Coventry Talking Newspaper
Local news, information, and community stories to blind and partially sighted residents in Coventry
Coventry Talking Newspaper · User's blog
Show overview
Coventry Talking Newspaper launched in 2025 and has put out 30 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 36m and 1h 41m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 22 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 22 episodes published. Published by User's blog.
From the publisher
The Coventry Talking Newspaper is a long‑running audio service that brings local news, information, and community stories to blind and partially sighted residents in Coventry and the surrounding area. It exists to make local journalism and community updates accessible to people who cannot easily read printed newspapers. What the Coventry Talking Newspaper Provides Weekly audio editions featuring Coventry news, sport, events, council updates, and community features. Content drawn from local papers and specially recorded segments, ensuring listeners stay connected to what’s happening in their city. A free service, available on multiple platforms including USB sticks, smart speakers, podcasts, and online streaming. How People Listen USB postal service: Listeners can receive each edition on a USB stick through the free Articles for the Blind scheme, then return it in a pre‑paid envelope. Smart speakers: Saying “Play Coventry Talking Newspaper” will play the latest edition. Podcasts: Episodes are available on platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Online streaming: Editions can be played directly from the Talking Newspaper website. A Longstanding Local Service The Coventry Talking Newspaper has been running for over 40 years, making it one of the city’s most enduring accessibility services. It continues to be produced by volunteers who record, edit, and distribute each edition for the community.
Latest Episodes
View all 30 episodesCOVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 26th June 2026
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 17th June 2026
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 10th June 2026
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 3rd June 2026
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 27th May 2026
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 20th May 2026
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 13th May 2026
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 6th May 2026
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 29th April 2026
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 22nd April 2026
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 15th April 2026
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 25th March 2026
Audio from the Coventry Talking Newspaper for the Blind & Partially Sighted. Coventry News and Sport Recorded on the 25th March 2026 Weekly Update: News, Events, and Announcements
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 18th March 2026
Audio from the Coventry Talking Newspaper for the Blind & Partially Sighted. Coventry News and Sport Recorded on the 18th March 2026 Weekly Update: News, Events, and Announcements
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 11th March 2026
Audio from the Coventry Talking Newspaper for the Blind & Partially Sighted. Coventry News and Sport Recorded on the 11th March 2026 Weekly Update: News, Events, and Announcements
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 4th March 2026
Audio from the Coventry Talking Newspaper for the Blind & Partially Sighted. Coventry News and Sport Recorded on the 4th March 2026 Weekly Update: News, Events, and Announcements
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 25th February 2026
Audio from the Coventry Talking Newspaper for the Blind & Partially Sighted. Coventry News and Sport Recorded on the 25th February 2026 Weekly Update: News, Events, and Announcements
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 18th February 2026
Audio from the Coventry Talking Newspaper for the Blind & Partially Sighted. Coventry News and Sport Recorded on the 18th February 2026 Weekly Update: News, Events, and Announcements
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 11th February 2026
Audio from the Coventry Talking Newspaper for the Blind & Partially Sighted. Coventry News and Sport Recorded on the 11th February 2026 Weekly Update: News, Events, and Announcements
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 4th February 2026
Audio from the Coventry Talking Newspaper for the Blind & Partially Sighted. Coventry News and Sport Recorded on the 4th February 2026 Weekly Update: News, Events, and Announcements
COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 28th January 2025
Audio from the Coventry Talking Newspaper for the Blind & Partially Sighted. Coventry News and Sport Recorded on the 28th January 2025 Weekly Update: News, Events, and Announcements