Black Country Talking News 26th 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, including the story of a new machine, deeply rooted in Midlands engineering, which has been sent across the Atlantic in pursuit of another landmark in land-speed history.

It's full steam ahead as we hear all about the Severn Valley Railway's Summer Diesel Festival from our very own railway enthusiast, David Smith.

You'll have to be sharp of mind, as we also have another quiz from Roger.

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

With thanks to Meena, we also have a sporting focus on the world of Visually Impaired Cricket, through the successes of the Cheshire Cobras.

There's all the latest football news, including the weekend's action from Wolves and West Brom.

In our brand-new feature, we potter about in the garden with our very own Talking News contributor and volunteer, Peter.

And with thanks to TNF Soundings contributor Liz, we have the final episode of a three-part series about one of our greatest storytellers and the author of Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson.