From tabloid sensationalism to TikTok citizen journalism, how do narratives about a place get shaped, and who gets to shape them? Devon McCole explores digital reporting on one of Glasgow’s most misunderstood neighbourhoods.

Following the power outages this summer in Spain and Portugal, South Seeds hosted an Energy Information Event in June to share tips on what to do in the event of a power out. This article was written as part that event, hosted by South Seeds and The Well in the Multi-Cultural Resource Centre on Niddrie Road.

Trendul TikTok a început cu ceva special în Govanhill, unde Grupul Bărbaților Roma s-a reunit pentru a recrea o clătită gigantică rulată. Ceea ce a început ca un videoclip viral s-a transformat într-o zi de gătit, învățare și conectare cu cei care au celebrat cultura, comunitatea și creativitatea.

Often misattributed to a colliery owner’s daughter, Allison Street’s name is tied to an anti-union baronet. In this piece, writer Stacey dives into Allison Street’s complex history, architecture and diverse communities shaping the Street.

Trend na TikToku odstartoval v Govanhillu něco zvláštního, kde se skupina Roma Men’s Group sešla, aby znovu vytvořila obří srolovanou palačinku. Co začalo jako virální video, se proměnilo v den vaření, učení a propojování, který oslavoval kulturu, komunitu a kreativitu.

A TikTok trend sparked something special in Govanhill, where the Roma Men’s Group came together to recreate a giant rolled pancake. What started as a viral video turned into a day of cooking, learning, and connection that celebrated culture, community, and creativity.

Roma community artist Marie Balogova, an ordinary woman with a genetic eye defect, held her first ever solo exhibition on Saturday 21 marking mark Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month. Her exhibition titled ‘Her, who sees differently’ explores themes of identity, faith and inner world through abstract paintings. This is an insight into the event through photography and the words of the artist herself.

As part of Refugee Festival Scotland, artist Sadia Sikander shares the inspiration behind their powerful exhibitions. Sadia’s Unwritten Milestones captures the hidden struggles of asylum seekers in limbo, using portraiture to reflect on resilience, mental health, and the urgent need for change.

In Live in Art, recently shown at the CCA as part of Refugee Festival Scotland, artist and curator Syeda Sadaf Zaida brought together diverse voices to explore identity, memory, and resilience. Co-created with 12 artists, Syeda’s reflects on her dual journey as both artist and curator for an exhibition rooted in storytelling, emotion, and care.

Glasgow is among the UK’s top performing councils for climate action, according to new national data but local leaders in Govanhill question whether the benefits are actually reaching the city’s most deprived communities and are calling for more to be done.

Usually one person wears the crown of Greater Govanhill Style Icon but this time, we’re doing things differently. The streets of Govanhill are bursting with pretty prints, cool colours and faces rooted in many cultures. On a sunny afternoon, we captured a fashion parade full of creativity, confidence and community.

Govanhill Park has been at the heart of the community for over a century. It’s a key local space, shaped by history, restored through redevelopment and brought to life each year by the Govanhill International Festival and Carnival.

How can we respond to rolling coverage of injustice without turning away? In Govanhill, campaigners and independent publications explored this question, offering insight into grassroots activism, the BDS movement and the vital role of community-led media.

Greater Govanhill writers Sadia Sikander, Tabassum Niamat and Pinar Aksu took home both Winner and Runner Up at the Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards 2025 — a celebration of independent journalism and those “who make the change at the grassroots level”.

Glasgow City Council has been accused of “moral” and “bureaucratic” failure over delays to a memorial for victims of the Covid-19 pandemic which is sitting in storage at taxpayers expense, The Ferret reveals.

Tributes have poured in for Tallat Haq, honouring her legacy of community service and quiet activism. In her memory, a tree will also be planted by Govanhill Baths Community Trust following the passing of the beloved Al-Khair branch manager.

Two Greater Govanhill articles have been shortlisted for Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards, celebrating powerful, responsible coverage of refugee and asylum issues.

Despite council claims of success, a Pollokshields resident shares a ground-level view of overflowing bins, missed collections, and broken promises — raising questions about whether Glasgow’s bin hub pilot is ready for citywide rollout.

With Scotland’s rent cap scrapped last month, Govanhill residents run the risk of being hit with unaffordable rent hikes — some as high as 100%. As protections vanish, housing campaigners warn of a deepening crisis and urge tenants to organise for rent controls and community stability.

Measles cases are on the rise across the UK — including three confirmed in Govanhill this year. Despite a readily available and effective vaccine, uptake is falling. Why are people opting out, and what does this mean for community health?