News at a glance
Employers set out jobs available
YOUNG unemployed people will have the chance to find out about the latest vacancies and training available in their areas at a Backing Young Britain information day next Tuesday, March 9.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Anthrax in heroin warning
THE first Dumfries and Galloway case of anthrax, believed to come from contaminated heroin supplies, has been confirmed by the health board.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Little extra help for feathered friends
THE winter’s very cold weather has hit wild birds hard but helping our feathered friends is something that comes naturally to youngsters in Eskdale.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Cycling top of agenda
CYCLISTS are invited to attend a consultation next Wednesday, March 10 at 7pm in the Buccleuch Arms Hotel in St Boswells to help shape the future of the sport in the Scottish Borders.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Seatbelt shock for the police
POLICE in Dumfries and Galloway say they are dismayed over the number of drivers found not wearing their seatbelts during an operation last Thursday.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Guild quiz team runners-up
MEMBERS of Westerkirk Guild travelled to Annan last Saturday to take part in the Annandale and Eskdale Presbytery Guild quiz.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Tunnel plan
THE planning authority in Annandale and Eskdale has raised no objections to a polytunnel at the Samye Ling Tibetan Centre in Eskdalemuir.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Helping the quake survivors
THIS weekend a group of teenagers in Canonbie will spend a few days the way millions of earthquake survivors in Haiti are living.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Probus club present new defibrillator to practice
MEMBERS of Canonbie Probus Club have presented a defibrillator to the Canonbie medical practice after raising more than £1,600 at last year’s Rotary umbrella walk.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Sights and sounds of USA
THE EWES Guild held their February meeting at Burnfoot. The meeting opened with prayer and the reading was read by Anne Elliot.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Soup and sale raises relief cash
CANONBIE United parish church held a soup kitchen and table top sale in the village hall last Saturday and raised £250 for earthquake relief.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Taste of cheese process
AILEEN Cavers, Ewes WRI president, welcomed all members to the February meeting.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Fun work-out generates £1,350 for Lepra
KIDS at Langholm primary school had it all worked out when raising money for a charity which helps to cure people with leprosy.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Focus on funds
THE Liddesdale camera club held a successful coffee morning in the village hall at Newcastleton last Saturday and boosted their funds by £340.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Journey of discovery for club
LANGHOLM Ladies’ Burns Club president Stella Winter welcomed 22 members to the February meeting and received four apologies for absence.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Wife of former Cornet is presented with MBE
THE wife of a Langholm ex-Cornet has been presented with her MBE at Buckingham Palace.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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League-winning rugby stalwart Archie, 83, dies
IT WAS with great sadness that the Langholm community learned of the death of 83-year-old Archie Irving in hospital on Saturday, February 20.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Flying flag for Scotland on international duty
LANGHOLM Explorer Scouts are living up to their name after being selected to represent Scotland at a number of international events.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Laptop stolen
POLICE in Langholm are seeking two men suspected of stealing a laptop and mobile phone worth £1,000 from a flat in High Street on Friday, February 19.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Film night raises £260 for charity
LANGHOLM Rotary Club held a film night last week in aid of the End Polio Now campaign and raised £260.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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