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 […]
Living Longer Could Be the World’s Next Economic Revolution
For decades, longer life expectancy has been viewed mainly as a challenge for governments struggling with rising healthcare costs and ageing populations. But a growing body of research argues that living longer could instead become one of the greatest economic opportunities of the 21st century. A new report from the World Economic Forum, The Longevity […]
Africa’s World Cup Breakthrough: Did African Brands Miss Their Biggest Marketing Moment?
Africa’s remarkable performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup may prove to be one of the continent’s biggest business stories, not just one of its greatest sporting achievements. For the first time in World Cup history, nine of Africa’s ten representatives progressed to the Round of 32, signalling the growing competitiveness of African football on […]
How Cape Verde Turned Its Global Diaspora into a National Strength
Cape Verde is proving that a nation’s greatest asset is not always found in its natural resources. Instead, it may be its people, wherever they are in the world. Today, more Cape Verdeans live outside the African island nation than within its borders. While many countries see large-scale emigration as a challenge, Cape Verde has […]
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, […]
World Cup Glory 7s Tournament Kicks Off at Toryglen
The highly anticipated World Cup Glory 7s tournament gets underway this afternoon at the Toryglen Regional Football Centre in Glasgow, bringing together talented teams, passionate supporters, and a celebration of grassroots football from across communities. The tournament is expected to attract hundreds of players and spectators for an exciting day of fast-paced seven-a-side football, cultural […]
Afroscots United FC Set for World Cup Glory 7’s Community Tournament at Toryglen
Football fans and community supporters are gearing up for the upcoming Afroscots United FC World Cup Glory 7’s Tournament taking place on Sunday, 31 May at Toryglen. Organised by Afroscots United FC, the event promises a vibrant celebration of football, culture, diversity, and community spirit, bringing together players, families, and supporters from across Scotland. As […]
Amical FC and Namscot friendly in Glasgow on Sunday can simply be themed an encounter between the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and the Brave Warriors of Namibia
Football has always had a special way of bringing African communities together, and that spirit will be on full display on Sunday, 17 May 2026, as Amical FC Glasgow hosts Namscot in a friendly match at Glenconner Park in Glasgow. Amical FC Glasgow, made up mainly of Cameroonian players alongside teammates from other African nations, […]
Married Edinburgh Couple Run Marathon to Champion Visually Impaired Runners
As Javi Lorenzo Sol and Núria Martí-Andrés prepare to stand on the start line of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this May, they will be running for far more than a finish time. Their marathon journey represents resilience, trust, and the power of support in overcoming life’s challenges. Originally from Catalonia and now living in Edinburgh, […]
Wellbeing grassroots football team elects new executives
Amical FC Scotland, a Sunday afternoon football team that promotes wellbeing, physical activity and environmental protection through sports, held their general assembly on Sunday 26th April 2026 in Glasgow to vote in a new executive board members. The community football team, in its second exceptional year of relentless physical activity, friendly football matches, and environmental […]