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Step back to 1981: 23 historic images capture Black Country and Staffordshire life

Today we take a look back at life across the Midlands in 1981.

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Nostalgia|15 hours ago
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Supporting image for story: 'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
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Features|15 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'We want this to be a network for independent businesses and a sustainable way to grow your business in Wolverhampton city centre'
'We want this to be a network for independent businesses and a sustainable way to grow your business in Wolverhampton city centre'
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Wolverhampton|15 hours ago
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: 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: 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

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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
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

UK News

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Met Office issues more weather alerts as heavy rain to continue into next week
UK News|1 hour ago
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Warning of danger to life as up to 130mm of rain to fall in parts of Scotland
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King ‘deeply touched’ by reaction to his message on cancer, palace says
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Far-right activist Robinson holds concert to ‘put Christ back into Christmas’
Far-right activist Robinson holds concert to ‘put Christ back into Christmas’
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Virginia Giuffre’s family ‘deeply disappointed’ by Met Police decision on Andrew
Virginia Giuffre’s family ‘deeply disappointed’ by Met Police decision on Andrew
UK News|5 hours ago
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Met Police will not investigate recent Andrew accusations, force says
UK News|7 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

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Israel says it has killed top Hamas commander in Gaza
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Drone attack kills two in Russia as over a million people in Ukraine lose power
World News|11 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Fresco of Jesus as the Good Shepherd uncovered in Turkish town visited by pope
Fresco of Jesus as the Good Shepherd uncovered in Turkish town visited by pope
World News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas before megalodon, researchers say
Monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas before megalodon, researchers say
World News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: EU freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t block use for Ukraine
EU freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t block use for Ukraine
World News|Dec 12
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|Dec 12
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