“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.

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.

The Govanhill International Festival & Carnival returns this August and we’ve got all the info about what’s happening this year, including with our Greater Govanhill storybooth event. Scroll down for the full programme.

A powerful community-led event shed light on the hidden impact of gambling, from financial struggles to mental health crises. With fresh initiatives and a call for stronger regulation, local voices are demanding action.