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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|Dec 30, 2025
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|Dec 30, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!
The Wonder Stuff live in Birmingham tonight!
Your World|Dec 18, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025

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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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
Supporting image for story: Music Makers: Open Mic Night
Music Makers: Open Mic Night
Your World|Dec 11, 2025
Supporting image for story: Young musicians raise money for charity
Young musicians raise money for charity
Your World|Dec 10, 2025

UK News

Supporting image for story: Fresh call for justice for 10 men killed at Kingsmill ahead of 50th anniversary
Fresh call for justice for 10 men killed at Kingsmill ahead of 50th anniversary
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Three UFO reports to PSNI in 2025 but true number of sightings ‘may be higher’
Three UFO reports to PSNI in 2025 but true number of sightings ‘may be higher’
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Supporting image for story: Legacy of Troubles a ‘millstone round neck of police in Northern Ireland’
Legacy of Troubles a ‘millstone round neck of police in Northern Ireland’
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Supporting image for story: Call to roll out Tasers across PSNI as attacks on officers spiral
Call to roll out Tasers across PSNI as attacks on officers spiral
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Supporting image for story: Snow warnings upgraded to amber in wintry start to new year
Snow warnings upgraded to amber in wintry start to new year
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Policeman who lost family in Boxing Day fire pays tribute to ‘greatest humans’
Policeman who lost family in Boxing Day fire pays tribute to ‘greatest humans’
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24, 2025
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, 2025

World News

Supporting image for story: Dozens presumed dead in fire at new year party in Swiss resort
Dozens presumed dead in fire at new year party in Swiss resort
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Cities around the world celebrate dawn of 2026 with thunderous fireworks
Cities around the world celebrate dawn of 2026 with thunderous fireworks
World News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Several killed in fire at Swiss ski resort during new year celebrations
Several killed in fire at Swiss ski resort during new year celebrations
World News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Disney World worker injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show
Disney World worker injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show
World News|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Pope asks that Rome welcomes foreigners as he closes out 2025
Pope asks that Rome welcomes foreigners as he closes out 2025
World News|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: In Pictures: People cheer as fireworks and drummers mark the start of a new year
In Pictures: People cheer as fireworks and drummers mark the start of a new year
World News|18 hours ago
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