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 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...

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, our 100th edition, we join Colin Hamilton , Mayor of St Austell , to reflect on his time in office so far and to learn more about community events, town centre improvements and exciting new developments. We check in with Amy Richardson and Emma N...

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 St Austell Table Tennis Club’s Craig Mehew to learn more about the UK’s only learning disability league and how it’s building community through sport. We check in with Peter Woodward, director of Teylu Theatre , about their debut producti...

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 Tom Mason from Blue Balls Cornwall , a cold-water swimming group for men that’s making waves with a new alcohol-free pale ale in support of their Sober October campaign. We check in with Andrew Hadley, a Director at the Centre for Interna...

In the latest episode, we join Sarbjit Singh, Director and Pharmacist at Randhawa Pharmacy , to explore the inspiration behind the new community pharmacy in St Austell. We check in with Flo Linscott, Diverse Community Sergeant for Cornwall, about the significance of Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025 and efforts to combat discrimination. We hear from Nikki Cannon of Konnect Communities about Steps 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 Jason and Gwen Bradby, volunteers from Coeliac UK , who are helping to build a supportive local community for those living with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance through monthly meetups at Par Garden Centre. We check in with Simon Pe...

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 Will Burt, manager of St Austell’s White River Cinema , which has become the first in the South West to introduce cutting-edge smart glasses technology, making film more accessible than ever for the hard of hearing community. We check in...

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 Anneliese Warburton and Katie Mutton to mark World Mental Health Day and look ahead to ‘For Cornwall, By Cornwall’ - a unique event at Falmouth’s Maritime Museum taking place this week. We check in with Cllr James Mustoe to hear learn abo...

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 take a trip to The Lost Gardens of Heligan to greet a striking new sculpture of a leaping fox named Lowarnes, crafted from storm-felled rhododendron. We check in with Heidi Marice and Nigel Storer, co-founders of The Main Gallery over in 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 take a trip to the recent St Austell Fire Station Open Day , listening back to some of the highlights from our visit, where families enjoyed live demos, face painting, a sizzling BBQ, and met their local emergency services - all in support of...

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 Richard Spence, James Hamilton-Bing, and veteran volunteer Charlie to learn about the vision behind October’s Veterans Family Day at BlackBearing Ranch , and the vital support it offers to armed forces families.  We check in with Anneka...

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 Kym Robinson , who shares details of an exciting event coming up at the Harbour Beer House in Charlestown called Auction of Promises , which will be raising funds for Teens Unite: Fighting Cancer. We check in with CHAOS Art Correspondent...

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 Mark Hoskin from Higher Tregorrick Farm to discuss one of this summer’s brightest attractions - the stunning St Austell Sunflower Trail We check in with fire officers Andrew Brier and Martin Giles to get the latest news and advice from St...

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 take you on the road with CHAOS and into the heart of Cornwall's biggest festival: Boardmasters 2025.  We bring you interviews with the people who make it happen, the community groups on show, and the artists bringing the energy.  If you...

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 take you on the road with CHAOS to enjoy the Sticker Vintage Rally and Country Fayre, bring you interviews with the people who make it happen, the community groups on show, and a look at the special events that took place right across the wee...

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 Cheryl Wright, External Care Workforce Lead at Proud To Care Cornwall , who highlights how the organisation is supporting care recruitment, retention, and recognition across the sector here in the Duchy.  We check in with Helen Tite, fou...

In this week's episode of NEWSWAVE, we chat with Jill and Bob, two volunteers from the Gorran Haven Community Bus Service, who share with us the impact and importance the service has on the local community. We check in with Matthew Kenworthy Gomez, CEO of Cornwall Pride, to get an update on what the team have been up to since we last spoke and to talk about upcoming events and future plans. 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 St Austell’s new Mayor , Councillor Colin Hamilton - sworn in following a Mayor Making ceremony at Holy Trinity Church on the 18th of June – who shares a bit about himself, his vision, and the future for the area. We check in with Helen B...