Candles of hope lit at Dumfries and Galloway Ukrainian chapel following invasion by Russian forces

There are growing fears at the Chernobyl nuclear plant amid reports that staff are being ‘held hostage’ by Russian soldiers.

A former British sniper who joined the fight in Ukraine against Russian invaders says President Volodymyr Zelenzky’s forces are defending their country like the “Taliban on steroids”.

Mila Kunis opened up about how she feels about the ongoing war between her home country of Ukraine and Russia in an interview with Maria Shriver for her digital series, #ConversationsAboveTheNoise. "It’s been irrelevant to me that I come from Ukraine. It never mattered," she said.  "So much so that I’ve always said I’m Russian.

An “incredible” humanitarian aid effort at the Hallmuir POW Ukrainian Chapel near Lockerbie has seen thousands of items donated.

Firefighters have been scrambling around to help high-risk elderly residents in Dumfries and Galloway with their smoke alarm dilemma.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are paying a visit.

We are so sad to report that Ukrainian actor Pasha Lee was reportedly killed while fighting Russian forces in his homeland.

Vladmir Putin's forces have been destroyed by the Ukrainian resistance and Russia could lose the war, a top UK admiral has said.

Reading & Leeds.In a statement shared yesterday (March 2), Live Nation wrote that it’s joining “the world in condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and applauds all the musicians who are using their voices to promote peace”.“We will not promote shows in Russia, and we will not do business with Russia. We’re in the process of reviewing our vendors so we can cease work with any and all Russian-based suppliers,” it added.Live Nation joins the world in condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and applauds all the musicians who are using their voices to promote peace.

Russian forces have seized Kherson in southern Ukraine, the city's mayor has said, as he issued a desperate appeal for food and medicine to be allowed in.

A new cycle route could be created across Dumfries and Galloway.

The depute leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council is taking up a role with South of Scotland Enterprise.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefMeta, the tech giant that controls the Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram social media platforms, said that it has restricted access to Russian state media within the European Union. The moves are intended to limit the spread of Russian propaganda during the country’s invasion of Ukraine.“We have received requests from a number of governments and the European Union to take further steps in relation to Russian state-controlled media.

Hollywood hasn’t been the most bullish about taking an action that would dent its bottom line, but Disney today has taken the bold move of pulling its theatrical releases from Russia temporarily in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

their ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The post surfaced amid high-stakes talks between the nations, in which Ukraine demanded that the invading nation withdraw troops from their country.The screenshot, which the host of “The Joe Rogan Experience” shared Monday to Facebook and Instagram on Monday, depicted the 69-year-old action movie star toting a machine gun while rocking sunglasses and combat fatigues.

Catherine Zeta-Jones couldn't have been prouder to see her husband at the SAG Awards. But she also chose to shine a spotlight on bigger issues at hand.MORE: Catherine Zeta-Jones divides opinion with glamorous hair photosThe Welsh actress took to Instagram on Sunday to share a snapshot of Michael Douglas on the red carpet – and pointed out a special detail to her fans.WATCH: Catherine Zeta-Jones skinny dips in her incredible swimming pool"So proud of my SAG nominated husband," Catherine wrote.

Green Day is nixing a planned stadium show in Russia.