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Retro Stafford: 17 pictures capturing life across the town in the 1960s

This collection of retro archive pictures takes us back to the '60s.

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Nostalgia|Feb 11
Supporting image for story: Retro Stafford: 17 pictures capturing life across the town in the 1960s
Supporting image for story: We visit a close-knit village near Wolverhampton where locals still practice a traditional art and TV crews recently came to film
We visit a close-knit village near Wolverhampton where locals still practice a traditional art and TV crews recently came to film
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Bridgnorth|Feb 11
Supporting image for story: Jeremy Kyle on the mic, Jenrick's Wolverhampton name-check and a T-shirt cannon sendoff: We went to see Nigel Farage rouse the Reform troops in Birmingham
Jeremy Kyle on the mic, Jenrick's Wolverhampton name-check and a T-shirt cannon sendoff: We went to see Nigel Farage rouse the Reform troops in Birmingham
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Politics|Feb 10
Supporting image for story: Step back to 1979: 23 iconic Wolverhampton scenes showing life, work, and everyday moments across the city
Step back to 1979: 23 iconic Wolverhampton scenes showing life, work, and everyday moments across the city
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Nostalgia|Feb 8
Supporting image for story: 'I'm a Black Country baker who makes everything from chocolate concrete to cookies pies - you can visit my shop or catch me in my pink cake van on the road'
'I'm a Black Country baker who makes everything from chocolate concrete to cookies pies - you can visit my shop or catch me in my pink cake van on the road'
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Food and Drink|Feb 7
Supporting image for story: Burntwood retro: 19 nostalgic snapshots that take you back in time
Burntwood retro: 19 nostalgic snapshots that take you back in time
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Staffordshire nostalgia|Feb 6
Supporting image for story: A television for under 50p? Don't get too excited, because there are a number of snags
A television for under 50p? Don't get too excited, because there are a number of snags
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Features|Feb 6

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Supporting image for story: We visit the charming South Staffordshire village hidden away amid sprawling hills where no one is ever an outsider and there is always something going on
We visit the charming South Staffordshire village hidden away amid sprawling hills where no one is ever an outsider and there is always something going on
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South Staffordshire|Feb 4
Supporting image for story: Take a trip back to 1970 across the Black Country and Staffordshire in 21 nostalgic images
Take a trip back to 1970 across the Black Country and Staffordshire in 21 nostalgic images
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Nostalgia|Feb 4
Supporting image for story: Looking back at Wolverhampton 1980: 18 pictures capturing people and moments
Looking back at Wolverhampton 1980: 18 pictures capturing people and moments
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Nostalgia|Feb 3
Supporting image for story: Retro: 17 pictures capturing Bewdley, Kidderminster and Stourport through the years
Retro: 17 pictures capturing Bewdley, Kidderminster and Stourport through the years
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Nostalgia|Feb 1
Supporting image for story: New entertainment for Cradley Heath proved a car wreck which didn't take off
New entertainment for Cradley Heath proved a car wreck which didn't take off
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Features|Jan 30
Supporting image for story: 15 nostalgic photos in and around Cannock from 1980 to spark memories
15 nostalgic photos in and around Cannock from 1980 to spark memories
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Nostalgia|Jan 29
Supporting image for story: Dudley retro: 16 images from 1969 capturing life in and around the town
Dudley retro: 16 images from 1969 capturing life in and around the town
Dudley nostalgia|Jan 28
Supporting image for story: We visit a quiet West Midlands village down by the river with stunning views and residents who 'can never do enough for you'
We visit a quiet West Midlands village down by the river with stunning views and residents who 'can never do enough for you'
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Shropshire|Jan 28
Supporting image for story: 19 pictures that take you back to 1978 across Staffordshire and the Black Country
19 pictures that take you back to 1978 across Staffordshire and the Black Country
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Nostalgia|Jan 25
Supporting image for story: Meet the Shifnal artist whose work is inspired by her surrounding countryside and is appearing on TV's Landscape Artist of the Year
Meet the Shifnal artist whose work is inspired by her surrounding countryside and is appearing on TV's Landscape Artist of the Year
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Weekend|Jan 24

UK News

Supporting image for story: BAT expected to cut jobs in plan to boost productivity
BAT expected to cut jobs in plan to boost productivity
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Supporting image for story: GB Energy announces permanent Aberdeen headquarters
GB Energy announces permanent Aberdeen headquarters
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Supporting image for story: Tories: Starmer throwing top civil servant ‘under a bus’ with expected dismissal
Tories: Starmer throwing top civil servant ‘under a bus’ with expected dismissal
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Supporting image for story: Long waits in A&E rise sharply but overall NHS waiting list continues to fall
Long waits in A&E rise sharply but overall NHS waiting list continues to fall
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Supporting image for story: What drove the economy’s disappointing end to 2025 and what lies ahead?
What drove the economy’s disappointing end to 2025 and what lies ahead?
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Ratcliffe made ‘mistake’ with immigration comments, says Swinney
Ratcliffe made ‘mistake’ with immigration comments, says Swinney
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Viral News

Supporting image for story: Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
Viral news|Feb 9
Supporting image for story: What a yarn! Knitting entrepreneur casts off for Atlantic charity row
What a yarn! Knitting entrepreneur casts off for Atlantic charity row
Viral news|Jan 30
Supporting image for story: ‘Code breaker’ coin gives competition entrants chance to win a solid gold bar
‘Code breaker’ coin gives competition entrants chance to win a solid gold bar
Viral news|Jan 29
Supporting image for story: Hebrides woman completes record-breaking Atlantic row
Hebrides woman completes record-breaking Atlantic row
Viral news|Jan 25
Supporting image for story: Iconic noughties BBC sitcom Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps 'set for comeback' - with Sheridan Smith 'signed on for reunion'
Iconic noughties BBC sitcom Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps 'set for comeback' - with Sheridan Smith 'signed on for reunion'
Entertainment|Jan 25
Supporting image for story: Traitors Rachel and Stephen make series history as dual-winners
Traitors Rachel and Stephen make series history as dual-winners
Showbiz|Jan 24

World News

Supporting image for story: Police identify suspect in Canada school shooting as 18-year-old
Police identify suspect in Canada school shooting as 18-year-old
World News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trump says he ‘insisted’ to Netanyahu that US talks with Iran continue
Trump says he ‘insisted’ to Netanyahu that US talks with Iran continue
World News|15 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Bondi clashes with Democrats amid furore over handling of Epstein files
Bondi clashes with Democrats amid furore over handling of Epstein files
World News|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Canada mourns victims of mass shooting at secondary school
Canada mourns victims of mass shooting at secondary school
World News|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Brawl erupts in Turkey’s parliament over justice minister appointment
Brawl erupts in Turkey’s parliament over justice minister appointment
World News|18 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Cyclone causes 31 deaths after smashing into Madagascar
Cyclone causes 31 deaths after smashing into Madagascar
World News|18 hours ago
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