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Black Country and Staffordshire retro: From snakes and ladders to radio-controlled cars, we celebrate toys, games and happy faces

As friends and families come together to play games over the festive holiday, we take a look at a selection of toys and games from years gone by.

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Nostalgia|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Black Country and Staffordshire retro: From snakes and ladders to radio-controlled cars, we celebrate toys, games and happy faces
Supporting image for story: 12 incredible photos of life in Wolverhampton during the 1970s
12 incredible photos of life in Wolverhampton during the 1970s
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Wolverhampton nostalgia|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: In a Flash: Former Wolves and Manchester United player's journey from football to academia
In a Flash: Former Wolves and Manchester United player's journey from football to academia
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Sport|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Retro special: 33 Christmas pictures from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark nostalgia
Retro special: 33 Christmas pictures from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark nostalgia
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Nostalgia|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: When Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol brought Hollywood to Shrewsbury in 1984 - 14 pictures show town turned into a festive film set
When Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol brought Hollywood to Shrewsbury in 1984 - 14 pictures show town turned into a festive film set
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Shrewsbury nostalgia|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: 'We miss you so much love' - See the final heartfelt messages for loved ones added to Wolverhampton's Tree of Remembrance as grand total announced
'We miss you so much love' - See the final heartfelt messages for loved ones added to Wolverhampton's Tree of Remembrance as grand total announced
Nostalgia|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 25 years on, what has city status done for Wolverhampton? Rival council chiefs share their thoughts. What do you think?
25 years on, what has city status done for Wolverhampton? Rival council chiefs share their thoughts. What do you think?
Wolverhampton|Dec 23

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Supporting image for story: Lichfield café steps into new year by serving up double helping of free jewellery and watch valuations
Lichfield café steps into new year by serving up double helping of free jewellery and watch valuations
Food and Drink|Dec 22
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Features|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Christmases past: 16 joyful festive moments from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile
Christmases past: 16 joyful festive moments from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile
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Nostalgia|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers
Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers
Wolverhampton|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: 'Like an OBE for the whole town': Reflecting on 25 years since Wolverhampton became a city
'Like an OBE for the whole town': Reflecting on 25 years since Wolverhampton became a city
Wolverhampton nostalgia|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Telford volunteers complete engine renovation and replicate 1890s photo of mining company workers
Telford volunteers complete engine renovation and replicate 1890s photo of mining company workers
Your World|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Black Country as it used to be: Remembering school days from the 60s, 70s and 80s
Black Country as it used to be: Remembering school days from the 60s, 70s and 80s
Nostalgia|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Shifnal through the years: 21 pictures of historic buildings, streets and faces remembered
Shifnal through the years: 21 pictures of historic buildings, streets and faces remembered
Nostalgia|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: 'I won Sports Personality of the Year - it was something special and lovely': Memories still strong for Olympic swimmer Anita Lonsbrough six decades later
'I won Sports Personality of the Year - it was something special and lovely': Memories still strong for Olympic swimmer Anita Lonsbrough six decades later
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Nostalgia|Dec 18
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UK News

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Households urged to spend Boxing Day using up Christmas leftovers
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Cold temperatures set to continue with health alert in force
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Scots soldiers continue wartime tradition with blanket design competition
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Two men remain missing at sea as police urge public to avoid Boxing Day swims
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Coastguard search for two men believed missing in sea called off
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Viral News

Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
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Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25

World News

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Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi terror attack
World News|Dec 25
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