Today marks the start of LGBT History Month here in Scotland. The theme for this year has been titled ‘Blurring Borders’. Read on to discover why this theme was picked and to read the perspectives of some Govanhill locals.

Last weekend saw the second in a series of demonstrations by Southsiders who oppose the Nationality and Borders Bill, which makes claims for asylum from anyone arriving in the UK, by an ‘illegal route’ inadmissible, while criminalising them and anyone who seeks to save their lives.

On the day of the biggest climate justice march in Glasgow, the Southside feeder march was kept buoyed by a community built soundsystem that encapsulated the spirit of the area, with a nod to the political beginnings of sound-system culture

A two day conference on squatting and occupation in Scotland brings to a close the end of the year long celebration of the 20th anniversary since the Govanhill Baths occupation.

A court has ruled in favour of eviction of squatters from a building in Tradeston, which was once former overnight accommodation for asylum seekers. The building has been occupied since COP26, when it was used as free accommodation for climate activists.

Greater Govanhill was awarded ‘Regional Magazine of the Year’ at a recent glittering ceremony held by News Awards UK. The esteemed panel of judges described the magazine as ‘fresh and innovative’ and a ‘runaway winner’.

Just Transition: Transforming public transport to fight climate change brought together representatives from Get Glasgow Moving, Unite Hospitality Glasgow and the Scottish Green Party - for a panel discussion in The Deep End

Greater Govanhill has added its name to Scotland’s Civic Charter, which calls on the Scottish Government to take heed of the 81 recommendations drawn up by the Scotland’s Climate Assembly, which call for bold leadership on climate change.

A number of organisations gathered on Wednesday to show solidarity with refugees and oppose the criminalisation of migrants.

Community members have expressed concern following the Scottish government’s decision to refuse the Govanhill Law Centre’s application for funding.

Ando Glaso has produced a report examining the experience of Scotland’s Roma community during the Covid-19 pandemic. The report is the first of its kind and highlights the specific difficulties and challenges that Covid-19 has presented to this community

Working with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, we found that in spite of government guidelines, less than a fifth of Glasgow GPs indicated that they would register a new patient without ID or proof of address - despite there being no legal requirement for them to do so.

A vigil was held on Thursday to commemorate Stanislav Tomáš, a Roma man who died whilst being restrained by police in the Czech Republic, in a case that bears shocking resemblance to that of George Floyd.

Content warning: Descriptions of violence.

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.

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.

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.

From the 1st March, Govanhill residents who are not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 are being encouraged to attend a new pop-up walk-in test centre at the Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre, 6 Daisy Street, Govanhill.

In Issue 1, food writer and founder of Kaleyard Cook School and Kitchen, Sumayya Usmani, shared some of her favourite places to eat authentic Pakistani cooking in Govanhill and how that made her truly feel at home