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Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the festive editions of the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for a trio of festive special episodes of the podcast.
Welcome to the festive editions of the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for a trio of festive special episodes of the podcast.
Welcome to the festive editions of the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for a trio of festive special episodes of the podcast.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon, the latest news from the Wolves and West Brom and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon, the latest news from the Wolves and West Brom and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon, the latest news from the Wolves and West Brom and regular features.Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon, the latest news from the Wolves and West Brom and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon, the latest news from the Wolves and West Brom and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon, the latest news from the Wolves and West Brom and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon, the latest news from the Wolves and West Brom and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon, the latest news from the Wolves and West Brom and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon, the latest news from the Wolves and West Brom and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon, the latest news from the Wolves and West Brom and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon, the latest news from the Wolves and West Brom and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon, the latest news from the Wolves and West Brom and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon, the latest news from the Wolves and West Brom and regular feature
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon, the latest news from the Wolves and West Brom and regular features.
Welcome to the Talking News with the team at Beacon. Join the team for local news, weather, an update from Beacon, the latest news from the Wolves and West Brom and regular features.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, a quiz, 'Did You Know?' with Flashback Roger, sightloss tips, inspiring news stories and a Royal story.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football news on the Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, 'Did You Know?' with Flashback Roger, sightloss tips and an insight into the world of Rambling.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football news on the Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, 'Did You Know?' with Flashback Roger, sightloss tips and a gentle exercise workout.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football news on the Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, 'Did You Know>' with Flashback Roger, sightloss tips and gardening tips for Autumn.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football news on the Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, sightloss tips and as the World Blind Games take place across the region, the team take a look at the career of the para-athlete and campaigner Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, an football update, a quiz, sightloss tips and block buster book review!
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, an football update, a quiz, sightloss tips with a focus on recognising money, VI sports news, a feature on how local authority teams can help shape the future of communities, all round off with a comedy drama.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon including the lifestyle newsletter, an football update, a quiz and a workout.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, an football update, a quiz, sighloss tips, and a feature on things to do in the garden this month.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, an football update, a quiz and information on fit over filter glasses.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, an update on football on Wolves and the Albion, a quiz and information on sight-loss tips.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, an update on football on Wolves and the Albion, a quiz, information on sight-loss tips and the Lifestyle Newsletter for July.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, an update on football on Wolves and the Albion, a quiz, information on fit over filter glasses and a work out session.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up, a quiz, sightloss tips and tips to do in the garden this month.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon including the Lifestyle Newsletter for June, football catch up, a quiz, sightloss tips, a "Did You Know Feature?", information on filter glasses and a feature on cataracts.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon including the Lifestyle Newsletter for June, football catch up, a quiz, sightloss tips, a "Did You Know Feature?" and a quirky featuring around National Biscuit Day!
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon including the Lifestyle Newsletter for May, football catch up, a quiz, sightloss tips, a "Did You Know Feature?" and a feature on the history of Worcester.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon including the Lifestyle Newsletter for May, football catch up, a quiz, sightloss tips, a "Did You Know Feature?" and a feature from an expert on hardy plants for your garden.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon including the Lifestyle Newsletter for May, football catch up, a quiz, sightloss tips, a "Did You Know Feature?" and a feature on whether visual impairment defines the style of famous artists.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon including the Lifestyle Newsletter for May, football catch up, a quiz, sightloss tips, a "Did You Know Feature?" and we look forward to the Coronation of King Charles III with a feature on events.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up, a quiz, gentle exercise session, sightloss tips, a "Did You Know Feature?", information on voting at the upcoming local elections and we look forward to the Coronation of King Charles III.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up, a quiz, gentle exercise session, sightloss tips, a "Did You Know Feature?", information on voting at the upcoming local elections and article on spring gardening tips.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up, a quiz, gentle exercise session, sightloss tips, a "Did You Know Feature?" and a seasonal poem.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up, a quiz, gentle exercise session, a "Did You Know Feature?" and a look at what pranks and tricks are played on April Fools Day.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, sightloss tips, gentle exercise session, a "Did You Know Feature?" and play a special tribute to a veteran of World War II operation - 'Market Garden.'
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, sightloss tips, gentle exercise session, a "Did You Know Feature?" and hints and tips on what to do in the garden this month.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, sightloss tips, a "Did You Know Feature?", and the final part of the love story - "Love Letters From A Desert Rat."
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, a "Did You Know Feature?", and part three of the love story - "Love Letters From A Desert Rat."
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, a "Did You Know Feature?", sightloss tips and part two of the love story - "Love Letters From A Desert Rat."
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, a "Did You Know Feature?", weather for week ahead, a work out, information on video magnifiers, part one of touching World War II love story from a Scottish author.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, a "Did You Know Feature?", bi-weelky information on sightloss news and information from the RNIB on Smartmeters for those living with sightloss.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon including February's Lifestyle Newsletter, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, a "Did You Know Feature?", information on RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch, information about video magnifiers and gentle exercise sessions.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, a "Did You Know Feature?" and a feature on a local and funny novelist - can you guess who?
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, a "Did You Know Feature?" and local exercise sessions.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom and a special feature on Pele, a quiz, a Festive "Did You Know Feature?" all around pantomines, sight loss tips, and a feature on the history of braille in celebration of World Braille Day.
Welcome to a festive Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, a festive football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, tales of 'Christmas Past' through 100 years of newspaper articles, festive stories and seasonal sing-a-long, all completed with 'Red Robin Letters.'
Talking news will return on the 11th January 2023.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, a Festive "Did You Know Feature?", benefits of winter magnifiers, all rounded off with a feature from Rupert Evershed on the UK's lesser known winter birds.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, a Festive "Did You Know Feature?", information on fit-over filter glasses, all rounded off with a feature on one of the most notable and famous performance artists in the world.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, a Festive "Did You Know Feature?", sight loss tips all rounded off with a combined December & January lifestyle newsletter.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, the "Did You Know Feature?", sight loss tips all rounded off with a nature feature on the declining wild birds in our gardens,
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, the "Did You Know Feature?", plus information on supported living at Beacon Court and a stop press update from the charity.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, the "Did You Know Feature?", information on an audio description audio service for sight loss, all rounded off with Beacon's November Lifestyle Magazine.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, the "Did You Know Feature?", information on Beacon's 2023 diaries and calendars, all completed with a feature on Wolves star 'Billy Wright.'
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, the "Did You Know Feature?", information on legal rights on legal access for guide dog owners, all roundrd off with gardening tips for the month of October.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, the "Did You Know Feature?", a workout, 'Sounds of Nature', information on a research project on volunteers, catch up with our computer services team, all finished off with information about pumpkins.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, the "Did You Know Feature?", a workout, 'Sounds of Nature', the October Lifestyle Newsletter, all rounded off with a poem.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a quiz, the "Did You Know Feature?", a workout, 'Sounds of Nature', information on the BBO Bridge project, inspiration stories of friends and family helping people with visual impairment, all completed with a feature on autumnal gardening.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This special magazine editions includes local weather, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a workout, changes following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Beacon's On Call service, direct payments from Dudley Council, the 'Works For Me' project and a feature on how the Black Country's historic canals can help with wellbeing.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", a workout, news on an upcoming sight-loss event, information on digital magnifications and all look back at the time when Queen Elizabeth II was crowned.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?" Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter for September, all rounded off with a poem.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?" trivia quiz, information on the 'three simple words' app, all completed with a poem about a cricket match from 1914. Talking news will take a break next week and return on 7th September.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", an appeal fro be-friending volunteers, information on accessible information rights, a look at Conservative Party leadership with the Thomas Pilkington Trust, facts about the Midlands all completed with a look at poet laureates under the reign on Queen Elizabeth II.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", an appeal fro be-friending volunteers, information on filter glass, an article on VR innovation, information on Amazon's Alexa service, all rounded off with a summer poem 'The Green Man'
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the August Beacon lifestyle Newsletter, an article about a para-climber, rounded off with gardening tips for the month of August.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature', a workout, information on how the Commonwealth Games Time Trial will affect the Beacon Centre, information on macular degeneration and hallucinations, and a feature on how cash points were invited in the bath!
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature', information on an appeal to improve bus travel for people with sight loss, facts about ice cream, information on Beacon's Befriending Service, and hear about a project that allows people to listen to the Solar System.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature', information on assistance on the cost of living crisis, a feature on Black Country Day, all round off with information on VR archery.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature', information on the audio book service, find out about Beat The Street Dudley, advice regarding holiday scams. an article on cataracts, all finished off with an interview with Simon Cox, of Cobalt Systems, providers of products for people with visual impairment,
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature', a workout, a feature on Covid and international travel, all finished off by gardening tips for the month of July.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature', information from the Macular Society on eye procedures, a feature on reading apps, life as a guide dog puppy trainer, all rounded of with the story of who a Lancaster Bomber crashed in the Black Country in World War II.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature', information from the Macular Society on lighting. all rounded off with a feature on Aldous Huxley.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature', information on long Covid, a feature on canal wildlife, a look at VR tennis and information on a company who are developing products for those with sight loss.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature',hear how changes to the Highway Code may affect those with guide dogs, a Royal Fact Book, all rounded off with a feature on how, after 200 years since its invention, braille is as useful as ever.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature', 'Craig's Black Country Joke Book', information on an RNIB research project, a look at the upcoming Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations all rounded off with a look at gardening tips for the month of June.
Welcome to this special feature edition of Talking News with the team at Beacon. an update from Beacon, the Quiz,' a workout, the 'Did You Know?' feature, Nick Radford on their visual impairment, the call for artifacts for the historic pub development at Black Country Living Museum. history of coal mining across the Black Country, a feature on mental health all completed with the humorous memoirs of Michael Simpkins.
Special feature edition,
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature', information about the Canal & River Trust's orchard project, information on the latest sight loss research and hear how Dame Judy Dench adapted to life with visual impairment.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature', information on the NHS Covid-19 Spring Booster campaign, a feature on digital magnifiers, a workout, rounded off with a story in the guise of a poem.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature', Information on voting in local elections, the history of the Black Country Canals, a feature on pork scratchings, all round off with a look at garden blooms in the months of May.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature', information on what kids want to know about sight loss, a feature on St George, all rounded off with a book review - 'Around The World In Eighty Days.'
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature',a workout, a feature on the fortieth anniversary of the Falklands War, information on wellbeing, all completed by a story of an unusually cold football match.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This special episode features local weather, an update from Beacon, the Quiz,' changes to our Alexa service, news on Internship opportunities, our wellbeing service, a look back at the Winter Paralympics and gardening tips for April.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature',a workout, information on the Government's Council Tax Rebate and a feature on the history of Mother's Day.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature', information on RNIB's 'See Sports Differently' campaign, a feature on the Wolverhampton See Skills Connect project all rounded off with a look at St Patrick's Day.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", the Quiz,' Sounds of Nature', a workout, dance classes and an NHS scheme for expectant mothers and a feature on accessible radio.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", news about RNIB's Rail Safe campaign, looking forward to the Winter Paralympics all finished with a feature on 'What To Do in the Garden this March'.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This week is a special feature edition including our regular quiz, an update from Beacon, information on research into long covid, news about a campaign from sight loss council, transport research project and a short story.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", news about development in bionic eye technology, work experience with Callum, who works at BT and has an eye condition - all rounded off with why our calendar is the way it is.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", a workout, information on RNIB's Blind Voters campaign all rounded off with a review of fitness & wellbeing audio books.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", a feature on Black Country Living Museum, information on video magnifiers, TV nostalgia, a book review and a feature on how artist Claude Monet coped with sight loss.
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", a workout, an article on employment with visual impairment, mental health wellbeing, all rounded off with Craig's 'Fact Book.'
Welcome Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", a piece on video magnifiers, a feature on local place names, all rounded off with a look at TNF Winter Woodland Walks.
Welcome to the first edition of Talking News for 2022 with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", a workout, winter safety tips, all rounded off with a feature on TNF Guide Dog's charity mascot - Flash.
Welcome to the last edition of Talking News for 2021 with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", a workout, all rounded off with a plethora of facts about Christmas. The team will return on the 12th January 2022.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", information on arthritis, a history of sugar and desserts, all rounded off with a plethora of facts about Wolverhampton.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", the 'Black Country Joke Book', information on on a volunteering opportunity, a workout, the 'Christmas Cracker' all rounded off with a plethora of facts about Dudley.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This is a special feature edition which includes an update from Beacon and information on their on call services, information on Mastercard's Touchcard, a story about if Oliver Cromwell banned Christmas, information on the Citizen's Network and an edition of Graham Fisher's 'Flights of Fancy'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", the 'Black Country Joke Book', facts about the Black Country, information on I CAN's Christmas event, a workout all completed by a feature from Black Country Living Museum on traditional sweets.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, information on lighting and sightloss, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", the 'Black Country Joke Book', Information on Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre and accessible shows all completed by a feature on spices used in Christmas baking.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", the 'Black Country Joke Book', a work-out routine, an article on accessible space travel, all completed with an interview with Wolverhampton-born author Jon Cronshaw.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", the 'Black Country Joke Book', information from Trading Standards on home energy scams, rounded off with a feature on Guy Fawkes.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, a special Halowe'en themed "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", the 'Black Country Joke Book', a ten minute exercise routine, information about Beacon's 2022 diary sale, finished off with a tale about a famous author.....
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", the 'Black Country Joke Book', information on RNIB's groups support activities, information on ordering Beacon's 2022 diaries all completed with a feature on 'Apple Day.'
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", information on reading apps, news about Sight Loss Today - rounding the episode off a feature about the Black Country's very own "Tiger King."
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", news from Guide Dogs UK and their technology access scheme for school children, information on how to avoid doorstep scammers - rounding the episode off with a concise biology of James Joyce.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz",a feature on superstitions, news on organisation I CAN - completed by 'School Day Memories' by BBC journalist Peter White.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", information about a new Patron for Guide Dogs,an update from the Sight Loss Council, "Sounds of Nature' - all completed by Graham Fisher MBE with 'In My Opinion'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", the opening of Beacon's gym, how to play golf with a visual impairment, an article on the Battle of Britain - all completed by Graham Fisher MBE with 'In My Opinion'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", 'Sounds of Nature',tips on how to overcome sleeplessness, research on issues that young people with sight loss face in work and education - all completed by Graham Fisher MBE with 'In My Opinion'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", 'Sounds of Nature', article on the great fire of London, information on the Sight Loss Council's Street For All campaign, an update on access to the Black Country Living Museum - all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", 'Sounds of Nature', article about mental fitness, information about the Black Country Plan consultation - all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", 'Sounds of Nature', an article on the Berlin Wall, information on the charity VI Talk - all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", an article on the Glorious 12th, an update from the RNIB, information on dancing classes for those with visual impairment - all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", a feature on yoga, hear about Beacon's Digital Inclusion Project - all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather,an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", Craig's Black Country Joke Book, feature on Lammas Day and an article from the Macular Society - all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, information on the lifting of Covid restrictions, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", Craig's Black Country Joke Book, a feature on "pronunciation", all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", Craig's Black Country Joke Book, a feature on St Swithin's Day, information about Arthritis Action, all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", feature on impressionist painter Claude Monet, news on a new echo locator which could help people with sight loss, Craig's Black Country Joke Book, all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", feature on Independence Day, Craig's Black Country Joke Book, information on a book about war stories supporting Blind Veterans UK, all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Black Country Joke Book", the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", feature on Jane Austin's Regency Week, Craig's Black Country Joke Book, information on intelligent shoes and a new series for people with sight loss, a Euro 2020 song, all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Black Country Joke Book", the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", feature on the Magna Carta, information on vitamins and nutrition, all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a story about an unusual court case, the "Black Country Joke Book", a section featuring Lisa Cowley, Beacon's CEO, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", information on World Environment Day, interview with Mina about Volunteers Week, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", information on new accessible shows at the Arena Theatre, sightloss advisor Pete talking about sightloss on WCR.FM, information on Black Country Touring's Dial A Story Service, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look at superstitions, information on Marcus Gunn Syndrome, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look at superstitions, information on Marcus Gunn Syndrome, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look at the history of sweet making in the Black Country, information on the Include Me Citizen Network Project, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look at diabetic macular edema, a look into the history of May Day, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", important information on Covid-19 vaccination programme, information on Child Bonnet Syndrome, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Talking News returns this week, after the Easter break, with the team at Beacon and begins with changes to the national lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a message from the NHS, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a reflection on the Covid-19 pandemic, information on "dry-eye",the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE. The team are taking an Easter break and will return on the 14 April 2021.
Welcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look at the upcoming 2021 census, the "Flashback quiz", information about cataracts, an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Welcome to Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look behind the scenes at a nuclear robotics works in Wolverhampton, "Flashback quiz", information about glaucoma, , an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Welcome to Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look at a report into slavery, the latest news on football with the Wolves and the Albion, an edition of "Sounds from Nature", a look at the local elections, all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Welcome to Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look back at decimalization, the latest news on football with the Wolves and the Albion, an edition of "Sounds from Nature", information about diabetic retinopathy, all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Welcome to Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look at how the Black Country will become a centre for UK Cycling, more information on digital inclusion, the latest news on football with the Wolves and the Albion, "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Welcome to Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, a new "Did You Know Feature?", a look at the UK's changing population figures, information on a new Beacon service to combat loneliness, the latest news on football with the Wolves and the Albion, all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.