleton.Appropriately named “Nothing But Whisky,” the shop is in the village’s Grapes Hotel, in an area specially redesigned for the purpose by…
MSP: Countryside being used as 'political football'
Week: 50 | 14th December 2023 | Farming and Environment NewsMundell takes government to task over destruction of the landscape Dumfriesshire MSP Oliver Mundell has launched a stinging attack on the Scottish Government, accusing it of turning its back on rural Scotland and overseeing thedestruction of the countryside.Aiming his fire…
Having a final say on the future of Holm Hill
Week: 47 | 23rd November 2023 | Gilly Fraser Newcastleton NewsNewcastleton and District Community Trust is just about to carry out another vital phase of its community consultation programme. People in Newcastleton are being asked for their views on plans for the future development of community-owned land on Holm Hill.The…
Oxygen Man links lynx to Langholm Moor
Week: 45 | 9th November 2023 | Farming and Environment NewsBlackburn & Hartsgarth owner says it’s a possibility Could former farmland on Langholm Moor one day become home to the Eurasian Lynx? The new owners of Blackburn and Hartsgarth believe it’s a very real possibility. Oxygen Conservation bought the 11,390…
Urgent action required in face of diminished services
Week: 43 | 26th October 2023 | Community News1,000+ signature petition endorses demands Langholm’s ailing health services are now in need of urgent life support. That’s the claim by Councillor Denis Male, after the announcement of yet more hold-ups to the Murtholm care development dealt another blow to…
Rothbury 'Looks North' to Langholm for guidance
The team at BBC look North got in touch with…
Old Copshaw hostlery closes its doors
One of Newcastleton’s longest-established businesses has closed down. The Liddesdale…
Eskdale & Liddesdale schools declared safe
No RAAC detected in preliminary inspections Councillor Denis Male contacted…
Innov8-ive ideas to tackle isolation in kids
Gilly Fraser reports on Newcastleton initiative to instil pride and…
Holm Show 2023
Oh what a day that was – a day of…
Common Riding Gallery
New beginning for popular Copshaw hotel
GILLY FRASER reports as the Swan family reopen The Grapes The…
The Oxygen Man and the trailing ban
New owner of Blackburn and Hartsgarth claims the hounds ‘do…
Questions and answers at the Buccleuch
Politicians quizzed as popular Radio 4 show comes to Langholm…
Children’s author makes a return to his Copshaw roots
Family collaboration over 4,200 miles leads to potential series of…
25 years of down-right uniqueness
Copshaw Common Riding fills the heart and mind with something…
The march of the windfarms
80-turbine EDF site now planned for Liddesdale Plans for yet…
Pureous Bunkamous...abundant Holm humour
Week: 26 | 29th June 2023 | Arts and Entertainment Lifestyle Newcastleton NewsPrepare for lift-off Copshaw – this coming weekend is like no other in the village’s calendar. Not just one major event, but two – both full of music, song, poetry, ancient modern traditions, people on bikes and guaranteed shedloads of…
Round Copshaw town they did roam!
Week: 25 | 22nd June 2023 | NewsBuild-up is almost palpable as The Holm prepares Tub 2023 Sophie Mitchell has had her first taste of the kind of Pureous Bunkumus that only Copshaw Common Riding can provide. Loyal flag-followers congregated at The Trap which is the event’s…
Is rewilding contributing to increase in wildfires?
Week: 25 | 22nd June 2023 | Farming and Environment NewsCould rewilding be one of the culprits behind the increasing number of wildfires? That’s the theory being put forward by Scottish Tenants Association director Alastair Nairn who is calling for further rewilding to be put on hold until the facts…
BoS cashes out of Copshaw
Week: 23 | 8th June 2023 | Gilly Fraser Newcastleton NewsBranch closure ‘another nail in coffin’ for village By Gilly Fraser Newcastleton residents say the decision to close the Bank of Scotland branch will be “another nail in the coffin” for the village. The branch currently opens two days a…
Copshaw goes potty over the Coronation
Week: 18 | 4th May 2023 | E&L Life Gilly Fraser Newcastleton NewsDozens of beautifully decorated plantpots filled with flowers have begun appearing all over Newcastleton as part of the village’s celebrations to mark the crowning of King Charles III. The coronation caper was organised by the Enterprise, Learning and Outreach Centre…
Have a very Happy Copshaw Christmas
Week: 49 | 8th December 2022 | Community NewsOver the years, Copshaw’s Christmas lights switch-on has taken place in lashing rain, high winds, snow and freezing temperatures. Undaunted the villagers have simply wrapped themselves up in raincoats, hats and scarves and turned out anyway to enjoy one of…
