Talking News
Talking News is a free service which is produced each week for people living with sight loss, to help them keep in touch with their community.
The latest episode:
It’s available to listen to in a digital podcast format.
You can find the latest issue above, as well as on most popular podcasting platforms, and the British Wireless for the Blind app. You can also listen on an Alexa Smart Speaker.
Those without access to the internet can also receive the Talking News in the post on CD If you would like to find out any more information about the service, please get in touch.
Useful Links
Listening on an Alexa Smart Speaker
If you’d prefer to listen to Talking News via an Alexa Smart Speaker, first you need to install the Talking Newspapers Skill. To do this say: “Alexa, Enable Talking Newspapers”
Once this is enabled, to play the Black Country Talking News say: “Alexa, Play Talking Newspapers” – then ask for the Black Country Talking News by saying: “Alexa, Play Black Country Talking News”
If you are having problems accessing the Talking News via Alexa, you may be using an out of date skill. To find out how to update your device you can listen to this audio guide.