Black Country Talking News

In this week's edition: We have an update from Beacon. The quiz with Meena. From epic 18-foot Sunflowers to some Polar Bear jokes that need your “Seal of approval”- we have the latest local news for the Black Country. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. The latest football news for both West Brom and Wolves. We have another bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips from Pete. We also have the weather for the week ahead. And with the Autumn Equinox nigh, we have an article sharing some tips on things to do in the garden this month..

In this week’s edition: We have an update from Beacon. The quiz with Meena. From raw sewage in our rivers, to slithering snakes on our streets- we have the latest local news for the Black Country. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. With neither Wolves nor West Brom in action this week- due to an international break; we have an inspiring collection of stories about individuals who refuse to be held back by visual impairment. We have another bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips. We also have the weather for the week ahead. And with the anniversary of the Queen’s passing last week, we have a personal account of events from soundings contributor Alasdair, recalling a Royal near miss….

In this week’s edition: We have the latest local news for the Black Country - including a local story of exciting, emotional and unexpected high drama. The quiz with Meena. An update from Beacon. The latest football news for both Wolves and West Bromwich Albion. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We also have the weather for the week ahead. A round of guess the sound. And with summer finally finding its way, we have a special Audio Described insight into the realms of rambling.

In this week’s edition: We have a special edition of local news for the Black Country - focusing on the leading charity Guide Dogs, impact across our region. The quiz with Meena. An update from Beacon – including the Lifestyle Newsletter for September. A special edition of this week’s Sport news. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We also have the weather for the week ahead. And we’ve another episode of the ten today gentle exercise sessions.

In this week’s edition:We have the latest local news for the Black Country. The quiz with Meena.An update from Beacon.And you may want to press mute for this one Wolves fans, but we have the latest football news for both Wolves and West Bromwich Albion.We have another bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We also have the weather for the week ahead.And with autumn now around the corner, we have an article sharing some tips on things to do in the garden this month.

In this week's edition:We have the latest local news for the Black Country - including some '60s nostalgia, looking back at a magnify-cent Molineux Stadium!The quiz with Meena.An update from Beacon.With the new season now underway, we have the latest football news for both West Bromwich Albion and Wolves.We have another bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We also have the weather for the week ahead.And with the IBSA World Games, a multi-sport event for blind and partially sighted athletes, taking place in Birmingham from this Friday, we take timeout to reflect on the life and times of Paralympian and disability rights champion, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.

In this week’s edition: With iconic landmark the Crooked House reduced to a pile of rubble- we have the latest local news for the Black Country. The quiz with Meena. An update from Beacon, as well as an update from Rob at Dudley Council. With turmoil off the field- and Wolves parting ways with their head coach, we try to focus on the latest news on the pitch for both West Bromwich Albion and Wolves. We have another bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips from Pete. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We also have the weather for the week ahead. And we have something new for you this week; a blockbuster book review full of suspense, that’ll have you on-edge.

In this week’s edition, we have: Local news for the Black Country- including a feature article with sight loss tips on how to recognise money. The quiz with Meena. An update from Beacon. A special edition of VI Sports News. A regional focus on the local authority teams, who can help you shape the future of your community. A did you know section from Flashback Roger. We also have the weather for the week ahead. and with something a little different this week; we have a short dramatic piece, stacked full of comedy.

In This week’s edition we have: · Local news for the Black Country- including a regional focus on climate change and whether it may be having an impact on our Eye Health. · The quiz with Meena. · An update from Beacon - including the Lifestyle Newsletter for August. · A special edition of VI Sports News- with information about the forthcoming IBSA World Games. · A did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead. and another episode of the 10 today gentle exercise sessions

In This week’s edition we have: · Local news for the Black Country - with some added nostalgia looking back at the history of the region. · The quiz with Meena · An update from Beacon. · Another bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips. · A special edition of VI Sports News. · A Black Country Day, did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead. and the gardening experts at MK Pulse, give tips on all the things to do in the garden in July. .

In This week’s edition we have: · Local news for the Black Country. · The quiz with Meena · Information about fit-over filter glasses and how they may help with the discomfort of bright light and glare. · A special edition of VI Sports News. · A did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead -with a feature article looking at the history of Saint Swithin. and some added nostalgia looking at the life and times of the humble Post Box.

In This week’s edition we have: · Local news for the Black Country. · The quiz with Meena · Information about Video Magnifiers. · A special edition of VI Sports News. · A did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead. and another bulletin of the 10 today gentle exercise sessions.

In This week’s edition we have: · Local news for the Black Country.· The quiz with Meena· The Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter for July.· The latest news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves.· A did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead.and another bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips.

In This week’s edition we have: · Local news for the Black Country- including a feature article with sight loss tips on recognising money. · The quiz with Meena · Information about fit-over filter glasses and how they may help with the discomfort of bright light and glare. · The latest news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves. · A did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead. and another episode of the 10today gentle exercise sessions

In This week’s edition we have: · Local news for the Black Country- including a feature article about RAF Cosford. · An update from Beacon. · The quiz with Meena · Information about fit-over filter glasses and how they may help with the discomfort of bright light and glare. · A special nostalgic edition of this week's Football news. · A did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead. and the gardening experts at MK Pulse, give tips on how to attract wildlife, watering and other things to do in the garden in June.

In This week’s edition we have: · Local news for the Black Country- including a celebration of the regions favourite take away. · An update from Beacon. · The quiz with Meena · Information about fit-over filter glasses and how they may help with the discomfort of bright light and glare. · The latest news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves · A did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead. and with June marked as Cataract Awareness month, we have an informative article about one of the leading causes of treatable vision loss in the UK.

In This week’s edition we have: · Local news for the Black Country- including the Lifestyle Newsletter for June.· An update from Beacon.· The quiz with Meena· Another episode of the 10today gentle exercise sessions· The latest news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves· A did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead.and are you guilty of any biscuit crimes? With national biscuit day earlier this week, we look at this year’s leading cause of biscuit barneys!

In This week’s edition we have: · Local news for the Black Country. · An update from Beacon. · The quiz with Meena · Our bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips. · The latest news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves · A did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead and with the final bank holiday weekend for May upon us, the history of Worcester makes for an interesting tale; with the city being a good location for a sunny day trip.

In this week’s edition we have: · Local news for the Black Country. · An update from Beacon. · The quiz with Meena · Our fortnightly bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips. · The latest news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves · A did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead and with the spring sunshine seemingly now set-in, we have an article with some expert tips from the Hardy Plant Society. Sharing knowledge about hardy perennials for your garden

In This week’s edition we have · Local news for the Black Country.· An update from Beacon.· The quiz with Meena · A bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips. · The latest news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves· A did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead· Another episode of our feature - the 10today gentle exercise sessions. and an interesting article, considering whether visual impairment defined the style of some famous artists?

In This week’s edition we have · Local news for the Black Country – “fit for a King!” · An update from Beacon -including details of Beacon’s Low Vision Sale Day. · The quiz with Meena · A bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips. · The latest news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves · A did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead and with our borders now in bloom, we have a springtime poem – Daffodils, by William Wordsworth

In this Update: A compilation of free, public Coronation Events across the West Midlands and the Black Country; throughout the weekend which runs from May 6th to 8th.

In this update: The ceremony to crown King Charles takes place on Saturday 6th May. This article- from The Talking News Federation, written by Heather and read by Alasdair, explains highlights of the day and how a charity is providing free audio and tactile guides to the event for visually impaired children.

In This week’s edition we have: · Local news for the Black Country. · An update from Beacon- including the Lifestyle Newsletter for May · The quiz with Meena · The latest news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves · A did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead and with King Charles III’s Coronation now only a couple of weeks away, we have a feature article sharing information of the event and some special plans for children experiencing sight loss.

In This week’s edition we have · Local news for the Black Country. · An update from Beacon. · The quiz with Meena · Our fortnightly bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips. · The latest news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves · A did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead And with the spring sunshine seemingly now set-in, we have an article sharing some tips on things to do in the garden this month.

In This week’s edition we have · Local news for the Black Country.· An update from Beacon.· The quiz with Meena · Our fortnightly bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips. · The latest news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves· A did you know section from Flashback Roger. · The weather for the week ahead· Another episode of our feature - the 10today gentle exercise sessions. And a seasonal poem to celebrate springtime.