Black Country Talking News

In this week’s edition we have: The latest Beacon update from Helen. We have the quiz with Meena, and a bonus little puzzle from the Riddler- Roger! From a proposed new Solar Farm to a Tipton centenarian’s charm- We have the latest news for the Black Country. And we examine the importance of natural light, how it can help- but also impact- our sight, and some practical adjustments to consider. We hear from Meena who has the latest forecast for the week ahead. And with further rail and transport projects in the region being delayed by another year- we travel back to the industrial age, for some nostalgia, to see how the Victorians managed to build, not one but three Tram routes to serve the Black Country! Now they for sure did not drag their feet!

With last Sunday marking Black Country Day, in this week’s feature edition, we have: • A selection of weird and wonderful nostalgia, celebrating all things Black Country!• Meena and Flashback Roger provide us with a unique Black Country place names ‘did you know’ quiz!• We hear from Meena who has the latest forecast for the week ahead.• And there’s the latest Beacon update from Helen – including important information about the application process for the Household Support Fund.

In this week’s edition we have:The latest Beacon update from Helen- including an important notice about a product recall by the RNIB.We have an animal quiz with soundings contributor Roger Brooks.From the dangers of giant Hogweed to a dream job at Cadbury- We have the latest news for the Black Country.We also have information about the Black Country Festival, but will we be singing and dancing in the rain? We hear from Meena who has the latest forecast for the week ahead.And thanks to our Gardening Expert at MK Pulse magazine, we also have another feature of useful tips and things to do in the garden.

In this week’s edition we have:The latest Beacon update from Helen.We have a pop music quiz with soundings contributor Roger Brooks.From all the details about the Dudley Grand Prix to scenic fields full of Confetti- We have the latest news for the Black Country.We hear from Meena who has the latest weather forecast for the week ahead.And we take you on a footballing journey from the Black Country to Bilbao… a nostalgic adventure all about, El Bombin - The Bowler.. a lad from…. Wolvo!

In this week’s edition we have:The latest Beacon update from Helen – including the Lifestyle Newsletter for July.We have the quiz with Meena.From Primary Care to horticultural flair- We have the latest news for the Black Country.There’s a did you know section from Flashback Roger.And will this spell of summer sunshine last? We hear from Meena who has a forecast for the week ahead.And with the General Election now just over a week away, our local newspapers have tumbled through the history books to find some rather infamous MPs from the Black Country ….

In this week’s edition we have: The latest Beacon update from Helen. We have the quiz with Meena. We have the latest news for the Black Country – including a feature length section all about the General Election and how the issues of concern to blind and partially sighted people, need to be addressed by the next UK government. Sadly, in our sport’s section this week, we bring some tragic news for both Wolves, West Brom and the wider football world. There’s a did you know section from Flashback Roger. And has the wheel of weather landed on summer for the week ahead?! we hear from Meena who may just have a forecast full of surprises. Now, the weather may have been a little chilly of late – but a stuffed Pepper cook-along session, should bring plenty of heat to the table!

In this week’s edition we have:The latest Beacon update from Helen.We have the quiz with Meena.From a classical music composer to events bringing communities closer, we have the latest news for the Black Country!There’s a nostalgic football section all about a successful amateur side from the Sixties.A did you know section from Flashback Roger.We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.And it sure is rather unseasonal weather at the moment, but there’s still plenty to get done outside- so we have our latest gardening update for June, looking at why Leatherjackets, may be the reason our grass is not always greener....

In this week’s edition we have:The latest Beacon update from Helen.We have the quiz with Meena.From a resident Peacock to the search for some Meteor rock, we have the latest news for the Black Country!There’s a special sports section detailing a free football event in the region.A did you know section from Flashback Roger.We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.And with this weekend marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy, we begin a special series, commemorating the largest seaborne invasion in history.

In this week's edition, we have: The latest Beacon update from Helen including the lifestyle newsletter for June. We have a geography quiz with Roger. There's a special edition of our VI sports sections- focussing on Blind Boxing. With scientists predicting we may have another opportunity to experience the Northern Lights in the black country; we have a lowdown on what these swirling displays in the night sky are all about… And as this month welcomes World Whisky Day, what better way to celebrate, than to nestle down with your favourite tipple and meet the regions innovators- as the world celebrates a wee dram!

In this week’s edition we have: The latest Beacon update from Helen. We have the quiz with Meena. From the Bluebell flower to insect flour- we have the latest news for the Black Country! There’s a disappointing finale to the football season for West Brom and Wolves. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the bank holiday weekend ahead. And best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, we take a fascinating look at the life and under-recognised work of Beatrix Potter.

In this week’s edition we have:The latest Beacon update from Helen.We have the quiz with Meena.From cheerleading welldoers to what’s lurking in our sewers- we have the latest news for the Black Country!There’s plenty of tension in our football news for West Brom and Wolves.A did you know section from Flashback Roger. After a wonderful week of weather- We hear from Meena, who has the latest forecast for the week ahead.And we have another fabulous bake-along session: baked fruit salad!

In this week’s edition we have: The latest Beacon update from Helen. A TV, Film and Sport quiz with Roger. With a feature all about one of our regions most recognisable and fascinating mammals, the Badger, there's the latest news for the Black Country! After recent comments about it being one of the nation’s most gloomy and dour train rides, we take a light-hearted look at a journey so many of us will be familiar with – the Brum to Wolvo line! With the weather behaving - for now! We focus on a range of accessible activities in our VI sports section. And sticks, bells, hankies at the ready…with many Morris dancers performing their traditional May Day routine over the past few days, we hear from, quite possibly, the UK’s only Visually Impaired Morris Dance side....

In this week’s edition we have: The latest Beacon update from Helen- including the Lifestyle Newsletter for May. We have the quiz with Meena. From “The Rocketmen of 80 years ago” feature, to entrepreneurs combating a throwaway culture - we have the latest news for the Black Country. There’s mixed fortune in our football news for West Brom and Wolves. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. Are we set for another bank holiday weekend washout? We hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead. Plus we have a reminder of all the election day adjustments for this Thursday 02nd May.

In this week’s edition we have:The latest Beacon update from Helen.From election day adjustments to national tea day and allotments- we have the latest news for the Black Country!We have the quiz with Meena.There are not many points, but there’s plenty of pride and passion in our football news for West Brom and Wolves.A did you know section from Flashback Roger. …and what does the weather wheel hold for us this week? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead.

In this week’s edition we have: The latest Beacon update from Helen- including an update from the Electoral services at City of Wolverhampton Council. From an NHS inquisition to the shores of Alcatraz Prison- we have the latest news for the Black Country. We have the quiz with Meena. There’s a not so fruitful round up of football news for West Brom and Wolves. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. …are sunnier times about to spring upon us? we hear from Meena, who has all the weather for the week ahead. And we have a special focus on the effects of glare and bright lights- and what we can do to make it a little more comfortable.

In this week’s edition we have:The latest Beacon update- including an Election update from the Electoral Services Team at the City of Wolverhampton Council.From a walking trail to snail mail - we have the latest news for the Black Country!We have the quiz with Meena.There’s chaos and controversy in the football news for West Brom and Wolves.A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We hear from Meena, who has all the weather for the week ahead.And we have a nostalgic look back at a regional landmark of nearly 50 years; situated upon a popular beauty spot complete with an Iron Age double fort… any guesses what and where this may be?...

In this week’s edition we have: The latest Beacon update from Helen -including the Lifestyle Newsletter for April. We have the latest news for the Black Country. The quiz with Meena. With the international break, we have a special football feature all about Rose Reilly – one of the first female football superstars! A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We hear from Meena, who has all the weather for the week ahead. And we have the fourth and final episode of our Nostalgic look back at the Miner’s Strike from 40 years ago.

In this week’s edition we have: The latest Beacon update from Helen. From introducing a new urgent eyecare pathway to enjoying a boogie at a disco in the day - we have the latest news for the Black Country! We have the quiz with Meena. There’s chaos and calm in the football news for West Brom and Wolves. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We hear from Meena, who has all the weather for the week ahead. And we have the 3rd episode of our nostalgic look back at the Miner’s Strike from 40 years ago.

In this week’s edition we have: The latest Beacon update from Helen. From road closures and exercise to the possible demise of pork pies, we have the latest news for the Black Country! We have the quiz with Meena. There’s all the football news for West Brom and Wolves. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We hear from Meena, who has all the weather for the week ahead. We have the second episode of our Nostalgic look back at the Miner’s Strike from 40 years ago. And we also have something so soup-perb it’ll take your broth away…. Another cook-along session from Penny Melville-Brown – also known as, The Blind Baker.

In this week’s edition we have:The latest Beacon update from Helen.From Milk Floats and their like, to the nostalgia of the Miner’s Strike, we have the latest news for the Black Country!We have the quiz with Meena.There’s mixed fortune in the football news for West Brom and Wolves.A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We hear from Meena, who has all the weather for the week ahead.And seeing that we’re still in a season of cold, wet weather and early sunsets, we have another book review to enjoy from the cosy comforts of home

In this week’s edition we have: The latest Beacon update from Helen- including the lifestyle newsletter for March. From refuse bins to outdoor gyms, we have the latest news for the Black Country! We have the quiz with Meena. There’s a big week of football news for West Brom and Wolves. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We hear from Meena, who has all the weather for the week ahead. And with modern advances in technology, we consider whether AI- artificial intelligence - robot dogs could really offer an alternative to real guide dogs? Now that sounds like a “paw-tal” into the future!…

In this week’s edition we have:A VIP group update from Helen.From those that hibernate, to calls from Blind Date, we have a “lorra lorra laughs” in the latest news for the Black Country!We have the quiz with Meena.There’s all the drama from the latest football news for West Brom and Wolves.A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We hear from Meena, who has all the weather for the week ahead.And with temperatures, becoming milder and the season of spring doing its thing - we hear from the gardening experts at MK Pulse magazine, who have plenty of tips to share.

In this week’s edition, love is in the air-waves, as:We hear about some of the Black Countries much loved iconic faces and much-loved places; as we get all nostalgic about the Black Country!We have the quiz with Meena.There’s no love lost, in the latest football news for West Brom and Wolves.A lovely jubbly did you know section from Flashback Roger. A VIP group update from Helen.We hear from Meena, who has the weather for what could be a lovely week ahead; if you like the rain!And we share the love with a special feature, looking at why we celebrate St Valentine in February.

In this week’s edition, we have:An update from Beacon.The quiz with Meena.From metro tram conductors to toilet roll manufacturers- “we get to the bottom” of all the latest News for the Black Country!We have the latest football news for West Brom and Wolves.A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We hear from Meena, who has the weather for what could be a brrrr-eezy, wintery, cold week ahead.Another episode of the Ten Today gentle exercise sessions.And 66 years on from the tragic Munich Air Disaster; we pay a special tribute to a football icon and a "Bostin Black Country bloke" - Duncan Edwards.

In this week’s edition, we have: An update from Beacon- including the lifestyle newsletter for February. The quiz with Meena. From Oppenheimer’s helper to a spoonful of salt in our cuppa- we have the latest News for the Black Country. We have a derby day report from West Brom and Wolves. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We hear from Meena, who has the weather for the week ahead. And we have another fabulous cook-along session in this edition, giving us all the tips to make a tasty roast chicken dinner.

In this week’s edition, we have: An update from Beacon. The quiz with Meena. From kind selfless acts to barefoot brickmaker facts, we have the latest News for the Black Country. We build up to this weekend’s eagerly anticipated FA Cup clash between West Brom and Wolves. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. Hopefully Meena can bring us a much calmer forecast with the weather for the week ahead. With this week bringing about the celebration of Burn’s Night- we find out about the famous dish and Burns Night poem ‘Address to a Haggis’ And with the TV Licence fee due to rise in April 2024, we take a look at the cost, what this entitles you to access, and what VI and age-related discounts are available.