Black Country Talking News 16th July 2025

Jul 16, 10:21 AM

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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…