Beacon news


Radio stations see fall in listener numbers

Radio stations in the West Midlands saw their listener numbers fall on average over the first quarter of the year, figures revealed today.


How it feels to be on the pitch at Molineux

Beacon blogger James Carpenter returns after a short break and talks Balls to Cancer, listening figures and how it feels to talk to the crowd from the Molineux pitch.


Enjoying a Macmillan coffee morning in Dudley

I normally write this on a Thursday night but have decided to write it today simply because I have some spare time to type whilst enjoying several cups of coffee.


Want more fun in your life? Say yes more

Beacon blogger James Carpenter on Bank Holiday weekend plans, saying yes more often and how he spent Thursday in handcuffs.


Fun and games with The Carpels

So, it’s the summer holidays! 6 weeks off for the kids and 6 weeks less traffic on the roads for your drive in and out of work writes Beacon blogger James Carpenter.


The renaissance of the older bands

Beacon blogger James Carpenter on legendary rock bands, the next Arctic Monkeys and the iPhone vs Blackberry debate.


Jobs fear as Beacon Radio leaves Wolverhampton home

Beacon Radio today announced it was moving out of its Wolverhampton home, resulting in potential job losses.

Free e-Supplements

Business Awards

Read the full story here Read the full story here

Full coverage of awards celebrating the region's best businesses.

Lifestyle

Interactive Dining Out map Interactive Dining Out map

Hundreds of reviews by the Express & Star and Shropshire Star's teams to help you decide where to eat.

LIVE traffic updates

Road, rail and airport - latest Road, rail and airport - latest

Our new, live traffic and travel updates service - check before you set out.

OUR NEW APP

Get the new E&S app Get the new E&S app

Download the Express & Star’s new app to your iPad or iPhone to get one week of access to our digital newspapers absolutely FREE.