Black Country Talking News: Recent Episodes
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The Black Country Talking News is a free service which is produced each week for people living with sight loss to help them keep in touch with their community.
In the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak we believe this service has never been more needed with many more people now isolated in their own homes and having little contact with the outside world.
We are reliant on donations to help cover our production costs and if you are able to make a donation it could help us to continue to provide this vital service in this time of crisis.
This week marks a significant celestial event. The solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will be a rare and spectacular event for the UK, marking one of the largest solar eclipses in nearly 30 years.
This Beacon update provides information on safe viewing methods, as it is never safe to look directly at the Sun, local viewing events and tools that may help create an accessible experience of the eclipse.
The forecast of warm weather with a mix of cloud and brightness on Wednesday means there should be at least some chance of experiencing the eclipse if the cloud breaks at the right time — though, as ever, the Black Country sky may decide to keep a bit of drama for itself, but will serve as a gentle reminder that the solar eclipse can be observed in a multisensory way, with changes in ambient sound, temperature, wind, crowd reaction, and animal behaviour- all becoming part of the solar show.
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.
There's some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country.
We have a couple of feature focus segments this week too:
With this week marking international assistance dog day, we learn about a new pilot project in the Black Country helping to tackle incidents where individuals are unlawfully denied access to premises and services because of their assistance dogs.
With thanks to TNF soundings, we find out about the humble beginnings of Guide Dogs and learn some fun doggie facts.
We have the latest instalment of Puppy Academy with trainer Charlotte and her canine companions.
Next week will also mark a significant celestial event. The solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will be a rare and spectacular event for the UK, marking one of the largest solar eclipses in nearly 30 years.
With information on safe viewing methods, as it is never safe to look directly at the Sun, local viewing events, and tools that may help create an accessible experience of the event; we just need a favourable weather forecast from Meena for the week ahead.
You’ll have to be nimble minded, as we also have another challenging Number Puzzle Quiz from Roger and Meena.
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed; including the lifestyle newsletter for August with Dan.
From JRR Tolkien and the Rock Houses of Kinver Edge to the Red House Glass Cone and the latest exhibits at Stourbridge Glass Museum- there’s some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country.
We continue our journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia.
You’ll have to be nimble minded, as we have another challenging Quiz from Roger.
Meena also has the latest 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 find out what’s been happening at Beacon with the latest update from Helen and Muhammed.
There’s all the latest news from across the Black Country, including an update of significant changes to some local bus routes and services across the region.
With the tale of Malcolm the Emu, there's plenty of fascination to be had too.
Get ready to ‘chill out’ and test your knowledge, as we have a seasonal Ice-cream Did You Know feature with Roger and Quiz with Meena. Will you ‘melt under the pressure’— or ‘just sprinkle in your best answers, to scoop up the most points!’
That’s enough ‘waffle’ - it’s sure been weather for ice cream and frozen desserts to help cool us down- is it set to continue? Or is the region set to see its first significant, and much needed, spell of rainfall for over a month! We hear from Meena who has the outlook for the week ahead.
And with thanks to TNF soundings contributor Jan and the gardening experts at MK Pulse magazine, we have all the hints and tips in the garden for July.
In this week’s edition:
We find out what’s been happening at Beacon with the latest update from Helen and Muhammed.
There’s all the latest news from across the Black Country,
With this week marking Black Country Day, we celebrate all things Black Country:
There’s a feature focus on one of the region’s proudest musical success stories from Beacon volunteer and talking news contributor David Smith.
We have some bostin’ fittle and celebrate a culinary delight and delicacy of the Black Country - the humble orange chip!
Staying with the theme of food, and you’ll have to be ‘berry’ alert for this week’s quiz, where you’ll need to identify as many fruits as you can in a Juice Bar audio based iSpy brainteaser challenge!
And established over 60 years, with thanks to the Gentlemen Songsters, we share a full rendition of the re-recorded version of the Black Country Anthem.
We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.
And with thanks to Guide Dogs and St. Albans & district talking newspapers- we hear from Charlotte the trainer and her doggy trainees, with the latest episode from the Puppy Academy.
After the footballing theatre from the early hours of Monday morning, this FIFA World Cup keeps shifting our evenings and stretching our screen time well beyond the usual bedtime routine; we take a tactical timeout, or hydration break, to offer fresh relevance to some recent research, into how high intensity artificial light in the evening (i.e. screen time exposure) may effect long term eye health and risk of developing age-related eye disease.
Providing solutions and strategies that are a 'little kinder on our eyes' too.
In this week’s edition:
We find out what’s been happening at Beacon with the latest update from Helen and Muhammed.
There’s all the latest news from across the Black Country,
With this week marking World Chocolate Day, with thanks to TNF Soundings contributor Lindsay, we learn the history of the day which is marked each year on the 7th of July.
Is this spell of sweltering heat set to continue? we hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.
After the footballing theatre from the early hours of Monday morning, this World Cup keeps shifting our evenings and stretching our screen time well beyond the usual bedtime routine; we take a tactical timeout, or hydration break, to focus on new research into how bright evening light may affect eye health.
Staying with sport and you’ll have to be sharp of mind, as just in time for The Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale – Southport, in a couple of weeks, to celebrate the sport’s oldest tournament, we have a special golf themed did you know section from Roger and Quiz with Meena.
And you may recall from last week’s edition, we considered how public transport systems are increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of extreme heat – and offered some guidance on heat exhaustion.
Well, as temperatures soar once again this week and red weather warnings remain in place, with thanks to Express and Star journalist Kirsty-Louise Card – we take a journey on the Midlands buses– to find out whether calls from bus drivers - seeking to make aircon mandatory on UK buses- are justified…
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon; with the lifestyle newsletter for July with Dan.
Some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country, including guidance on how to spot heat exhaustion.
You’ll have to be nimble minded, as we have another challenging Number Puzzle Quiz from Roger and Meena.
Meena also has the latest forecast for the week ahead.
We continue our journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia.
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.
And with Armed Forces Day being celebrated last weekend, with thanks to TNF soundings, we hear the second and final part of some wartime memories from Nancy Bailey a member of the Womens' Auxiliary Air Force or WAAF, during the Second World War.
In this week’s edition:
We find out what’s been happening at Beacon with the latest update from Helen and Muhammed.
There’s all the latest news from across the Black Country, including news on how you can help shape the future of local voluntary and community services.
With Armed Forces Day being celebrated across the region this weekend, with thanks to TNF Soundings, we hear some humorous, some sad, some mundane, but all intensely human personal wartime memories of those who served.
Is this spell of sweltering heat set to continue? we hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as with thanks to TNF Soundings contributor quizmaster Andrew, we have another general knowledge quiz to challenge you too.
In this week’s edition:
We find out what’s been happening at Beacon with the latest update from Helen and Muhammed.
There’s all the latest news from across the Black Country, including news on how you can help shape the future accessibility of the NHS App and digital eye care services.
We take a journey around a local area with more than 420 million years of historical significance; can you guess where and what this fossilised area of outstanding geological heritage may be?
You'll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another Did You Know feature and Quiz with Roger and Meena.
Are some spells of summer sunshine on the way? we hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.
With higher UV levels expected across the region over the next few days, we also have a feature segment, focussing on the importance of protecting our eyes from UV radiation emitted by the Sun.
And with thanks to the Talking News Federation, we hear from soundings contributor Lindsay, who brings us the history of World Music Day, marked each year on the 21st of June.
In this week’s edition:
We find out what’s been happening at Beacon with the latest update from Helen and Muhammed.
There’s all the latest news from across the Black Country, including news of a historic gem in the heart of Wolverhampton, dating back to the 12th century.
Talking News Federation's soundings contributor Tina, challenges us all with another number puzzle quiz.
With the Football World Cup providing Wolves fans a welcome distraction from the domestic game- we share some positive news of Wolves being revealed as top dogs of a recent study and premier league ranking table.
Is this spell of sunshine and showers set to stay for much longer? we hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.
And with thanks to TNF soundings, we hear from the Blind Baker – Penny Melville Brown OBE – who presents another bake-along session in an entertaining and encouraging manner, to bring the joy of home baking to listeners regardless of their level sight loss.
In this week’s edition:
We find out what’s been happening at Beacon with the latest update from Helen and Muhammed.
We have all the latest news from across the Black Country.
With the FIFA Football World Cup 2026 now just over a week away, we sail our way across the Atlantic, for some fascinating nostalgia from 40 years ago, to the last time the competition was held in one of this year’s host countries. Introducing a quite fascinating story about a group of Wolves fans who famously went to the 1986 World Cup in Mexico - and loved it so much, they didn’t come back.
We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.
With thanks to Guide Dogs and St Albans & District Talking News, we introduce Episode 8 of Puppy Academy, a monthly series following Charlotte the trainer as she continues the journey with her latest puppy recruits.
And no ‘loafing’ around here- ‘Ciabatta’ be ready - as last but not ‘yeast’ - we have a bread themed audio-descriptive i-Spy challenge from Soundings Contributor Lindsay.
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon, including the lifestyle newsletter for June with Dan.
Some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country.
Nestle down and find your comfy spot, as with thanks to TNF soundings, we introduce the third and final Episode of ‘Beyond the Call’ an exclusive 3-part short story, about a visually impaired military veteran, written especially for the Talking News by published author Chris Crowther.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another challenging Quiz from Roger.
We continue our journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia.
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.
We have some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country, including an account from local historian Sarah Haywood looking to bring the story of a local legend, known fondly as the Brierley Hill giant, back into the spotlight.
Nestle down and find your comfy spot, as with thanks to TNF soundings, we introduce Episode 2 of ‘Beyond the Call’ an exclusive 3-part short story, about a visually impaired military veteran, written especially for the Talking News by published author Chris Crowther.
You’ll have to be nimble minded as we have the latest number puzzle challenge from Roger and Meena
We park the dissection of Wolves’ relegation to one side, and swing our way across the Atlantic, to report on a spectacular and historic sporting achievement from last weekend; and a journey that began right here in the Black Country.
We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.
And with the UK's living costs continuing to spiral we introduce the final episode 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 and Muhammed.
We have some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country, including a lowdown on the Commemorative events planned to celebrate 25 years of The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
Nestle down and find your comfy spot, as with thanks to TNF soundings, we introduce Episode 1 of ‘Beyond the Call’ an exclusive 3-part short story, about a visually impaired military veteran, written especially for the Talking News by published author Chris Crowther.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have the latest Did You Know challenge from Roger and Quiz with Meena.
We also have the weather forecast for the week ahead from Meena.
And with the UK's living costs continuing to spiral we introduce Episode 5 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 and Muhammed.
Some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another challenging Quiz from Roger.
We continue our journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia.
With Wolves’ relegation from football’s top flight confirmed, we shift our focus to some positive sporting prowess, showcased by a blind artist.
With passwords being an essential part of life these days, TNF soundings contributor Lindsay, brings us the history of World Password Day, which is marked on the 7th of May- with information about their history and how they can work for VI individuals.
We introduce another Episode 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.
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; including the lifestyle newsletter for May with Dan.
We have some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country; including an article focusing on exercise and nutrition for eye health, with tips on keeping active during Spring, what to eat to keep your eyes healthy and how to sleep better.
You’ll have to be nimble minded as we have the latest number puzzle challenge from Roger and Meena
We have the latest reaction to the latest game week football action , from our BBC Make a Difference Young Hero Award Winner and Wolves’ Superfan Frazer.
We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.
With the UK's living costs continuing to spiral we introduce another Episode of an exclusive 6-part series providing further insight into a lifeline service – Black Country Foodbank; where this week we hear from Brian, one of the Foodbank's volunteers.
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.
We have some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country.
Including an introduction to What3words - a geocode system that divides the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique combination of three words. This system allows for precise location identification, making it easier to share and navigate to specific places, and to relay information swiftly in times of emergency.
With thanks to the Electoral Services at City of Wolverhampton Council, there’s a special segment detailing all aspects of accessibility and adjustments that shall be available to make next month’s local elections inclusive to all.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have the latest did you know challenge from Roger and quiz with Meena.
We have all the reaction to the latest game week football action for Wolves and West Brom.
We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.
With the UK's living costs continuing to spiral we introduce Episode 3 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.
And with thanks to Guide Dogs and St Albans & District Talking News, we introduce Episode 7 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; as well as an update from Dan.
There’s some fascinating news from across the Black Country, including the third and final part of our series focusing on the Express and Star’s 20 letter test for the Royal Mail.
With thanks to the Electoral Services at City of Wolverhampton Council, there’s a special segment detailing all aspects of accessibility and adjustments that shall be available to make next month’s local elections inclusive to all.
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.
With yet more gloom from the latest game week of football action for West Brom and Wolves, we keep things positive with some nostalgia, and our second and final part of the Boy Wonder from Wolves.
We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.
With the UK's living costs continuing to spiral we introduce Episode 2 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.
And with thanks to our gardening experts from MK Pulse Magazine, we have all the hints and tips for April.
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 Beacon
We 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.
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.
From forthcoming events and forums to some high-octane nostalgia, 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 Ann.
It’s not quite been the start to the meteorological summer we were expecting; will we see a return to some warmer, drier and sunnier climes? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week!
And in a month that will see our region celebrate the Armed Forces, we hear from Talking News Federation’s Soundings Contributor Rob, who introduces a talk with Olga Hopkins, where she shares her Wartime memories; helping to preserve such moments for future generations, before they are lost forever.
In this week’s edition we have:
Beacon updates with Kaydey and Pete.
From travel to farming right through to health and wellbeing, we have all the latest news and information from the Black Country.
And with this weekend being international Tabletop Day- it’s all fun and games with soundings contributor Lindsay, who shares a cabin conversation about the accessibility of some of our classic board games,
and you’ll have to be sharp of mind as well, as Lindsay brings another one of our challenges…. A Garden Centre brainteaser quiz based on an audio-descriptive i-Spy.
With the football season now over, we have our fanzone feature covering the final weekend action for Wolves.
And with May being one of the warmest, driest and sunniest on record, what does the month of June hold for us? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week!
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon- including the Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter for June with Kaydey and Dan.
We have some latest news from the Black Country!
There’s some fascinating nostalgia too, as Beacon member and railway enthusiast David Smith brings us a great Rail Tale from the 1960's.
We go on another journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have a dozen dilemma's quiz from soundings contributor Roger Brooks.
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.
The past few months has provided Beacon with the fortunate opportunity to collaborate with the Wolves Foundation, on a series of multi-sport sessions and activities held across both the Beacon Centre and the Wolves Foundation in Aldersley. With thanks to Beacon’s Community Lifestyle and Gym Coordinator Daniel Clarke we bring a new podcast series – Sporting Stories, which focuses on some of our members at Beacon and the indelible impact such activity projects are having.
Episodes 1-6, as follows:
Carol Wolves Foundation
Martyn Community Activities
Vaughan Community Activities
Jenny Sporting Stories
Jamie Sporting Stories
Stephen F Wolves Foundation
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.
there’s plenty of fascinating nostalgia, along with all the latest news and information from the Black Country.
There’s even time to make yourself a bostin’ brew, as we celebrate international tea day!
We have all the reaction to the final football action for the season, in our fanzone feature for Wolves.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have another quiz from Roger and Meena.
And we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead!
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.
From William the Conqueror to Jane Austen and a heroic tale from when Dudley Zoo first opened- there’s plenty of fascinating nostalgia, latest news and information from the Black Country.
There’s all the reaction to the weekend’s football action for Wolves and West Brom.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have another quiz from Roger and Meena.
We hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead!
And we have the latest round of hints and tips from the gardening experts at MK Pulse magazine, who have got some ‘Gardening on a budget’ ideas for the months ahead.
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.
We have all the latest news and information from the Black Country.
With thanks to soundings contributors Gill & Bob, we also have a helpful conversation where we hear about some experiences of the impact of a visual impairment in the world of work and the support that may be available.
There’s all the reaction to the weekend’s football action for Wolves and West Brom.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have another challenging quiz from Soundings Contributor Ann.
Clive Davies brings us the sound of common toads in a local pond and frogs in his allotment, with a recording from the Wildlife Sound Recording Society.
And there's another fabulous easy to follow recipe from the Blind Baker, Penny Melville Brown.
n this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.
We have some fascinating news and information from the Black Country.
There’s all the reaction to the weekend’s football action in our Fanzone feature.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have another quiz to challenge you.
We hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead!
And with ,last week marking Shakespeare's 461st Birthday, we have an intriguing book review of the audio version of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel ‘Hamnet’
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon with Muhammed, including the Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter for May with Kaydey and Dan.
There’s some fascinating nostalgia too, as we have some interesting news from the Black Country!
We go on another journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have a "Tricky Twelve" quiz with soundings contributor Roger.
We have all the latest reaction to the weekend's football action, in our fanzone feature.
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.
With news on a recycling revolution, we have all the latest news and information from the Black Country.
And with this weekend being the Easter Holiday, we have a lowdown on some of the events happening over the next week as well as a brief hop through the historical origins of Easter.
With the latest news on a relegation battle and a promotion push, we have all the reaction to the weekend’s football action for Wolves and West Brom.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have another one of our challenges from Roger and Meena…. A brainteaser quiz based on an audio-descriptive i-Spy.
April showers bring May flowers! Are we set for a week of wet weather ahead? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week!
And we all have a hobby or pastime that we love to pursue. With thanks to suggestions from Soundings contributors Gill & Bob and conversations with some individuals about their interests, we also have some tips and advice on continuing hobbies – or developing new pastimes- after sight loss.
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.
With this month bringing with it World Health Day and Stress Awareness Month, we focus on the latest information and advice about important health matters such as Eye Health.
And from street parties to ‘pothole safari’s!’ we have all the latest news and information from the Black Country.
There’s some more fascinating nostalgia too, as we have the final episode in our International Women’s Day series, celebrating and championing the region’s finest.
With the latest news on a relegation battle and a promotion push, we have all the reaction to the weekend’s football action for Wolves and West Brom.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have another one of our new challenges from Roger and Meena…. A brainteaser quiz based on an audio-descriptive i-Spy.
We’ve had some glorious spells of unbroken sunshine through April- but will it continue? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead!
And with thanks to the gardening experts at MK Pulse magazine, we have all the latest hints and seasonal tips on getting the garden ready for the better weather ahead.
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.
With a series of essential bills rising this month, we have all the latest news and information about some of the events happening across the Black Country, to help support us through these difficult times.
There’s some more fascinating nostalgia too, as we continue our International Women’s Day series, celebrating and championing the region’s finest.
In this week’s sports section, we celebrate and champion the achievements of some recently honoured visually impaired and disabled athletes.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have another challenging did you know feature from Roger and quiz with Meena.
We’ve had some splendid sunshine to welcome in April, but will it continue? we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead!
And we have another fabulous easy to follow recipe from the Blind Baker, Penny Melville Brown.
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon- including the Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter for April with Kaydey and Dan.
We have some latest news from the Black Country!
There’s some fascinating nostalgia too, as we continue our International Women’s Day series, celebrating and championing the region’s finest.
We go on another journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have a brand-new challenge from Roger and Meena…. A brainteaser quiz based on an audio-descriptive i-Spy!
We have another episode of our Sporting Stories series, which focuses on some of our members at Beacon and the indelible impact the activity projects are having.
The clocks are springing, April is here- but are the showers?! we hear from Meena, who has the 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 innovation and creation, through to self-care and dedication, we have all the latest news from the Black Country- including a guide to the Kabaddi World Cup.
And last month, Beacon was very grateful to a host of local organisations who collaborated to host a broad self-care event. In an exclusive feature for the Black Country Talking News, we are able to introduce some informative and insightful sound bites from the event that helped individuals find out more about self-care, gain useful hints, tips and techniques as well as learn all about new services, that have been set up to help.
We continue our trainspotting journey with talking news contributor and railway enthusiast David Smith.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have another quiz from soundings contributor Roger.
There’s all the reaction to the weekend Football action, for Wolves and West Brom.
We continue our Sporting Stories series, which focuses on some of our members at Beacon and the indelible impact the activity projects are having.
It’s been light and bright over the past week, but are things set to change? - we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead.
And there’s some fascinating nostalgia too, as we continue our celebration of International Women’s Day with the second episode of our series championing the region’s finest.
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon with Helen.
From our highways to takeaways, and right through to the not so pleasant fat-bergs of our waterways, we have all the latest news from the Black Country!
There’s some fascinating nostalgia too, as we continue our celebration of International Women’s Day with a new series championing the region’s finest.
We continue our trainspotting journey with talking news contributor and railway 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.
Are we set to be in for a shock with the weather? - we hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead.
There’s all the reaction to the weekend Football action, for Wolves and West Brom.
We have another episode of our Sporting Stories series, which focuses on some of our members at Beacon and the indelible impact the activity projects are having.
And with last week being National Pie week, we have another fabulous easy to follow recipe from the Blind Baker, Penny Melville Brown.
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon; Including the Lifestyle Newsletter for March.
With the region’s International Women’s Day plans, we have all the latest news from the Black Country!
There’s some fascinating nostalgia too, as new research uncovers clues to an unsolved mystery from the 1800s
You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have another quiz with soundings contributor Ann.
Hopefully we’ll be marching on brightly through the new month! we hear from Meena, who has the weather forecast for the week ahead.
There’s all the reaction to some wild weekend Football action, for Wolves and West Brom.
With thanks to The Wolves Foundation and Beacon’s Community Lifestyle and Gym Coordinator Daniel Clarke we continue our new podcast series – Sporting Stories, which focuses on some of our members at Beacon and the indelible impact such activity projects are having.
And to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8th March, we take a look at the life and astonishing philanthropy of a Victorian heiress.
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon with Muhammed and Helen.
From clean air and net zero ambitions to the psychology of superstitions, we have some innovative and fascinating news from the Black Country!
We continue our trainspotting adventure with talking news contributor and railway enthusiast David Smith, as well as 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.
Are things set to get a little more settled and sunnier as we head into March?! we hear from Meena, who has the weather forecast for the week ahead.
There’s all the reaction to the weekends Football action, for Wolves and West Brom.
With thanks to The Wolves Foundation and Beacon’s Community Lifestyle and Gym Coordinator Daniel Clarke we continue our new podcast series – Sporting Stories, which focuses on some of our members at Beacon and the indelible impact such activity projects are having.
And of course, after the great gnome heist, it’s what we’ve all been waiting for, Episode 2 of Leeford Village- our exclusive new 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.
And from innovation to nostalgia, we have the latest news from the Black Country too!
We continue our trainspotting journey with talking news contributor and railway enthusiast David Smith.
You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we have another quick-fire quiz from soundings contributor Roger Brooks.
Are things set to become a little milder, and sunnier?! we hear from Meena, who has the weather forecast for the week ahead.
And February is a pivotal month in the garden with lots of preparation needed for the year ahead. With thanks to our gardening experts at MK Pulse Magazine, we have all the horticultural hints and tips on what to do in the garden during February
There’s all the reaction to the weekends Football action, for Wolves and West Brom.
And talking of Wolves; the past few months has provided Beacon with the fortunate opportunity to collaborate with the Wolves Foundation. With thanks to Beacon’s Community Lifestyle and Gym Coordinator Daniel Clarke we bring a new podcast series – Sporting Stories, which focuses on some of our members at Beacon and the indelible impact such activity projects are having.
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon with Muhammed and Helen.
We have some more interesting facts with a did you know section from Roger and quiz with Meena.
There’s all the reaction to the weekends Football action, for Wolves and West Brom.
With things seemingly still Baltic outside, we hear from Meena, who has the weather forecast for the week ahead.
In an extension to our ‘round the Wrekin series, we have the first in a series of episodes from our talking news contributor and railway enthusiast David Smith.
If you're in search for some culinary inspiration for this Friday- the 14th- we’ve got a February themed bake-along session from blind baker Penny Melville Brown.
And from innovation and nostalgia to food and drink, we have everything but the kitchen sink, in the latest news from the Black Country!
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon with Muhammed.
From interesting innovation to fascinating nostalgia, we have the latest news from the Black Country,
including a feature article from our talking news contributor and railway enthusiast David Smith.
We have some more interesting facts with a quiz from soundings contributor Roger Brooks.
There’s all the reaction to the weekends Football action, for Wolves and West Brom.
And with things seemingly set to get a little more wintery, we hear from Meena, who has the weather forecast for the week ahead.
In this week’s edition we have:
All the latest from Beacon, including an update from Healthwatch Wolverhampton. Plus there’s the Lifestyle Newsletter for February too.
We have a full guide to one of the Black Country’s key cultural events: the Wolverhampton Literature Festival 2025 and news about a creative writing competition too.
We test your knowledge with a literature quiz from soundings contributor Roger Brooks.
There’s all the reaction to the weekends Football action, for Wolves and West Brom.
We hear from Meena, who hopefully has a much more settled weather forecast for the week ahead.
And to celebrate the start of the Wolverhampton Literature Festival, we have some exciting new features beginning this week. so please do listen out for:
Episode 1 of Leeford Village- our exclusive new drama series, written by local authors Jon Markes and Michael Braccia - with audio also provided by Michael and Lesley Braccia (both of whom, you may know from our Book Club and VIP Group activities).
Also, keep your ears open for some pitch perfect piano playing too! - as this was composed by someone we appreciate so much here at Beacon. After a poignant performance at Beacon’s Forget Me Not Service last month, the outstandingly talented pianist Matthew Richards has been kind enough to compose another whirl of wonder for us, a rather catchy theme tune, for Leeford Village!
Michael and Lesley will also feature in our new podcast style feature “’round the Wrekin” – which will champion fascinating accounts of courage and achievement, despite life sometimes taking us the long way round.
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Muhammed.
With news on road closures, new developments and some forthcoming events- such as Burns Night with a Black Country twist- we have all the latest news from the Black Country.
We have some more interesting facts with a general knowledge quiz hosted by Roger.
Our Fanzone feature covers all the reaction to the weekends football action, for Wolves and West Brom.
With the weather remaining settled, hopefully it’ll be more of the same with a sprinkling of sunshine from Meena for the week ahead.
And we have some healthy tips for the new year to help you take care of your eyes, as well as a focus on some common eye conditions, the support available and research into new medical treatments.
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Muhammed. Plus a special update about a forthcoming Welfare Rights event being held by Dudley Centre for Inclusive Living.
With news on closures, new developments, inspiring fundraising efforts and a fascinating book review, we have the latest news from the Black Country.
We have some more interesting facts with Flashback Roger’s the Did you Know section and quiz with Meena.
We have all the reaction to the weekends FA cup action, for Wolves and West Brom.
With the weather returning to something more like it, hopefully Meena has a settled outlook for the week ahead.
And after last week’s seated exercise session, we thought we’d keep up with any new year’s resolutions, as we have another cook-along session with the Blind Baker- Penny Melville Brown, who is serving up a healthy treat this week, a Winter Salad.
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Helen. Plus a special update about Beacon’s new Warmth and Welcome Hub.
With plenty of innovation and restoration, we have the latest news and interesting nostalgia from the Black Country.
We have some more fascinating facts with Flashback Roger’s Did you Know section and quiz with Meena.
We have our Fanzone feature- delivering all the reaction to the weekends football action, for Wolves and West Brom.
After a wild wintery week of weather, hopefully Meena has a much more settled and calmer outlook for the week ahead.
And with it still being bitterly cold outside, we welcome back some gentle, fun, accessible physical exercise routines to help keep us active.
welcome to a special festive audio play edition of the Black Country Taking News.
Combining the festive traditions of ghost stories and Christmas parties, this one-off audio play brings together an amusing collection of different characters and clashing personalities that are all-too familiar from life.
The action is set in St Albans, but the characters can be found everywhere!
With thanks to The Talking News Federation’ soundings contributors, introducing:
Festive Spirits – a special Christmas-themed humorous audio play
In episode 2 of the festive 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.
We have the latest reaction to all the football action in our fanzone feature.
Our gardening experts provide some ideas for bringing nature indoors to decorate the house over the festive period, and also some tips for outdoor garden tasks in December.
And from Christmas in the 50’s to pined for toys from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s- there’s plenty of Nostalgia to bring us some warm feelings of Christmas past.
In episode 1 of the festive edition we have:
Tales of Christmas’ past from 100 years of our newspaper archives,
An update from Beacon,
A festive quiz.
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 08th January 2025.
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Muhammed.
From Surveys to Events and Bats to Adverts that will “tek yer back a bit” we have some more fascinating news from the Black Country.
It’s all sounding very festive in this week’s Christmas Carol quiz and Did you Know section with Meena and Roger.
We have the latest reaction to the weekends football action, for Wolves and West Brom.
After a wild week of weather, hopefully Meena has a much more settled and calmer outlook for the week ahead.
And as we approach the festive season, we have a special feature from Soundings contributors Gill & Bob, who share some useful tips from experts such as the police and the Blind Veterans charity, on how to avoid falling victim to frauds or scams...
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Muhammed.
From Buses to Christmas Trees and Parks to Monarchs- we have the latest news from the Black Country, including an important announcement from Transport for West Midlands, about some forthcoming changes to a number of our local bus services….
Roger and Meena will be keeping it Seasonal in this week’s quiz and Did you Know section.
There were also some seasonal pantomime-esque performances for Wolves and West Brom over the weekend too; as we have all the reaction to the weekend’s rather calamitous action.
Meena also lets us know all about the weather, with the forecast for the week ahead.
And we delve deep into the Dudley Archives to share some fascinating finds from the 1550s, all about how a Black Country tyrant installed his daughter-in-law as Queen for nine days....
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Muhammed.
From the NHS and awareness events to our army of gritters and our local scents- we have some fascinating news from the Black Country.
This week’s Did you Know section with Roger, and quiz with Meena, is all about the month of December.
It definitely started to feel and look like December out there last week - but then it got mild again over the weekend! What will our weather wheel land on next? We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.
We also have all the reaction to this week's football action in our Fanzone feature!
And with a lot of fun, interesting and entertaining events scheduled at Beacon over the forthcoming months, we bring you up to date with a bumper edition of the Lifestyle Newsletter for both December and January.
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Muhammed.
From Pharmacies to Trees and Trees to Comedies- we have some very interesting news from the Black Country.
This week’s Did you Know section with Roger, and quiz with Meena, is all about one of the region’s most famous attractions, that was founded shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066, and was mentioned in the Domesday book, can you guess what it may be?…..
It’s definitely starting to feel like winter out there- we hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.
And with the autumn leaves now falling, there’s a lot of tidying up to do in the garden this month – but now is also the time to plants tulip bulbs to ensure some spring colour next year! So, with thanks to our gardening experts at MK pulse magazine, we have some seasonal hints and tips, to prepare for winter and make a good start for successful blooming in 2025.
Local news to start though,
And we begin with a special healthcare report, focussing on our Pharmacies and the difficulties they are currently facing…..
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Muhammed.
With events scheduled for this very weekend, festivities are already upon us. To help out we have a comprehensive guide to all that's coming up across the region.
This week’s Did you Know section and quiz with Roger is all about Musicals, Stage and Film.
Talking of film, we hear from David Smith, one of our members here at Beacon, who has the final Part of his review of one his favourite all time movies: Dracula- Prince of Darkness.
And it defies belief! A weekend that saw both of our local football teams win! we hear all the reaction to this week's much more positive football action in our Fanzone feature!
With Armistice & Remembrance Day events impeccably observed, it’s been a poignant week across our region, and as a mark of respect, we open this week's edition of the Black Country Talking News with a verse from one of the leading poets of the First World War…..
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Helen.
We have an ‘absolute blast’ for you in this week’s Did you Know section with Roger and quiz with Meena.
And we hear from David Smith, one of our members here at Beacon, who has Part 2 of his review of one his favourite all time movies: Dracula- Prince of Darkness.
With the weather still seemingly settled, is this the calm before the storm? We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.
Have frustrations started to bubble over? as the struggles go on for our local football teams, we hear all the reaction to this week's football action in our new Fanzone feature!
And with this week marking Engineering Day, we have some fascinating articles showcasing some feats of engineering from the past, present and future.
Up first though, with a poignant week ahead across the Black Country and the whole nation, we have a detailed guide covering the Armistice & Remembrance Day events across our region.
Carving out some Halloween features for you this week, we have Pumpkin spice and everything nice, with:
The latest Beacon update with Helen. including the Lifestyle Newsletter for November.
Will you be the pick of the patch- in this week’s spook-tacular, did you Know feature with Roger and quiz with Meena.
Was it squad ghouls for West Brom and Wolves this weekend? We hear all the reaction to the weekend’s roller-ghoster action in our Fanzone feature.
And if horror movies are your type, you may want to sink your teeth into this- as we hear from David Smith, one of our members here at Beacon, who gives us his take on one of his all-time favourites, Dracula- Prince of Darkness.
We also have a little something that may strike a gourd. With thanks to soundings contributor Alasdair, we take a look at a 3D sound app that helps Visually Impaired individuals navigate.
And creeping it real this week, we give you pumpkin to talk about, as we eek out some nostalgia and frights from the Black Country archives – so, here goes….fasten your sheet belts!
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Helen.
We have a music quiz with sounding’s contributor Roger Brooks.
From Scorpions and Bees to Ice Rinks and …..festivities?! – already?! But it’s only October!! Well, we sure do have some conversation points in this week’s news from the Black Country.
And It might seem a long time to Christmas but some gifts targeted specifically at VI, need to be ordered soon to guarantee delivery before Christmas….. with thanks to soundings contributors Gill & Bob we’ve got plenty of advice and tips to make sure your gifts are received on time!
Not quite Christmas come early, in our football round up- but more of a late horror show- as there was heartbreak for both West Brom and Wolves.
We hear from Meena, who has the weather forecast for the week ahead!
And we have a few gentle reminders, not to forget that the clocks fall back an hour this weekend!
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Helen.
We have the quiz with Meena.
From ‘The Joker’ in our sewers to a cabbage out to woo us- We have some entertaining and nostalgic news from the Black Country.
With the international break, there’s no local football action for West Brom and Wolves this week, but we do feature a former local amateur football club from the 50’s.... Can you guess who it may be?
And What will we need this week? Our wellies, sunglasses, brollies or sunhat? Well we’ve got the weather roulette and forecast with Meena!
Beans, Beans, good for your heart- Beans, Beans, make you….smart…. as you’ll get all this week’s food quiz answers in Flashback Roger’s – flatulence free- did you know section!
And with thanks to our gardening experts at MK pulse magazine, we have some seasonal hints and tips, to prepare for winter and make a good start for successful blooming in summer 2025.
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Helen.
We have the quiz with Meena.
From the iconic Wren’s Nest to championing some our region’s best - We have some more fascinating news for the Black Country.
An Octoberfest with a difference, in Flashback Roger’s did you know section.
We have all the reaction to this week's football action for West Brom and Wolves, in our new Fanzone feature!
Can we afford to put our wellies and brollies aside this week? We here from Meena who has the weather forecast for the week ahead.
And you may want to check your pockets and down the side of your sofa for this one, as we have a feature focussing on our humble heptagonal friend- the 50p piece, which may be worth a lot, lot, lot more than you think! Along with a few clever sight loss tips to help with recognising money.
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Helen – including the Lifestyle Newsletter for October.
We have the quiz with, Gian.
From clean air acts to curb pollution, to a two-million-year-old medical solution- We have some fascinating news for the Black Country.
I hope you still have those wellies and brollies at the ready, as we have the weather forecast for the week ahead.
We have another informative and wholly entertaining Did you Know section from Roger.
And with all the reaction to this week's football action for West Brom and Wolves, we have our new Fanzone feature!
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Helen.
We have the quiz with Gian.
From social media buzzes to our local buses- We have the latest news for the Black Country.
Can you 'beat the clock' in this week's Did You Know feature from Roger.
Wellies and brollies at the ready, as we have the weather forecast for the week ahead.
We have all the reaction to this week's football action for West Brom and Wolves, in our new Fanzone feature!
And we have another episode from soundings contributors Gill & Bob- who this week, provide hints and tips on getting around if you are visually impaired.
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Helen.
We have the quiz with Gian.
From potholes to sausage rolls and drums to trams- We have the latest news for the Black Country.
We have the weather forecast for the week ahead.
There's a seasonal feel to this week's Did You Know feature from Roger.
We have all the reaction to this week's football action for West Brom and Wolves, in our new Fanzone feature!
And with next week’s equinox officially marking the start of Autumn, with thanks to our friends at TNF soundings, we take an audio described wander around some country lanes, taking in the sounds of summer.
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon updates - including the Lifestyle Newsletter for September.
There's a 'buzz' of excitement with Roger's Did You Know section this week, as we'll 'Bee' testing your knowledge in this week's Quiz with Meena and Gian.
We have the latest news for the Black Country - including some of the region's most bostin fittle!
With neither Wolves or West Brom in action this week, we take a nostalgic trip back to the 60s to find out about some 'corking' fun and frolics
And with autumn seemingly setting in, we have the latest hints and tips for the season ahead, from our gardening experts at MK Pulse Magazine.
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update with Helen.
We test your general knowledge with TNF Soundings Quizmaster Roger Brooks.
From a Sherriff to Bees and Potholes to Racing...Tractors! We have the latest news for the Black Country.
We have all the reaction to this week's football action for West Brom and Wolves, in our new Fanzone feature!
And with thanks to our friends at the Wildlife Sound Recording Society, we introduce a new type of recording this week offering an audio described wildlife spotting adventure.
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update from Helen.
We have a top ten teasers quiz with Roger Brooks.
With an update about the region’s new ‘super hospital’ we have the latest news for the Black Country.
We have all the reaction to this week's football action for West Brom and Wolves, in our new Fanzone feature!
And from world-class athletes to just keeping fit, we look forward to the Paralympics starting this week.
There’s also an entertaining book review and an in depth focus on Esme’s Umbrella, a specialist charity offering help, advice and support for the eye condition Charles Bonnet Syndrome.
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update from Helen.
We have the quiz with Meena.
From our roads to our pubs- We have the latest news for the Black Country.
With plenty of cheer- to Nostalgia, history and a lot of beer -we have a top 10 list of the oldest pubs still open and serving in the Black Country.
We have all the reaction to this week's football action for West Brom and Wolves in our new Fanzone feature!
There's a weather forecast for the week ahead from Meena
And oh crumbs- we nearly forgot- there's a did you know section from Flashback Roger all about bread!
In this week’s edition we have:
The latest Beacon update from Helen.
We have the quiz with Meena.
From Parisian Art-Deco to petting a giant Gecko- We have the latest news for the Black Country.
There’s a did you know section from Flashback Roger.
With the new season up and running, we have a round up of football news for West Brom and Wolves.
We hear from Meena who has a forecast for the week ahead.
And with 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 the quiz with Meena.
From tech advances in cardiology to an outbreak of blue-green algae- We have the latest news for the Black Country.
There’s a did you know section from Flashback Roger.
We take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, celebrating some of the Black Country's Mechanical Marvels
And we also have a dough-lightful 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:
The latest Beacon update from Helen - including the Lifestyle Newsletter for August.
We have the quiz with Meena.
All the latest news for the Black Country- with information from the Sight Loss Council in Staffordshire.
A special Sport's feature, focussing on some of our local athletes who are going for gold at the Paris Olympics.
Will this summer sunshine continue? We hear from Meena who has the latest forecast for the week ahead.
And we may have all caught a bit of sporting action from the Olympics over the first few days; but did you know, that a town local to the Black Country provided the inspiration for the modern Olympic movement?
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 for the week ahead.
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.
In this week’s edition, we have:
An update from Beacon.
The quiz with Meena.
From our local libraries to the return of some cheeky monkey’s, we have the latest News for the Black Country.
We have all the football news for Wolves and West Brom.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
The weather for the week ahead.
And a new year brings about an opportunity for new gardening projects; we hear from the gardening experts at MK Pulse magazine; who have plenty of ideas on how to revamp our outdoor spaces.
Saturday 13th January 2024 shall be the last day of operation for Dudley Bus Station, as work begins on the new Interchange.
From Sunday 14th January 2024, all services will transfer to temporary bus stops.
Courtesy of information provided by West Midlands Combined Authority/Transport for West Midlands, we have further details on the closure of Dudley Bus Station and the location of all temporary Bus Stops and Services.
In this week’s edition, we have:
An update from Beacon.
The quiz with Meena.
Stacked full of innovation and milestone celebration, we have the latest Local News for the Black Country, including a special focus on the closure of Dudley Bus Station and the temporary Bus stops that are to be installed.In an FA cup special, we have all the football news for Wolves and West Brom.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
The weather for the week ahead.
And to celebrate World Braille Day- we look at how Braille is still holding its own 200 years on since its invention.
In true Christmas style, we have reruns of some much-loved classic recordings and a whole host of new treats for your all to enjoy too!
In Episode 3:
We have a Bumper holiday TV and Radio guide edition of the Black Country Taking News.
A special two-week edition of audio-described TV suggestions and radio highlights,, covering both the Christmas and New Year weeks. Programmes are included from 23rd December 2023 until 5th January 2024.
In true Christmas style, we have reruns of some much-loved classic recordings and a whole host of new treats for your all to enjoy too!
In Episode 2:
The latest update from Beacon.
We have the quiz with Meena.
Some festive local news for the Black Country.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
We have some Christmas cracker jokes and a poem full of festive fun and cheer.
And our gardening experts provide some seasonal facts about the parasitic plant-
mistletoe, and how to grow it, as well as December tasks for the garden.
In true Christmas style, we have reruns of some much-loved classic recordings and a whole host of new treats for your all to enjoy too!
In Episode 1:
Tales of Christmas’ past from 100 years of our newspaper archives,
An update from Beacon,
A festive quiz.
Some feature football stories- where football was more than just a game.
A look back to 2010- when the “weather outside was frightful.”
Some Christmas cracker jokes!
and a bake-along session full of sugar, spice and all things nice.
In this week’s edition, we have:
The latest update from Beacon.
We have the quiz with Meena.
From music legends coming back, to frogs that quack! now that sounds ribbeting! We have the latest Local news for the Black Country.
All the latest football drama from Wolves and West Brom.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
A surprisingly dry and sunny weather forecast in store for the week ahead.
And with festivities just around the corner, what better way to prepare than with another edition of the 10 today gentle exercise sessions.
In this week’s edition, we hear about:
The Santa Run! In the latest update from Beacon.
We have the quiz with Meena.
From AI Fridges to historic Bridges - we have the latest Local news for the Black Country.
All the latest football news from Wolves and West Brom.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
A wet but thankfully milder weather forecast for the week ahead.
And we also have another fabulous bake-along session for you all to enjoy.
In this week's edition; we have:
An update from Beacon – Including the Lifestyle Newsletter for December and January.
The quiz with Meena.
We have the latest Local news for the Black Country.
All the latest football news from Wolves and West Brom.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
A wintery weather forecast for the week ahead.
And now that we’re into the season of cold weather and early sunsets, we have another book review to enjoy from the cosy comforts of home.
In this week’s edition, we have:
An update from Beacon.
The quiz with Meena.
From Christmas lights to big screen delights - we have the latest Local news for the Black Country.
We have a special edition of our Sports Section detailing Paralympics GB's Come-and-try days.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
The weather for the week ahead.
And now that we’re into the season of cold weather and early sunsets, we have another episode of our gentle exercise sessions.
In this week's edition; we have:
An update from Beacon- including an update on how you can order your Diaries and Calendars for 2024.
The quiz with Meena.
From a supersonic car to the battle of Trafalgar- we have the latest Local news for the Black Country.
Stacked full of late, late drama, we have the latest football news for Wolves and West Brom.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
The weather for the week ahead.
And with temperatures dropping and the leaves beginning to tumble- we hear from the gardening experts at MK Pulse magazine; who have plenty of autumn and winter tips to share.
In this week's edition; we have:
An update from Beacon- including an update on how you can order your Diaries and Calendars for 2024.
The quiz with Meena.
From our regional railway ticket offices remaining open, to the ancient practices of Bull Baiting- we have the latest Local news for the Black Country.
With yet more contro-VAR-sy, we have the latest football news for Wolves and West Brom.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
The weather for the week ahead.
And we also have a fiery delight for you too…. Another bake-along session from Penny Melville-Brown – also known as, The Blind Baker.
In this week’s Halloween edition, prepare to be spooked, as we shall be carving out some time for:
An update from Beacon.
Creepin’ it real with the quiz with Meena.
From ghosts to gibbets- we have some sinister tales from the Black Country.
We have an update and all the latest howlers from….. Wolves.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
This one is serious squad ghouls.
In this week’s edition, we have:
An update from Beacon – including the Lifestyle Newsletter for November.
The quiz with Meena.
From Beatties to the Beatles- we have the latest Local news for the Black Country.
We have a special tribute edition of our sports section.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
The weather for the week ahead.And we have a special tribute edition of our sports section.
In this week’s edition, we have:
An update from Beacon.
The quiz with Meena.
From new strategies for our health and wellbeing to the latest initiatives set out to combat fly tipping- we have the latest Local news for the Black Country.
We have a special edition of our sports section.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
The weather for the week ahead.
And with temperatures beginning to tumble- we hear from the gardening experts at MK Pulse magazine; who have plenty of winter tips to share.
In this week’s edition:
We have an update from Beacon.
From a runaway Bluefin Tuna to some Dudley Hippodrome Nostalgia- we have the local news from the Black Country!
The quiz with Meena.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
We have the latest football news for both West Brom and Wolves.
We also have the weather for the week ahead.
And with something a little different this week- we have a classic audio book review of a Charles Dickens’ epic, A Tale of Two Cities.
In this week’s edition:
We have an update from Beacon – including the lifestyle newsletter for October.
The quiz with Meena.
From the cost-of-living plight, to replicating the taste of Vegemite and Marmite, we have the latest local news for the Black Country.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
We have a football news section to savour for both West Brom and Wolves. So, listen, drink it in and repeat!
The weather for the week ahead.
And we also have something a little fruity for you too…. A bake-along session from Penny Melville-Brown – also known as, The Blind Baker.
In this week’s edition:
We have an update from Beacon.
The quiz with Meena.
From improving road safety to brewing a cuppa tea, we have the latest local news for the Black Country.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
Packed full of contro-VAR-sy we have the latest football news for both West Brom and Wolves.
We also have the weather for the week ahead.
And we have a feature article that looks at the role that sounds play in our lives, whether they are pleasurable…..or annoying!
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.
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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.
In This week’s edition we have:
· Local news for the Black Country.
· An update from Beacon -including the Lifestyle Newsletter for April.
· The quiz with Meena
· With neither Wolves nor West Brom playing this week – due to an international break- we have some footballing nostalgia from the 70s.
· A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
· The weather for the week ahead
· Another episode of our fortnightly feature - the 10today gentle exercise sessions.
And with April upon us, we have an article telling us why pranks and tricks are traditional on the 1st of April.
In This week’s edition we have
· Local news for the Black Country.
· An update from Beacon.
· Our fortnightly bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips.
· 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 we pay a special tribute to a local hero, who was one of the last surviving veterans of one of the Second World War’s most famous battles: Operation Market Garden.
In This week’s edition we have
· Local news for the Black Country.
· An update from Beacon.
· 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
· Another episode of our fortnightly feature - the 10today gentle exercise sessions.
And with spring 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
· Local news for the Black Country- including an update from City of Wolverhampton Council's Electoral Services.
· An update from Beacon.
· Our fortnightly bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips.
· 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 the final part from Scottish Author- Liz Macintyre Allan’s best-seller: Love Letters from a Desert Rat.
In This week’s edition we have:
· Local news for the Black Country.
· An update from Beacon.
· 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
· Another episode of our fortnightly feature - the 10today gentle exercise sessions.
and Part 03 from Scottish Author- Liz Macintyre Allan’s best-seller: Love Letters from a Desert Rat.
In This week’s edition we have:
· Local news for the Black Country.
· An update from Beacon- including the lifestyle newsletter for March.
· Our fortnightly bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips.
· 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 Part 02 from Scottish Author- Liz Macintyre Allan’s best-seller: Love Letters from a Desert Rat.
In This week’s edition we have
· Local news for the Black Country
· An update from Beacon.
· Information about Video Magnifiers.
· 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
· Another episode of our fortnightly feature - the 10today gentle exercise sessions.
· And with February known as the month of love- we have part 1 of a touching best-seller, from Scottish Author Liz Macintyre Allan – who recalls A real-life World War II love story….
In This week’s edition we have
· Local news for the Black Country.
· An update from Beacon.
· Our fortnightly bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips
· The quiz with Meena
· The latest news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves
· A did you know section of even more random facts from Flashback Roger.
· The weather for the week ahead
- An informative article about talking smart meters; offering some money saving advice.
In This week’s edition we have:
· Local news for the Black Country with a special section following the RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch.
· An update from Beacon- including February’s lifestyle newsletter.
· Information about Video Magnifiers
· 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
- Another episode of our fortnightly feature, the 10today gentle exercise sessions.
In Feb edition:
Monthly Sessions at Beacon.
What’s on at Beacon.
Beacon VIP Group.
What Happened at Beacon Last Month.
Low Vision and Sight Loss Advisors at Beacon.
Meet the Team at Beacon.
Beacon Sedgley Lifestyle Centre.
Beacon Stourbridge Lifestyle Centre.
Accommodation at Beacon Court.
In This week’s edition we have:
· local news for the Black Country
· an update from Beacon
· the quiz with Meena
· the latest football news from the region
· a did you know section - of random facts - from Flashback Roger.
· We also have the weather for the week ahead
· Our fortnightly bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips
· and an article about one of Britain’s most famous Novelists-
who combined her brilliantly funny writing style with often biting satire.
In this week’s edition we have:
An Update from Beacon.
Local news for the Black Country.
The Weekly Trivia Quiz.
Information about fit-over filter glasses.
The latest football news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves.
A did you know section from Flashback Roger.
The weather for the week ahead.
A new feature to help us all get moving and active- with the 10today gentle exercise sessions.
In this week’s edition we have:
An Update from Beacon.
Local news for the Black Country.
The Weekly Trivia Quiz.
The latest football news featuring a tribute to the late great Pelé.
An "Oh No It Isn’t – Oh Yes, It Is!” Pantomime did you know section from Flashback Roger.
The weather for the week ahead.
To celebrate World Braille Day- we look at how Braille is still holding its own nearly 200 years on since its invention.
A new bulletin of practical information and sight loss tips.
In this week’s festive edition we have:
An Update from Beacon,
Tales of Christmas past from 100 years of our newspaper archives.
The Weekly Trivia Quiz.
Some feature stories- where Football was more than just a game.
Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Section, about some of our favourite seasonal sing-a-longs.
A look back to 2010- when the “weather outside was frightful”.
A special edition of our Christmas Cracker.
“ 'tis the season for round-robin letters “ – An entertaining guide.
In this week’s edition we have:
An Update from Beacon,
Local News from the Black Country,
The Weekly Trivia Quiz,
Football News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Section,
Information about Video Magnifiers.
An interesting magazine article about our lesser-known Winter Birds.
The Weather for the week ahead.
In this week’s edition we have:
An Update from Beacon,
Local News from the Black Country,
The Weekly Trivia Quiz,
Football News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Section,
Information about Fit-over Filter Glasses.
A fascinating magazine article all about Andrea Bocelli
The Weather for the week ahead, including a Cold Weather Warning update from Beacon.
In Dec/Jan edition;
What's On
Beacon VIP Group
What's New
2023 Large Print Calendars and Diaries
Sight Loss Council
Wolverhampton Online Lifestyle Survey
Beacon Stourbridge Lifestyle Centre
Dates for your Diary
Accommodation at Beacon Court
In this week’s edition we have:
An Update from Beacon,
Local News from the Black Country,
The Weekly Trivia Quiz,
Football News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Section,
Some more sight loss tips
Beacon's December and January Newsletter
The Weather for the week ahead
In this week’s edition we have:
An Update from Beacon,
Local News from the Black Country,
The Weekly Trivia Quiz,
Football News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Section,
Sight Loss Tips
An article on our declining garden bird population
The Weather
In this week’s edition we have:
An Update from Beacon,
Local News from the Black Country,
The Weekly Trivia Quiz,
Football News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Section,
Information on Video Magnification
Dates for Your Diary
The Weather
In this week’s edition we have:
An Update from Beacon,
Local News from the Black Country,
The Weekly Trivia Quiz,
Football News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Section,
Information on supported living at Beacon Court
Beacon Lifestyle Services
2023 Large print Calendars and Diaries
Information on a lifestyle survey being conducted by the City of Wolverhampton Council
The Weather,
In this week’s edition we have:
An Update from Beacon,
Local News from the Black Country,
The Weekly Trivia Quiz,
Football News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Section,
Information on a new online audio description cinema service for sight loss
The Weather,
Plus Beacon's November Lifestyle magazine
In this week’s edition we have:
An Update from Beacon,
Local News from the Black Country,
The Weekly Trivia Quiz,
Football News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Section,
The Weather,
How to order your 2023 Large Print Calendars and Diaries
An article about an event covering the life of Wolves and England captain Billy Wright
In this week’s edition we have:
An Update from Beacon,
Local News from the Black Country,
The Weekly Trivia Quiz,
Football News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Section,
The Weather,
An Article Explaining The Legal Rights of Access for Guide Dog Owners,
Craig’s Black Country Jokebook,
And Some More Gardening Tips for October
In this week’s edition we have:
An update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
The Weekly Trivia Quiz,
News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Flashback Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Section,
The Weather,
News About a Research Project Looking for Volunteers,
An interview with Steve Nutt of Computer Room Services,
And Rounding Us Off We Have a Seasonal Article about Pumpkins.
In this week’s edition we have:
An Update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
The Weekly Trivia Quiz with Meena,
Football News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Feature,
The Weather,
An Article about what Primary Aged Schoolchildren Want To Know About Sight-Loss,
The October Lifestyle Newsletter featuring the Gardening Guru,
And rounding us off we have a poem.
In this week’s edition we have:
An Update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
The Weekly Quiz with Meena,
Football News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Feature,
The Weather,
Information about the BBO Bridges Project,
Another Edition of Sounds of Nature,
Inspiring Stories of Friends and Family Helping People with Visual Impairments,
and Some Autumnal Gardening Tips.
This Week’s Edition of the Black Country Talking News is a Special Magazine Edition.
Our Regular Service will Resume Next Week.
Coming up we have:
An Article About the Changes We Can Come to Expect Following the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II,
Information about Beacon’s On-Call Service,
A Guide to Direct Payments For Those Who Need Care and Support,
Information about the “Works For Me" Project Designed to Help People With Visual Impairments Find Work,
Football News from Wolves and WBA,
A Ten Today Workout,
The Weather,
The Return of Sounds of Nature,
An Article About How Our Local Canals Can Help With Wellbeing,
And An Audio Description of the Artist Breugel's famous work "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus".
In this week’s edition we have:
An update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
The weekly Trivia Quiz,
News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
A ‘did you know?’ section from Flashback Roger,
The weather,
News about an upcoming Sight Loss Event,
Information about Digital Magnification,
A Ten Today Workout,
And We Take a Look Back on What Life Was Like When Queen Elizabeth II was crowned.
In this week’s edition we have:
An update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
A Canal Trivia Quiz
News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Flashback Roger's ‘Did you know?’ Section,
The Weather,
The Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter for September, including Meet the Staff Member and Seasonal Gardening Advice,
Top Tips for adapting the Kitchen,
And Rounding Us Off we have a poem.
In this week’s edition we have:
An update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
Our weekly trivia quiz,
News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Section,
The Weather,
Information about the Location App Three Simple Words,
A Ten Today Workout,
Craig’s Black Country,
And a Poem about a Cricket Match Called Off in 1914
In the UK, if you see anyone who provides NHS or professional social care, you have the right to be provided with clear methods of communication under the NHS Accessible Information Standard. However, a recently published survey, carried out by a coalition of nine charities that support people with disabilities, shows there are gaps in the services provided.
This Audio is provided TNF Soundings.
In this week’s edition we have:
An update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
The Weekly Trivia Quiz,
Football News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Flashback Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Section,
The Weather,
Information about NHS Accessible Information Rights,
A Letter Written by the Thomas Pocklington Trust to the Conservative Party Leader Candidates,
Some facts about The Midlands,
And a 70 Year History of Poet Laureates under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
In this week’s edition we have:
Local news from the Black Country,
Our Weekly Trivia Quiz,
News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Flashback Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Section,
The Weather,
An Appeal for Befriending Volunteers,
Information about Filter Glasses,
An Article About an Award for VI Innovation,
A Ten Today Workout,
Information about how Amazon’s Alexa Service Could Help You,
and a Summer Poem titled The Green Man
**In this week’s edition we have:
Local news from the Black Country,
A Beacon Update,
Our weekly trivia quiz,
Football news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Flashback Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ section,
The Weather,
The August Beacon Lifestyle Newsletter,
An Article about a Paraclimber with Sight Loss,
And rounding us off we have some Gardening Tips for the Month of August**
In this week’s edition we have:
Local news from the Black Country,
The weekly quiz with Meena,
Football news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
A ‘did you know?’ section from Flashback Roger,
The weather,
Information how the Commonwealth Time Trail will affect the Beacon Centre,
A Ten Today workout,
Information regarding Macular Degeneration and Hallucinations,
And we find out how the Cash Point was invented in the Bath
In this week’s edition we have:
An update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
The weekly Quiz
News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
A ‘did you know?’ section from Flashback Roger,
The Weather,
Information about an appeal to improve buses for people with Sight Loss,
Craig has some cooling facts about ice-cream,
We hear about Beacon’s Befriending service and about Filter Glasses,
And rounding us off we find out about a project that allows us to listen to the solar system.
In this week’s edition we have:
An update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
The Weekly Quiz with Meena,
News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Flashback Roger's ‘Did you Know?’ Feature,
The Weather,
Information about Assistance Available to Help Those Struggling due to the Cost of Living Crisis,
A Ten Today Workout,
An article about Black Country Day,
And a feature on VI Archery.
In this week’s edition we have:
An update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
The weekly quiz with Meena,
News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves, a
Roger's Did you know?’ Section,
The Weather,
Information about an audio book service and Beat The Street Dudley,
Advice regarding holiday scams,
An article about cataracts,
And an interview with Simon Cox of Colbolt Systems about their products which are designed to help people with visual impairments
In this week’s edition we have:
An update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
The Weekly Quiz.
Football news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Flashback Roger's ‘did you know?’ section,
The Weather,
Information about Covid and International Travel,
A Ten Today Workout,
Craig’s Black Country Jokebook,
and Some Gardening Tips for the Month of July
In this week’s edition we have:
An update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
The Weekly Quiz with Meena,
News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Flashback Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Feature,
The Weather,
Information about Eye Protection,
A Guide to Reading Apps,
An Article about life as a Guide Dog Puppy Trainer ,
And rounding us off we he about a Lancaster Bomber crashed in the Black Country during the Second World War
In this week’s edition we have:
An update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
The Weekly Quiz with Meena,
News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Flashback Roger's ‘did you know?’ section,
The Weather,
Information from the Macular Society about Home Lighting,
A Ten Today Workout,
Craig’s Black Country Jokebook ,
and Rounding us off we have a Biographical Profile of the author Aldous Huxley
In this week’s edition we have:
An update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
The weekly quiz with Meena,
News from Wolves and West Bromwich Albion,
Flashback Roger's ‘did you know?’ section,
The weather,
Information about Long-Covid,
A feature on canal wildlife,
A segment on VI Tennis,
And we hear how a business in the UK is developing products to help those with sight loss.
**In this week’s edition we have:
An update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
The weekly quiz with Meena,
News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Flashback Roger's ‘did you know?’ section,
The weather,
Information about how changes to the Highway Code may affect those with Guide Dogs,
A Ten Today Workout,
A Royal Factbook brought to us by Craig,
And rounding us off we hear how after over 200 years since its initial invention braille is still as useful as ever.**
In this week’s edition we have:
An update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
The Weekly Quiz,
News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
a ‘did you know?’ feature from Flashback Roger,
The weather,
Information about and RNIB research project,
A Feature about the Queen’s upcoming Jubilee,
Craig’s Black Country Jokebook,
and rounding us off we have Gardening tips for June.
In this week's special feature edition of the Black Country Talking News we have:
A Beacon update,
Our regular Quiz,
We hear a person share their experience registering their visual impairment,
News about the Elephant and Castle pub development at the Black Country Living Museum,
A brief history of Coal-mining in our region,
A Ten Today Workout
Roger's Did You Know feature,
Tips regarding Mental Health Wellbeing,
And an extract from the memoir of actor and writer Michael Simpkins.
In this week’s edition we have an update from Beacon, some local news from the Black Country, we have the weekly quiz with Meena, news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves, a ‘did you know?’ section from Flashback Roger, the weather, information about the Canal and River Trust’s Orchard Project, we hear about the latest sight loss research, we have Craig’s Black Country Jokebook, and rounding us off we hear about how Dame Judi Dench has adapted to life with a visual impairment.
In this week’s edition we have an update from Beacon, some local news from the Black Country, we have the weekly quiz with Meena, news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves, a ‘did you know?’ section from Flashback Roger, the weather, information about the NHS Covid 19 Spring Booster Campaign, we hear about Digital Magnifiers, get moving with a 10 today workout and rounding us off we have a story in the form of a poem.
In this week’s edition we have an update from Beacon, some local news from the Black Country, we have the weekly quiz with Meena, news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves, a ‘did you know?’ section from Flashback Roger, the weather, an article looking at what kids want to know about Sight Loss, a story about Saint George, and rounding all that off we have a book review of Around the World in 80 Days
In this week’s edition we have an update from Beacon, some local news from the Black Country, we have the weekly quiz, news from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves, a ‘did you know?’ section from Flashback Roger, the weather, an article about the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, we have a Ten Today workout, news about a Wellbeing Survey from the University of Wolverhampton and rounding all that off we have a piece about an unusually cold game of football