Black Country Xtra

Local Radio in the Black Country with a mix of charities, communities and music. Catch us online or on our app 📲

[Black Country Xtra @BC_Xtra]

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[Student Voice - St Michael’s 🌈 @SStmichaels]

Can the power of social media help us grab the attention of the legend that is @romankemp 🙏 you left a lasting impact on our school and we would love to update you on the journey you inspired!

“Thanks so much for being such a big inspiration to us!”

#mentalhealth

[Student Voice - St Michael’s 🌈 @SStmichaels]

We have so many updates from today but want to start with a shout out to this legend @BRUMMIE_PJ 🙌 Thank you for joining us on our Move It Challenge! As a team we walked the distance from Lands End to John O’Groats to shine a spotlight on mental health! 🩷💛🩷💛

[Black Country Radio @WeAreBCR]

He's part of one of our BIGGEST musical exports 🎸

But Dave Hill is also an ambassador for @BlackCountryMH, and joins Sandra Vaughan on @BC_Xtra this afternoon from 3pm, in a candid discussion about how music helped to save his life.

📲 https://t.co/UBAiu3Asgj

[Black Country Radio @WeAreBCR]

Whilst others are becoming less local, we’re doing the opposite ✅

From today, you can hear a slice of the #BlackCountry on DAB in Wolverhampton - and we got soul LEGEND @Jaki_Graham to press ‘play’!

Retune your radio and catch @BC_Xtra NOW! 📻

[Student Voice - St Michael’s 🌈 @SStmichaels]

Kick starting #mentalhealthawarenessweek with a late night studio session at @unmuted_radio @WeAreBCR

[Student Voice - St Michael’s 🌈 @SStmichaels]

One year ago today….and we are still not over this visit! The most incredible day. Thank you @KensingtonRoyal 🙏

[Black Country Xtra @BC_Xtra]

We’re so proud of the amazing @unmuted_radio show.

It’s an hour of young people aiming to make discussing your #mentalhealth the norm 🧠 and they’ve spoken to some inspiring people.

Catch them live on @BC_Xtra, or hear their last show on demand ➡️ https://t.co/smIAyW85ij

[Student Voice - St Michael’s 🌈 @SStmichaels]

Cannot believe this we are speechless!! 🤭

[A.A.Abbott @AAAbbottStories]

Hey, guess who guested on Listen with Lee this lunchtime, #BrumHour!

Catch the replay of @lee_theBenson and me on @WeAreBCR's #BlackCountry Xtra Listen Again channel.

https://t.co/bRGRb4dDTb

#book #books #thriller #reading #readingcommunity #reader #readerscommunity #radio

[Black Country Xtra @BC_Xtra]

All this week we’ve been marking #griefawareness with a series of shows by the team at @CruseSupport.

The final episode airs at 9am today and we’ll turn them into podcasts to keep the message alive 💜

📲 https://t.co/OLEwOW5MFO

[Black Country Hub @blackcountryhub]

New unit, who dis?! 🤔

The all new Black Country Hub is open at @mymerryhill, on the upper mall near to @nextofficial 🛍️

✅ Clothing
✅ Artwork
✅ Music
✅ A proper bostin’ welcome!

Pop in and say hi, we’d love to meet you! 🥰

[Black Country Xtra @BC_Xtra]

We were saddened to hear about the passing of Greg Stokes earlier this year 💔

Greg was a much loved member of the Xtra family and will be sorely missed.

Tonight we’ll pay tribute from 6pm, with another chance to hear his chat with Sir Lenny Henry.

📲https://t.co/OLEwOW5MFO

[Student Voice - St Michael’s 🌈 @SStmichaels]

School might be out for summer but we are back in the studio recording content! @BC_Xtra

[BlackCountryChamber @BCCCmembers]

It's #GoodFriday!

Why not make it even better and tune into the @WeAreBCR business show at 1pm today as Sarah Moorhouse and Stephanie Sullivan discuss all things Chamber.

Our office re-opens on Tuesday 2nd April at 8:30am.

Enjoy the long weekend!

[Black Country Xtra @BC_Xtra]

Planners have given the go-ahead for a new Hindu temple in Lye listed building https://t.co/PI6IqBEZOw

[Brass Monkey @funkmonkeymetal]

Huge thanks to Jason Kelly of @BC_Xtra for playing "Sandy tonight on his show on @WeAreBCR 🙏 Show's on right now & for another hour & 40m https://t.co/o5iUq3yuzQ💥

[BettyBeatles 🎭🎸🥁 🇺🇦 @BettyBeatles]

My friends' radio show debut on @WeAreBCR Xtra tomorrow at 4pm.Tune in!

[Black Country Xtra @BC_Xtra]

The first phase of a £1 million scheme to improve traffic flow and safety for pedestrians in Kingswinford and Wall Heath is on track to be completed a month ahead of schedule https://t.co/temPBd5lqk

[Black Country Radio @WeAreBCR]

Last week we had the pleasure of chatting to the winners of the @DudleyCVS Awards - an amazing ceremony, celebrating the amazing volunteers in our borough 🫶🏻

Samantha Sweeney from @EnvilleCC won the physical hero award ➡️ https://t.co/oy7RsBajFT

[Black Country Xtra @BC_Xtra]

From today we’re making it even easier to listen to us👂

We’re now available across the Black Country on DAB! 🫶🏻

Just re-scan your radio and add us to your favourites! 📻