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27 remarkable pictures capturing creativity in the ’80s and ’90s across the Black Country and Staffordshire

Here, we celebrate the creativity of the ’80s and ’90s across the region.

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Nostalgia|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 27 remarkable pictures capturing creativity in the ’80s and ’90s across the Black Country and Staffordshire
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
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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

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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
Supporting image for story: McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands - looking back and looking ahead with major expansion on the cards
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands - looking back and looking ahead with major expansion on the cards
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Business|Nov 29
Supporting image for story: West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete
West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete
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Weekend|Nov 29
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Black Friday deal - Join Express & Star Plus for just £1 a month in our best ever offer
News|Nov 28
Supporting image for story: The queue snakes outside the Percy Thomas Hall of Wolverhampton youngsters who had fallen prey to a new “cult.”
The queue snakes outside the Percy Thomas Hall of Wolverhampton youngsters who had fallen prey to a new “cult.”
Features|Nov 28
Supporting image for story: Step back to 1971: 19 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country - see how many you remember
Step back to 1971: 19 pictures of Staffordshire and the Black Country - see how many you remember
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Nostalgia|Nov 27
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Black Friday deal: Get a full year of Express & Star Plus for just £1 a month in our unmissable offer
News|Nov 27

UK News

Supporting image for story: Being together helps us with our grief, Southport families say
Being together helps us with our grief, Southport families say
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Yellow weather warnings due as rain and wind threaten travel disruption
Yellow weather warnings due as rain and wind threaten travel disruption
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Starmer to meet Zelensky as Russian bombardment continues
Starmer to meet Zelensky as Russian bombardment continues
UK News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Concertgoers warned ticket prices may rise after arenas hit with soaring taxes
Concertgoers warned ticket prices may rise after arenas hit with soaring taxes
UK News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Harry’s security arrangements while in UK being reviewed – report
Harry’s security arrangements while in UK being reviewed – report
UK News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ministers promise 50,000 new apprenticeships in bid to tackle youth unemployment
Ministers promise 50,000 new apprenticeships in bid to tackle youth unemployment
UK News|9 hours ago

Viral News

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
Supporting image for story: Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported
Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported
Science & Technology|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: Moscow praises new US security strategy as Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine
Moscow praises new US security strategy as Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine
World News|11 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Photos of first panda cub born in Indonesia released
Photos of first panda cub born in Indonesia released
World News|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: At least 25 people dead after nightclub fire in India
At least 25 people dead after nightclub fire in India
World News|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: ‘Life coming back’ to Bethlehem as Christmas celebrations muted by war return
‘Life coming back’ to Bethlehem as Christmas celebrations muted by war return
World News|Dec 6
Supporting image for story: Ukraine will ‘keep working in good faith’ to achieve peace, says Zelensky
Ukraine will ‘keep working in good faith’ to achieve peace, says Zelensky
World News|Dec 6
Supporting image for story: Three children among 12 people killed in mass shooting at South African bar
Three children among 12 people killed in mass shooting at South African bar
World News|Dec 6
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