Black Country Talking News

In this week’s edition we have:All an update from Beacon with Dan.There's some fascinating news from across the Black Country, including the 2nd episode of a 3-part series, where the Express & Star puts the Royal Mail to a 20-letter test.We also have some fascinating nostalgia, as we head back in time for a classic ‘rags to riches’ story of Victorian times.You’ll have to be nimble-minded, as we have another challenging Did You Know feature with Roger and Quiz with Meena.We have all the latest reaction to the football action for Wolves and West Brom, with the latest reaction from our BBC Make a Difference Young Hero Award Winner and Wolve’s Superfan, Frazer.With thanks to TNF soundings and audiobooks service Calibre, we have our latest book review. And with the UK's living costs continuing to spiral we introduce Episode 1 of an exclusive 6-part series providing further insight into a lifeline service – Black Country Foodbank; from the initiatives and projects, through to interviews with the team of volunteers.

In this week’s edition we have:All the latest from Beacon with Helen Some fascinating news from across the Black Country, including a lowdown on some of the free activities available across the region over Easter.Hopefully any Easter cards you may have posted out have reached their destination in time. That has definitely not been the case for many residents of the Black Country over the past few months, as we introduce the first episode of a 3-part series, where the Express & Star puts the Royal Mail to a 20-letter test.There's plenty of nostalgia too, as with thanks to TNF soundings contributor Lindsay, we look back at some of the traditions and celebrations that mark Easter Monday.You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another Science and Nature Quiz from Roger.We continue our journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia, who this month, continue upon their journey through the airwaves, with fond memories of radio stations and programmes from the past.As we move from the cold depths of winter to the warming of Spring, are we set for some sharp April showers?! We hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead.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 also provided by Michael and Lesley Braccia.

In this week’s edition we have:All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed; as well as the Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter for April, with Dan.From the latest innovation and creation to a SEND focus on education, we have the latest news from across the Black Country.You’ll have to be nimble-minded, as we have another challenging number puzzle with soundings contributor Tina, using mental arithmetic to keep our brains active.There’s all the reaction to the latest game week football action for West Brom.We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.And don’t forget our clocks spring forward an hour this Weekend – Sunday 29th March!

In this week’s edition we have:All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.From health and wellbeing to free events and sight-seeing, we have the latest news from across the Black Country.With news of a couple of new railway stations opening across the region, we also take ourselves back to the 90’s for another journey upon the tracks, with Beacon volunteer and Railway Enthusiast David Smith.You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have the latest quiz from TNF Soundings Contributor Andrew.We have all the reaction to the latest game week of football action for Wolves and West Brom.Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, the sun is shining- has spring arrived!? We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.And with thanks to Guide Dogs and St Albans & District Talking News, we introduce Episode 6 of Puppy Academy, a monthly series following Charlotte the trainer as she continues the journey with her latest puppy recruits.

In this week’s edition we have:All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.From health and wellbeing to free events and sight-seeing, we have the latest news from across the Black Country.And despite another poor weekend of results of Wolves and West Brom, we step back a little further into last week for some more positive vibes from our BBC Young Hero Award winner Frazer, as well as a feature focus on Wolves Women from Meena and Anaya.Meena also has the weather forecast for the week ahead.And with plants now in flowers or about to burst into flower, you’ll have to be blooming sharp of mind, as we have a Flower Shop audio based iSpy brainteaser challenge!

In this week’s edition we have:All the latest from Beacon with Helen.From health scans to the forthcoming elections, we have the latest news from across the Black Country.You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another set of ‘ten teasers’ from Roger, with his General Knowledge quiz.We continue our nostalgic adventures with Beacon’s Talking News Contributor and Railway Enthusiast David Smith; where this week David’s actually swapping the tracks for the region’s waterways.The sun has been peeking out over the past week- have we seen the end of winter? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead.And with the rising temperatures, the colours of spring are starting to appear. So, to help out, we’ve got a ‘blooming’ great guide to where you can find displays of spring flowers in the region.If you can’t get out to these locations, don’t worry, as we’ve also got the latest from our gardening experts at MK Pulse magazine; providing all the hints and tips on what to do in the garden in March.And despite the deluge from last Friday night, we finally have a few golden rays of positivity gleaming out of Molineux for Wolves- unfortunately the struggles continue for the Baggies, as the clouds have not yet lifted for manager-less West Brom…. We have all the reaction to the weekend’s football action.

In this week’s edition we have:All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed, plus Beacon’s Lifestyle Newsletter for March 2026, with Dan.Some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country.You’ll have to be nimble-minded, as we have another challenging number puzzle with Roger and Meena, using mental arithmetic to keep our brains active.We continue our journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia, who this month, continue upon their journey through the airwaves, with fond memories of radio stations and programmes from the past.With temperatures starting to hold up and keeping any winter bite at bay, will these spells of sunshine continue? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead.With thanks to Meena, there’s also a feature focus on Visually Impaired Cricket and the successes of the local Staffordshire VI Cricket team.The sun is definitely not shining on our region’s football teams though, as we have another gloomy weekend of action for both West Brom and Wolves.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 also provided by Michael and Lesley Braccia.

In this week’s edition we have:All the latest from Beacon with Muhammed and Helen.From the fifties to the fifteen hundreds, and from our roads to our skies, we have some fascinating news, nostalgia and information from across the Black Country.There’s all the reaction to the weekend’s FA Cup football action for both Wolves and West Brom.We’ve had a typical cold snap of sun, sleet and even snow over the past week! What whirls of weather will Meena bring us in this week’s forecast?You’ll have to be as sharp as the showers for the quiz, as we have an aptly themed weather station audio-descriptive I-Spy challenge from Soundings Contributor Lindsay.Our gardening experts at MK Pulse magazine, provide all the hints and tips on what to do in the garden in February.And with thanks to Guide Dogs and St Albans & District Talking News, we introduce Episode 5 of Puppy Academy, a monthly series following Charlotte the trainer as she begins the journey with her latest puppy recruit Buster.Kind Regards

In this week’s edition we have:All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed, including information about how to access the RNIB’s Access to Work Survey.Including an urgent alert from the UK Health Security Agency - we have the latest news, nostalgia and a lot of valentine’s love from and for the Black Country.You’ll have to be nimble-minded, as we have a February number puzzle and challenge from Roger and Meena.With plenty of rain still locked over the region, we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead.However, the drought continues for our region’s football teams, as we have reports from another hapless weekend of action for both West Brom and Wolves.And we also have a delectable delight for you too…. another bake-along session from Penny Melville-Brown – also known as, The Blind Baker.

In this week’s edition we have:All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.We have the latest news, nostalgia and innovation from the Black Country, including a feature focus on just what is happening with the postal delivery service across the region.You’ll have to be nimble-minded, as we have the latest puzzles and challenges from Roger and Meena.With temperatures still holding up and keeping any winter bite at bay, we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead.However, points have truly frozen for our region’s football teams, as we have another hapless weekend of action for both West Brom and Wolves.And we have yet another absorbing adventure with railway enthusiast and talking news contributor David Smith.

In this week’s edition we have:All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed, plus Beacon’s Lifestyle Newsletter for February, with Dan.The latest news from the Black Country.You’ll have to be nimble-minded, as we have the first of a new series for 2026. A simple number puzzle with Roger and Meena, using mental arithmetic to keep our brains active.We continue our journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia, who this month, take us on a journey through the airwaves, with fond memories of radio stations and programmes from the past.With temperatures still holding up and keeping any winter bite at bay, we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead.However, points seemed to have been frozen for our region’s football teams, as we have another less than fruitful weekend of action for both West Brom and Wolves.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 also provided by Michael and Lesley Braccia.

In this week’s edition we have:All the latest from Beacon with Dan and Helen.From The Beatles to The Traitors, to our Towns and our Trains. We have some fascinating news and information from the Black Country.You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have our latest did you know section from Roger and quiz with Meena.There’s all the reaction to the weekend’s football action for both Wolves and West Brom.Is a cold snap of snow and ice set to return? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead.And with thanks to Guide Dogs and St Albans & District Talking News, we introduce Episode 4 of Puppy Academy, a monthly series following Charlotte the trainer as she begins the journey with her latest puppy recruit Buster.

In this week’s edition we have:All the latest from Beacon with Muhammed and Helen.We have some fascinating nostalgia and all the latest news from the Black Country,You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have our latest did you know section from Roger and quiz with Meena.There’s all the reaction to the weekend’s FA Cup action for both Wolves and West Brom.Hopefully the cold snap of winter weather has now passed; we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead.And we have a globetrotting adventure , with an Eye Health feature focus; A VI trip around the world.

In this week’s edition we have:All the latest from Beacon with Muhammed, Dan and Helen.We have some fascinating nostalgia and all the latest news from the Black Country, as well as a satirical look at the new year ahead!You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another challenging Did You Know section from Roger and Quiz with Meena.After a remarkable start to the new year for Wolves, there’s all the reaction to the weekends football action.Will this cold snap of winter weather remain with us for much longer? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead.And now that we’re in the season of cold weather and early sunsets, with thanks to the talking news federation and Sport England with the 10Today project, we have another session of gentle, fun 10-minute exercises, to help keep us active without the need to go outside.

In this edition We have tales of Christmas’ past from 100 years of our newspaper archives, An update from Beacon, A festive quiz with TNF soundings contributor Roger. We have special guests- local author and acoustic duo- Mike and Lesley from Second Chance, wishing us all a ‘Bostin Christmas’ with a Black Country version of the Nativity Story. Some feature football stories- where football was more than just a game. A look back to 2010- when the “weather outside was frightful.” and a bake-along session full of sugar, spice and all things nice. We start this week with some housekeeping notes, a gentle reminder that this edition of the black country talking news, will be the last one of this year, and we’ll be returning on the 07th of January 2026

In this edition we have some: Christmas cracker jokes full of festive fun and cheer, and a topical Brainteaser for the winter season in the form of an audio-based i-Spy. Our gardening experts provide some ideas on bringing nature indoors and decorating the house over the festive period; with plants and wreaths to brighten up the festive season. We travel on a magical fictitious festive adventure through the Black Country, with railway enthusiast and Beacon volunteer David Smith. And from Christmas in Wartime to our favourite Christmas TV down-time; there’s plenty of nostalgia to bring us some warm feelings of Christmas past….

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 journey ‘round the Wrekin’ with Lesley and Michael Braccia, we celebrate some of our favourite festive songs. And in a special Christmas-themed edition, we have all the latest goings-on from the village of Leeford!- our exclusive drama series, written by local authors Jon Markes and Michael Braccia - with audio also provided by Michael and Lesley Braccia.

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 more. You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another challenging quiz from Soundings contributor Ann. With the weather remaining settled and surprisingly mild, we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead. There’s all the reaction to the weekends football action, for Wolves and West Brom. And with thanks to Guide Dogs and St Albans & District Talking News, we introduce Episode 3 of Puppy Academy, a monthly series following Charlotte the trainer as she begins the journey with her latest puppy recruit Buster.

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- the enigma of a 'secret waterfall'And you’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have a capital cities quiz from soundings contributor Roger.With December here, what does the weather hold for us? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead!And now that we’re in the season of cold weather and early sunsets, with thanks to the Talking News Federation and Sport England with the 10Today project, we have another session of gentle, fun 10-minute exercises, to help keep us active without the need to go outside.There’s all the reaction to the weekends football action, for Wolves and West Brom.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 also provided by Michael and Lesley Braccia.

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 special guest Anaya.With temperatures still holding up and keeping any winter bite at bay, we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead.However, points seemed to have been frozen for our region’s football teams, as we have another unsuccessful weekend of action for both West Brom and Wolves.And with a special request in this week’s edition, we hear from Beacon Charity Shop Volunteer Barry, who is looking for your help to try and find a photo of his beloved Father.

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, who has the forecast for the week ahead.There may have been no domestic football last weekend, but there was still plenty of sporting events to report on; we have the latest from the Black Country.And with thanks to Guide Dogs and St Albans & District Talking News, we introduce Episode 2 of Puppy Academy, a monthly series following Charlotte the trainer as she begins the journey with her latest puppy recruit Buster.

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 Honour form The Great War. We hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead. After another dramatic weekend of football action, we have all the latest news for Wolves and West Brom. And we have all the latest seasonal hints and tips from the gardening experts at MK Pulse magazine.

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 feature reminding us how events from the gunpowder plot, have marked the Black Country on the historical map. We hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead. We have all the reaction to yet another dismal weekend of football action for Wolves and West Brom. And there's another bake-along session with the Blind Baker- Penny Melville Brown, who is serving up a VI-friendly seasonal recipe for Apple Cakes.

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 Michael and Lesley Braccia. We have our weekly dose of spooks with Talking News contributor and Hammer House of Horror enthusiast David Smith. And there’s plenty of seasonal fun in the quiz this week too, as we have a Halloween iSpy activity with Roger and Meena. With November nigh, what does the weather hold for us? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead! There’s all the reaction to the weekends rather deflating football action, for Wolves and West Brom in our Football Fanzone feature. 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 also provided by Michael and Lesley Braccia.

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 enthusiast David Smith. You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have another did you know section from Roger and quiz with Meena. We hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead- and with our clocks going back an hour this weekend- we also look back at the history of daylight saving time! With our local teams back in action, we have all the reaction to this weekend’s football action for Wolves and West Brom. And after the success of the British Blind Sport Festival last weekend, with thanks to Soundings Contributors Gill and Bob we focus on one of the activities that was demonstrated at the event, Showdown - the sport that offers a level playing field for VI competitors.

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 Hammer House of Horror enthusiast David Smith. You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have a top ten pop music quiz with soundings contributor Roger. And after a week of settled and surprisingly sunny weather, are things set to become a little bit more recognisable? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead! With the regular football season on hold due to the international break, we have a feature focus from our Talking News contributor Rhiana; bringing together all the information and details for the forthcoming free British Blind Sport Anniversary Festival event; celebrating their 50-year milestone. And with thanks to Guide Dogs and St. Albans Talking News Service, we begin a monthly series following the training process at Puppy Academy, following the latest puppy recruits as they set out on their journey to becoming a Guide Dog.

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 and impact.You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have another did you know section with Roger and quiz from Meena.And after a wild week of weather, are we set for a much more settled, dry and dare I say, sunnier spell of weather? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead!With yet more late drama for our football teams this week, we have all the reaction to the weekends football action, for Wolves and West Brom.And – from harvesting seasonal pumpkins to working out which seeds to sow now for food and flowers next summer, we have all the advice for gardening in October from the experts at MK Pulse magazine.

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 our five-part series, helping to inform and better understand the independent complaint handling service, it’s processes and impact. You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have another did you know section with Roger and quiz from Meena. And what does the weather hold for us? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead! There’s been late drama for our football teams this week, we have all the reaction to the weekends football action, for Wolves and West Brom. And keeping with the theme of books for this edition, with thanks to St Albans Talking News Service, we have a review of the audio version of Evelyn Waugh’s satirical novel ‘Decline and Fall’.

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 series, helping to inform and better understand the independent complaint handling service, it’s processes and impact. We continue our journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia. You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have another did you know section with Roger and quiz from Meena. With this week marking the Autumn equinox, what does the weather hold for us? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead! There’s all the reaction to the weekends rather deflating football action, for Wolves and West Brom in our Football Fanzone feature. 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 also provided by Michael and Lesley Braccia.

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 have all the reaction to last weekend’s football action for Wolves and West Brom. Autumn seems to be setting in fast, as we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead! With all this sunshine and showers, there’s plenty to be getting along with in the garden too. We hear from our gardening experts at MK pulse magazine, who bring us their seasonal hints and tips for this month. And in collaboration with the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsmen PHSO, we continue our feature focus, introducing the second episode of our five-part series, helping to inform and better understand the independent complaint handling service, it’s processes and impact.

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. You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another challenging did you know feature from Roger and quiz with Meena. Autumn seems to be the name of the game, as we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead! Talking of games, we have a special compilation edition of the Football Fanzone, as we wish our very own Wolves superfan, 11 year old Frazer, the best of luck at the BBC Make A Difference Awards Ceremony next week. With all that nostalgia about Firkins Bakery, we thought we’d bring another easy to follow recipe from the Blind Baker, Penny Melville Brown; with a twist… And in collaboration with the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsmen PHSO, we also have a feature focus, introducing a 5 part series helping to inform and better understand the independent complaint handling service, it’s processes and impact.

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 bank. You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another challenging quiz from TNF soundings contributors Roger and Ann. There’s been plenty of sunshine and showers about this week-is the weather set to get even more autumnal? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead! Things are looking just as unsettled for our local football teams too; as we have a round-up of mixed fortunes for Wolves and West Brom. In collaboration with Cancer Research UK, we also have a health news feature, introducing both a survey and community conversation about Clinical Trials.

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 Michael and Lesley Braccia.and you’ll have to be sharp of mind as well, as we have another challenging quiz from TNF Soundings contributor Roger.Meena also has the weather forecast for the week ahead.And of course, we have another instalment from the Village of Leeford; our exclusive drama series, written by local authors Jon Markes and Michael Braccia - with audio also provided by Michael and Lesley Braccia.

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 back at all the weekend’s football action for both West Brom and Wolves. You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another challenging quiz from TNF Soundings Contributor Roger. We hit the tracks again, as we continue our Railway Adventure with Beacon's Talking News contributor and railway enthusiast David Smith. There sure has been plenty of summer sunshine about this week- how long will it last? Are things set to get a little more unsettled? It is a bank holiday weekend after all!! we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead! And with thanks to the Gardening Experts at MK Pulse Magazine, from herb and vegetable harvesting, to ponds and early planting for the winter, we have all the latest hints and tips for August in the garden.

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 takes to develop and train a Guide Dog.You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another challenging iSpy brainteaser from Soundings contributor Lindsay.There sure has been plenty of summer sunshine about this week- how long will it last? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead!and with Wolves all set to kick off their new Premier League Campaign against Manchester City on Saturday evening, there's a reminder of how you can share all your thoughts, by getting involved with our very own football Fanzone feature.

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 exactly do you go about training one? we have an interview with Charlotte Barrett who is a full time dog trainer with the charity Guide Dogs.You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another challenging Did You Know feature from Roger and Quiz with Meena.There sure has been a familiar feel to the weather of late- how long will this unsettled spell of showers last? Will the summer sun return? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead!And with the new football season kicking-off this weekend, we have all the details on how you can get involved with our Football Fanzone feature!

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 catapulted from the non-league pitches of the Midlands and a career-threatening knee injury to representing his country, at the Greatest Show on Earth, a FIFA World Cup and Italia 90. We go on another journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia.and you’ll have to be sharp of mind as well, as we have another challenging Ten Teasers quiz from TNF Soundings contributor Roger.Meena also has the weather forecast for the week ahead.And of course, we have another instalment from the Village of Leeford; our exclusive drama series, written by local authors Jon Markes and Michael Braccia - with audio also provided by Michael and Lesley Braccia.

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 sharp of mind as well, as we have another challenging iSpy brainteaser quiz from TNF soundings contributor Lindsay. We have another 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. There sure has been a familiar feel to the weather of late- how long will the spell of sunshine and showers last? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week! And careful use of rainwater can help to keep any fresh produce or flowers we may be growing in our gardens going. So, with thanks to the gardening experts at MK Pulse Magazine, we have some seasonal tips and ideas on gardening priorities for July.

In this week’s bostin’ edition, celebrating Black Country Day!, we have:A Charles Bonnet Syndrome support service update from BeaconWe 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, as we have a challenging Black Country themed brainteaser quiz from Roger and Meena.After another significantly dry and sunny spell of weather, will there be any welcome relief of rain and cooler climes ahead? Meena brings us the forecast for the week.Local News to start though, where, from spaceships to higglers, and weird and wonderful ailments to record-breaking giants, we delve deep into the archives for some fascinating Black Country nostalgia…

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 our trainspotting adventure with talking news contributor and railway enthusiast David Smith,After a devastating week in the football world, we pay tribute to former Wolves frontman and fan’s favourite Diogo Jota, who tragically passed at the age of 28.You’ll have to be sharp of mind as well, as we have another challenging quiz from Roger and Meena.Meena also brings us the forecast for the week ahead. Is another mini heatwave on its way?With the prospect of further prolonged spells of summer sunshine on its way, in a continuation of our special focus from last week, we look at how to protect our eyes from the sun.

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, rewinding back to the magical moments of 1990, where, local footballing hero, Steve Bull, is edging closer to representing his country, at the Greatest Show on Earth, a FIFA World Cup and Italia 90.We hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead.And there sure has been plenty of prolonged spells of summer sunshine of late. In a special focus to start this week’s edition, we look at the impact this weather may be having on our eye health.

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 magical moments of 1990. Where, in the space of just over five years, a local footballing hero, was catapulted from the non-league pitches of the Midlands and a career-threatening knee injury to representing his country, at the Greatest Show on Earth, a Fifa World Cup and Italia 90. We go on another journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia.and you’ll have to be sharp of mind as well, as we have another challenging quiz from Roger and Meena.Meena also has the weather forecast for the week ahead.And of course, we have another instalment from the Village of Leeford; our exclusive drama series, written by local authors Jon Markes and Michael Braccia - with audio also provided by Michael and Lesley Braccia.

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, Where, in the space of just over five years, a local footballing hero, was catapulted from the non-league pitches of the Midlands and a career-threatening knee injury to representing his country, at the Greatest Show on Earth, a Fifa World Cup and Italia 90. And it sure has been much sunnier, brighter and warmer this week- how long will it last? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week! June is also a busy time in the garden, whether it is planting up tomatoes, checking for early potatoes, sowing new seeds or keeping on top of spring flowers that are now past their best. So to help us out, we hear from our gardening experts at MK Pulse magazine, who share with us some hints and top tips for the garden in June.