Walk down Victoria Road on any given afternoon and you’ll hear it – that sharp, melodic rhythm of Glaswegian Scots ringing out between the fruit stalls and the coffee shops. It’s the sound of our neighbourhood, yet for generations, many were sold a lie: that this way of speaking was merely ‘bad English,’ a habit to be ditched from the tongue at the school gates.

After months of speaking to residents, holding street stalls and gathering readers’ concerns through our Citizens Agenda project, we were able to put questions from our readers directly to First Minister John Swinney on the campaign trail in Pollokshields.

From childcare costs to independence, local Green councillor Elaine Gallagher on the key concerns in Glasgow’s Southside – ahead of the Scottish Parliament election, where her neighbouring councillor Holly Bruce is standing for the Scottish Greens this May.

With Spring finally here, it’s a great time to go out and explore the spaces in our neighbourhood and those further afield. Lucy Gillie, of South Seeds, shares some local spaces to get out, from the Southside Tree Trail to a day trip to Campbelltown.

Our voting guide includes all you need to know for voting in the Scottish Parliament Election on 7 May. Including which candidates are standing in Glasgow Southside, how the Additional Member Systems works, where to vote and more.

We know how hard it can be to find fun, free activities for the young ones during holidays. For the last week of the Easter holidays, local pupil, Sadie, has put together a list of activities and workshops to check out. From lego sessions at the local library to a music workshop at the Deep End.

Six women, six weeks of training, and six unique episodes. By taking full editorial control of the new podcast Her Upper Hand, these community reporters are challenging the industry to listen to female perspectives on gambling harm and driving the conversation toward real policy change.

As the closure of the Queens Park glasshouse and the East Pollokshields Quad strips away the final scraps of community space, local parent Ben Kritikos issues a defiant message to those in power: Govanhill’s children are not a political afterthought, and its parents will no longer settle for the paltry largesse of charity.

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.

Your vote, your voice: Glasgow has until midnight on Monday 20 April to register for the Scottish Parliament election. With no photo ID required and expanded eligibility for 16-17 year olds, ensure you’re ready to have your say and help shape the local "Citizens Agenda."

A personal reflection on Kashmir, weaving together memory, conflict, and identity, exploring the everyday realities of fear and displacement alongside the region’s natural beauty, culture, and resilience.

One writer goes on an exploration of why shifting focus from theory to community power reveals that civil rights and social justice movements are rooted in building networks of care.

As another of Glasgow’s much loved art spaces, Trongate 103, is under threat, hundreds gathered to voice their frustration and demand action from Glasgow City Council. One artist, Sadia Sikander, shares photos from the day and thoughts on the impact on artists like herself and users of grassroots spaces.

After years of SNP dominance, Scotland’s political landscape is shifting. As trust in major parties declines, smaller and emerging groups are gaining ground, making the 2026 Holyrood election more unpredictable than ever and voter participation increasingly crucial.

On Saturday, 21 March, residents came together to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the occupation of Govanhill Baths. The day of speeches and reflections was captured on picture by photographer, Laura Vroomen.

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.

Victoria Road, one of Govanhill’s key arteries, has become a focal point in the debate around gentrification, local identity and community representation. But what does an explosion of coffee shops really mean? Joanna Krus examined how the high street has actually shifted 

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.

On Saturday 21 March, Scotland’s most diverse neighbourhood will come together to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the occupation of Govanhill Baths. As the trust calls for the final £10 million needed to open the doors, CEO Fatima Uygun warns that Glasgow’s built heritage is at a tipping point.

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.