
‘Voices like mine deserve to be heard’: Greater Govanhill celebrates double win for refugee reporting
Greater Govanhill writers Sadia Sikander, Tabassum Niamat and Pinar Aksu took home both Winner and Runner Up at the Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards 2025 — a celebration of independent journalism and those “who make the change at the grassroots level”.
Letter: Pollokshields resident on their frustrations with overflowing bin hubs and council inaction
Despite council claims of success, a Pollokshields resident shares a ground-level view of overflowing bins, missed collections, and broken promises — raising questions about whether Glasgow’s bin hub pilot is ready for citywide rollout.
To celebrate 5 years of Greater Govanhill CIC, can you help us reach 100 new members?
We’re taking a moment to reflect back on 5 years since we established Greater Govanhill as a social enterprise, the achievements and journey so far. But running a grassroots community media project is always a struggle. Can you help us to become sustainable with a few pounds each month?
Greater Govanhill receives funding for a ‘Digging Into Data’ journalism project
Greater Govanhill is one of five projects to receive funding from Research Data Scotland’s public engagement fund. It will enable Greater Govanhill to run data journalism skills classes for local community reporters.
How one group of residents turned their fly tipped lane into a community gathering space
Residents of Kingarth Lane and Kin Kitchen came together on 15 September to transform the often-neglected lane into a vibrant community hub. The event featured activities for children, a shared meal, and discussions on future improvements, including food planters and outdoor seating.
Scottish-Pakistani Tape Letters exhibition to open in Tramway’s Greater Govanhill Community Canvas space
The Tape Letters project shines a light on the use of audio cassette as a mode of long-distance communication by the Pakistani diaspora in Scotland between 1960–1980. Greater Govanhill is delighted to be showcasing stories from the Glasgow community in our Community Canvas space in Tramway opening this October.
Voices across time: the Tape Letters project preserving British-Pakistani heritage
How a bunch of old cassettes are a passage into the languages and histories of Pakistani migration. The Tape Letters project will soon be showcased in an exhibition in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee featuring stories of local residents.
Govanhill Festival and Carnival gets underway with a full programme of events!
Now in it’s eighth year, and featuring over 50 different community organisations, the anti-racist festival and parade is a real celebration of Govanhill and its people. A huge programme of free and ticked events awaits.
Labour takes Govanhill as SNP loses key seats
The Labour Party has clinched a pivotal win in Govanhill, with John Grady ousting SNP’s David Linden in a significant political shift during last week's General Election. Held at Glasgow’s Emirates Arena, the count revealed a dramatic change from yellow to red in Scotland's largest city, marking a broader nationwide trend that saw Labour gain a majority with 409 seats. Voter turnout in the constituency was notably low at 51%, the lowest in over two decades.
Voter guide for Glasgow South: your questions answered by candidates
This election, we wanted to ensure that the conversation was not dominated by what candidates/parties wanted to speak about, but by what people living locally actually care about. So we asked you: what do you want candidates to be talking about as they compete for votes. Here’s are the responses we had from Glasgow South candidates.
Voter Guide for Govanhill/Glasgow East: your questions answered by candidates
This election, we wanted to ensure that the conversation was not dominated by what candidates/parties wanted to speak about, but by what people living locally actually care about. So we asked you: what do you want candidates to be talking about as they compete for votes. Here are the responses we received from Govanhill’s candidates.
No News is Bad News: Support your community media!
If you value the magazine, now is your chance to show it! We’re taking part in the No News is Bad News campaign, which means any money we raise in June will be doubled by the Indie News Fund!
Help us shape a Citizens Agenda: What do you want Glasgow candidates to be talking about?
Rather than having the politicians and party set the agenda, we want to hear from you. Tell us what you think and we’ll put those questions to the candidates.
Queen’s Park Arena summer programme announced
Tickets go on sale at 3pm today (10 May) for the free summer programme at the Queen’s Park Arena which will include film screenings, creative workshops, fitness activities, events for the wee ones and a licensed bar.
Greater Govanhill launches ‘Stories from our Streets’
Greater Govanhill is excited to be launching Stories from our Streets – a multimedia project which aims to capture and share local heritage.
What It’s Like Growing Up in a Multilingual Home
Govanhill is an area where you can walk down the street and hear a different language every step. In fact, one study recorded 88 different languages spoken on Victoria Road after sampling 200 people from one street. But what’s it like to grow up in a multilingual household? Some locals shared their experiences for our language issue.
Emergency Picnic this Sunday to ‘Save Cathkin Park’
A fence has been erected around the football pitch in Cathkin Park, which residents say prevents locals from access to using the space. A petition and picnic has been organised in protest at the move by the Jimmy Johnstone Charitable Trust who leases the green space.
Ruya: A kaleidoscope of cultures through the lens of four friends
A new photography exhibition on at Trongate 103 has been created by a group of women from four different countries. The works show the development of techniques to portray cultural heritage, representation and memories of home.
‘More than a shop’: taking a sustainable approach to childrenswear
In a bid to tackle clothing waste, there has been a rising in circular fashion outlets, including ApparelXchange which focuses on childrenswear in Glasgow Southside
Amma Birth Companions win award for supporting pregnant women
Amma Birth Companions – a Glasgow based charity that supports pregnant women in vulnerable circumstances – has won a prestigious national award for their work.