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The Black Country Talking News is a free service which is produced each week for people living with sight loss to help them keep in touch with their community.

  1. 5d ago

    Beacon Update - Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter November 2026

    Black Country Talking News

    Beacon Update - Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter November 2026

  2. 6d ago

    Black Country Talking News 28th October 2026

    In this week's edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed. There's some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country. Including stories of haunted castles, mysterious ruins, hidden landmarks and the local legends that continue to echo through the region's history this Halloween season. 🎃👻 From phantom footsteps to fancy footwork, we also have all the latest reaction to this week’s action in our Football Fanzone feature. And after a wild week of weather, Meena is here with the latest forecast for the week ahead. We continue our journey "'Round the Wrekin" with Michael and Lesley Braccia. And, of course, we have the latest goings-on from the village of Leeford, our exclusive drama series written by local authors Jon Markes and Michael Braccia, with audio provided by Michael and Lesley Braccia.

  3. Oct 21

    Black Country Talking News 21st October 2026

    In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed. There's some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the region. Including how a little-known royal romance that made headlines more than a century ago is being retold at a Wolverhampton manor during Diwali celebrations. We've got all the latest reaction from the weekend’s football action for Wolves and West Brom. You’ll have to nimble-minded, as we have another Did You Know segment and Quiz with Roger and Meena. Meena also has the latest weather forecast for the week ahead. We continue to potter about in the garden with our very own Talking News contributor and volunteer, Peter. And with thanks to Penny Melville-Brown, The Blind Baker, we have another entertaining and encouraging bake along session, bring the joy of home cooking to listeners regardless of their level sight loss.

  4. Oct 14

    Black Country Talking News 14th October 2026

    In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed, including an update from a familiar friend of the Black Country Talking News. Nathan is back to tell us about his new Social Inclusion Group, bringing people together right here in Wolverhampton. Theres some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the region -  including a feature segment, reporting how Sky Sports and Guinness have launched new accessibility services across football coverage, making it easier for fans with sight loss, to enjoy the game and feel part of the matchday experience.All's not overly enjoyable for fans of Wolves and West Brom at the moment, as we have the latest reaction from the weekend’s football action for our Black Country clubs.. You’ll have to sharp of mind, as we have another Number Puzzle Challenge with Roger and Meena. We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead. And we continue to potter about in the garden with our very own Talking News contributor and volunteer, Peter.

  5. Oct 7

    🚀🚀 World Space Week - A Space Jam: Space, Sight and Discovery 🚀✨

    🚀🚀 Visionaries Among the Stars: Exploring accessibility, eye health and the future of life beyond Earth. 🚀✨

    🚀🚀 World Space Week - A Space Jam: Space, Sight and Discovery 🚀✨

  6. Oct 7

    Beacon Update - Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter October 2026

    Black Country Talking News

    Beacon Update - Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter October 2026

  7. Oct 7

    Black Country Talking News 07th October 2026

    In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.  There's some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the region. The Black Country will always be the centre of our universe, but this week we're exploring a little further afield too, as we celebrate World Space Week with a galaxy of out-of-this-world features. As our Space Week journey comes back down to Earth, two familiar stars of the Talking News look to keep our brains in gear- as we have another challenging Did You Know segment and trademark quiz with Roger and Meena. We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead. And we continue to potter about in the garden with our very own Talking News contributor and volunteer, Peter.

  8. Sep 30

    Black Country Talking News 30th September 2026

    In this week's edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed, including the October edition of the Lifestyle Newsletter with Dan. There's some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country. Including a feature segment on the surprising new wildlife being spotted across the Black Country as warmer temperatures continue to influence our local environment. We continue our journey "'Round the Wrekin" with Michael and Lesley Braccia. We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead. We continue to potter about in the garden with our very own Talking News contributor and volunteer, Peter. And, of course, we have the latest goings-on from the village of Leeford, our exclusive drama series written by local authors Jon Markes and Michael Braccia, with audio provided by Michael and Lesley Braccia.

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