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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 detonate a bit of an explosion’: Creator Steven Knight on season two of Disney+’s A Thousand Blows
‘I wanted to detonate a bit of an explosion’: Creator Steven Knight on season two of Disney+’s A Thousand Blows
Showbiz|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Black Country nightclub to close on New Year's Day. This is what the owner has to say about the Government
Black Country nightclub to close on New Year's Day. This is what the owner has to say about the Government
Business|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Black Country Brick Show raises more than £12k for poorly children as organisers look ahead to next year's event
Black Country Brick Show raises more than £12k for poorly children as organisers look ahead to next year's event
Sandwell entertainment|5 hours ago
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: New Year Honours List 2026: 29 incredible West Midlands people honoured by the King, including Meera Syal
New Year Honours List 2026: 29 incredible West Midlands people honoured by the King, including Meera Syal
Showbiz|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: New Year Honours 2026: Singer Ellie Goulding made MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate
New Year Honours 2026: Singer Ellie Goulding made MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate
Showbiz|12 hours ago

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Viral News

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Viral news|Dec 29
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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
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Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26
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Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
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World News

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