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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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'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

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The iconic design that changed the face of Wolverhampton

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

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Man charged over cross-border terror plot denied bail

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Crackdown on deepfake abuse part of strategy to tackle violence against women

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Bank of England cuts interest rates to near three-year low

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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

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Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

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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?

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