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Public concern over Buccleuch’s Hall Burn solar farm plans
25th June 2026 | Canonbie Farming and Environment NewsImpact on property values, noise pollution and traffic are the main worries Buccleuch held exhibitions last week in Canonbie about a proposed solar farm and battery storage facility on two sites in the area. The Hall Burn renewable energy scheme…
Rev Morag is called to a new parish
25th June 2026 | Canonbie Community E&L Life NewsA new chapter in Ministry – a letter from her Many of you will now be aware that I have accepted a Call to become the next Parish Minister of Monkton and Prestwick Trinity Church in Ayrshire.Subject to the remaining…
LANGHOLM’S AOIFFION IS TO RUN FOR SCOTLAND
25th June 2026 | Athletics Community News School SportBRING ON BELFAST | Not only is she supporting Scotland in the World Cup, S2 Pupil Aoiffion McVittie Brangan is also celebrating her own selection for the Scottish Schools Athletics Team that will face England, Ireland and Wales in Belfast…
Second round of Prostate testing brings total to 230
20th June 2026 | LifestyleMore public awareness and sessions like this help tackle the issue The Langholm Alliance has held a second Prostate Cancer Blood Testing Site, at Langholm Rugby Club providing 150 men with free PSA blood tests. Following the overwhelming success of…
Primary School Awards with Cornet Tommy Hope
19th June 2026 | SchoolA great occasion with special awards from Hawick’s 1514 Club and Common Riding songs to boot! …read much more in this week’s E&L available at your Newsagent or available online by subscription. Click HERE
Langholm lads shine among the Souters o' Selkirk
18th June 2026 | Common Riding Lifestyle NewsAnother successful outing, this time to Selkirk Common Riding, for Langholm’s Front Three. …read much more in this week’s E&L available at your Newsagent or available online by subscription. Click HERE
Scottish Championships for Langholm girl stars
Aoiffion’s Under 16 times faster than the Under 20s Four…
If at first you don't succeed...
Resilient campaigners seek second petition The first bid to get…
Langholm cellist returns home for summer concerts
Langholm cellist Will Archibald will return to the region this…
D&G Council rejects tourist levy
Councillors voted last week to halt work on a visitor…
Langholm Cornet made very welcome at Hawick Common Riding
Once more, Langholm was well to the fore with the…
Second place in the league for Langholm
Calbeck bowled out for 35 as Steele takes six wickets…
Drones to help peatlands
Nearly 30,000 football pitches worth of peatland was restored in…
Posh new signs but with baffling content
They look really smart but have a number of omissions…
David and pals tackle the Lairig Ghru...
…and raise £9,000 for The Beatson By David Jeffrey, On…
Langholm RFC holds Awards Night
Langholm Rugby Club held their end of season awards presentation…
Community Council will work to replace play park equipment!
Buccleuch Park style facility envisaged After last week’s shock removal…
Disappointing progress in flood mitigation action
Mark Hallam reports on latest flooding meeting with Council officials…
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
21st May 2026 | Farming and EnvironmentAfter years of sheep fleece prices hitting rock bottom, the market is showing significant signs of improvement.The National Sheep Association says farmers who in recent years haven’t even bothered attempting to sell their fleeces should definitely send their clip in…
Mountain biking tracks would attract visitors
21st May 2026 | Cycling SportExcellent video shows how it is a ‘no-brainer’ We recently reported in the E&L in relation to the transport hub being created in Langholm that The Stove has been working with the Xcel Project. The aim of the work was…
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
Day Centre welcomes homecoming for residents of Annan Care Home…
Langholm Sevens 2026
Marvellous weather fetches a huge crowd of rugby enthusiasts to…
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
23rd April 2026 | Rugby SportMilntown is prepared and ready for a great day Rugby Sevens Twelve teams will compete for the Scott Cup at the Langholm Sevens on 25th April at Milntown. First played for in 1930, the cup, presented by the Scott family…
Altitude Drivers versus the potholes
23rd April 2026 | Arts and Entertainment Community Newcastleton NewsHugh Ferguson captured photos of the Altitude Driver Club members navigating the Tarras road at the weekend. Altitude Drivers Club Events offers luxury driving tours to supercar obsessives. Catering to high-net-worth individuals, the organisation combines a love of cars with exclusive…
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
Mairi Telford Jammeh reviews show by organisation with a fresh…
