Black Country Talking News 15th April 2026

In this week’s edition we have:

All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed; as well as an update from Dan.

There’s some fascinating news from across the Black Country, including the third and final part of our series focusing on the Express and Star’s 20 letter test for the Royal Mail.

With thanks to the Electoral Services at City of Wolverhampton Council, there’s a special segment detailing all aspects of accessibility and adjustments that shall be available to make next month’s local elections inclusive to all.

You’ll have to be nimble-minded, as we have another challenging number puzzle with soundings contributor Tina, using mental arithmetic to keep our brains active.

With yet more gloom from the latest game week of football action for West Brom and Wolves, we keep things positive with some nostalgia, and our second and final part of the Boy Wonder from Wolves.

We hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead. 

With the UK's living costs continuing to spiral we introduce Episode 2  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.

And with thanks to our gardening experts from MK Pulse Magazine, we have all the hints and tips for April.