Simon Blincow and Rob Taylor joined a convoy of pick-up trucks and ambulances filled with electricity generators, clothing and toys just before Christmas.

Ukrainian army thank two former Notts Police officers who sent vital supplies

Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhny attends a commemorative event on the occasion of the Russia Ukraine war one year anniversary, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)

For many Ukrainians today's grim anniversary is simply a continuation of events that started nine years ago, Mark Kielesz-Levine writes. 

Why many Ukrainians say this war is not a year old and help has come too late

A special award has been presented to Leicester's Ukrainian Community Centre in recognition of the work they do supporting those affected by the war.

Leicester's Ukrainian Community Centre presented with Platinum Jubilee Award

There are fears that Ukrainian refugees in the Midlands are being forced to choose between homelessness and returning to their war-torn homeland.

Ukrainian refugees fear for future as sponsorship comes to an end

The statue of the Russian President in Worcestershire

Organisers of the effigy are planning to create miniatures which will be sold to raise money for Ukrainian refugees.

Eggs thrown at village statue of Vladimir Putin - to fundraise for Ukraine 

A cat that nearly died after being abandoned by its owners fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, is now living in Birmingham almost 1,600 miles away. 

Three-legged Ukrainian cat rescued from war-zone now living in Birmingham pub

A five-year-old girl from war-torn Kharkiv has finally made it to safety in Staffordshire after months of visa problems. 

Girl, 5, escapes Ukraine war to reach host family after months of visa troubles

People have gathered at sites across the Midlands to mark Ukrainian independence day.

Ukrainian independence day marked across Midlands as war enters sixth month

A group of 60 Ukrainian refugees and their host families in Solihull have been treated to a day out at a farm in Worcestershire.

'They've lost everything': Community treats Ukrainian refugees to fun day out

A family have been told by Derby City Council that their home is not "adequate" to house a family of fleeing refugees from Ukraine. 

Family told they can't take Ukrainian refugees as their house is 'inadequate'

250722 - Alika Zubets denied visa for the second time

Alika Zubets was considered an unaccompanied minor travelling with her grandmother instead of her parents.

Four-year-old stuck in Ukraine denied access to UK for second time

Missiles have destroyed the first ambulance donated by Warwickshire’s Ambulance Aid in Ukraine. They have sent Ukraine five ambulances and one SUV so far.

Missiles destroy donated Warwickshire ambulance in Ukraine

It comes after ITV News Central reported how four-year-old Alika Zubets was sent back to Ukraine, despite having relatives and a host family in Staffordshire.

Policy change brings fresh hope for Ukrainian children sent back to war zone

She has had to return to Kharkiv, near Ukraine's frontline, unable to secure a visa under the Homes for Ukraine scheme as she was not with her parents.

Girl, 4, sent back to Ukraine despite having sponsor in Staffordshire

A Ukrainian woman who fled the war, has given birth to her son in Nottingham. Hospital staff set up a video call with her husband, who was on duty in Ukraine.

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