Catch up on the latest news, sport and what’s on from across the Black Country and Staffordshire.
This week we’ve got news of a revamp at Dudley Zoo in the news section, details of what’s coming up at the Beacon Centre in our what’s on section and the latest reaction from Stourbridge FC’s heartbreaking FA Cup loss.

What's on and sight loss life hack - Jan 11th 2017

In the latest edition of the talking magazine you can delve into the world of blind water-skiing, delve into the history of the Merry Hill Shopping Centre and the monorail and find out more about plans for a war memorial to honour Caribbean soldiers at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire.

Did you know there isn't currently a war memorial in honour of Caribbean soldier at the National Arboretum?

Take a listen to this week’s talking news with all the latest goings on from across the Black Country and Staffordshire.

Catch up on the latest sports news with our weekly sports report. We’ve got local action from across the West Midlands as well as a preview of the superbowl in America.

In our news section you can find out about the dog who tracked down some stolen sausages and in our what’s on guide you can find out our latest sight loss life hack.

Catch up on the latest news from around the region including who has been signing a petition to stop American president Donald Trump from having a state visit to the UK and learn more about the new £1 coins which come into circulation next month.

Our sports report has got all the reaction on Wolves’s big win against Liverpool and in our what’s on section you can listen to our sight loss life hack of the week.