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Rare 1970 dolls of The Monkees kept in a Willenhall loft and bought for pennies now worth hundreds of pounds

Four tiny plastic dolls of The Monkees bought for pennies in 1970 for a ten year-old girl who now lives in Willenhall are set to sell for more than £1,000.

Showbiz|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Rare 1970 dolls of The Monkees kept in a Willenhall loft and bought for pennies now worth hundreds of pounds
Supporting image for story: Beverley Knight's rise to become one of Britain's biggest musical stars - and her ongoing pride for Wolverhampton
Beverley Knight's rise to become one of Britain's biggest musical stars - and her ongoing pride for Wolverhampton
Entertainment|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'
'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'
Health|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: 'We all hope everyone has a great night and relives some memories' - Last ever Cheeky Monkey Indie night to be held at Wolverhampton Halls after 28 years
'We all hope everyone has a great night and relives some memories' - Last ever Cheeky Monkey Indie night to be held at Wolverhampton Halls after 28 years
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Wolverhampton|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!
The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!
Your World|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show
Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show
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Birmingham entertainment|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story is coming to Wolverhampton Grand
Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story is coming to Wolverhampton Grand
Your World|Dec 15

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Supporting image for story: Watch Chris Martin’s fantastic surprise performance at Staffordshire couple’s wedding
Watch Chris Martin’s fantastic surprise performance at Staffordshire couple’s wedding
Showbiz|Dec 15
Supporting image for story: 'A key civic site': Birmingham Black Sabbath pub owners urged to rethink over controversial car park
'A key civic site': Birmingham Black Sabbath pub owners urged to rethink over controversial car park
Birmingham|Dec 15
Supporting image for story: Fresh from I'm a Celeb - Martin Kemp is bringing the 80s back to Wolverhampton - how to get tickets
Fresh from I'm a Celeb - Martin Kemp is bringing the 80s back to Wolverhampton - how to get tickets
Wolverhampton entertainment|Dec 13
Supporting image for story: 40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts
40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts
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What's On|Dec 13
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|Dec 13
Supporting image for story: How Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody stormed the charts and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends
How Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody stormed the charts and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends
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Music|Dec 13
Supporting image for story: Cannock Chase Forest Live: Full line-up announced including huge artists like Becky Hill and Fatboy Slim
Cannock Chase Forest Live: Full line-up announced including huge artists like Becky Hill and Fatboy Slim
Music|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton
Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton
Your World|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: Music Makers: Open Mic Night
Music Makers: Open Mic Night
Your World|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: Young musicians raise money for charity
Young musicians raise money for charity
Your World|Dec 10

UK News

Supporting image for story: NI health service problems would become more acute, official warned in 2005
NI health service problems would become more acute, official warned in 2005
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Illegal movement of cattle across Irish border led to 2004 probe, files show
Illegal movement of cattle across Irish border led to 2004 probe, files show
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: ‘Strong views’ for and against water charges 20 years ago, officials believed
‘Strong views’ for and against water charges 20 years ago, officials believed
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: M&S launches new food range for customers on weight-loss jabs
M&S launches new food range for customers on weight-loss jabs
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Supporting image for story: Stormont’s top challenge is ‘severe underfunding of public services’ – O’Neill
Stormont’s top challenge is ‘severe underfunding of public services’ – O’Neill
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Supporting image for story: Police bid to trace two men after pedestrian killed in car crash
Police bid to trace two men after pedestrian killed in car crash
UK News|1 hour ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
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

World News

Supporting image for story: Trump warns Iran on nuclear revival as he hosts Israel’s Netanyahu
Trump warns Iran on nuclear revival as he hosts Israel’s Netanyahu
World News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US offering Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan – Zelensky
US offering Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan – Zelensky
World News|23 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Rain floods camps for displaced Palestinians in Gaza
Rain floods camps for displaced Palestinians in Gaza
World News|Dec 28
Supporting image for story: One killed in midair helicopter crash
One killed in midair helicopter crash
World News|Dec 28
Supporting image for story: One killed in Russian attack on Ukraine hours before Trump-Zelensky talks
One killed in Russian attack on Ukraine hours before Trump-Zelensky talks
World News|Dec 28
Supporting image for story: Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
World News|Dec 28
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