Audio from the Coventry Talking Newspaper for the Blind &#38; Partially Sighted. Coventry News and Sport Recorded on the 3rd June 2026 Weekly Update: News, Events, and Announcements

COVENTRY TALKING NEWSPAPER 10th June 2026

The Coventry Talking Newspaper is a long‑running audio service that brings local news, information, and community stories to blind and partially sighted residents in Coventry and the surrounding area. It exists to make local journalism and community updates accessible to people who cannot easily read printed newspapers. 

 What the Coventry Talking Newspaper Provides
Weekly audio editions featuring Coventry news, sport, events, council updates, and community features. 

Content drawn from local papers and specially recorded segments, ensuring listeners stay connected to what’s happening in their city. 

A free service, available on multiple platforms including USB sticks, smart speakers, podcasts, and online streaming. 

 How People Listen
USB postal service: Listeners can receive each edition on a USB stick through the free Articles for the Blind scheme, then return it in a pre‑paid envelope. 

Smart speakers: Saying “Play Coventry Talking Newspaper” will play the latest edition. 

Podcasts: Episodes are available on platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 

Online streaming: Editions can be played directly from the Talking Newspaper website. 

 A Longstanding Local Service
The Coventry Talking Newspaper has been running for over 40 years, making it one of the city’s most enduring accessibility services. It continues to be produced by volunteers who record, edit, and distribute each edition for the community.