Join writer Cat Cochrane on a journey through the Southside's many salons and barbers as she gets to know the people behind the chair. In this edition, Cat sits down with the team at Roar Hair & Beauty salon on Pollokshaws Road.

While community council meetings may seem dull, they give residents real influence. Low attendance risks losing our collective voice on local issues that shape a fairer, cleaner, more connected neighbourhood. One resident explores the topic further.

A Youtuber famous for his stunts online helped owner Zak transform his business into a mock-McDonald’s drive-thru, serving up free food to punters poached from the real McDonald’s nearby in a bid to help the struggling local restaurant compete with the big burger chains nearby.

While community council meetings may seem dull, they give residents real influence. Low attendance risks losing our collective voice on local issues that shape a fairer, cleaner, more connected neighbourhood. One resident explores the topic further.

In 2021 hundreds organised in Pollokshields’ Kenmure Street, preventing the UK Home Office from taking their neighbours during a dawn raid. Five years later, filmmaker Felipe Busto Sierra, premiers, Everybody to Kenmure Street, at the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival, documenting the events of the day.

“No one is illegal, we are all equal” is the message of Makongo’s debut album ‘Passport’. In this article Makongo vocalist Ngana talks about the sounds, themes and inspiration behind their new album, and shares details for their upcoming gig at The Glad.

It’s that time of year when we look back and reflect on all that has happened. Here are are our highlights, most read articles and staff picks from 2025!

On a cold December evening, over 130 people gathered at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall for a festive Ceilidh by Thievin' Corbies, raising over £2000 for Medical Aid for Palestinians while dancing the night away.

Join writer Cat Cochrane on a journey through the Southside's many salons and barbers as she gets to know the people behind the chair. In this edition, Cat sits down with the team at Roar Hair & Beauty salon on Pollokshaws Road.

From Victoria Road in Govanhill to Strathbungo, Pollokshields and Mount Florida, South Seeds explores Southside takeaway coffee, sustainability, pricing and waste, revealing how local choices can shape a greener Glasgow high street.

As Christmas approaches, it’s vital to look beyond festivities and understand life today in Jesus’ birthplace, Bethlehem, living under constant threat of displacement and violence. Govanhill residents Ruth and Rebecca highlight the work of Tent of Nations, which invites volunteers to act as a protective presence during the olive harvest, helping to reduce some harm from Israeli forces.

Eight prisoners on hunger strike in English prisons, detained over alleged actions in support of Palestine, may die, lawyers and family warn. Scottish politicians and campaigners call for urgent action, fair trials, and recognition of their plight.

Campaign group, Show Israeli Genocide the Red Card, gathered outside Scotland’s National Stadium, Hampden, last Sunday, opposing its new Barclays partnership. Protestors described the deal as “sportwashing” as the bank supports investments in Israeli military funding.

Founded in Govanhill in 2015, MILK began as a social enterprise café and has grown into a vital community space supporting refugee and migrant women, offering care, connection, advocacy and free wellbeing activities in a welcoming, volunteer-led environment.

Why are eviction notices rising and legal protections falling short, it’s leaving many tenants in Govanhill fighting to stay in the neighbourhood they love? Living Rent member, Ruby Dark, dives into the topic further, speaking to those affected.

Over 6500 have signed an open letter urging Glasgow City Council to scrap proposed Parking Control Zones, which could be amongst the UK’s priciest, in Shawlands, Strathbungo and Battlefield, warning their plans will cut spaces, harm businesses and disadvantage residents, while the council insists controls are needed to tackle existing parking pressures.

With the appearance of Saltire flags across Scotland, led by a nationalist group, a hybrid Saltire and Palestine flag began popping up around Glasgow, including Govanhill, in response. The flags have sparked both division and unity, raising conversations around migration, identity and solidarity in public spaces. Writer Zara explores the issue further in the latest edition of the magazine.

Earlier this year, David Carr wrote about why people had started to gather at Queen’s Park gates to bang pots for Gaza. As the winter nights get colder, people are still gathering – a show of solidarity and because they can’t stay quiet.

Did Glasgow’s Firework Control Zones reduce the annual Bonfire Night chaos — or just shift it to other neighbourhoods? Residents across Pollokshields, Govanhill and beyond share their experiences as the city questions how to curb noise, improve safety and balance long-held traditions.

Annette Street Primary School kids performed their own dance routines with the help of STRUT Kids — discovering the power of dance, movement and silliness in sparking joy and creativity.