A powerful new documentary currently touring independent cinemas brings together Beldina Odenyo’s music, words and memories to tell the story of the formerly Govanhill-based musician known as Heir of the Cursed.

Thirty-two wooden doors from Govanhill Baths hold decades of names, memories, graffiti and community tensions. As part of a University of Glasgow placement, museum studies students helped conserve and catalogue the doors, confronting difficult questions about what community archives preserve, whose voices they represent, and how histories can be remembered.

Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert’s photographs document major Southside protests, including the No M77 protests, the initial stages of the Save Our Pool campaign, and the more recent Kenmure Street protest. Through his conversation with aspiring photographer Ilaria Lipperi, he reveals the importance of locality, community ties, and the surprising international resonance of grassroots activism.

25 years since the occupation of Govanhill Baths, Melissa Sigodo, asks what that act of community resistance meant, how it shaped the lives of those involved, why the reopening of Govanhill Baths has been delayed and what people can expect when it reopens.

The campaign to save Queen’s Park Glasshouse has welcomed major investment in Glasgow’s Winter Gardens, while calling for the Southside landmark to remain council-run, free and fully accessible to the public.

When writer Syeda Sadaf Zaidi first spotted a teenager sitting alone in a field, she wondered why he wasn’t at school. A conversation with the boy and his family told a wider story of different learning styles, unmet potential, and unequal access to sport.

As a parent-volunteer involved in youth cricket, community reporter S.A. Jaffery regularly sees how much enthusiasm there is for the sport in Glasgow, but also how a lack of support could endanger it. He explores both the benefits of – and the barriers facing – one of the Southside’s most popular sports.

From an urban myth about a thrown pineapple to a solid silver trophy: Glasgow Women’s Library takes home a unique new award honouring the community groups powering local activism and transformation.

Nsima, a type of cornmeal, is Malawi’s staple food and mkhwani – an easy vegetable dish – is a popular accompaniment. Community reporter Grace Nthara shares her recipe for preparing these dishes in the traditional Malawian way.

Live music, DJs, dance, performance and sound installations will take over streets, parks and our own Community Newsroom today [Sunday 16 August] for the Govanhill Street Music Festival. Here’s where to find it all.

For many in Govanhill’s diverse community, food plays an important cultural role and provides a connection to home. Community reporter Grace Nthara explores the difficulties in finding some multicultural food and the initiatives working to improve access.

The Southside has no shortage of musical talent, from wavy pop tunes to headbangers. Writer Andrew Stark checked them out at Scotland’s annual Kelburn Garden Party and shared how their sounds are shaping the stage and getting the festival’s crowd on their feet.

Sport was always important to Shaimaa Alrashwanii’s family in Syria, but years of conflict made it difficult to keep taking part. She writes about how moving to Glasgow helped the family rediscover sport and find a community.

They might be thousands of miles apart, but Lahore, Pakistan, and Glasgow’s Southside share a love of kite-flying. Community reporter Farhana Ahmed explores the similarities between Pakistan’s Basant festival and Glasgow’s Pollok Kite Fest.

Rugby sevens and cricket didn’t feature at Glasgow 2026. Their absence removed two sports whose histories are deeply intertwined with the British Empire.

When Glasgow agreed to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, it raised important conversations about the historical and ongoing legacies of colonialism. As the city says goodbye to the Games, those questions remain.

Saturday saw the tenth annual Govanhill International Parade & Carnival. Over 1000 people took part in Govanhill Parade this year with many more attending the festival in Govanhill Park after. Photographer Rob Reid captured the day on film.

As Govanhill International Festival and Carnival marks its tenth anniversary, Govanhill Baths arts & heritage manager Simone Stewart reflects on the festival's roots in anti-racist organising, the challenges of staying true to its purpose, and why long-term cultural infrastructure matters more than ever.

As Govanhill prepares to celebrate 10 years of our International Festival & Carnival organised by Govanhill Baths, we’re taking a dive into the full programme ahead of launch parade this Saturday… including our pop-up photo booth!

For many people, using the toilet is something they rarely have to think about. However, for thousands of disabled people across the UK, accessing suitable toilet facilities can be one of the biggest barriers to travelling, socialising and living independently.