Big Noise Govanhill’s free summer holiday club provided nearly 1,000 meals and fun, educational activities for local children, supporting families through music education, social projects, and essential care during the longest school break.

As a resident of one of Robert Duncan's beautifully designed homes on Dixon Avenue, I’ve come to appreciate the lasting impact of this overlooked architect. His 21 distinctive houses, with their unique bay windows and ornate details, have given Crosshill its special character and earned it conservation status. Duncan's work is a hidden gem in Glasgow’s architectural heritage.

Peter Mohan, the voice behind the popular blog "Cheers, Govanhill!", shares his journey to becoming a celebrated local writer, and insights into his views on the ever-changing landscape of Govanhill, as well as the inspiration behind his new book.

We held an inaugural Open House event in the Community Newsroom, alongside The Ferret. Local residents, representatives from community organisations, and industry experts were invited along to hone in on and discuss a pressing issue affecting the local community and what can be done about it. This month we focused on and led a discussion on the housing crisis here in Scotland.

Shanine Gallagher’s latest film, No Single Track, is a powerful exploration of her mixed identity. At The Community Newsroom, we had an exclusive screening of the film where the filmmaker shared more about her journey.

Two local writers shared their pen-scribbles on what the area means to them, in specially commissioned pieces for Greater Govanhill’s Arts, Culture & Subculture issue. This is Isaac Harris’ I Love Ramsays.

Two local writers shared their pen-scribbles on what the area means to them, in specially commissioned pieces for Greater Govanhill’s Arts, Culture & Subculture issue. This is Peter Mohan’s, Govanhill Just Won’t Stop.

You might have noticed people out in the fineries last week. That’s because Eid al-Adha celebrations took place in homes across Govanhill. We went to the streets to capture some photos of people on the special day and chat about what it means to them. 

“Despite studying my master’s degree in migration, it is only through experience that I was able to understand how badly the UK immigration systems affect people.” In our series that explores the lives of people who have made Govanhill their home, we spoke to Noha Al-Maghafi an artist and musician from Yemen.

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.

December is nearly upon us, and in the Southside there are a whole load of Christmas events already underway where you can support local businesses and find plenty of festive spirit. Find out where are the Christmas markets in Glasgow Southside.

The anti-racist Govanhill International Festival and Carnival (GIFC) celebrates the diversity and creativity of the Govanhill community. Lasting for two weeks between the 2 and the 14 of August, and featuring diverse events, from concerts, to workshops, to photography exhibitions. Read the full programme here.

In recent weeks, residents across Glasgow have been complaining about rising rubbish levels, with bins not being collected for several weeks. Meanwhile one group of residents has come up with a solution to simply the messaging around refuse.

Paolo Plotegher & Sarah Bower, both from the Youth Community Support Agency (YCSA), speak to Ruth Cape of the South East Integration Network about projects being offered to young black and minority ethnic people, and their parents and carers, in Pollokshields and Govanhill.

With mosques closed and people confined to their own homes, this year’s Ramadan has been like no other, although some have found there to be benefits too. Members of Govanhill’s Muslim community take the time to reflect on their experiences of Ramadan during lockdown.