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Funding, Fragility, and the Future of Southside Theatre

Glasgow is a global cultural capital, but its foundations are fraying. James Dixon looks at the funding crisis facing Southside theatre makers and explains why "project-based" support is failing the artists – and the communities – who need it most.

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Living between two worlds: Reflections on Kashmir

A personal reflection on Kashmir, weaving together memory, conflict, and identity. It explores the everyday realities of fear and displacement alongside the region’s natural beauty, culture, and resilience, offering a human perspective on life shaped by ongoing political unrest.

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Inside the vape shops of Govanhill

Ever since a fire on Union Street burned down a B-Listed and beloved Victorian building, vape shops have been under scrutiny. We set out to learn more about vape culture in Govanhill, who’s selling them, who’s buying them, and how the council plans to implement better protection.

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From matchmaking to made-to-measure: Inside the fabric shops of Cathcart Road

In Glasgow’s Southside, Ferhia Fabrics and neighbouring shops on Cathcart Road brighten grey days with vibrant South Asian fashion. For nearly 50 years, these family-run businesses have served as cultural hubs, blending tradition, community, and craftsmanship while adapting to rising costs, gentrification, and the shift to online retail.

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A journey through radical Govanhill

Explore Govanhill’s rich history of activism, from protests and political organising to major community campaigns and victories. This guide from Radical Glasgow Tours highlights key sites across the neighbourhood, uncovering the stories of resistance and collective action that have shaped one of Glasgow’s most politically active communities.

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Twelve heeds are better than yin: Hen Hoose Collective at Celtic Connections

Glasgow-based songwriting collective, Hen Hoose, played their latest album at Tramway, part of this year’s Celtic Connections festival. One photographer captured the magic of the night, and in anticipation of our upcoming magazine, the writer reviewed it in Scots, the theme of issue 21 of Greater Govanhill.

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Iranians in Glasgow speak out

In Iran, protestors have taken to the streets, demanding change. Met with violence, with many being killed as well as an internet blackout, Iranians in Glasgow’s Southside share their voices as they watch the events unfold, urging for their voices to be heard.

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