Glasgow 2026: Glasgow Dancers and Communities to Join Scottish Dance Theatre at Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.
Scottish Dance Theatre will take centre stage at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, bringing together professional dancers and community performers for a major celebration of movement, culture and connection. The internationally recognised company will feature in the Opening Ceremony at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Thursday, 23 July 2026. Scottish Dance Theatre […]
University of Glasgow Opens New £50,000 Community Grant Fund to Support Local Organisations
Community organisations across Glasgow now have another opportunity to secure funding after the University of Glasgow announced the third round of its GRID Civic Grant Fund, offering £50,000 to projects that improve lives across the Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID). Since its launch in 2024, the fund has invested more than £125,000 in over 50 […]
Black Professionals UK Founder Enoch Adeyemi Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University has awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University to Enoch Adeyemi during its final summer graduation ceremony at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Enoch Adeyemi moved to the UK in 2003 and has established a successful career in financial services, holding senior roles with major organisations including […]
Glasgow residents back safer streets as confidence in walking and cycling grows
More people in Glasgow are feeling confident about walking, wheeling and cycling in their local communities, according to the Glasgow Walking and Cycling Index 2025, which highlights growing public support for safer streets and better active travel infrastructure. The latest report, produced by the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust in partnership with Glasgow City Council, surveyed […]
Glasgow Film Theatre Unveils Exciting July Programme with Classic Films, Special Guests and 70mm Epic
Film lovers in Glasgow have plenty to look forward to this July as Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) has announced a packed programme featuring celebrated filmmakers, timeless classics, special guest events and the city’s only 70mm screening of Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated epic, The Odyssey. One of the month’s highlights is a special season celebrating acclaimed […]
People of Black heritage are particularly encouraged to become regular blood donors – NHS appeal
The NHS has launched a major nationwide campaign calling on people to donate blood after supplies of vital blood types used to treat people living with sickle cell disorder fell to dangerously low levels. Launched on World Sickle Cell Day, the new “Emergency LOW-GOS” campaign aims to encourage more people with Ro, O negative and […]
UK Prime Minister Resigns: Black Professionals UK Debate Labour’s Government Future
As political debate continues across the United Kingdom, members of a Black professionals’ discussion group have been sharing their views on the challenges facing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the future direction of the Labour government. The discussion highlighted growing questions about leadership, party unity, public expectations and the increasingly influential role of opposition […]
One in Four Children Face Sexual Abuse Risks Online, New Research Warns
A major new study by Scottish researchers has revealed the alarming scale of online sexual exploitation affecting children across the world, with one in four children expected to experience unwanted or pressured sexual interactions before they turn 18. The research, published by the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute at the University of Edinburgh, estimates that […]
Windrush Survivors Speak Out: “We Lost Our Homes, But We Must Not Lose Our Voices”
For many people, a home is more than four walls and a roof. It is safety, family, memories and a place to belong. But for some members of the Windrush Generation, that sense of security has been taken away. A new report by the Black Equity Organisation (BEO), titled “Homes Lost, Lives Shattered”, shines a […]
Scotland’s Fastest Young Stars Set to Light Up Glasgow as SprintFastest Returns Bigger Than Ever
Scotland’s most exciting young sprinters are preparing to race for glory as the SprintFastest All-Star Indoor Championship 2026 returns to Glasgow this autumn with an even bigger and more thrilling event. Taking place on Saturday, 3 October 2026, at the Glasgow International Arena (formerly the Emirates Arena), the championship promises a day packed with speed, […]