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Christmases past: 16 joyful festive moments from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile

A little teaser ahead of a bumper gallery of festive-themed pictures we’re saving for Christmas Eve.

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Nostalgia|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Christmases past: 16 joyful festive moments from across the Black Country and Staffordshire to make you smile
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

More Nostalgia stories

Supporting image for story: Former Wolves stars set to face off in Molineux dugouts
Former Wolves stars set to face off in Molineux dugouts
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Sport|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton 1973: See how many familiar faces you can spot in our retro photo gallery
Wolverhampton 1973: See how many familiar faces you can spot in our retro photo gallery
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Wolverhampton nostalgia|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: 'Now an angel, but you always were' - See the latest heartfelt messages for loved ones added to Wolverhampton's Tree of Remembrance
'Now an angel, but you always were' - See the latest heartfelt messages for loved ones added to Wolverhampton's Tree of Remembrance
Nostalgia|Dec 13
Supporting image for story: Step back to 1981: 23 historic images capture Black Country and Staffordshire life
Step back to 1981: 23 historic images capture Black Country and Staffordshire life
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Nostalgia|Dec 13
Supporting image for story: How Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody stormed the charts and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends
How Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody stormed the charts and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends
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Music|Dec 13
Supporting image for story: Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!
Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!
Nostalgia|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: 'Full of sympathy and a warm welcome': How Christmas was special for Hungarian refugees welcomed by the good folk of the West Midlands in 1956
'Full of sympathy and a warm welcome': How Christmas was special for Hungarian refugees welcomed by the good folk of the West Midlands in 1956
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Nostalgia|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Above the knee, or below the knee? That is the question
Above the knee, or below the knee? That is the question
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Features|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Cadbury model boating club in Birmingham among 19 wonderful buildings newly protected by Historic England - see the full list here
Cadbury model boating club in Birmingham among 19 wonderful buildings newly protected by Historic England - see the full list here
News|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: Arsenal has never been a happy Wolves hunting ground - except for the Molineux class of 1979
Arsenal has never been a happy Wolves hunting ground - except for the Molineux class of 1979
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Wolves|Dec 11

UK News

Supporting image for story: Disruption to Christmas getaway amid queues to ferry and train cancellations
Disruption to Christmas getaway amid queues to ferry and train cancellations
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Armagh Observatory continues centuries-old winter solstice tradition
Armagh Observatory continues centuries-old winter solstice tradition
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: More than 41,000 people have now crossed Channel in small boats this year
More than 41,000 people have now crossed Channel in small boats this year
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Keir Starmer will ‘absolutely’ be PM next Christmas, Labour chairwoman says
Keir Starmer will ‘absolutely’ be PM next Christmas, Labour chairwoman says
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: £20m spent on Commons since IndyRef, SNP says
£20m spent on Commons since IndyRef, SNP says
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Anger as four independent Hampstead Heath cafes handed to Daisy Green group
Anger as four independent Hampstead Heath cafes handed to Daisy Green group
UK News|9 hours ago

Viral News

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
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
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
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
World News|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
World News|15 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Disabled engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast off for space
Disabled engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast off for space
World News|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Court sentences ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife to 17 years over state gifts
Court sentences ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife to 17 years over state gifts
World News|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters
US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters
World News|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Eight dead and dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port
Eight dead and dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port
World News|Dec 20
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