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Blitz survivor feels Gaza and Ukraine pain

Suffering in Ukraine and Gaza “doesn’t feel far away” to a 90-year-old survivor of the Blitz.  Jill Reeves was seven

Remembrance service - Ukraine war one year on

Ukraine war one year on – remembrance in pictures

Hundreds gathered in West London on 24 February for a remembrance service marking one year since war began in Ukraine.

How English lessons have helped displaced Ukrainians living in the UK

Since their arrival in the UK, charities and volunteers have been running free English lessons for displaced Ukrainians to help

Homes for Ukraine: Ukrainian flags blowing in the wind

Homes for Ukraine: the UK’s response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis

On 25 February 2022, Britons woke up to reports that Russia had launched missile attacks in central and eastern Ukraine. 

Free ballet class on the International Day of Dance to support Ukraine

A free ballet class has been organised tonight, on the International Day of Dance, to support the humanitarian crisis in

Photo of the Russian orthodox church

Russian Orthodox Church in Hounslow raises more than £10,000 for Ukraine

A Russian Orthodox Church in Hounslow has raised more than £10,000 to help Ukrainians. From a mixed congregation of Russians,

charity raffle for Ukraine

Weybridge businesses raise more than £1,000 for Ukraine and Comic Relief

Weybridge businesses came together to raise £1,150 for Red Nose Day and Ukraine last Friday. The fundraiser, organised and hosted

Photo of Marta in Ukraine

Ukrainian TikToker Marta Vasyuta nervously waits in Clapham for UK visa decision

A Ukrainian TikToker, who has over 50 million views from posting videos of her country’s war with Russia, is nervously

Exterior of Gazprom Buildings

Merton Council urges law change to exit Gazprom contract

Merton Council have urged the Government to change a law that prevents them from exiting their contract with Russian energy

Chelsea stadium Stamford Bridge

Chelsea fans react to being barred from buying tickets

Chelsea fans have expressed mixed reactions after the club was barred from selling match tickets this morning.

Prosperity Restaurant exterior

WATCH: Ukrainian restaurant in Twickenham sets up humanitarian collection

Ukrainian-themed Prosperity Restaurant, Twickenham, is collecting and transporting supplies to those impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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