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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|6 hours 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|9 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|17 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|17 hours ago
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: Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?
Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?
Showbiz|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne's grandson steals show as mascot for Aston Villa - as mum Kelly reunites with her rarely-seen brother Louis
Ozzy Osbourne's grandson steals show as mascot for Aston Villa - as mum Kelly reunites with her rarely-seen brother Louis
Entertainment|Dec 22

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Brian May to broadcast unreleased Queen track that ‘no one has ever heard’
News|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Face of Staffordshire woman convicted of fraudulently selling Oasis tickets
Face of Staffordshire woman convicted of fraudulently selling Oasis tickets
Crime|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: 'Tickets will sell fast' - Dudley funny man Lenny Henry set for triumphant return to his hometown
'Tickets will sell fast' - Dudley funny man Lenny Henry set for triumphant return to his hometown
Dudley entertainment|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: 'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne
'It's got to be done' - British singer Yungblud backs campaign for Birmingham Airport to be renamed after his 'hero' Ozzy Osbourne
Entertainment|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series
David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series
News|Dec 16
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: Wolverhampton X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent star 'Goldcrusher' giving back to community as he teams up with store to deliver cheer to youngsters
Wolverhampton X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent star 'Goldcrusher' giving back to community as he teams up with store to deliver cheer to youngsters
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Wolverhampton|Dec 15
Supporting image for story: ‘It’s not Christmas without panto’: Steps star Faye Tozer and fashion expert Gok Wan give us the lowdown on the Birmingham Hippodrome festive showstopper
‘It’s not Christmas without panto’: Steps star Faye Tozer and fashion expert Gok Wan give us the lowdown on the Birmingham Hippodrome festive showstopper
Theatre & Comedy|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: Ozzy Osbourne Christmas Gift Guide: 7 presents to buy for heavy metal fans in memory of ‘The Prince of Darkness’
Ozzy Osbourne Christmas Gift Guide: 7 presents to buy for heavy metal fans in memory of ‘The Prince of Darkness’
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Entertainment|Dec 14

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Eurostar services to resume as passengers advised to postpone their journey
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In Pictures: Contrasts abound in colourful year on the UK’s coast
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Game Of Thrones attraction reports ‘operating loss’
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Supporting image for story: Former X Factor contestant Chico pleads not guilty to drink-driving
Former X Factor contestant Chico pleads not guilty to drink-driving
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Supporting image for story: Snow, ice and potential gale-force winds forecast at start of new year
Snow, ice and potential gale-force winds forecast at start of new year
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Viral News

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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'
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Lifestyle|Dec 12

World News

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