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Goat petition reaches MPs
17th April 2025 | Farming and Environment Gilly Fraser Lifestyle Newcastleton News4,000 anti-cull signatures handed over Conservative politicians John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP have both promised to champion the cause of the Langholm Moor wild goats in their respective Parliaments. The two politicians have both been presented with copies…
A healing moorland…
17th April 2025 | Arts and Entertainment Community NewsSphagnum moss wound dressings during the Second World War By Timothy McCracken Around this time of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War it is important to remember the significant contribution Langholm made to alleviate the…
Heilan’ Coos and Fell Ponies join the Tarras Valley family
17th April 2025 | Farming and Environment NewsThe cows and ponies will play their part in restoring and improving habitats on the moor The matriarch fold of highland cattle are trained with no fence collar technology which is a virtual fencing solution for livestock, where the animals…
Hope Rising: An Easter Message to our Community
17th April 2025 | Canonbie E&L Life Eskdalemuir NewcastletonAs the days grow longer and spring blooms around us, we’re reminded of the hope and renewal that Easter brings. This season is about more than bunnies and eggs—it’s about a story that changed the world and still speaks to…
NHS D&G announces massive funding shortfall
10th April 2025 | Community NewsBoard seeks public support to manage £33.6 million funding gap in the new financial year… Some shocking news reached the E&L Advertiser this week when we heard that NHS Dumfries and Galloway is facing a £33.6 million shortfall in the…
4,000 signature petition to be handed to politicians
10th April 2025 | Lifestyle Newcastleton NewsOxygen Conservation’s disregard prompted massive response A local petition with 4,000 signatures calling for Oxygen Conservation to stop their cull of the ancient herd of wild goats on Langholm Moor is being presented to local politicians today. (Thursday April 10)…
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves - 1949 style
Audrey Maxwell and friends reminisce about their first exposure to…
Scottish Woodlands plan ' voluntary' Environmental Impact Assessment for Warblaw
Scottish Woodlands, which has been developing the woodland creation design…
Chuck receives cap for international refereeing
Mairi Telford Jammeh interviews local rugby ace Charles Muir, locally…
As the last bank closes, a Cash Hub opens
Temporary facility will open in Holmspun with better hours of…
NatureScot tells the E&L “culling the goats is legal”
Oxygen Conservation lays the blame at Government’s door Part of…
Carpet bowlers end the season with 62 members
Presentation Evening well attended by young and old The Langholm…
NFUS calls for UK to stand up for agriculture
We need to be tough in negotiations with the USA…
New health team sought for Canonbie Surgery
Husband and wife medical partners to hang up their stethoscopes…
18-month trial of 20mph has begun
A7 Action Group discuss various issues The A7 Action Group…
No caravans or motorhomes to cross Milntown bridge
Far-reaching effect on the community as Ewes Water site has…
Legion get the better of Biggar
FOOTBALL By David Borthwick Biggar 2 – Langholm LFC 4…
Confirmation received that cull has already begun
Gilly Fraser delves further into the feral goat debacle Oxygen…
Some beautiful moments in LAODS’ latest show
27th March 2025 | Arts and Entertainment Community NewsAnnie Get Your Gun is chock-full of love, laughter and some damn fine singing…don’t miss it! It’s ‘Opera Week’ once more in the Muckle Toon and this year, Langholm’s talented amateur society, LAODS is bringing Irving Berlin’s masterpiece of musical…
2025 Common Riding AGM
27th March 2025 | E&L Life Lifestyle NewsNew faces in official roles he trustees and members of Langholm Common Riding gathered on the evening of Monday 17th of March for their Annual General Meeting.Chairman ex-Cornet Tommy Morrison retired from his positions as chairman and trustee, succeeded by…
Parking restrictions and 20mph limit from next week
20th March 2025 | Community NewsBy the end of March, the speed limit throughout the town of Langholm will be 20mph starting at the southern entrance of the town up to and beyond the Kilngreen. There will be much more restrictive parking on the High…
Coaching success for Sadie
20th March 2025 | Gymnastics SportA huge well done to Coach Sadie for attending her Level 2 WAG course in Falkirk this weekend and last weekend !Developing our coaches is key to improving our gymnasts, and this is another fantastic step forward.A special thank you…
A well-used community resource for over 30 years
20th March 2025 | Community E&L Life NewsMairi Telford Jammeh takes a look at what goes on at Langholm’s Community Centre Langholm community centre has gone from strength to strength over the years. Formerly known as the ‘Mission Hall’ and used as a hospital during the first…
Goat cull company tackled by councillor
20th March 2025 | Lifestyle Newcastleton NewsMeeting with CEO of Oxygen Conservation requested Councillor Male has been corresponding with Oxygen Conservation over the proposed goat cull although it is not known if it has actually taken place or not. Oxygen’s response has been as follows “As…
Wheatley has “No plans for housing in Eskdale
Scotland’s second largest social landlord is also “not considering the…
Below average rainfall leads to SEPA warnings
Farmers should take steps to ensure their summer water supply…
Langholm Town Band do well in regionals
By Christine Calvert This weekend saw the latest contest outing…
As predicted, D&G raise Council Tax by 9%
Furthermore, they will “implement increases inselected fees and charges relating…
Blight on the landscape as SPEN plans 65 metre pylons
‘Electric’ meeting anticipated at Copshaw Community Council Copshaw Community Council…
300 kids attend Youth Rugby Tournament
Huge team effort produces great day for the juniors Langholm…
Greenhouse gasses high from drained peatlands
A major new initiative is underway to tackle greenhouse gas…
Community Council hears from concerned residents
Number of derelict sites in the town is a major…
Huge local reaction to news of proposed goat cull
Social media alight and petition raised following announcement by Oxygen…
Repeat success at Kelso would be a dream come true for Hawick trainer
By Gordon Brown Ewan Whillans is dreaming of a repeat…
NFUS retiterates its opposition to National Park in Galloway
NFU Scotland has once again made clear its opposition to…
D-day for Council Tax rises across the area
Dumfries and Galloway Council will make decisions today about the…
THEY'RE GOING TO CULL THE GOATS!
20th February 2025 | Farming and Environment Newcastleton NewsIn what will be a hugely unpopular decision, Oxygen Conservation says it must reduce the numbers Wild goats on parts of Langholm Moor are to be culled by Oxygen Conservation.The company which owns twelve thousand acres of the land including…
Decisive Edinburgh win in shadow of Murrayfield
20th February 2025 | Rugby SportBonus point win as Wanderers succumb to LRFC tenacity League action was resumed on Saturday when Langholm RFC played Murrayfield Wanderers in the shadow of the national stadium. Langholm had narrowly beaten the Edinburgh side earlier this season, but a…
Grapes Bar and restaurant to close
20th February 2025 | E&L Life NewcastletonThe owners of the Grapes hotel in Newcastleton have confirmed that its Reivers Bar and Restaurant will cease trading at the end of this week. The announcement comes just two weeks after owner Steven Swan held a public meeting in…
Sitka spruce going, going, gone!
20th February 2025 | NewsA big task for the Tarras Valley team over the winter months has been the clearance of large areas of regenerating self-seeded Sitka spruce trees from the back of Whita Hill, the Castle Craigs and Little Tarras which have spread…
Daniel Lacey: A Guilded Craftsman
20th February 2025 | Arts and Entertainment LifestylePrestigious recognition for Langholm artisan from City of London livery company Furniture designer-maker Daniel Lacey has been awarded the 500th Bespoke Guild Mark by The Furniture Makers’ Company for his exceptional ‘Sunburst’ Table and Chairs, marking a significant milestone in…
D&G Council Tax set to rise between 5 to 10%
13th February 2025 | Canonbie Community News…and the same for Water Rates…possibly 9%. Budgets are to be set at February 27th meeting In 2023 the then First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf, announced that there would be a council tax freeze on all Scottish authorities, and…
Virus on D&G farmtook 90 of 150 lambs
Farmers are urged to report Schmallenberg (SBV) cases NFU Mutual…
Doddie’s Grand Tour visits the Muckle Toon
Fundraising cyclists and organisers bowled over by the hospitality received…
Caroline Street is still railing against its railings
As angle of fence increases, council budgets for repairs to…
U15 gold medal for Langholm’s Aoiffion
Amazing 12 year old athlete makes her mark in her…
Grapes Hotel holds crisis meeting with villagers
“Frankly if I followed pure logic, I would close the…
For age there’s no limit in the world of Burns
Young and old gather in Langholm and Gilnockie to celebrate…
Service held to celebrate union of parishes
The Church of Scotland presbytery of the South West held…
Concern over decline in dairy herd numbers
NFU Scotland say they’re concerned by figures just released which…
Eskdalemuir's Hub generate Eowyn warmth
But Scottish Power falls short of supporting othervulnerable customers after…
Return to the Far Pavilions for Helen
Another Himalayan adventure for gardening columnist Helen Knowles Life is…
Copshaw on the the cusp of red and amber for Éowyn
Health Centre provided a Warm Hub throughout the storm By Gilly…
