Black Country Talking News 17th June 2026

In this week’s edition:

We find out what’s been happening at Beacon with the latest update from Helen and Muhammed.

There’s all the latest news from across the Black Country, including news on how you can help shape the future accessibility of the NHS App and digital eye care services.

We take a journey around a local area with more than 420 million years of historical significance; can you guess where and what this fossilised area of outstanding geological heritage may be?

You'll have to be sharp of mind, as we have another Did You Know feature and Quiz with Roger and Meena.

Are some spells of summer sunshine on the way? we hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead.

With higher UV levels expected across the region over the next few days, we also have a feature segment, focussing on the importance of protecting our eyes from UV radiation emitted by the Sun.

And with thanks to the Talking News Federation, we hear from soundings contributor Lindsay, who brings us the history of World Music Day, marked each year on the 21st of June.