NEWSWAVE

Join our reporter Maddie James for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we join Public Health Practitioner Gareth Walsh to detail a quick, free health check that could save your life and encourages more people to check their blood pressure. Sue Sayer, founder of the Seal Research Trust , explains how a growing UK...

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 participants, volunteers and organisers at Rainbow Run Cornwall, as things got colourful at this year’s record-breaking Chidren’s Hospice South West fundraiser at RAF St Mawgan.  We hear from Cornwall Councillor Jack Yelland about the ma...

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 Dr Beth Smout from the UK Health Security Agency to learn how a new vaccination programme is being rolled out across the South West, designed to protect Year 13 students and young people heading to university. We’ll look into new figures...

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, Steve Hood joins us on behalf of Proud to Care to discuss the launch of nominations for the 2026 Proud to Care Awards , in celebration of Cornwall’s care heroes. Nikita Thakra, a speaker TEDxTruro 2026 , previews her talk, Dance with Your Dharma,...

NEWSWAVE: Cornwall Stories, Community Voices & Local Highlights Join presenter Meah Howlett for the latest edition of NEWSWAVE , bringing you a vibrant mix of local stories, community voices, and inspiring conversations from across Cornwall. In this episode, we head to Redruth Rugby Club for the first-ever We Are One Rugby 7s tournament, where sport meets mental health awareness. Hear from org...

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’re joined by Marc from The Brend Collection to talk about their charity coast path challenge between The Carlyon Bay Hotel and the Royal Duchy Hotel in support of Children’s Hospice South West.  We take a trip to Truro Cathedral to meet Cathy...

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 are joined by Kiley Pearce, Events Fundraiser at Children’s Hospice South West , and charity supporter Happy Days Nurseries to talk about the return of the much‑loved Rainbow Run at RAF St Mawgan this June. Gareth and Matt from We Are One are...

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, things go Jurassic as we’re joined by Ranger Chris from Dinomania , who chats to Ross Lannon about bringing the UK’s most interactive dinosaur experience to life, ahead of live shows in Newquay and in Plymouth. We also hear from Lostwithiel man...

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...