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Community Council will work to replace play park equipment!
4th June 2026 | Community E&L Life NewsBuccleuch Park style facility envisaged After last week’s shock removal of the Kilngreen play park equipment, the E&L contacted the Council to ask if and when the items would be replaced:A Dumfries and Galloway Council spokesperson said, last week:“The play…
Disappointing progress in flood mitigation action
4th June 2026 | Community NewsMark Hallam reports on latest flooding meeting with Council officials and local representatives Following on from Steve Scofield’s update in last week’s E&L, a further flooding meeting took place on Monday 25th May at the Buccleuch Centre. Council officials, Councillor…
Town’s infrastructure issues highlighted at meeting
28th May 2026 | Community NewsCaroline Street, Holmwood, Drove Road and other problems were addressed at recent debate with Cllr Male and Council officials A series of ongoing road and infrastructure issues across Langholm were brought to the attention of council officials following a meeting…
School classes reduction plans angers community
28th May 2026 | NewcastletonAn announcement by Scottish Borders Council that it’s planning to reduce the number of classes at Newcastleton Primary School from three to two has deeply angered the community. The fact that the information came out on a school newsletter has…
Trailing Tommy: Langholm's Front Three become Mosstroopers
28th May 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Common Riding NewsLangholm Cornet Tommy Hope sets off on his Common Riding journey. One of his first mounted outings was last Saturday on Hawick’s mammoth Mosstroopers’ Ride Out. Accompanied by his RHM Ewan Patterson and LHM Bailey Donaldson, the Langholm Trio were…
New Solar and Battery Scheme proposed for Canonbie area
21st May 2026 | Canonbie Community NewsHall Burn site earmarked for potential 300GWhrs project Buccleuch Group is inviting local residents to a public exhibition to learn more about proposals for a new solar and battery energy system (BESS) project near Canonbie. The new project, known as…
Sheep fleece market is showing signs of growth
After years of sheep fleece prices hitting rock bottom, the…
Mountain biking tracks would attract visitors
Excellent video shows how it is a ‘no-brainer’ We recently…
Newcastleton mourns the loss of true Liddesdale lady
Sandy Richardson played a huge part in the life of…
Dedicated volunteer Avril leaves a rainbow of memories
OBITUARY: Avril Leonilda Olivia Bannatyne née Baird Avril was born…
Castle Craigs Club welcomes new Cornet
The Castle Craigs club held its annual general meeting in…
Tradition continues with Hope at Helm
Thomas Hope is elected to carry Langholm’s Burgh Standard for…
Legends of Langholm Cricket Club
Cricket Memories Throughout the summer Langholm Cricket Club is celebrating…
D&G Farm worker takes on Doddie challenge
A Dumfriesshire farm worker and his partner are to embark…
Post Office celebrates a successful first year's trading
Community really happy about the return of an essential service…
Newcastleton photographer captures the light fantastic
By Gilly Fraser Colin Hamilton first saw what he describes…
Promise of Heritage Centre that never materialised
End of the road as Langholm’s Waverley Mill and area…
Rusty start to the season at Nunwick
5-wicket defeat prompts Langholm to up their game By Graham…
Lydiafield residents make a return visit to the Muckle Toon
30th April 2026 | Community E&L Life NewsDay Centre welcomes homecoming for residents of Annan Care Home in a nostalgic visit A number of Langholm citizens who are residents in Lydiafield care home in Annan visited Langholm Day Centre last Monday to catch up with old friends.…
Langholm Sevens 2026
30th April 2026 | Rugby SportMarvellous weather fetches a huge crowd of rugby enthusiasts to Milntown Langholm Sevens was blessed with great weather on Saturday and the large crowd of spectators enjoyed the warm sunshine for the whole afternoon and into the evening. Twelve teams were competing for the…
Plainly pathetic parking poses potential problems
30th April 2026 | Community NewsAlliteration aside, it’s plain dangerous There was a bit of a stramash in Langholm Market Place last Thursday when some spectacularly selfish parking led to a bottle neck for vehicles trying to access David Street. Cars were managing to just…
A gem in Langholm's retail crown
30th April 2026 | Community Lifestyle NewsG. J. Latimer & Co celebrates 144 years on Langholm High Street The E&L is delighted to publish Latimer’s first advert placed in the paper 144 years ago. Latimers must now be the oldest business in Langholm that is still…
Sheep-worrying figures down but still too high
23rd April 2026 | Farming and EnvironmentNew figures on incidents of livestock worrying in Scotland are carrying a mixed message according to experts. The numbers have gone down since last year’s figure but are still regarded as too high. Police Scotland’s National Rural team say 211…
Community Council reviews finances, prioroties and safety
23rd April 2026 | Community NewsA continued spat with a member of the public has necessitated the holding of meetings in private On Tuesday, Langholm, Ewes and Westerkirk Community Council considered a wide range of local issues at its latest meeting, including public safety, financial…
All systems go for Langholm Sevens
Milntown is prepared and ready for a great day Rugby…
Altitude Drivers versus the potholes
Hugh Ferguson captured photos of the Altitude Driver Club members…
Eskdale Hotel makes it to final in Scottish Hotel Awards
Langholm’s prime hostelry nominated in three categories in prestigious industry…
Last home game of season and a farewell to Colin after 20 years
RUGBY | Langholm 64 – North Berwick 5 Having had…
Castleholm Community Trust holds its third AGM
Trustees inform public about progress and development of aims Castleholm…
Our Common Riding remains self-sufficient
Following an article on the BBC website last week about…
Full turnout of candidates for Parliamentary debate
Community Council event gives locals the chance to quiz the…
Townhall toilet vandals will be flushed out!
Latest acts could jeopardise the future of public loos in…
Donaldson bros spread their skill
RUGBY Hughie and Bailey Donaldson both played big games at…
Canonbie Hall closure fears
Low turnout at AGM prompts concerns for the future of…
First hurdle crossed but many more still to jump!
Langholm Alliance is delighted with progress on school takeover but…
Langholm lose out to Broughton double header
With the previous weeks match against Broughton RFC being postponed,…
Musical Society's 2026 production was indeed spectacular
2nd April 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Community NewsMairi Telford Jammeh reviews show by organisation with a fresh name and a fresh approach Oh, what a circus, oh what a show! are the opening lines of a song from Evita, one of the early numbers sang with great…
ScotSheep: Next Generation Shepherds
2nd April 2026 | Farming and EnvironmentCash prizes are up for grabs for Scotland’s superstar shepherds of the future at this year’s NSA Scotsheep event. They will be taking part in the Next Generation Shepherd of the Year contest which has a total prize fund of…
Joint flood-related walkround with Council and residents
2nd April 2026 | Community NewsBEAR Scotland absent from golf course drain inspections By Mark Hallam On Monday 23 March, Council Officers from Roads and the Flood Team, together with Councillor Denis Male, local residents, and representatives of the Golf Course and Buccleuch Estates, undertook…
Langholm Alliance one step closer to owning old school
26th March 2026 | Community NewsStrengths and weaknesses of the transfer are set out in Council officer’s report Annandale and Eskdale Area Committee received a report yesterday asking the Committee to consider a request from the Langholm Alliance to transfer ownership of Langholm old primary…
Mollie’s new business off to a very tasty start
26th March 2026 | Lifestyle Newcastleton NewsThere’s a new name on Newcastleton’s main street and it’s now officially open for business.For many years it was known to one and all as the Copshaw Kitchen but has now been given a new look and a new name…
Green bowlers go green in the Old Town
26th March 2026 | Bowling SportThe Langholm Old Town Bowling Club has for several years been grappling with a roof that needed extensive repair. President Robert Phillips formed a small group within the club to look at the roofing issue and to pursue options. After…
Papering over the cracks of the Erskine Church!
No satisfactory answers for campaigner, Denise Denise Irving Lang has…
Signs of movement for the ‘hole in the ground’
Stevenson Trust progresses discussions with retail company on use of…
Langholm well represented in Regional Schools Under 15s
On Thursday 12th March, the Dumfries and Galloway School’s Regional…
Kilngreen transport hub making progress on joined-up travel
Dumfries and Galloway Council says that work is progressing well…
Conservation work completed on listed Riddings viaduct
Distinctive Victorian cross-border edifice is repaired National Highways has completed…
Town Band takes third place at Scottish Championships
More proof of our wee toon punching above its weight!…
Muckle Bridges Challenge a huge success for Playcare
Big and wee enjoy the fun runs Langholm Playcare held…
International Women's Day 2026
Langholm Probus Club is entertained by Leila Hallam with tales…
Warblaw and the Natural Environment March 2026
Save Warblaw Action Group updates us on the current situation…
Weekend Bowling Round Up: Castle Douglas and Canonbie
By Luke Tolson The SCBA February Junior singles and pairs…
Was Johnny Rotten right or wrong?
Anthony Lane reviews John Lydon’s sell-out stage show “We were…
