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Cosford and Albrighton memories: 17 pictures of faces from the past - see who you remember!

Here’s a fantastic gallery of familiar faces spanning the late 1950s through to the mid-1990s.

Nostalgia|11 hours ago
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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|11 hours ago
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: Step back to 1955: 18 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country you’ll remember
Step back to 1955: 18 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country you’ll remember
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Nostalgia|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: We get to know the village near Wolverhampton that's home to some of the rarest wall paintings in the country
We get to know the village near Wolverhampton that's home to some of the rarest wall paintings in the country
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Bridgnorth|Dec 10
Supporting image for story: 1972 retro: 26 pictures from the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark your memories
1972 retro: 26 pictures from the Black Country and Staffordshire to spark your memories
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Nostalgia|Dec 10
Supporting image for story: 27 remarkable pictures capturing creativity in the ’80s and ’90s across the Black Country and Staffordshire
27 remarkable pictures capturing creativity in the ’80s and ’90s across the Black Country and Staffordshire
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Nostalgia|Dec 7

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Supporting image for story: Wyre Forest retro: 23 nostalgic images from Bewdley, Kidderminster and nearby villages
Wyre Forest retro: 23 nostalgic images from Bewdley, Kidderminster and nearby villages
Nostalgia|Dec 5
Supporting image for story: Claverley through the years: 22 historic photos of the picturesque village between Wolverhampton and Bridgnorth
Claverley through the years: 22 historic photos of the picturesque village between Wolverhampton and Bridgnorth
Nostalgia|Dec 4
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Sign up for your FREE Express & Star Nostalgia Newsletter - a weekly round-up of fascinating picture galleries and features
Nostalgia|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: 17 historic images offer a glimpse of Black Country and Staffordshire in 1962 - see what you can remember
17 historic images offer a glimpse of Black Country and Staffordshire in 1962 - see what you can remember
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Nostalgia|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: It ends tonight! Last chance for Black Friday Express & Star deal to join E&S Plus for just £1 a month in our best ever offer
It ends tonight! Last chance for Black Friday Express & Star deal to join E&S Plus for just £1 a month in our best ever offer
News|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: Stourbridge singer-songwriter releases Christmas song to raise money for town's hospice
Stourbridge singer-songwriter releases Christmas song to raise money for town's hospice
Dudley entertainment|Dec 1
Supporting image for story: 'The country has not been working for ordinary people in Sandwell or Dudley for decades' - Labour deputy Lucy Powell
'The country has not been working for ordinary people in Sandwell or Dudley for decades' - Labour deputy Lucy Powell
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Politics|Nov 30
Supporting image for story: We visited a Wolverhampton village pub which has a long family connection with the managers and has become a true community venue
We visited a Wolverhampton village pub which has a long family connection with the managers and has become a true community venue
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Food and Drink|Nov 30
Supporting image for story: 'Running saved my life': Wolves fan's inspirational story as he prepares for new challenge to help Wolves Foundation
'Running saved my life': Wolves fan's inspirational story as he prepares for new challenge to help Wolves Foundation
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News|Nov 30
Supporting image for story: West Midlands retro: 24 pictures to take you back to 1990 across the region featuring protests, WW2 bombs and a rock band in trouble with the law
West Midlands retro: 24 pictures to take you back to 1990 across the region featuring protests, WW2 bombs and a rock band in trouble with the law
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Nostalgia|Nov 30

UK News

Supporting image for story: Photograph of Andrew among latest release of images from Epstein estate
Photograph of Andrew among latest release of images from Epstein estate
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Met Office warns of ‘threats to life’ from fast-flowing rivers as heavy rain due
Met Office warns of ‘threats to life’ from fast-flowing rivers as heavy rain due
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Police release footage of ‘relentless’ bottle attack on train
Police release footage of ‘relentless’ bottle attack on train
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Days without migrant boat crossings nears longest stretch in seven years
Days without migrant boat crossings nears longest stretch in seven years
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Stronger mental capacity assessments could be added to assisted dying Bill
Stronger mental capacity assessments could be added to assisted dying Bill
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Fact check: Teacher numbers and ‘Christmas decorations tax’
Fact check: Teacher numbers and ‘Christmas decorations tax’
UK News|2 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|2 hours ago
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: Kremlin official says Russian police will stay in Ukraine’s Donbas after peace
Kremlin official says Russian police will stay in Ukraine’s Donbas after peace
World News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: EU to lock up Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t block use for Ukraine
EU to lock up Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t block use for Ukraine
World News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Director Rinsch convicted of scamming £8m from Netflix for lavish spending spree
Director Rinsch convicted of scamming £8m from Netflix for lavish spending spree
World News|20 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Zelensky says peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory
Zelensky says peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory
World News|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Yodelling added to Unesco list of the world’s unique cultural heritage
Yodelling added to Unesco list of the world’s unique cultural heritage
World News|22 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Bulgarian government resigns as mass protests over higher taxes continue
Bulgarian government resigns as mass protests over higher taxes continue
World News|Dec 11
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