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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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House blaze in which girl died not being treated as suspicious – fire service

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Body recovered from Essex reservoir after small aircraft crashes in water

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Fundraising appeal for police officer who lost family in fire nears £200,000

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Octopus boss calls for action to make London top choice for possible Kraken IPO

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Eurostar services to resume as passengers advised to postpone their journey

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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

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