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This Week in Govan

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Stunning 'house on the hill' with hidden Rangers history up for sale near Glasgow

The grand 1930s home was created as the personal residence of house builder John Lawrence whose humble beginnings saw him leave Calder Street School in Govanhill at 14 to help support his family.

Glasgow Live·5d ago
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Glasgow family 'washing in buckets' after months without heating or hot water

Imogen Turner pays £1,350 a month for the Govanhill home she shares with two young daughters.

Glasgow Live·6d ago
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Glasgow's 'demon butler' who became one of Britain's most notorious killers

The Govan born man died in prison in 2002 after being sentenced in the 1970s when his true identity, and a string of murders, were exposed. History would refer to him as the 'demon butler'.

Glasgow Live·4 Oct
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Man arrested after Glasgow properties evacuated amid 'disturbance'

Officers say there is no 'wider threat to the public' in Govan.

Glasgow Live·25 Sept
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Glasgow LGBTQ+ bookshop targeted by vandals again as window smashed for second time

Category Is Books in Govanhill has seen another window smashed after a similar attack around two weeks ago.

Glasgow Live·25 Sept
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Glasgow chef races to save southside restaurant after 'monumental bad luck'

Matthew Major had to close Govanhill restaurant NOLA Soul last week for emergency renovation after its fridge broke and its electrics were deemed unsafe.

Glasgow Live·22 Sept
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Glasgow's Govanhill named one of world's coolest neighbourhoods

The multi-cultural area has been described as embodying a "welcoming ethos" by Time Out, with experts hailing it as Glasgow "at its best"

Glasgow Live·17 Sept
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Glasgow Govanhill aparthotel 'available online' despite no planning permission

Glasgow City Council has launched planning enforcement action against the property in Dixon Avenue, the meeting heard.

Glasgow Live·13 Sept
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New Glasgow leader Ricky Bell says 'listening' council will 'fight' governments for funding

The Govan councillor was elected to lead Glasgow City Council yesterday, after Susan Aitken stepped down.

Glasgow Live·11 Sept
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New Glasgow City Council leader elected as Susan Aitken steps down

Cllr Ricky Bell, who represents Govan, was voted in as the new leader at a meeting this morning.

Glasgow Live·10 Sept
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Man, 41, rushed to hospital after Govanhill attack as police tape off close

A uniformed officer was standing guard outside a close on Allison Street.

Glasgow Live·31 Aug
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Glasgow public land plagued by flytippers to be sold off for car parking

The Govanhill site will be sold off for sum that has not been disclosed yet.

Glasgow Live·29 Aug
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Police launch CCTV search after Glasgow incident as cops looking for 'Asian' man

Officers say that this man could help with their inquiries into an incident in Govanhill.

Glasgow Live·14 Aug
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Glasgow BT street hub plan rejected as councillor asks ‘what were you thinking?’

The proposed site, near Govan Subway station, was deemed too close to a nearby statue.

Glasgow Live·13 Aug
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Opening date for major new Glasgow club Soul Padel Braehead confirmed

Soul Padel Braehead, on Old Govan Road, will open next to Decathlon next week.

Glasgow Live·10 Jun
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'Beautiful' Glasgow mural unveiled in Govan to commemorate Lady Isabella Elder

The new mural can be found on Langlands Road next to Elder Park, which opened in 1885 after Lady Isabella gifted it to the people of Govan.

Glasgow Live·9 Jun
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Glasgow police launch search for missing 23-year-old man last seen in Govan

John is described as white, 5ft 10in tall, of average build, with short, black hair. When he was last seen he was wearing dark coloured clothing.

Glasgow Live·5 Jun
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Glasgow cops seize nearly 9,000 illegal cigarettes and illicit vapes in Govan shops

A total of 8,610 illegal cigarettes were recovered, as well as 650 grams of hand rolling tobacco and a quantity of illicit vapes.

Glasgow Live·24 Apr
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Glasgow park made more 'wheelchair-friendly' after reports of accessibility issues

Govan Graving Docks Trust said it was "disappointed" to hear some wheelchair users were struggling on the pathway to the Riverside Park.

Glasgow Live·19 Apr
Council

Glasgow City Council urges voters to register “before it’s too late”

Glasgow City Council urges voters to register “before it’s too late”  Greater Govanhill

Greater Govanhill·13 Apr
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£10k bid to renovate Govan community hall and invite locals in

A total of £10,800 worth of refurbishments is needed within the hall to make it a more inviting and safer place to congregate.

Glasgow Live·11 Apr
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Govan charity bid to open cafe at vibrant community hub

A funding bid of more than £6,000 has been submitted to the Govan Area Partnership by a local charity planning to open a new cafe.

Glasgow Live·10 Apr
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Police race to Glasgow disturbance in Govanhill as two men rushed to hospital

Police Scotland say a probe has been launched to establish what exactly happened on Allison Street last night.

Glasgow Live·8 Apr
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Glasgow Easter event cancelled amid Met Office wind warning as organisers 'gutted'

Organisers of Big Feed Street Food Social at Govan Graving Docks were "gutted" to announce that Sunday's event has been called off.

Glasgow Live·2 Apr
Council

Artists make Glasgow – on Trongate 103

Artists make Glasgow – on Trongate 103  Greater Govanhill

Greater Govanhill·1 Apr
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Town of Govan - Notice of Assessment Roll

Town of Govan - Notice of Assessment Roll  Last Mountain Times

Last Mountain Times·31 Mar
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Guthrie Govan

Guthrie Govan  worcesternews.co.uk

worcesternews.co.uk·31 Mar
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Govan Music Festival wraps up fifth year after six days of entertainment

Govan Music Festival wraps up fifth year after six days of entertainment  deadlinenews.co.uk

deadlinenews.co.uk·31 Mar
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New park opens at historic Govan Graving Docks in Glasgow

New park opens at historic Govan Graving Docks in Glasgow  The Herald

The Herald·27 Mar
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Govan finally gets its riverfront back as park opens after 40 year fight

Govan finally gets its riverfront back as park opens after 40 year fight  Thenational Scot

Thenational Scot·27 Mar
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'Govan finally gets its riverfront back' as new park open after 40 year fight

'Govan finally gets its riverfront back' as new park open after 40 year fight  Glasgow Times

Glasgow Times·27 Mar
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Govan heritage projects given £3m backing in regeneration plan

Govan heritage projects given £3m backing in regeneration plan  BBC

BBC·27 Mar
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New £3m funding for Govan heritage projects

New £3m funding for Govan heritage projects  Scottish Construction Now

Scottish Construction Now·27 Mar
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Historic Glasgow cinema to be regenerated under ambitious plans for Govan

Historic Glasgow cinema to be regenerated under ambitious plans for Govan  glasgowlive.co.uk

glasgowlive.co.uk·27 Mar
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Official Celtic FC Podcast: Jim Craig to be honoured with a statue in Govan

Official Celtic FC Podcast: Jim Craig to be honoured with a statue in Govan  Celtic FC

Celtic FC·26 Mar
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Govan's regeneration to take next steps with £3million funding awards for heritage projects

Govan's regeneration to take next steps with £3million funding awards for heritage projects  glasgowworld.com

glasgowworld.com·26 Mar
What's On

From Bhangra beats to community choirs – the milestone fifth Govan Music Festival gets underway

From Bhangra beats to community choirs – the milestone fifth Govan Music Festival gets underway  msn.com

msn.com·26 Mar
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Lyceum Cinema to lead Govan town centre revival - March 2026 - News

Lyceum Cinema to lead Govan town centre revival - March 2026 - News  Urban Realm

Urban Realm·26 Mar
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Lisbon Lion Jim Craig Set for Govan Statue as New Campaign Launched

Lisbon Lion Jim Craig Set for Govan Statue as New Campaign Launched  Celts Are Here

Celts Are Here·25 Mar
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Celtic great to be immortalised with statue in Govan as fresh plans unveiled

Celtic great to be immortalised with statue in Govan as fresh plans unveiled  thescottishsun.co.uk

thescottishsun.co.uk·25 Mar
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Plans unveiled for statue of Celtic legend in Govan

Plans unveiled for statue of Celtic legend in Govan  Glasgow Times

Glasgow Times·25 Mar
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Celtic Lisbon Lions legend to be immortalised with statue in Govan

Celtic Lisbon Lions legend to be immortalised with statue in Govan  news.stv.tv

news.stv.tv·25 Mar
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Music and community take centre stage at Govan festival

Music and community take centre stage at Govan festival  Glasgow Times

Glasgow Times·24 Mar
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Glasgow welcomes fifth edition of Govan Music Festival

Glasgow welcomes fifth edition of Govan Music Festival  deadlinenews.co.uk

deadlinenews.co.uk·24 Mar
What's On

Govan residents can get free day out at Glasgow Science Centre this weekend

Govan residents can get free day out at Glasgow Science Centre this weekend  Glasgow Times

Glasgow Times·23 Mar
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From Govan to Gorton, unionism is an island shared not divided

From Govan to Gorton, unionism is an island shared not divided  Think Scotland

Think Scotland·20 Mar
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Beloved Govan pub fully transformed into TWO accessible flats

Beloved Govan pub fully transformed into TWO accessible flats  Yahoo News UK

Yahoo News UK·16 Mar
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Govan Music Festival music preview: Performances for the community

Govan Music Festival music preview: Performances for the community  THE LIST.co.uk

THE LIST.co.uk·14 Mar
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Growing concern for welfare of missing Govan man

Growing concern for welfare of missing Govan man  The Herald

The Herald·8 Mar