Black Country Talking News 05th August 2026

In this week’s edition we have:

All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.

There's some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country.

We have a couple of feature focus segments this week too:
With this week marking international assistance dog day, we learn about a new pilot project in the Black Country helping to tackle incidents where individuals are unlawfully denied access to premises and services because of their assistance dogs. 
With thanks to TNF soundings, we find out about the humble beginnings of Guide Dogs and learn some fun doggie facts.
We have the latest instalment of Puppy Academy with trainer Charlotte and her canine companions.

Next week will also mark a significant celestial event. The solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will be a rare and spectacular event for the UK, marking one of the largest solar eclipses in nearly 30 years.
With information on safe viewing methods, as it is never safe to look directly at the Sun, local viewing events, and tools that may help create an accessible experience of the event; we just need a favourable weather forecast from Meena for the week ahead.

You’ll have to be nimble minded, as we also have another challenging Number Puzzle Quiz from Roger and Meena.