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September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on pride, prejudice and the best way to welcome Russian warplanes

Peter Rhodes on pride, prejudice and the best way to welcome Russian warplanes

April 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire business praised by Foreign Secretary for its role in rebuilding Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

Shropshire business praised by Foreign Secretary for its role in rebuilding Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

April 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I want Donald Trump to watch my film, it would be very educational' - Ukrainian refugee's tear-jerking documentary about children fleeing war to Shropshire premieres

'I want Donald Trump to watch my film, it would be very educational' - Ukrainian refugee's tear-jerking documentary about children fleeing war to Shropshire premieres

March 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ukrainian refugee filmmaker to premiere new documentary telling stories of children fleeing war-torn nation to Shropshire

Ukrainian refugee filmmaker to premiere new documentary telling stories of children fleeing war-torn nation to Shropshire

February 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We are just so tired': Bridgnorth's Ukrainian refugees reflect on poignant third anniversary of Russian invasion

'We are just so tired': Bridgnorth's Ukrainian refugees reflect on poignant third anniversary of Russian invasion

March 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Britain urged to consider conscription to deter Russian threat

Britain urged to consider conscription to deter Russian threat

February 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the Ukrainians finding refuge in town with a warm welcome

Meet the Ukrainians finding refuge in town with a warm welcome

February 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ukrainian refugees gather in Shrewsbury to keep hope alive after two years of war in their homeland

Ukrainian refugees gather in Shrewsbury to keep hope alive after two years of war in their homeland

February 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Whiplash reality': Shrewsbury-born aid worker reflects on two years of war in Ukraine

'Whiplash reality': Shrewsbury-born aid worker reflects on two years of war in Ukraine

January 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Hard-hitting documentary tells heartbreaking but inspirational stories of Ukrainian women in Shropshire

Hard-hitting documentary tells heartbreaking but inspirational stories of Ukrainian women in Shropshire

January 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire ex-soldier gears up for 16th visit to Ukraine as invasion second anniversary looms

Shropshire ex-soldier gears up for 16th visit to Ukraine as invasion second anniversary looms

December 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Refugees in Shropshire come together to write and perform moving song for hope and peace

Refugees in Shropshire come together to write and perform moving song for hope and peace

December 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Don't forget Ukraine this winter': Retired Shropshire soldier's plea as he plans 16th frontline aid trip

'Don't forget Ukraine this winter': Retired Shropshire soldier's plea as he plans 16th frontline aid trip

November 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Don't stop for anything': Drinking club mates reveal details of Ukraine mission

'Don't stop for anything': Drinking club mates reveal details of Ukraine mission

October 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Please don't forget': War devastation laid bare at Shrewsbury Ukraine culture celebration

'Please don't forget': War devastation laid bare at Shrewsbury Ukraine culture celebration

September 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's British Ironwork Centre making 'stingers' to stop Russian forces in their tracks

Shropshire's British Ironwork Centre making 'stingers' to stop Russian forces in their tracks

September 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Pair of friends return to war-torn Ukraine on sixth aid mission since war began

Pair of friends return to war-torn Ukraine on sixth aid mission since war began

August 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ukrainian mother escapes war-zone and sets up Bridgnorth photography business

Ukrainian mother escapes war-zone and sets up Bridgnorth photography business

July 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ukrainian refugees get a Severn Valley steam train trip thanks to support groups

Ukrainian refugees get a Severn Valley steam train trip thanks to support groups

July 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: The Shropshire farmer who took a pick-up truck full of supplies into a military base in Ukraine

The Shropshire farmer who took a pick-up truck full of supplies into a military base in Ukraine

June 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Morris Lubricants gives Ukrainian mercy mission a boost

Morris Lubricants gives Ukrainian mercy mission a boost

June 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MP welcomes funding for Ukraine homelessness prevention

Shropshire MP welcomes funding for Ukraine homelessness prevention

May 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: UK set to make Wagner mercenary group proscribed terrorist organisation

UK set to make Wagner mercenary group proscribed terrorist organisation

April 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ukrainian ambassador rides in a tank during visit to region

Ukrainian ambassador rides in a tank during visit to region

April 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ukrainian ambassador taking ride in a tank at Telford manufacturer

Ukrainian ambassador taking ride in a tank at Telford manufacturer

March 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: More funding announced as Kyiv asks for more Britons to take in Ukrainians

More funding announced as Kyiv asks for more Britons to take in Ukrainians

March 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ukrainian refugee rediscovers love for art thanks to Shropshire countryside

Ukrainian refugee rediscovers love for art thanks to Shropshire countryside

March 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over ‘abductions of Ukrainian children’

ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over ‘abductions of Ukrainian children’

March 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Sixth trip to Ukraine for Telford man in mission to bring mobility to the country's disabled children

Sixth trip to Ukraine for Telford man in mission to bring mobility to the country's disabled children

March 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Powerful Ukrainian artwork representing lost lives of children unveiled in Shrewsbury

Powerful Ukrainian artwork representing lost lives of children unveiled in Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Stuart returns home from 1,500-mile Ukraine odyssey - but without his bike

Stuart returns home from 1,500-mile Ukraine odyssey - but without his bike

Supporting image for story: £7.2 million refugee homes plan agreed by Shropshire Council

£7.2 million refugee homes plan agreed by Shropshire Council

March 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shropshire company director delivering hope to Ukraine by moped arrives

Shropshire company director delivering hope to Ukraine by moped arrives

March 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth director delivering hope to Ukraine on 90cc moped nears country's border

Bridgnorth director delivering hope to Ukraine on 90cc moped nears country's border

February 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ukrainian refugee in Shropshire hoping for a peaceful future after a year of war

Ukrainian refugee in Shropshire hoping for a peaceful future after a year of war

February 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Kind-hearted Ludlow sewers put together 20 quilts for Ukraine refugees

Kind-hearted Ludlow sewers put together 20 quilts for Ukraine refugees

Supporting image for story: And he's off! Stuart sets off on his 3,000-mile moped mission from Bridgnorth to Ukraine

And he's off! Stuart sets off on his 3,000-mile moped mission from Bridgnorth to Ukraine

February 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Telford landmark to turn blue and yellow this weekend to mark Ukraine invasion anniversary

Telford landmark to turn blue and yellow this weekend to mark Ukraine invasion anniversary

Supporting image for story: People of Shrewsbury hold hands in solidarity with Ukraine in vigil on anniversary of invasion

People of Shrewsbury hold hands in solidarity with Ukraine in vigil on anniversary of invasion

February 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Interviews with Ukrainians who found a home in Shropshire after fleeing their war-torn country

Interviews with Ukrainians who found a home in Shropshire after fleeing their war-torn country

February 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shropshire man transporting hope to Ukraine on the back of a scooter

Shropshire man transporting hope to Ukraine on the back of a scooter

February 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: People of Shropshire prepare to mark first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People of Shropshire prepare to mark first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

February 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Schools' concert for Ukraine held in Ludlow raises £2,000

Schools' concert for Ukraine held in Ludlow raises £2,000

February 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: The Shropshire foundry making pans and forging bonds with Ukrainian metalworkers

The Shropshire foundry making pans and forging bonds with Ukrainian metalworkers

February 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Zelensky meets the King in ‘truly special’ audience to thank Charles for support

Zelensky meets the King in ‘truly special’ audience to thank Charles for support

January 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Strong message of peace': Moving Ukrainian artwork unveiled in Ludlow

'Strong message of peace': Moving Ukrainian artwork unveiled in Ludlow

January 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Installation of Ukrainian angels to be officially opened in Ludlow on Saturday

Installation of Ukrainian angels to be officially opened in Ludlow on Saturday

December 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: Charity fundraising for Ukraine in desperate search for new Shropshire premises

Charity fundraising for Ukraine in desperate search for new Shropshire premises

December 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Ukraine refugee and radio presenter Hanna gets slot on local radio station

Ukraine refugee and radio presenter Hanna gets slot on local radio station

December 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MP names companies in Commons over their trade with Russia

Shropshire MP names companies in Commons over their trade with Russia