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 producer Liane Escorza from Schaumburg Films to explore a new short film called Ladron - meaning "Thieves" in Cornish – which is using Cornish language to celebrate local culture. We check in with Fair Trade Ambassador Brian Ter...

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 Sarah Yeoman, Communications and Media Officer at Cornwall Air Ambulance , to talk about an exciting summer ahead for the life-saving charity. We check in with Cathy Davies, a professional artist and founder of the Cathy Davies Art School...

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 Behenna from the Beach Access Project , an initiative working to break down these barriers and make our beautiful coastlines more accessible to all. We check in with Harbour Housing , who are tackling homelessness their own way - 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 Jackie Moore, Community Service Lead at CHAOS at Eden , to learn how their supported work project is empowering adults with physical and emotional impairments, and to mark Learning Disability Week.  We check in with Phaedra Perry, Head o...

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 Carrie Morris, chair of Mevagissey Rowing Club , who re-joined Tom Howe to look back on their epic Harbour to Harbour fundraising row – and ahead to more events on the horizon.      We check in with Darren from Man Down Cornwall this Men...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for a very special edition of NEWSWAVE , the weekly podcast from CHAOS Radio bringing you fresh stories, local voices, and community spirit from across Cornwall. This week, we’re coming to you from the Royal Cornwall Show! We’ll take you behind the scenes with live highlights, bonus interviews, and all the energy of Cornwall’s biggest event — from sheep shearing and chai...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the biggest stories across St Austell and beyond, brought to you by the team at CHAOS Radio. This week, we visit Tunes on the Shore, as Carlyon Bay plays host to three days of epic music — and yes, a bit of Cornish rain too! Meah Howlett was on the sand (and in the crowd) to bring us all the highlights. We meet inspirational surf coac...

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, a CHAOS Radio on the Road special, we take a trip to Poltair Park in St Austell, which was buzzing with laughter, music, and community spirit as families gathered for the annual Party in the Park, organised by Stepping Stones Cornwall. Aside from...

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 Zara Shoesmith out and about across Cornwall for the first part of our review of the People in Mind Mental Health Roadshow — a series of conversations that shine a light on mental health support and lived experience. We check in with Cher...

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and the surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we take a look back on the 30th anniversary of the Cornish Mini Cub Riviera Run, which took place from the 3rd - 5th May may Pentewan Sands!   CHAOS Radio was broadcasting live at the event all weekend, providing entertainment and music, as 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 Tony Scarratt, Publicity Officer for Mevagissey Male Choir , to learn more about the group’s 50-year legacy, upcoming performances, and how music continues to bring people together in Cornwall. We check in with the team from Pawsitive Pet...

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 Lisa Telfer-Brunton, Marketing and Finance Lead at Cornwall Pride , to find out more about the events they have coming up, their community outreach and how people can get involved. We check in with Community and Fundraising Manager for th...

In the latest episode, we join Kylie Williams from our wider team here at CHAOS to learn more about Kernow Community Gateway, a brilliant free helpline helping people stay well with everything from a friendly chat to practical support.  We check in with Cornwall’s new High Sheriff, Geraint Richards, to learn more about the plans he has for his year in the role and what he hopes to achieve for the...

In the latest episode, we join St Austell based GP , Dr. Charlotte Patton, to get her expert insight into women’s health, from managing risks to maintaining balance.  We check in with Clive Gibbs from St Austell Running Club who highlights how this thriving community group supports wellbeing, beginners, and large events like the Eden Half Marathon. As well as that, we take a trip into A Band of Br...

In the latest episode, we join local man Elliott Simcox on the journey of a lifetime, in aid of Refuge & Movember UK. Elliott’s cycling around the world - from Newquay to Australia - and speaks to Tom during a stop off in Malaysia.  We check in with Tim Bunting, Chief Executive at Cornwall Air Ambulance, who joins Breakfast Show presenter Cheryl Gordon to discuss the final phase of their Heli2...

In the latest episode, we join Marcus Alleyne to hear all about Rock Choir Cornwall ’s incredible journey to New York City - from a surprise flash mob in Central Park to a stunning performance at the prestigious Carnegie Hall. We check in with Tracey Bailey , Musical Director of Acapella Sound and finalist for the Inspiring Women Network’s Inspirational Woman of the Year award, to discuss her pass...

In the latest episode, we join Sam Galsworthy as he reflects on his year as the High Sheriff of Cornwall - the King’s representative for law and order in the county - responsible for supporting the judiciary, law enforcement, and ceremonial duties. We check in with Tommy Job , founder and director of Tunes Festivals , as they prepare to bring three major festivals to the shores of St Austell this...

In the latest episode, we mark International Women’s Day with the awe-inspiring team at The Women's Centre Cornwall who, in their own words, hosted an event at IntoBodmin on March 8th to celebrate, reflect and vision a world in which women and girls are empowered to fulfil their potential free from inequality, violence and oppression. Janice Rose and Tom Howe were there and had the chance to...

In the latest episode, we join Kerra Hancock, Executive Director at Out of the Woods CIC, to highlight a new regular giving campaign launched to support children in Cornwall affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). We check in with Kathryn Sainsbury-Wilkes of the Henwyn Collective, who shares details of their free photography workshops, inspired by George Ellis and Bodmin’s heritage, as w...

In the latest episode, we join Leanne Bawden, a Community and Fundraising Manager for the RSPCA and Jessica Collett, who, on the 28th March, will be taking on a Firewalk Challenge for the charity! They talk all about the challenge, and what the money raised means for the animals. We check in with Team Adventurus – a group of year 9 students from Brannel School in St Stephen, who are preparing for...

In the latest episode, we join Tom Mason, co-founder of Blue Balls Cornwall. He joins presenter Ross Lannon in the studio to discuss the success of their growing community, the benefits of cold water swimming, and the importance of men’s mental health. We check in with The Sensory Trust’s Creative Spaces project to celebrate a remarkable milestone for The Happy Wanderers dementia walking and natur...

In the latest episode, we join Mayor of St Austell Julian Young, to discuss his key priorities, including tackling anti-social behaviour, boosting town centre footfall and supporting local businesses. We check in with Andy Jackson of Biscovey FC as they prepare for a variety show and a range of football tournaments to help celebrate their new clubhouse and to raise vital funds for the club. As wel...

In the latest episode, we join TV personality Julia Bradbury - rather a familiar and friendly face to us here in Cornwall - as she lends her support to a campaign with MSD Animal Health and StreetVet designed to tackle homelessness barriers for pet owners in the region. With World Cancer Day falling on Tuesday, the 04th of February, we check in with Matthew Jeffery, a local runner on a mission to...

In the latest episode, we join Malcolm Putko, Group Operations Director at Harbour Housing, to discuss their new partnership with British dental charity Dentaid, which will launch pop-up dental appointments for residents throughout 2025 to help address the growing access issues to dental care in Cornwall. We check in Cathy Davies our Community Art Correspondent for the latest happenings from her a...

In the latest episode, we join Gary Hales & Simon Hadley of With You, a drug, alcohol, and mental health support charity tackling the issue of spiking. With nearly 7,000 reported spiking cases in 2022-23, Gary and Simon share details of their free bottle stopper campaign, designed to combat the growing issue and raise awareness around safety. We check in with Anna Sadler, Director at No One Di...