Black Country Talking News 08th April 2026

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.