Black Country Talking News
The Talking News is a free service which is sent out each week to almost 200 people living with sight loss to help them keep in touch with their community. We also produce a monthly magazine, also sent out to almost 200 people, where we interview local people of interest.
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In news this week we have supermarket giant set to leave Amblecote, Property prices almost trebling across the Black Country and Staffordshire, Fire at Kinver edge and more. Then in our culture and events lowdown we have information on a Quiz night at the light house media centre, Wolverhampton fiesta, Good night Mr Tom and much more. After that in this weeks VI news and tips we have, A Virtual reality exhibition that lets blind people see art using special gloves and more including tips for day to day life. In our flashback of the week we are looking at the black country motor industry and its effects.
In this weeks ten minutes with we are spending 10 Minutes with Martin Rock who Manages The beacon Sedgley ILC (Independent Living Centre). Each week we bring you the latest news and information from the beacon centre, this week we have beacons armed forces day celebration and the whereabouts of the beacon bus. In This weeks better home and garden we have some cash saving tips. This week Brian returns to the sport desk with the latest in local cricket, soccer, walking football and much more. And Finally we bring you some tips to keep you cool and safe in the hot weather