As rhododendron and hogweed blooms around our waterways and park, one writer delves into invasive species in Scotland, and the local and national initiatives being pursued to try to curb the affects of invasive species.

Frustrations with waiting lists and a feeling that pharmaceutical medications are failing health needs are leading some people to seek out psychedelic alternative medicines. Jack Howse explores this phenomenon in Scotland from microdosing, to the Scottish Psychedelic Research Group.

Forragear e permanecer conectado à natureza pode nos ajudar a melhorar nosso bem-estar físico e mental. Rhys Delany juntou-se a um dos muitos passeios de forrageamento oferecidos ao redor do Southside para descobrir mais.

Foraging staying connected to nature can help us improve both our mental and physical wellbeing. Rhys Delany joined one of the many foraging walks offered around the Southside to find out more.

Cervical screenings in Govanhill are low among certain groups of women. As part of our Mind The Health Gap series, we explored why this is the case and what is being done to increase the uptake of cervical screenings in the community.

The Bowling Green and Love Jam Glasgow brought the community together to celebrate the summer solstice and the Refugee Festival during Refugee Week and local residents from all walks of life joined in the festivities.

When the group of New Scots we supported to produce a radio show won runner up at the Refugee Festival Media Awards, it was one of the proudest moments for Greater Govanhill – and a reminder of how important it is to pass the mic and provide a platform for new voices.

Govanhillian Jillian Mendoza, a life-long resident of the neighbourhood, talks about growing up in the area, the local arts scene, their identity, and their faith, and how exciting new changes to the local community allow for such freedom of self expression.

Last spring, The People’s Pantry erected and filled 42 planters on Carfin Street. They have been used to grow different vegetables, herbs, and wildflowers; anyone can come along to pick the produce for themselves. One year on and with their funding running out, we spoke to some of those involved. 

Run by Korean-American Eddie and his Glaswegian partner, Maggie, the newly opened Gomo Kimchi resolutely embodies a sense of family and community. Influenced by the cultural diversity of the area and what Eddie refers to as Govanhill’s “burgeoning food culture”, the couple officially opened the shop in March.

Discussions were held in the City Chambers by UNISON Scotland’s Black Members Committee, who launched a year long campaign against racism in the workplace called Year of the Black Worker. The launch was led by BAME community leaders who shared their life experiences and ambitions for the campaign ahead.

Nola Soul is a brand new authentic Southern-style restaurant that opened its doors on Victoria Road in May. We sampled some of the food from the latest edition to Govanhill’s vibrant food scene. Read on to find out more about the new spot, what’s on offer and what's to come.

Talking about death has never been easy. The death cafe initiative aims to challenge that. Melanie Goldberg went along to find out more from those who attend and run the death cafes in the Southside.

The Status of Young Women in Scotland Report 2022-2023 provides much needed research on issues affecting women and people of marginalised genders in the healthcare system. Samar Jamal reports in the findings.

Loneliness and social isolation can affect so many people in Govanhill, but sometimes just talking to others can make a big difference. The Chatty Cafe scheme which has been adopted by local cafes is one small initiative aiming to support people.

International Roma Day in April saw a host of events and activities take place around Govanhill. Melanie Goldberg writes on a striking exhibition and a celebration of this historic culture, in the face of online backlash.

The proposals lay out new advice for a industry that has digitally transformed since a governmental report on gambling was last published 18 years ago - but campaigners say it doesn’t go far enough.

First we had ‘hot strike summer’, then there was the ‘winter of discontent’. As workers from across different sectors take a stand for their rights, Dylan Beck spoke to demonstrators in the Southside about the need for solidarity in trying times.

Community reporter Flora Zajicek spent time in Govanhill Library to understand how the space was used by different people and what impact it has on people’s health and wellbeing. 

In the final part of our gambling harms series, we hear from the Roma community about share how gambling harms affect their community and some of the solutions they have come up with so they can still enjoy social element of cards. In Romanes lanaguage