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Staff and service users at our region’s Activity and Resource Centres (ARCs) celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday 8 May with a packed programme of events, activities and moving contributions from service users.

Dumfries and Galloway Council welcomes confirmation from the Department for Transport that the region will receive £13.8 million.

This year marks the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War, with Victory in Europe (VE) Day being 8 May 1945.

Youth Beatz Festival is back for 2025 and signups have now opened for young people and adults to register their interest in volunteering at this year’s event.

Stay safe in heatwaves with guidance on health, water scarcity, water safety and wildfire prevention.