Beacon Black Country Talking News
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Latest news, stories and information from "Talking News" from the team at Beacon Centre from the Blind.
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Black Country Talking News - 15 December 2021
December 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", information on arthritis, a history of sugar and desserts, all rounded off with a plethora of facts about Wolverhampton.
Black Country Talking News - 8 December 2021
December 08, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", the 'Black Country Joke Book', information on on a volunteering opportunity, a workout, the 'Christmas Cracker' all rounded off with a plethora of facts about Dudley.
Black Country Talking News - 1 December 2021
December 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This is a special feature edition which includes an update from Beacon and information on their on call services, information on Mastercard's Touchcard, a story about if Oliver Cromwell banned Christmas, information on the Citizen's Network and an edition of Graham Fisher's 'Flights of Fancy'.
Black Country Talking News - 24 November 2021
November 24, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", the 'Black Country Joke Book', facts about the Black Country, information on I CAN's Christmas event, a workout all completed by a feature from Black Country Living Museum on traditional sweets.
Black Country Talking News - 17 November 2021
November 17, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, information on lighting and sightloss, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", the 'Black Country Joke Book', Information on Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre and accessible shows all completed by a feature on spices used in Christmas baking.
Black Country Talking News - 10 November 2021
November 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", the 'Black Country Joke Book', a work-out routine, an article on accessible space travel, all completed with an interview with Wolverhampton-born author Jon Cronshaw.
Black Country Talking News - 3 November 2021
November 03, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", the 'Black Country Joke Book', information from Trading Standards on home energy scams, rounded off with a feature on Guy Fawkes.
Black Country Talking News - 27 October 2021
October 26, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, a special Halowe'en themed "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", the 'Black Country Joke Book', a ten minute exercise routine, information about Beacon's 2022 diary sale, finished off with a tale about a famous author.....
Black Country Talking News - 20 October 2021
October 19, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", the 'Black Country Joke Book', information on RNIB's groups support activities, information on ordering Beacon's 2022 diaries all completed with a feature on 'Apple Day.'
Black Country Talking News - 13 October 2021
October 12, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", information on reading apps, news about Sight Loss Today - rounding the episode off a feature about the Black Country's very own "Tiger King."
Black Country Talking News - 6 October 2021
October 05, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", "Sounds of Nature", news from Guide Dogs UK and their technology access scheme for school children, information on how to avoid doorstep scammers - rounding the episode off with a concise biology of James Joyce.
Black Country Talking News - 29 September 2021
September 28, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz",a feature on superstitions, news on organisation I CAN - completed by 'School Day Memories' by BBC journalist Peter White.
Black Country Talking News - 22 September 2021
September 21, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", information about a new Patron for Guide Dogs,an update from the Sight Loss Council, "Sounds of Nature' - all completed by Graham Fisher MBE with 'In My Opinion'.
Black Country Talking News - 15 September 2021
September 14, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", the opening of Beacon's gym, how to play golf with a visual impairment, an article on the Battle of Britain - all completed by Graham Fisher MBE with 'In My Opinion'.
Black Country Talking News - 8 September 2021
September 07, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", 'Sounds of Nature',tips on how to overcome sleeplessness, research on issues that young people with sight loss face in work and education - all completed by Graham Fisher MBE with 'In My Opinion'.
Black Country Talking News - 1 September 2021
August 31, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", 'Sounds of Nature', article on the great fire of London, information on the Sight Loss Council's Street For All campaign, an update on access to the Black Country Living Museum - all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In M...
Black Country Talking News - 25 August 2021
August 24, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", 'Sounds of Nature', article about mental fitness, information about the Black Country Plan consultation - all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Black Country Talking News - 18 August 2021
August 17, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", 'Sounds of Nature', an article on the Berlin Wall, information on the charity VI Talk - all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Black Country Talking News - 11 August 2021
August 10, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, football catch up on news from Wolves and West Brom, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", an article on the Glorious 12th, an update from the RNIB, information on dancing classes for those with visual impairment - all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Black Country Talking News - 4 August 2021
August 03, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", a feature on yoga, hear about Beacon's Digital Inclusion Project - all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Black Country Talking News - 28 July 2021
July 27, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather,an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", Craig's Black Country Joke Book, feature on Lammas Day and an article from the Macular Society - all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Black Country Talking News - 21 July 2021
July 21, 2021 12:49 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather, information on the lifting of Covid restrictions, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", Craig's Black Country Joke Book, a feature on "pronunciation", all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Black Country Talking News - 14 July 2021
July 14, 2021 20:19 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", Craig's Black Country Joke Book, a feature on St Swithin's Day, information about Arthritis Action, all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Black Country Talking News - 7 July 2021
July 07, 2021 18:47 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", feature on impressionist painter Claude Monet, news on a new echo locator which could help people with sight loss, Craig's Black Country Joke Book, all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Black Country Talking News - 30 June 2021
June 29, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", feature on Independence Day, Craig's Black Country Joke Book, information on a book about war stories supporting Blind Veterans UK, all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Black Country Talking News - 23 June 2021
June 22, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Black Country Joke Book", the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", feature on Jane Austin's Regency Week, Craig's Black Country Joke Book, information on intelligent shoes and a new series for people with sight loss, a Euro 2020 song, all completed by a new series from Gra...
Black Country Talking News - 16 June 2021
June 17, 2021 10:21 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", the "Black Country Joke Book", the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", feature on the Magna Carta, information on vitamins and nutrition, all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'.
Black Country Talking News - 9 June 2021
June 11, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 73 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a story about an unusual court case, the "Black Country Joke Book", a section featuring Lisa Cowley, Beacon's CEO, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'
Black Country Talking News - 2 June 2021
June 02, 2021 17:54 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", information on World Environment Day, interview with Mina about Volunteers Week, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by a new series from Graham Fisher MBE - 'In My Opinion'
Black Country Talking News - 26 May 2021
May 26, 2021 11:46 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", information on new accessible shows at the Arena Theatre, sightloss advisor Pete talking about sightloss on WCR.FM, information on Black Country Touring's Dial A Story Service, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' ...
Black Country Talking News - 19 May 2021
May 19, 2021 21:58 - 1 hour - 66 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look at superstitions, information on Marcus Gunn Syndrome, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News - 13 May 2021
May 12, 2021 16:18 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look at superstitions, information on Marcus Gunn Syndrome, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News - 5 May 2021
May 05, 2021 13:21 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look at the history of sweet making in the Black Country, information on the Include Me Citizen Network Project, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News - 28 April 2021
April 28, 2021 14:10 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look at diabetic macular edema, a look into the history of May Day, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News - 21 April 2021
April 21, 2021 13:48 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", important information on Covid-19 vaccination programme, information on Child Bonnet Syndrome, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News - 14 April 2021
April 14, 2021 12:46 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBTalking News returns this week, after the Easter break, with the team at Beacon and begins with changes to the national lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a message from the NHS, the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News - 24 March 2021
March 24, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a reflection on the Covid-19 pandemic, information on "dry-eye",the "Flashback quiz", an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE. The team are taking an Easter break and will return on the 14 April 2021.
Black Country Talking News - 17 March 2021
March 17, 2021 12:04 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBWelcome to this week's Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news, weather and news on West Brom and Wolves football, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look at the upcoming 2021 census, the "Flashback quiz", information about cataracts, an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News - 10 March 2021
March 10, 2021 17:45 - 1 hour - 69 MBWelcome to Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look behind the scenes at a nuclear robotics works in Wolverhampton, "Flashback quiz", information about glaucoma, , an edition of "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News - 3 March 2021
March 04, 2021 14:32 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBWelcome to Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look at a report into slavery, the latest news on football with the Wolves and the Albion, an edition of "Sounds from Nature", a look at the local elections, all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News - 24 February 2021
February 26, 2021 13:14 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBWelcome to Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look back at decimalization, the latest news on football with the Wolves and the Albion, an edition of "Sounds from Nature", information about diabetic retinopathy, all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News - 17 February 2021
February 17, 2021 19:43 - 1 hour - 66 MBWelcome to Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, the "Did You Know Feature?", a look at how the Black Country will become a centre for UK Cycling, more information on digital inclusion, the latest news on football with the Wolves and the Albion, "Sounds from Nature", all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News - 10 February 2021
February 10, 2021 14:26 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBWelcome to Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, a new "Did You Know Feature?", a look at the UK's changing population figures, information on a new Beacon service to combat loneliness, the latest news on football with the Wolves and the Albion, all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News -3 February 2021
February 03, 2021 18:59 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBWelcome to Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, a concise history of vaccines, the latest news on football with the Wolves and the Albion, Beacon Voices which this week looks at reading apps, all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News - 27 January 2021
January 27, 2021 15:41 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBWelcome to Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history,a feature on how to save local historic footpaths, an update on football with the Wolves and the Albion, Beacon Voices which this week looks at Beacon's digital inclusion project, all completed by 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News - 20 January 2021
January 20, 2021 13:06 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBWelcome to Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, an update on football with the Wolves and the Albion, Beacon Voices looks at building Better Opportunities Bridges project which helps people with sight loss back into work, 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE and a memorial to Doris Hobday - one half of the Tipton Twins - with an acknowledgment from Good Morning Britain's Piers Morgan.
Black Country Talking News - 13 January 2021
January 13, 2021 16:47 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBWelcome to Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, an update on football with the Wolves and the Albion, Beacon Voices looks at how magnification can help macular degeneration, with this week's edition completed with 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News - 6 January 2021
January 06, 2021 20:30 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBWelcome to the first edition for 2021 of Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, an update on football with the Wolves and the Albion, a look at how the Black Country Living Museum has taken social media platform TikTok by storm, Beacon Voices, with this week's edition completed with 'Tales from the Barn' from Graham Fisher MBE.
Black Country Talking News - 16 December 2020
December 16, 2020 12:56 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBWelcome to the final edition for 2020 of Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, an update from Beacon, a look back at history, an update on football with the Wolves and the Albion, Meena's Christmas Cracker, a brief look at the history of the UK's decision to join the Common Market, all completed with 'A Flight of Fancy' from Graham Fisher MBE. Black Country Talking News will return on the 6 January 2021.
Black Country Talking News - 9 December 2020
December 09, 2020 11:48 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBWelcome to this week's edition of Talking News with the team at Beacon. This episode features local news plus the weather, a look back at history, an update on football with the Wolves and the Albion, Meena's Christmas Cracker, a brief look at the history of British Leyland's Metro, all completed with 'A Flight of Fancy' from Graham Fisher MBE.