Black Country Talking News

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...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed. From Stag Beetles to Cats and busting the myth on 11 school taught facts- we have some fascinating news and information from the Black Country. And you’ll have to be sharp of mind as well, as we have another challenging quiz from TNF soundings contributor Ann. We have the 3rd episode of our special sports feature,...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon- including the Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter for July  with Kaydey and Dan. We have the latest news from the Black Country, including information on how we can help to shape the future of some of our local health services. There’s some fascinating nostalgia too, as we have the second episode of a special sports feature, rewinding back to the...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed. From reports to research and events to competitions, we have some fascinating news and information from the Black Country. and you’ll have to be sharp of mind as well, as we have another challenging quiz from Roger. We have the first episode of a special sports feature, rewinding back to the magical moments of 1990...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed. From forthcoming events and forums to some high-octane nostalgia, we have some fascinating news and information from the Black Country. and you’ll have to be sharp of mind as well, as we have another challenging quiz from Ann. It’s not quite been the start to the meteorological summer we were expecting; will we see...

In this week’s edition we have: Beacon updates with Kaydey and Pete. From travel to farming right through to health and wellbeing, we have all the latest news and information from the Black Country. And with this weekend being international Tabletop Day- it’s all fun and games with soundings contributor Lindsay, who shares a cabin conversation about the accessibility of some of our classic board g...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon- including the Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter for June with Kaydey and Dan. We have some latest news from the Black Country! There’s some fascinating nostalgia too, as Beacon member and railway enthusiast David Smith brings us a great Rail Tale from the 1960's. We go on another journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia. You’...

The past few months has provided Beacon with the fortunate opportunity to collaborate with the Wolves Foundation, on a series of multi-sport sessions and activities held across both the Beacon Centre and the Wolves Foundation in Aldersley.  With thanks to Beacon’s Community Lifestyle and Gym Coordinator Daniel Clarke we bring a new podcast series – Sporting Stories, which focuses on some of our me...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed. there’s plenty of fascinating nostalgia, along with all the latest news and information from the Black Country. There’s even time to make yourself a bostin’ brew, as we celebrate international tea day! We have all the reaction to the final football action for the season, in our fanzone  feature for Wolves. You’ll h...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed. From William the Conqueror to Jane Austen and a heroic tale from when Dudley Zoo first opened- there’s plenty of fascinating nostalgia, latest news and information from the Black Country. There’s all the reaction to the weekend’s football action for Wolves and West Brom. You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have a...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed. We have all the latest news and information from the Black Country. With thanks to soundings contributors Gill & Bob, we also have a helpful conversation where we hear about some experiences of the impact of a visual impairment in the world of work and the support that may be available. There’s all the reaction...

n this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed. We have some fascinating news and information from the Black Country. There’s all the reaction to the weekend’s football action in our Fanzone feature. You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have another quiz to challenge you. We hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead! And with ,last week marking Sh...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Muhammed, including the Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter for May with Kaydey and Dan. There’s some fascinating nostalgia too, as we have some interesting news from the Black Country! We go on another journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia. You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have a "Tricky Twelve" quiz with soundings...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed. With news on a recycling revolution, we have all the latest news and information from the Black Country. And with this weekend being the Easter Holiday, we have a lowdown on some of the events happening over the next week as well as a brief hop through the historical origins of Easter. With the latest news on a rel...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed. With this month bringing with it World Health Day and Stress Awareness Month, we focus on the latest information and advice about important health matters such as Eye Health. And from street parties to ‘pothole safari’s!’ we have all the latest news and information from the Black Country. There’s some more fascinat...

In this week’s edition we have: All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed. With a series of essential bills rising this month, we have all the latest news and information about some of the events happening across the Black Country, to help support us through these difficult times. There’s some more fascinating nostalgia too, as we continue our International Women’s Day series, celebrating...