Black Country Talking News 20th May 2026

In this week’s edition we have:

All the latest from Beacon with Helen and Muhammed.

We have some fascinating news and nostalgia from across the Black Country, including an account from local historian Sarah Haywood looking to bring the story of a local legend, known fondly as the Brierley Hill giant, back into the spotlight.

Nestle down and find your comfy spot, as with thanks to TNF soundings, we introduce Episode 2 of ‘Beyond the Call’ an exclusive 3-part short story, about a visually impaired military veteran, written especially for the Talking News by published author Chris Crowther.

You’ll have to be nimble minded as we have the latest number puzzle challenge from Roger and Meena

We park the dissection of Wolves’ relegation to one side, and swing our way across the Atlantic, to report on a spectacular and historic sporting achievement from last weekend; and a journey that began right here in the Black Country.

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

And with the UK's living costs continuing to spiral we introduce the final episode 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