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COMMENT: We must not blame Russian people for what is happening in Ukraine 

I’ve lost track of how many weeks it’s been since Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine.  I’ve lost track of how many

Language schools struggle to receive funding for Ukrainian classes

Language schools across London are struggling to obtain funding for English classes for Ukrainian refugees despite Government and council promises

Paula King runs Really Awesome Coffee Twickenham and is taking in a Ukrainian refugee this week

Homes for Ukraine: Teddington woman welcomes Ukrainian refugee

A Teddington business owner will welcome a Ukrainian refugee into her home this week, and hopes she can inspire others

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

The campus of St Mary's University Twickenham, showing an old white building and students walking across the grass

St Mary’s university to offer full-ride scholarships to Ukraine refugees

St Mary’s University, Twickenham announced it will offer five postgraduate scholarships to any students, citizens or residents who were in

Eight of the drivers stand in front of five of the six taxis. They are in a dark carpark and the headlights are on.

The 70-year-old who acted as translator for London taxis transporting refugees in Poland

A 70-year-old volunteer this week acted as translator for six London taxis transporting refugees from Poland after his wife said

Richard Gough and the family who have fled to the UK from Kyiv smile together against a blue sky. Grandmother, mother, and two daughters stand behind Richard in a selfie.

London Taxi driver helped family of four Ukrainian refugees into UK

A working London Taxi driver successfully helped a family of four Ukrainian refugees into the UK earlier this month. Richard

Food bank cardboard box with supportive Ukrainian message

WATCH: Food bank restarted by Hampton and Richmond FC

Hampton and Richmond Borough FC restarted their food bank collection scheme this month after a break of nearly two years.

Russian owner of Soho restaurant donates £11,000 for Ukrainian charities

The owner of a Russian restaurant in Soho has donated more than £11,000 to support people affected by the war

Eight of the drivers stand in front of five of the six taxis. They are in a dark carpark and the headlights are on.

Their stories: London taxi drivers on transporting refugees from Poland

Six London taxis returned to the UK yesterday after transporting 28 refugees from Poland.  Matt Westfall and his 11-person team

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