The Latest Breaking News from Govanhill

New Glasgow council leader tears into Thomas Kerr's 'nonsense' Govanhill comments

The new leader of Glasgow Council has hit out at Thomas Kerr’s comments about Govanhill ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

Glasgow’s Govanhill named fifth coolest neighbourhood in the world

Glasgow’s Govanhill named world’s fifth coolest neighbourhood by Time Out 2026, after Reform MSP Thomas Kerr called the diverse Scottish area a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

Thomas Kerr blasted after branding Glasgow neighbourhood a 'ghetto'

A Glasgow MP has hit back after fellow politician Thomas Kerr described Govanhill as a "ghetto" during a speech at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15

Glasgow resident 'relieved' after battle with council to install gate to prevent fly tipping ends

Govanhill residents have been left 'relieved' after the council approved a gate to prevent fly-tipping in the area after numerous attempts to clean up a courtyard.

Glasgow Live · Jun 23, 2023

Rats in Glasgow children's playground spark protest from residents

The vermin have been spotted in the playground sandbox in Govanhill Park, and the city council is urging people to stop feeing the birds there as it attracts the animals.

Glasgow Live · Jun 12, 2023

Glasgow fly-tipping hotspot to get gates after being infested with maggots and rats

Residents have reported dealing with 'dog faeces, human faeces, maggots and rats' while trying to tackle fly-tipping in Kingarth Lane, Govanhill.

Glasgow Live · Jun 6, 2023

Glasgow queer, Yiddish, anarchist, vegan, pay-what-you-can cafe to close 'with heavy heart'

The Pink Peacock Cafe on Victoria Road in Govanhill opened in 2020 but has just posted on its website that it is set to close later this month 'with very heavy hearts'.

Glasgow Live · Jun 6, 2023

World’s first Scottish AI chatbot is a pro-independence Celtic supporter

SCOTLAND’S answer to ChatGPT – GlasgowGPT – is a 28-year-old opinionated Glaswegian from Govanhill who is pro-independence and supports…

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2023

Refugee festival will see Scotland celebrate solidarity and diversity

A refugee festival is to make its way to Scotland this June to celebrate inclusion, solidarity and diversity.

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2023

Police release CCTV images of two young men after assault in Govanhill

Police are looking to speak with two young men picked up on CCTV following an assault in the Govanhill area last month. The pair are described as white and in their late teens.

Glasgow Live · May 24, 2023