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Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman is launching his own metal detector.

The star, who quit the Stones in 1993, issued a statement explaining why he had decided to lend his name to the detector.

"Metal-detecting is not just for anoraks or eccentrics; it's probably the best and the most enjoyable way of learning about our history," he said.

"On any garden, country field, footpath, woodlands, beach or moorland you can find a huge variety of historical objects, all easily located with this high quality metal detector."

The press release for the Bill Wyman Signature Detector says it's a "lightweight and adjustable implement and comes with a free informational DVD".

His website, Billwymandetector.co.uk, includes his top ten locations for metal-detecting and his favourite finds.

Wyman added: "I hope with this new detector that more people take up the adventure and delight in personally discovering our nation's history."