May Day is approaching and Glasgow’s trade union are hosting a whole variety of events for the May 1st celebrations. Before then, read about a history of political radicalism around Queen’s Park as Radical Glasgow Tours share the history of John Maclean.

Despite long awaited reforms, the laws that regulate gambling in this country remain wildly out of date. As part of our solutions journalism coverage of health inequalities, we took a look at responses to prevent gambling harms, taking a public health approach.

If you have experience of the asylum system, you can sign up to take part in a series of video storytelling workshops that we will run through May. The films made will then be screened as part of the Scottish Refugee Festival in June.

In our previous article, we laid out why bookies are still so prolific on our high streets - but what it is actually like to work in one? One of Young Voices team, Zanib, worked in a Glasgow bookies while a student. She shares her experiences of her time there. Plus, Zanib interviews Martin and Kelly from the short documentary the machine zone which speaks to people with lived experience of gambling harms.

Gambling is an invisible harm in many communities in and around Govanhill. In the first of this multi-part feature, we use Victoria Road to explore betting shops on our high streets, and how Govanhill compares to more affluent parts of the city

Govanhill Voices sing songs in community languages including Yoruba, German, Dutch and Romani. They’re an inclusive group, where everyone is welcome to join and find joy in communal singing.

We all want to be healthier but sometimes it can be hard to fork out money for a gym membership every month. Luckily there are several places here in the Southside that offer free and pay-what-you-can classes — check out ten of them below.

After the success of last year’s project, we are delighted to be re-running ‘FONDS: Objects Speak Louder Than Words’, in collaboration with photographer Morwenna Grace. Do you have a special object that you’d like to share?

A bold new green vision for the neighbourhood has been laid out by councillors. Some Govanhill residents have expressed concerns while others welcomed the idea.

Drawing on findings from a workshop held in Glasgow, the Public Interest News Foundation, and NewsNow have produced a report that calls for a media wealth building approach to supporting and developing the local news sector across the UK.

Earlier this month, one of Govanhill Baths residents artists debuted their new work. DREAMLANDS was an installation of ceramics and a sound piece that was the culmination of several community workshops. We caught up with Mina to find out all about it.

The Illegal migration bill has come under heavy criticism from campaigners who call it unworkable, and have dubbed it the ‘Refugee Ban Bill’. Alison, Thewliss, MP for Glasgow Central, believes that we can – and must – do better.

The Govanhill branch of Scotland’s tenants’ union, Living Rent have taken demanded that Glasgow City Council provide a timeline to fix the 48 broken street lights in the neighbourhood.

Nail art is growing in popularity as it becomes more and more intricate. Local artist Becki Menzies who previously worked for Greater Govanhill has become renowned for her work.

The South East Integration Network shine a spotlight on The Glendale Women’s Café, a safe and welcoming space in Pollokshields in which women can come together to learn, create, enjoy and support each other.

Sober spaces are being championed by more and more events and venues these days, particularly those aimed at marginalised communities. We spoke to organisers to find out what’s behind this move. 

Get to know Allan and how his volunteering at the Hidden Gardens has introduced him to new hobbies like foraging and tai chi.

We’re so excited to share with you the latest issue of the magazine, focused around the theme of health and wellbeing.

Happy International Women’s Day! Find out some of the events you can check out across Govanhill for the weekend of celebrations.

Get to know the owners of Fulton’s, affectionately known as the two Grahams, as they share their favourite spots along Victoria Road