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Is the E&L an important part of life in the commuity?
8th October 2026 | E&L Life NewsFeedback welcome in our quest to keep the ‘Langholm Paper’ alive Most local newspapers and media across Scotland find it financially challenging to keep going and yet believe that local news is a key part of our social infrastructure and vital…
AOIFFION: Langholm's Ultimate Athlete
8th October 2026 | NewsAthletics…by Calum Graham Last Saturday, 14-year-old Aoiffion McVittie Brangan from Langholm was invited to take part in the Sprint Fastest Indoor Championship at Glasgow’s International Arena. It was similar to the recently televised Ultimate Athletics Championships, which the top ranked…
Rotary fundraiser brings out the willing walkers
8th October 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Canonbie News176 participants from 35 groups set off from Langholm and Canonbie to raise funds for their organisations A total of 176 walkers took part, with 109 setting off from Langholm and 67 from Canonbie, representing 35 groups. Although attendance was…
Doreen Turns 100!
8th October 2026 | E&L Life NewsWe have just heard from Maria Dalton, one of the home carers in Langholm, to tell us that local resident Doreen Nichol of Greenbank recently reached the grand old age of 100.Her birthday was on 21st September and she said…
Objectors have Over Cassock shooting range in their sights
1st October 2026 | Community Eskdalemuir NewsEskdalemuir CC is one of 27 against the plans, but 46 letters of support received A proposal to create a permanent rifle training facility near Eskdalemuir is set to go before Dumfries and Galloway councillors next week, with planning officers…
Primary 7 pupils get to enjoy the great outdoors
1st October 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Lifestyle News SchoolWinmarleigh trip gives the youngsters a great adventure and a chance to teambuild Primary seven pupils at Langholm have just enjoyed a week of activities at Winmarleigh Hall near Preston.They enjoyed raft building, trapeze, problem solving, archery tag, a giant…
Bella gets MOTM as Langholm wins at Porty
Rugby…by Kenneth Pool…Portobello 8 Langholm 15 Langholm travelled to Cavalry…
Langholm ends show season with a fine finale
The 174th Langholm Show By Mairi Telford Jammeh The 2026…
Two more wind farms for the immediate vicinity
Muirhall receive government consent for Hopsrig and Loganhead Two proposed…
Scottish reform plans face local scrutiny
D&G Council says local democracy key to success Dumfries and…
A rare visitor to our waters
A little egret was spotted on the Esk at Langholm…
Japanese Summer Camp for Langholm Karate Trio
Experience of a lifetime for dedicated Shotokan Karate Club members…
First Responders celebrate 20 years of being brilliant
One of Copshaw’s most valued voluntary groups reaches a milestone…
A committed Councillor and a really nice man
Many organisations mourn the passing of Councillor Archie Dryburgh Archie…
Questions mount over Wyseby Hill Energy Farm proposal
“It is important that people understand what is being proposed…
As the days shorten, Autumn gardening has lots still to enjoy
Gardening columnist, Helen Knowles tells us there is so much…
Langholm Show - still time for entries
The Langholm Show this year is the 174th one ever…
Wild Goats at the Holm Show
Wild goats played a starring role at the Holm Show…
Cracking the stonewall on River Esk gravel issue
10th September 2026 | Community NewsThreats of further extreme weather from El Niño compound the problem as councillors and politicians face up to the impasse with environmental groups he issue of resilience for the area was discussed at the Langholm, Ewes and Westerkirk Community council…
That Fringe Feeling…
10th September 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Lifestyle News Young ReportersDumb Blond returns with a look at the festivities and their effect on Edinburgh life Edinburgh is always busy. Let’s start there…but anyone who lives, or has lived, or even visits can tell there is a different definition of busy…
Unfortunate start to new season for Milntown boys
10th September 2026 | Rugby SportLangholm’s first encounter of the new league season was against Murrayfield Wanderers at Milntown on Saturday.Wanderers, who finished 3rd in East League 1 last season, are seen as one of the stronger sides in the league and they proved to…
The show must go on...and it did!
10th September 2026 | Farming and Environment NewsFar from the pavilions of power…real life goes on By Mairi Telford Jammeh Without the main focus of the show being sheep the organisers delivered an excellent programme with the spotlight moved to dogs. And dogs of every variety came…
130 years of grand Holm Shows
3rd September 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Lifestyle NewcastletonIt was – everybody agreed – a grand day for a Show. And it was – everybody agreed – a grand Holm Show, a totally fitting celebration of 130 years and not showing its age one tiny little bit. The…
Jobs boost as Luna Textiles relocates to Buccleuch Mill
3rd September 2026 | NewsMajor Relocation and Expansion to Historic Scottish Textile Mill It’s great news for Langholm that a textile company has moved here to take advantage of local skills and Scottish product. Luna Textiles Ltd, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of…
Foresight and funders create impressive new club extension
New Town Bowlers now have a useful bar and social…
Langholm Show, too, takes the responsible approach
With Langholm Show just three weeks away, the organisers have…
50 years on, Langholm cricketers top another league
Thirteen straight wins since Nunwick defeat By Graham Park In…
Great turnout for Canonbie Show
By Janice Sheppard The sun was shining for Canonbie’s annual…
Double disease blow for D&G farmers
Temporary control zone in place covering the region By Gilly…
All roads lead to the Castleholm
Two days of fine racing By Langholm Horse Racing AssociationWe…
Unique and wonderful Langholm does it again!
A special place with special people, special traditions and a…
Death of much-loved brother leads to huge fund-raising effort
Sister’s goal is to raise awareness of mental‐health issues The…
MSP calls for urgent review of its mortuary guidance
Prospect of loved ones being transported to facilities further away…
Making of Cornet's outfit comes home to Langholm
Leila Hallam who lives at Holmfoot, Langholm is a dressmaker…
Pre-Common Riding Edition
Full to the brim with Common Riding info, nostalgia, stories…
Common Riding exhibition is quite an ‘Experience’
Be sure to visit over the next week or so!…
Langholm’s treasured fortnight begins all over again for 2026
23rd July 2026 | Common Riding NewsPerfect weather as Cornet Hope leads seventy-plus riders to The Benty “Time is a horse that never tires. Whether you spend the day admiring the view or struggling against the wind, it carries you forward all the same, until one…
Langholm to Dumfries bus service a possibility
16th July 2026 | NewsACTS is looking for vital feedback from potential users Annandale Community Transport Services (ACTS) is exploring the possibility of introducing a new 7 day a week bus service connecting Langholm – Gretna – Annan – Dumfries with stops serving our…
TV celebrity pays a visit to The Olive Tree
16th July 2026 | LifestyleCopshaw folk were given the chance to do a bit of starspotting last week when a celebrity dropped by to visit. TV Presenter Guy Martin was in the area with a crew doing some filming, though he stayed tight-lipped on…
The Eskdale Experience Exhibition Preview
16th July 2026 | Arts Arts and EntertainmentLangholm heritage enthusiasts have curated and excellent Common Riding showcase The Eskdale Experience’s exhibition focusing on Langholm Common Riding opens in the old post office tomorrow at a private launch. Cornet Tommy Hope will be there to help kick things…
20 years of XCEL Summer Trips
16th July 2026 | Arts and Entertainment SchoolThe Xcel Project is celebrating twenty years of offering trips for local young people during the summer school holiday period. The Xcel project started in September 2005 and in the Summer of 2006 worked in partnership with the Eskdale Sports…
Canonbie Brig parapet crushed
16th July 2026 | Canonbie E&L Life NewsA reader from Canonbie got in touch to tell us about an incident outside their front door on Monday.The trailer of an articulated lorry caught the stone wall on the village side of the bridge turning it to rubble.Lucky there…
Broadband on Langholm High Street 'lacks fibre'
Businesses frustrated by the slow roll-out Businesses and residents on…
Pureous Bunkumus 2026 style!
Copshaw Correspondent Gilly Fraser reports from the heart of it…
Graduation season brings three more local luminaries
Katie Adamson from Newcastleton graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with…
Moffat Mountain Rescue set to work on Warblaw
Local walker with nasty knee injury brought to safety By…
Tracking Tommy to the Cornet's Street Party
…a sociable end to a busy weekend It has become…
“Stop talking and start delivering” for farmers
NFU Scotland used the platform of the Royal Highland Show…
Canonbie Community Enterprise has its eyes on further goals
Canonbie Community Enterprise held its AGM on 23rd June. The…
Double GOLD again for Aoiffion
Aoiffion McVittie Brangan became another two times Scottish Champion on…
IRVINE HOUSE DEVELOPMENT GETS FULL PLANNING CONSENT
This is great news for Langholm and the surrounding area…
Public concern over Buccleuch’s Hall Burn solar farm plans
Impact on property values, noise pollution and traffic are the…
Rev Morag is called to a new parish
A new chapter in Ministry – a letter from her…
