How to find a home in a housing crisis
Glasgow’s housing shortage, combined with rising rents and Govanhill's growing popularity, has resulted in a highly competitive rental market where it often feels like landlords hold all the power. Having moved flats almost every year for the past five years, here are a few key lessons one renter learned along the way.
Alternative Glasgow with Angie of Invisible Cities
Glasgow has a long and storied history, but too often the stories that we hear are those belonging to the rich and powerful men who write the history books. I set off to discover something new about my city by joining two very different tours that brought new perspectives. In this article, I share my experience with Invisible Cities.
Whose City? Our City! Radical Glasgow Tours
Glasgow has a long and storied history, but too often the stories that we hear are those belonging to the rich and powerful men who write the history books. I set off to discover something new about my city by joining two very different tours that brought new perspectives. In this article, I share my experience with Glasgow Radical Tours.
Why I Campaign For Disability Rights
The Changing Places Toilet campaign calls for more specialised, fully accessible bathroom facilities. Campaigner Jill Clark shares her story and explains why she began advocating for better facilities as someone living with cerebral palsy.
A Blether with a Bot: Bruce Morton in conversation with GlasgowGPT
Last year the people of Govanhill got the chatbot they didn’t know they needed; a sharp-tongued weegie one. We got comedian Bruce Morton to test it out before the now defunct website was taken down.
Cryptic Crossword Solutions & Explainer - Language Issue
Elusive local group The Anymen published yet another Govanhill-themed cryptic crossword in Language issue. Over the past month, some locals have been sending in their completed crosswords while many more are still scratching their heads with where to start. Take a look at the answers below along with an explainer of each clue.
Love Blooms in Govanhill: Valentine’s Day Happenings You Won’t Want to Miss
Love is in the air as the community comes together to celebrate Valentine’s Day. From cosy candlelit dinners to romantic ceramic workshops, our roundup of events promises romance, connection, and a touch of magic. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or simply seeking a memorable experience with a friend, join us as we explore the love-filled happenings in the Govanhill and neighbouring Southside this week.
A Powerful Exploration of Self Identity: No Single Track
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.
Growing Through the Cracks
In this budding article, Flora Zajicek talks about all things outdoors. She writes about her personal adoration for the outdoors, what thriving green spaces look like, their impact on our well-being and the self-maintained floral spaces serving communities across the Southside.
It’s Criminal at the Tron Theatre
The one time show It’s Criminal was a thought provoking performance which forced the audience to consider how crime is reported and the impact it has on people and communities.
Gomo Kimchi
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.
Imagine a Glasgow built by and for women…
What could be done to make Glasgow feel more safe for women? On International Women’s Day, Becki Menzies considers what it might take for Glasgow’s urban infrastructure better support the needs of women and non-binary people.