Black Country Talking News

In this week's edition we have:

All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed, including the October edition of the Lifestyle Newsletter with Dan.

There's some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country.

Including a feature segment on the surprising new wildlife being spotted across the Black Country as warmer temperatures continue to influence our local environment.

We continue our journey "'Round the Wrekin" with Michael and Lesley Braccia.

We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.

We continue to potter about in the garden with our very own Talking News contributor and volunteer, Peter.

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 provided by Michael and Lesley Braccia.

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 region.

You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we also have another challenging Quiz from Roger.

We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.

We have all the reaction from the weekend’s Black Country derby day action.

And we introduce another episode of our brand-new feature, as we continue our journey, pottering about in the garden, with Beacon Volunteer and Talking News contributor -  Peter.

In this week’s edition we have:

All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.

From solar farms in the Black Country to biscuit’s made from waste plastic bottles.....

There’s some fascinating news from across the region, and beyond.

And we introduce another bake-along session from Penny Melville-Brown OBE – also known as the blind baker – this time Penny brings us a an easy to make and store crumble mix for any seasonal fruit that you can find over the summer or into autumn.

We've plenty of nostalgia too, as we continue to look back to when the glamour of Monaco came to the Midlands.

You’ll have to be nimble-minded, as we also have another Number Puzzle Challenge from Roger and Meena.

We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.

We have all the latest news and action for Wolves and West Brom and look forward to the Black Country derby day clash this weekend.

And we introduce another episode of our brand-new feature, as we potter about in the garden with our very own Talking News contributor and volunteer, Peter.

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.

You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we also have another Did You Know segment from Roger, and Quiz with Meena.

We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.

We have all the latest news from the Weekend’s action for Wolves and West Brom.

With thanks to Guide Dogs and St Albans & District Talking News, we have the latest instalment of Puppy Academy with trainer Charlotte and her canine companions.

And we introduce another episode of our brand-new feature, as we potter about in the garden with our very own Talking News contributor and volunteer, Peter.

In this week’s edition we have:

All the latest from Beacon including the Lifestyle Newsletter for September with Dan.

With next week marking Sensory Awareness Week (7-13 September), the City of Wolverhampton Council's Sensory Team shall be hosting a range of activities, including a series of informative videos, demonstration sessions, and awareness stands at both the Civic Centre and the Beacon Centre.

To learn more about the Sensory Team's Vision Support Service, we caught up with Ellie, a Rehabilitation Officer for Visual Impairment (ROVI), to hear about the support available and the difference it makes to people's lives.

There’s some fascinating news  from across the Black Country.

We continue our journey “’round the Wrekin” with Michael and Lesley Braccia.

In our brand-new feature, we potter about in the garden with our very own Talking News contributor and volunteer, Peter.

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.

There's some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country, including the story of a new machine, deeply rooted in Midlands engineering, which has been sent across the Atlantic in pursuit of another landmark in land-speed history.

It's full steam ahead as we hear all about the Severn Valley Railway's Summer Diesel Festival from our very own railway enthusiast, David Smith.

You'll have to be sharp of mind, as we also have another quiz from Roger.

We hear from Meena, who has the forecast for the week ahead.

With thanks to Meena, we also have a sporting focus on the world of Visually Impaired Cricket, through the successes of the Cheshire Cobras.

There's all the latest football news, including the weekend's action from Wolves and West Brom.

In our brand-new feature, we potter about in the garden with our very own Talking News contributor and volunteer, Peter.

And with thanks to TNF Soundings contributor Liz, we have the final episode of a three-part series about one of our greatest storytellers and the author of Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson.

In this week’s edition we have:

All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.

There is some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country, including details of a hidden local gem, tucked away behind the trees and stone walls of Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton.

You’ll have to be nimble-minded, as we also have another number puzzle challenge from Roger, and Quiz with Meena.

We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.

With the domestic football season up and running, we have all the latest news from the Weekend’s action for Wolves and West Brom- including the Football Fanzone with our prized pundit Frazer!

And with thanks to TNF soundings contributor Liz, we have Episode 2 of a 3-part series about one of our greatest ever storytellers- and the author of Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson.

In this week's edition, we have:

All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.

Theres some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country.

You’ll have to be sharp of mind as we also have another Did You Know segment from Roger, and Quiz with Meena.

As we continue to bask in these sunny climes of Costa del Black Country- is there any rain on the horizon? We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.

With the domestic football season up and running again, we have all the latest news from the Weekend’s action for Wolves and West Brom.

And with thanks to TNF soundings contributor Liz, we have Episode 1 of a 3-part series about one of our greatest ever storytellers- and the author of Treasure Island, which for many, is thought of as one of the greatest adventure stories ever written. Can you recall who this may be?....

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.