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Dumfries and Galloway Council is encouraging businesses across the region to attend its upcoming Meet the Buyer events, providing an opportunity to connect directly with procurement teams, learn about upcoming contract opportunities and gain valuable insights into the public sector bidding process.

Kirkcudbright Bridge will close to all vehicles from 7pm tonight (21 March 2025).

Families across Dumfries and Galloway who receive free school meals will get extra support during the school holidays though a one-off payment.

The Solway Coast and Marine Project (SCAMP) is inviting local people to book their places in the final events of its highly successful Wild Winter programme, which has so far seen more than 400 people across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy public events and school activities connected with the region's unique coastal environments.

We are seeking local, third sector organisations to deliver free activities during the summer school holidays (Friday 4 July to Wednesday 20 August 2025) for children and young people aged 5 to 16.