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'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

It is a story which has resonance in the troubled world of today - but these events were nearly 70 years ago in a convulsion which shook Europe.

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

Supporting image for story: Looking back at the original M54 fifty years on and how it became one of Britain's most troublesome motorways

Looking back at the original M54 fifty years on and how it became one of Britain's most troublesome motorways

Supporting image for story: The forgotten roll of honour: How Wolverhampton remembered 900 fallen heroes of the Great War in 1922

The forgotten roll of honour: How Wolverhampton remembered 900 fallen heroes of the Great War in 1922

Supporting image for story: 'It was basic and short of creature comforts - but I loved it' - Memories of Shropshire's 19th century terraced rows demolished in 1960s

'It was basic and short of creature comforts - but I loved it' - Memories of Shropshire's 19th century terraced rows demolished in 1960s

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton-born author explains what should happen to 'forgotten Scots' artefact 'Book of Deer'

Wolverhampton-born author explains what should happen to 'forgotten Scots' artefact 'Book of Deer'

Supporting image for story: 'George Edalji - guilty or innocent?' - New research uncovers clues to unsolved mystery hanging over Cannock since 1888

'George Edalji - guilty or innocent?' - New research uncovers clues to unsolved mystery hanging over Cannock since 1888

Supporting image for story: How RAF Cosford nursed sick and battle-scarred prisoners back to health as they returned home

How RAF Cosford nursed sick and battle-scarred prisoners back to health as they returned home

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Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton's "white elephant" civic hall can trumpet decades of success

Wolverhampton's "white elephant" civic hall can trumpet decades of success

Supporting image for story: 'Stan's the man' - Toby Neal looks back on Wolves glory days with a new manager in place

'Stan's the man' - Toby Neal looks back on Wolves glory days with a new manager in place

Supporting image for story: In the weeks before Christmas, refugees arrived - and Midlanders welcomed them

In the weeks before Christmas, refugees arrived - and Midlanders welcomed them

Supporting image for story: The iconic design that changed the face of Wolverhampton

The iconic design that changed the face of Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: The amazing story of Walter Davies who broke world speed records on the River Severn

The amazing story of Walter Davies who broke world speed records on the River Severn

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Trail hunting set to be banned for fear it is a ‘smokescreen’ for harm

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Irish premier tells UN peacekeepers in Lebanon of nation’s pride

Supporting image for story: Farage urged to drop candidate doubling down on claim Lammy should ‘go home’

Farage urged to drop candidate doubling down on claim Lammy should ‘go home’

Supporting image for story: William and George don aprons to help with Christmas lunch at homeless shelter

William and George don aprons to help with Christmas lunch at homeless shelter

Supporting image for story: Man who disarmed Leicester Square knifeman says young victim is like a ‘sister’

Man who disarmed Leicester Square knifeman says young victim is like a ‘sister’

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Andrew introduces paedophile Epstein to British high society in huge photo dump

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Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

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Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

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

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

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

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?

World News

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US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro

Supporting image for story: US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela

US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela

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

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

Supporting image for story: US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters

US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters

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