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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: 'I wanted to help the lonely, vulnerable, or anyone who might not get out at Christmas': Kind Wordsley worshipper puts on party to give back
'I wanted to help the lonely, vulnerable, or anyone who might not get out at Christmas': Kind Wordsley worshipper puts on party to give back
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Wordsley|Dec 28
Supporting image for story: Volunteers serve Christmas dinner to 200 homeless and vulnerable people in Birmingham
Volunteers serve Christmas dinner to 200 homeless and vulnerable people in Birmingham
Cost of living|Dec 28
Supporting image for story: Birmingham residents face parking charges at three beauty spots in the new year
Birmingham residents face parking charges at three beauty spots in the new year
Birmingham|Dec 28
Supporting image for story: Cosy snugs, traditional drinking pubs and foodie paradises: 27 amazing photos of West Midlands pubs we visited in 2025
Cosy snugs, traditional drinking pubs and foodie paradises: 27 amazing photos of West Midlands pubs we visited in 2025
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Food and Drink|Dec 28
Supporting image for story: 'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget
'We can't absorb the cost, so we're going to have to pass it on': West Midlands landlords facing rising costs and uncertain futures post-Budget
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Cost of living|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Kind-hearted police officers spread Christmas cheer across the West Midlands with donations of food, gifts and essentials to the needy
Kind-hearted police officers spread Christmas cheer across the West Midlands with donations of food, gifts and essentials to the needy
Cost of living|Dec 25

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Dudley Indian restaurant spreads festive joy with food donation
'I hope to make this time of year a little easier': Dudley Indian restaurant spreads festive joy with food donation
Dudley|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: New West Midlands food hub 'reflects King’s priorities', representative claims
New West Midlands food hub 'reflects King’s priorities', representative claims
Cost of living|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: 'We need a Christmas miracle': Oldbury community hub fights to remain open amid fears of 'imminent closure'
'We need a Christmas miracle': Oldbury community hub fights to remain open amid fears of 'imminent closure'
Oldbury|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton church receives warm pack donations to help locals combat the cold this winter
Wolverhampton church receives warm pack donations to help locals combat the cold this winter
Your World|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton cafe owner looking forward to helping people who are lonely, homeless and in need to have a merry Christmas
Wolverhampton cafe owner looking forward to helping people who are lonely, homeless and in need to have a merry Christmas
Cost of living|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food
We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food
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Food and Drink|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: 'All I want for Christmas is food': Teenagers' heart-wrenching wishlist to kind Dudley-based business
'All I want for Christmas is food': Teenagers' heart-wrenching wishlist to kind Dudley-based business
Dudley|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Inspirational Lichfield fundraiser continues to show kindness is a superpower after being given humanitarian award
Inspirational Lichfield fundraiser continues to show kindness is a superpower after being given humanitarian award
Cost of living|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Birmingham German Market ranks in top 10 of UK’s most affordable Christmas attractions - despite its beer being among the most expensive
Birmingham German Market ranks in top 10 of UK’s most affordable Christmas attractions - despite its beer being among the most expensive
Cost of living|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: Major new food hub launched to tackle poverty, waste and unemployment in the West Midlands
Major new food hub launched to tackle poverty, waste and unemployment in the West Midlands
Cost of living|Dec 16

UK News

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

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Trump warns Iran on nuclear revival as he hosts Israel’s Netanyahu
World News|14 hours ago
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US offering Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan – Zelensky
World News|23 hours ago
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Rain floods camps for displaced Palestinians in Gaza
World News|Dec 28
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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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