Black Country Talking News

By Beacon Vision

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.

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How many episodes does Black Country Talking News have?

The podcast currently has 477 episodes available.

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April 19, 2023 Black Country Talking News 19th April 2023
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.

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57min
April 17, 2023 Beacon Update - 19th April 2023
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2min
April 05, 2023 Black Country Talking News 05th April 2023
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.

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1h
April 03, 2023 Beacon Update - 05th April 2023
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3min
March 29, 2023 Black Country Talking News 29th March 2023
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.

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1h 10min
March 28, 2023 Beacon Update: Better Health Rewards Scheme- 29th March 2023
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2min
March 27, 2023 Beacon Update - 29th March 2023
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3min
March 22, 2023 Black Country Talking News 22nd March 2023
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.

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54min
March 20, 2023 Beacon Update - 22nd March 2023
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2min
March 15, 2023 Black Country Talking News 15th March 2023
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.

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1h 10min

FAQs about Black Country Talking News:

How many episodes does Black Country Talking News have?

The podcast currently has 477 episodes available.