A new community survey reveals that the majority of LGBTQ+ players in the Southside feel unsafe in mainstream football environments. But for those who’ve found queer football spaces, the game has become a source of joy, safety and belonging.

“It will always be a big part of why I feel so at home in Scotland…” In this instalment of My Life Before Govanhill, Marzanna Antoniak sits down with Noemi Raith to find out about her journey from her hometown Basel in Switzerland to Glasgow, and why she settled in Govanhill.

In this edition of Stories from our Streets, we uncover Calder Street’s rich past — from its beginnings in Fireworks Village and the rise of Govanhill, to iconic landmarks like the Govanhill Baths, library and cinema, and the community campaigns and curious tales that shaped its story.

The Southside will come alive with colour, music and pedal power this Saturday as families join the city’s first ever Kidical Mass ride — a global movement turning streets into safe spaces for children to cycle, play and be heard.

Govanhill and Pollokshields see some of the highest fire rates in Glasgow and the recent tenement collapse shows the devastating impact they can have. Natalia Equihua looks at what’s behind the numbers – and what’s being done to prevent them.

From fast-fashion to overconsumption, Merry-go-round’s Lauren Rankin writes about how baby steps can make big changes in families' lives, and how they offer a sustainable & affordable alternative to purchasing new.

Following Israel’s targeted killing of five journalists and media workers outside the al-Shifa hospital in Gaza, the Glasgow branch of the National Union of Journalists organised a vigil at Buchanan steps – calling for press freedom for Gaza, now.

Join us at Tramway on Saturday 23 August for Greater Govanhill LIVE: Stories From Our Streets – a free day of workshops, performances, and exhibitions celebrating Glasgow 850, our neighbourhood, and the diverse voices that make it unique.

The sun shone as music, movement and solidarity spilled across the street of Govanhill on 10 August for the return of the Govanhill Street Music Festival. Our photographers were out capturing the colourful performances.

Every day a 6pm, people meet at Queen’s Park gates to bang pots – a show of solidarity for people who are suffering in Gaza. One local resident writes why he joins, to not stay silent, and to not look away.

A moving open rehearsal at Glasgow’s Tramway offered audiences a glimpse into Ruh Al Ruh, a play by Gazan writer Rafat Al Aydi. Performed by local actors and directed by Finn den Hertog, the work explores love, survival, and artistic identity under siege – ahead of its Edinburgh debut as part of Welcome To The Fringe, Palestine.

Nicola Sturgeon spoke to Jim Monaghan at the Govanhill Book Festival with a candid conversation about her memoir Frankly – touching on politics, Palestine, and her love of fiction, while steering clear of any headline-making revelations.

The Street Music Festival is taking place all afternoon into the evening this Sunday and we’ve got the line-up for you, including times and places of performances happening this weekend.

Palestinian artists will bring theatre, music and poetry to the Govanhill International Festival on 9–10 August offering a rare chance to experience powerful expressions of Palestinian culture right here in the Southside – before it heads to Edinburgh Fringe.

Celebrate Govanhill’s creative community tomorrow at Glasgow Zine Library for the Practice Makes: Govanhill launch. This artist-led project showcases local initiatives through a unique publication-in-a-box, connecting and celebrating the area’s vibrant cultural scene.

Featuring a unicorn, Mothers Against Genocide, Latina dancers and trans rights activists, GIFC 25 started with a bang last Saturday with the carnival parade and festival in Govanhill Park. It has to be the most colourful day of the year, but there’s an important anti-racist message behind it all.

AI is no passing fad – it’s already embedded in everyday tech and growing fast. With concerns around ownership, safety and fairness, the challenge now is how we regulate it. David Doren speaks to people across generations to explore hopes, fears, and what comes next.

A mass pot banging protest for Gaza is happening tonight at 6pm across Glasgow and beyond, with residents gathering at Langside Hall and other sites to demand an end to starvation and siege in Palestine.

What does “digital inclusion” really mean? In this article, a digital support worker in Glasgow shares what it’s like helping people get online — from turning on devices to tackling the digital divide. Why digital exclusion is a growing crisis, and what we can do about it.

Running a local Facebook group in Govanhill means more than sharing events – it’s about challenging stigma. In this article, we speak to Marian McSeveney and Fatima Uygun, the people behind Govanhill Go! and I Love Govanhill, to find out what it’s really like to manage these online communities.