Black Country Radio

10/01/2026

On this week’s from 10am:

- Cllr Karl Denning discusses this weeks big news stories
- We catch up with more musings from Graham Fisher

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10/01/2026

Palestine Action hunger strikers could be at risk of death, the group and a leading doctor have warned, as one of them enters 69 days without food

Palestine Action hunger strikers could be at risk of death, the group and a leading doctor have warned, as one of them enters 69 days without food.

10/01/2026

Today marks a decade since we lost one of the most influential performers ever 💔

David Bowie would have turned 79 on Friday so we want to know your favourite Bowie song of all time time 👩🏻‍🎤⚡️

10/01/2026

Forecasters have warned the UK should brace for more cold weather, ice and snow over the weekend, following Storm Goretti

Forecasters have warned the UK should brace for more cold weather, ice and snow over the weekend, following Storm Goretti.

09/01/2026

⛄️TRAVEL UPDATE⛄️

🚍 National Express West Midlands services are operating but many with delays.

🚍 Diamond Buses operating on main roads only with most services running.

🚊 West Midlands Metro running full service but every 15 mins.

🚆 West Midland Railway services suspended.

09/01/2026

Throughout the last 24 hours we’ve seen some real knights in shining armour who have jumped in their vehicles and rescued people who are stranded.

So many of our local businesses have really stepped up - including Mat from Lockside Steakhouse in Wollaston 🥩

How can you give him and other business a pat on the back?

Pay them a visit and shop local 🖤🤍❤️

09/01/2026

What is a weather bomb and how often do they affect the UK?

Storm Goretti - the first named storm of the year - has hit the UK and brought with it a weather bomb.

09/01/2026

⛄️TRAVEL UPDATE⛄️

🚍 National Express West Midlands services are beginning to operate but many are still suspended.

🚍 Diamond Buses operating on main roads only with most services running.

🚊 West Midlands Metro running full service but every 15 mins.

🚆 West Midland Railway services suspended

09/01/2026

Dudley Council has closed its five family hubs as a safety precaution following storm Goretti’s snowfall and freezing conditions

Dudley Council has closed its five family hubs as a safety precaution following storm Goretti’s snowfall and freezing conditions.

09/01/2026

If the weather means things are a bit chaotic, use the day to do something amazing…pop to your local pub for a cob at lunchtime! 🥪

Here’s a great shot of The Why Not Inn in Cradley - the fires on and the pumps are primed! 🍻

09/01/2026

Police have recovered a stolen car and made an arrest following swift work in Sandwell yesterday

Police have recovered a stolen car and made an arrest following swift work in Sandwell yesterday.

09/01/2026

As the Black Country wakes up this morning, we’ve got the latest on the roads, school closures…and anything else you need us for 🖤🤍❤️

Let us know what its like in your part of the Black Country!

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