Black Country Talking News 13th May 2026

In this week’s edition we have:

All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.

We have some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country, including a lowdown on the Commemorative events planned to celebrate 25 years of The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

Nestle down and find your comfy spot, as with thanks to TNF soundings, we introduce Episode 1 of ‘Beyond the Call’ an exclusive 3-part short story, about a visually impaired military veteran, written especially for the Talking News by published author Chris Crowther.

You’ll have to be sharp of mind, as we have the latest Did You Know challenge from Roger and Quiz with Meena.

We also have the weather forecast for the week ahead from Meena.

And with the UK's living costs continuing to spiral we introduce Episode 5 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.