Those concerned about the future of community gardening on the Agnew Lane plot had reason to feel a measure of relief as city planning officials temporarily halted efforts to begin construction on the site.

In Issue 2, we took a look at the different ways communities and local organisations are tackling cleansing issues in the neighbourhood. Living Rent, Scotland’s tenants union have been taking the fight to the council and demanding action.

Issue 2 of the magazine took a deep dive into the issue of rubbish, and what we can do about it - looking both at the causes and the solutions to cleansing issues, which effect all areas of Glasgow, not just Govanhill.

Yes, we may have some beautiful parks, but did you know about the community garden located within the heart of Govanhill? Turns out many folk who live here didn’t. It’s been so nice to hear from our readers who have discovered this gem after we shared the story in Issue 2 of the magazine.

A vicious and cruel attempted deportation in Pollokshields was recently drowned in a sea of solidarity by local people. What began as a Home Office raid on two men, which saw them snatched from their home and bundled into a van, ended with an awe-inspiring victory march of around a thousand angry protesters.

After two men were detained by the UK Border Agency in Pollokshields yesterday, the local community took a stand in defence of their neighbours. This incredible collective community action resulted in the release of the detainees, who are now receiving legal support as PAIH Director, Robina Qureshi explains.

In Issue 2 of Greater Govanhill magazine, local charity, Romana Lav shared their concerns about the consequences of an anti-gypsyism law that has been passed in Romania.

Govanhill local, Emme Woods, is a musician who performs as a solo artist and as a member of the bands Joy Hotel and Fake Taxi. We caught up with her to chat about her look for Issue 1 of the magazine.

In the ever-changing shopping streets of Govanhill, ‘ghost signs’ are uncovered on a regular basis. Some are hurriedly recovered, others left on show as mementos of the past. In this article for Issue 2, Kenneth McElroy goes hunting for some local treasures and explores our attraction to them.

In this conversation, Lauren Tighe from The Sound Lab caught up two of The Sound Lab tutors, DJ/Producers Oliver Melling (from We Should Hang Out More) and Rebecca Vasmant to chat music, and about what they’ve learned from the experience.

The Glasgow Southside constituency that covers Govanhill is one of the key seats in the upcoming elections, with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar contesting the seat of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Crosshill and Govanhill Community Council held an online hustings to enable local constituents to put their questions to the candidates.

The Repair Stop from the Remade Network has now opened shop 241 Victoria Road – the old Cash Converters Shop. Open from Wednesday - Sunday from 12 - 4pm. They’ll be offering affordable tech, electrical, and textile repairs to help Govanhill reject throw-away culture.

This year marks the first time that refugees in Scotland are able to vote in the Parliamentary elections. This comes following a law passed in February 2020. In this article, published in Issue 2, Ahlam Al-Bashiri wrote about how she campaigned for that right, and what it feels like. If you are eligible, you have until 19 April to register.

We are looking for a part-time Communications and Admin Assistant to support the Editor-in-Chief in a wide variety of communications, admin and editorial tasks. Applicants must be on Universal Credit, aged 16-24, currently unemployed and based in the UK.

Today, 8 April marks International Roma Day. Roma people make up an important part of today’s Govanhill community. So in Issue 2 of the magazine, we published this article exploring their rich history and culture.

Following on from the launch of Issue 2 of the magazine... we're so excited to bring you the first ever episode of the Greater Govanhill show. It will be broadcast on new local community radio station, Radio Buena Vida, from 1-2pm on Wednesday 31st March

Around 45 members of the local community have contributed to this issue, hailing from 10 different countries. We’re publishing 35 original articles and besides English we’ve included articles in Arabic, Polish, Romanian, Kurdish, Czech and Farsi.

In Issue 1, cycling campaigner Iona Shepherd wrote about the difference that the South City Way could make to the neighbourhood and addressed some of the key criticisms levelled against it.

The pandemic has forced us to considerably narrow our horizons. Many of us now know every inch of Queen’s Park better than we could ever possibly imagine. But have you explored more of the Southside? Local charity, South Seeds, have created a series of walking routes, and treasure maps to follow. Share your stories of discovery in the comments below.

At the opening ceremony of the BHASHA Glasgow Language Festival on Sunday, Professor Alison Phipps, UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and Arts took the opportunity to call for a Languages Strategy for Scotland "Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society." We published her address in full.