NEWSWAVE

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.  In the latest episode, we hear from Ellie Smith at Cornwall Hospice , who have launched a brand‑new community challenge - The Great Cornish Cream Tea – bringing a world record attempt to the Royal Cornwall Showground this September.  We look back at the return of the...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.  In the latest episode, as Legally Blonde The Musical heads to the Hall for Cornwall, one of the show’s stars, George Crawford, who plays Emmett, joins presenter Ross Lannon to talk about the brand‑new production.  We also hear about a fun and free way to get active as...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, street‑dance duo Ashley and Glen, better known as Twist and Pulse , join us to reflect on their Britain’s Got Talent journey – as well as life beyond the stage, including solo projects, DJ’ing, fatherhood and a new men’s mental health single. We’...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we explore a rare and much‑loved tradition here in Cornwall with Jonathon Jones , Managing Director of Trading at Tregothnan , who joins us ahead of the estate’s globally renowned Private Garden Opening weekend. We catch up with Kiley Pearce , Ev...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.  In the latest episode, we join Meah Howlett in St Dennis, where hundreds of people gathered for a special plaque unveiling celebrating the community effort behind the restoration of the village church’s historic bells. We catch up with Cornish event rider Harriet Bunn...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.  In the latest episode, we join Jake from Jakes Bakes to discuss Cornwall Dining Club , a new pop‑up dining initiative bringing global flavours and themed menus to St Austell.  We catch up with Nicola Nuttall, Director of Cornwall Climate Care , who explains why their...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, Tom joins Bryna Jordan to talk through his upcoming Ride for Precious Lives challenge for Children’s Hospice South West , and why he's taking on more than 200 miles of cycling in three days. We catch up with Cornwall Hospice ’s Community Eng...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we join local artist Jane Southern to learn more about her exhibition - How Painting Changed My Life - and the remarkable personal journey behind her incredible works. As St Austell and Penzance get ready to launch the brand‑new physical activity...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we join Show Director Mark Holman from the Cornwall Garden Society explains what visitors can expect at this year’s ‘Regeneration’-themed Spring Flower Show. We check in with course leader Mel Clear and new graduates at Duchy College Rosewarne ,...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we join Mike Taylor, Managing Director at Cornwall Gold , to dive into the story of Tolgus Tin. We check in with Annie Lucas, Museum Development Officer at Cornwall Council, to explore the 2026 Cornwall Heritage Awards . As well as that, we take...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we join we join Derek Thomas from the Central Cornwall Integrated Care Area and Neil McKay from Truro’s Integrated Neighbourhood Team to learn about the NHS’s Caring Where It Matters campaign - and the neighbourhood health and wellbeing events ha...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.  In the latest episode, we join Hannah and Becky Cheetham, the creators of Cheethams with Dreams , to learn more about their movement promoting disability awareness, LGBTQ+ rights, mental health advocacy - and their inspirational bucket‑list journey.  We check in with...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we join Viki Carpenter , Founding Director of Access Cornwall CIC , to explore the brand‑new Accessible Guide to Truro, which has been created to help make the city easier to navigate for everyone. We check in with Florence and Camilla from Beyon...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we join we join local illustrator and tattoo artist, Fynn, to learn more about his experience on the current series of Channel 4's Great Pottery Throwdown . We check in with Senior ShelterBox Emergency Coordinator, Martin Strutton, to hear a...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.  In the latest episode, we join Simon Verhage , founder of The Men’s Mind Cave , to discuss the supportive online space he has created for men who may appear to be coping outwardly, while feeling disconnected or under pressure inside.  We check in with Chris Brown , fo...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we join Julia-Ruth , a professionally trained dancer and star of Married at First Sight UK , who shares her journey from the West End to her latest adventure in Paris. We check in with Cornwall-based singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid , who joins us...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we join Bake Off legend Nelly Ghaffar, who returns to CHAOS Radio to discuss her brand-new cookbook, and what it was like going back to the Bake Off tent for this year's New Year’s Day special. We check in with Kate Neale, Trustee of Lowende...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.  In the latest episode, we join we join Creative Music Technology student Niklas Lake, who unveils his immersive underwater thriller audiobook WAKE and shares insight into its production.  We check in with Behavioural Psychologist , Jo Hemmings, to explore why New Year...

Join our reporter Meah Howlett for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we join we join Caitlin Gould, co-founder of TEC Girls , who joins us to discuss their mission to inspire young girls in Technology, Engineering and Creativity, and an exciting collaboration with Digital Futures Cornwall and Penwith and Truro...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we join Watch Manager Andy Brier and firefighter Nathan from St Austell Community Fire Station to discuss how they help keep the town safe, with advice on flooding and Home Fire Safety checks, as well as Nathan’s recent recognition for his work w...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.  In the latest episode, we join community champion Michael Bunney , who celebrates the vibrancy of Cornwall as we head into the festive season.  We check in with John Brown , CEO of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce , who provides his reaction to the recent Budget on behalf...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.  In the latest episode, we join Alex Tweed , founder of TideLight , joins Ross Lannon in the studio to talk about the Tide. Lamp – a unique Cornwall-made light that mirrors real-time tides at your favourite beach.  We check in with Martin Lovell , General Manager at Th...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.  In the latest episode, we join we join Jacob Willbourne , a mentor with A Band of Brothers and a horticultural therapist here at CHAOS , to talk about men’s mental health, breaking stigma and the power of community support.  We check in with Falmouth University studen...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we join Young & Talented Cornwall to celebrate their 20th anniversary and the Lord Lieutenant’s Fund, which has supported hundreds of gifted young people across the county. We check in with St Austell Healthcare , who are inviting patients to...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we join Matthew Kenworthy Gomes , Chair of Cornwall Pride , to talk about their King’s Award for Voluntary Service and what the milestone means as they prepare for their upcoming Inclusion Conference. We check in with David Harland , CEO of The L...