Black Country Talking News

In this edition we have quite a musical journey: Finding out how Slade's Merry Christmas Everybody stormed the charts in 1973 and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends.  We hear from Beacon Volunteer David Smith who tells us all about a glam rock band who also, quite literally, had a block-buster release in the same year of ’73.  Get ready for a sing along, as in our latest journ...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Muhammed. We have some fascinating nostalgia and all the latest news from the Black Country. Are you planning on attending a pantomime this holiday season? Well, with thanks to soundings contributors Gill and Bob, we learn all about VocalEyes – the charity that offers audio description for events at theatres, museums, galleries and mo...

In this week’s edition we have: We have all the happenings from Beacon. We have some fascinating nostalgia and all the latest news from the Black Country. With the wonderful sounds of the natural world, we continue our journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia, who this month, take us on a journey in search of a natural wonder- concealed amongst the depths of the Black Country- t...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed, plus Beacon’s Lifestyle Newsletter for December and January 2026, with Dan. With the latest innovation and information, as well as some fascinating nostalgia too, we have all the news from the Black Country. You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another did you know feature from Roger and quiz with Meena and...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Matthew. From information about the region’s Ring and Ride to some updates flushed with pride, quite literally! We have all the latest news from the Black Country. You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another challenging iSpy brainteaser from Soundings contributor Lindsay. With temperatures beginning to drop, we hear from Meena...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Muhammed. We have all the latest news for the Black Country, including some transport updates for the regions Metro and Buses. With this week marking Remembrance Day, we have a did you know section from Roger and quiz with Meena; all about the tradition of the Poppy; as well as a regional feature remembering, a forgotten Roll of Honou...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Dan and Nina. We have all the latest news for the Black Country, including am update on some employment and cost of living initiatives supporting residents of the Black Country. With it somehow already being the first week of November, we have a Guy Fawkes themed did you know section from Roger and quiz with Meena; as well as a featur...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon, including the Lifestyle Newsletter for November, with Dan. We have some fascinating nostalgia from Talking News contributor Rhiana and some latest news from the Black Country too, including information about a way we can help shape the skillset of our future Eye Health Professionals. We continue our journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michae...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed. From Cost of Living to Health and Wellbeing, we have all the latest news for the Black Country. With October marking World Menopause month, we also have a focus on its, sometimes overlooked, impact on eye health. We have our weekly dose of spooks with talking news contributors Rhiana and Hammer House of Horror enth...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed. From forthcoming events to reports on why the Black Country really is bostin, we have all the latest news for the Black Country. With Halloween celebrations just around the corner, we have a lowdown on the best pumpkin patches in the region, and welcome a new spooky section from our Talking News contributor and Ham...

Did you know British Blind Sport (BBS) is marking five decades of championing sport and physical activity for blind and partially sighted individuals with a Festival. Here, Beacon Volunteer and Talking News contributor Rhiana, talks us through all the relevant information and details for the forthcoming milestone event.

In this week’s edition we have: A Sight Loss Advice Service update from Pete. From forthcoming events to new initiatives, we have all the latest news from the Black Country . In collaboration with the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsmen PHSO, we have the final episode of our 5-part feature focus, helping to inform and better understand the independent complaint handling service, it’s processes...

In this week’s edition we have: We have all the latest news from the Black Country, including information about all that’s happening at our libraries over Autumn, as well as Information and contact details for library services providing audio and tactile books.  In collaboration with the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsmen PHSO, we continue our feature focus, introducing the fourth episode of o...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon, including the Lifestyle Newsletter for October, with Dan. We have all the latest news from the Black Country, including information about the Ageing Well Festival which begins next week. And in collaboration with the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsmen PHSO, we continue our feature focus, introducing the third episode of our five-part...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Mohammed. We have all the latest news from the Black Country, including an insight into a new Wellness App. With our third and final episode about the iconic Lloyds Bank, there’s plenty of Nostalgia too. You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another challenging did you know feature from Roger and quiz with Meena. We ha...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Mohammed, as well an update from HealthWatch Dudley. We have all the latest news from the Black Country, including advance details about Winter Fuel and Cost of Living payments. With the return of the Firkin Bakery to the Black Country and another Episode about the iconic Lloyds Bank landmark, there’s plenty of Nostalgia too...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Mohammed. We have all the latest news from the Black Country, including advance warning about the Government Emergency Alert test planned for this weekend. With Lloyds moving out of its landmark Wolverhampton home, there’s plenty of Nostalgia too, as we start a special 3-part series looking back at the history of the iconic...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon - including the Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter for September with Dan. We have the latest news from the Black Country. There’s some fascinating nostalgia too, as we hit the tracks again; continuing our Railway Adventure with Beacon's Talking News contributor and railway enthusiast David Smith. We go on another journey “’round the Wrekin” with...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Mohammed. We have plenty of information and nostalgia with all the latest news from the Black Country.  To mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, we honour our most brave, by sharing some stories and legacies of heroism and courage. With an emotional curtain raiser at Molineux, remembering former favourite Diogo Jota, we look...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Mohammed. From revolution to resolution, our industrial past to the Ai tech of the future, we have plenty of information and nostalgia, with all the latest news from the Black Country. To mark International Assistance Dog Week, we also have another feature focussing on our trusty four legged friends and find out what it take...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Mohammed. From the latest events and tech trends to our trusty four legged friends, we have all the latest news and information from the Black Country, including new advice to help GP surgeries ensure that patients can access services without going online. Many of us are in awe of guide dogs help their owners – but how exact...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon - including the Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter for August with Dan. We have the latest news from the Black Country. There’s some fascinating nostalgia too, as we have the final episode of our sports feature, rewinding back to the magical moments of 1990. Where, in the space of just over five years, local footballing hero Steve Bull, was catap...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen. From the latest tech trends to our trusty garden friends, we have some fascinating news and information from the Black Country. We also focus on lighting, and not just the impact of greener and more sustainable solutions, but how enhanced lighting and good lighting, can allow us to make the most of our sight. You’ll have to be...

In this week’s bostin’ edition,  celebrating Black Country Day!, we have: A Charles Bonnet Syndrome support service update from Beacon We have the 4th episode of our sports feature, rewinding back to the magical moments of 1990, where, local footballing hero, Steve Bull, is representing the Black Country at the Greatest Show on Earth, a FIFA World Cup and Italia 90. You’ll have to be sharp of mind...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed. From Black Country Day to Racing Pigeons losing their way, we have some fascinating news and information from the Black Country. And with news of a local Butcher winning a prestigious award, we’ve also got another cook- along session from the Blind Baker Penny Melville Brown. We hit the tracks again, as we continue...