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S6 · E6
Yesterday · 55 min
NEWSWAVE - Rolling the Dice
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, EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison joins us to look back on her career, life beyond Albert Square and what she's got planned for this year's pantomime season. We'll hear how tabletop gaming organisation Roll The Dice has grown from a small chapel-based club into a thriving community hub. Plus actress Joanna Page tells us how she's planning to make the most of the extra hour when the clocks go back this weekend, and we'll discover a brand-new musical that aims to reinvent the audiobook with the help of some of the West End's biggest stars. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S6 · E5
October 17 · 50 min
NEWSWAVE - Community at Heart
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, nearly £18,000 has been handed to charities and community groups thanks to a record-breaking year for the Sticker Vintage Rally and Country Fair. We'll hear how the money is making a difference across the local area. We'll also head behind the scenes of The Addams Family as young performers from Barta Theatre Academy prepare to bring the musical comedy to the stage in Truro. Plus, former rugby professional Jack Andrew joins me to discuss a 40-kilometre challenge raising awareness of autism, we'll hear how a beloved St Austell darts venue is fighting for its future, discover what's in store at this year's Halloweden, meet the creator of a brand-new musical premiering in St Austell, and find out how care farming is helping change lives across Cornwall and Devon. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S6 · E4
October 10 · 56 min
NEWSWAVE - Support Where It Counts
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, ahead of World Mental Health Day, we hear one counsellor’s personal journey with therapy, the lessons she’s learned, and some simple tips to help us all look after our mental wellbeing. We’ll also discover the secret behind the success of a Cornish sports academy that's celebrating 12 years of inspiring hundreds of people every week, and hear how 11 years of UK business data has been transformed into a unique piece of music. As well as that, we’ll be finding out why demand for dyslexia support is growing across Cornwall, hearing about proposed changes to vocational education, and getting expert advice on choosing the right tech - without getting lost in the jargon. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S6 · E3
October 2 · 56 min
NEWSWAVE - Peaks, Pints and People Power
What’s making the news in St Austell this week? Join reporter Tom Howe for the latest NEWSWAVE, featuring: A Cornish kidney transplant recipient taking on 'Three and a Half Peaks' alongside the man who donated him a kidney. The return of the The West Country Women Awards and how they're empowering women far beyond awards night. Plans for a new programme of community activities at St Austell Market House from the team behind Jake's Bakes. People, Planet and Pint arrives in St Austell, bringing sustainability conversations to the local community. An urgent appeal from iSightCornwall for volunteer drivers to help people living with sight loss stay connected. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S6 · E2
September 26 · 54 min
NEWSWAVE - Change, Challenge and Community
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, Alice from Redruth, who is supporting the ‘Call for Change’ campaign and sharing her experience of menopause following cancer treatment. Cllr Ethan Stephens, Mayor of St Austell, talks about the town’s first ‘Meet the Mayor’ event and how residents can help shape local priorities. Karen Burdon from Cornwall Council explains how residents can borrow blood pressure monitors free of charge from local libraries. Rose, a former emergency ambulance technician, takes on a 100-mile walking challenge around Par Track to raise money for the venue and the Blue Light Foundation. Debbie Delara, owner of Daisy Dukes CIC, discusses the charity’s move to a larger premises and its ongoing support for people experiencing homelessness and hardship in St Austell. And Katy Roberts, who cycled the entire UK coastline for Cornwall Mind and is preparing to launch a new cycling adventure in Cornwall this October. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S6 · E1
September 19 · 56 min
NEWSWAVE - Making A Difference
Join our reporter Lauren Marples for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, former emergency medical technician Rose and Healthy Living Coordinator Melissa Wilkes join us to preview Rose’s remarkable 100-mile challenge around Par Track. David Delara, Manager of St Austell Community Kitchen, discusses the impact of severe leaks that have forced the charity to temporarily close their doors. Former professional rugby player Jack Andrew joins us to talk about Scrum to 40K, a 40-kilometre Roseland Peninsula challenge that he and his brother Paul are undertaking to raise awareness and support for autism. We join wildlife conservationist Paul Goldstein on his own extraordinary challenge - a 1,000-mile fundraising trek for Bengal tiger conservation – and a team from Cornwall Rural Community Charity who are walking 80-miles to celebrate its 80th anniversary. Last but by no means least, broadcaster, musician and mum Myleene Klass discusses the reality of staying connected with children after they leave home. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S5 · E25
September 18 · 52 min
NEWSWAVE - St Austell Community Fire Station Open Day
This week on NEWSWAVE, we're taking a look back at our best bits from the St Austell Community Fire Station Open Day last week! If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S5 · E24
September 5 · 57 min
NEWSWAVE - Meet the Mayor
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 St Austell’s Mayor, Councillor Ethan Stephens, who joins us to discuss some of the latest issues affecting the town. We welcome Sophie Alway, CEO of Georgia's Voice, to learn more about the charity's latest ambitious fundraising challenges. Dave Harland, CEO of the Lost Gardens of Heligan, comes into the studio to reflect on a record-breaking summer season and reveal what visitors can look forward to in the coming months. Kate Silverton - broadcaster, BACP-registered therapist and parenting author - speaks to us about new research that highlights the emotional challenges of parenthood and the growing "parenthood preparation gap". And we catch up with Kiley Peace from Children's Hospice South West to look back on a successful summer of fundraising and to preview the charity's upcoming events and challenges. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S5 · E23
August 29 · 56 min
NEWSWAVE - Popstars, Puppies and Pitches
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 Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton, who discusses her new EP Extraction, her independent label Morpho Records, and her journey as a solo artist. We welcome Leanne Bawden from the RSPCA’s Cornwall Branch, which is appealing for £2,000 to help fund treatment for Peanut, a four-month-old puppy recovering from severe mange. Programme Officer Jonah Corren stops by to explore how the Literature Works and The Literacy Consultancy are offering free professional feedback to low-income writers across the South West and helping aspiring authors develop their work. And we hear from Fowey Town Crier Alan Giles, who has been shortlisted to represent Cornwall at this year’s World Town Crier Tournament in Chester. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S5 · E22
August 22 · 53 min
NEWSWAVE - Do You Have 2 Minutes?
Join our reporter Bryna Jordan for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we hear from Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez, who explains why she’s urging the Government to keep Devon and Cornwall Police independent. We welcome Chris Hatton from Bodmin Railway, who tells us more about their exciting summer plans and what’s on offer for the rest of the year. Blaise Hinshelwood, Fundraising and Partnerships Officer at YMCA Cornwall, joins us to discuss an exciting new Move-On Bursary designed to help residents take the next step towards independent living. We take two minutes out with Claire Giner, Charity Manager at the 2 Minute Foundation, to talk about the simple things we can all do to look after both the planet and ourselves. Kenny Darnell Jr, manager of Paulo’s Circus, shares how the touring spectacle is bringing magic and excitement to families across Cornwall this summer. We also head to the Lost Gardens of Heligan to catch up with renowned naturalist and wildlife presenter Steve Backshall. He reflects on his summer adventures, discusses the new Natural History GCSE and even takes part in a game of Would You Rather. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S5 · E21
August 15 · 52 min
NEWSWAVE - Boardmasters 2026
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 bring you voices from across the Boardmasters 2026, from emerging musicians and independent creatives to community leaders helping make one of Cornwall's biggest events possible. We'll hear from performers stepping onto major stages, people championing grassroots media, and those working behind the scenes to keep festivalgoers safe. Guests include The Wandering Chapter, Whisper Magazine, COSM, Essy Sparrow, Lucy Spraggan, Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez, Ashley Harding, Candar and Newquay Town Council. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S5 · E20
August 8 · 56 min
NEWSWAVE - Projects & Possibilities
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 visit the team behind the new St Austell Community Land Trust, a community-led housing project designed to transform empty buildings into affordable homes for local people. We welcome back Leanne Bawden from RSPCA Cornwall, who joins us to celebrate the charity's 30th anniversary and discuss plans to refurbish its ageing kennel facilities. Amanda Fidelis from NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly explains how the Pharmacy First scheme can help people get quick treatment for common summer health concerns. We take CHAOS on the road to take in all the fun of last weekend’s Sticker Vintage Rally & Country Fayre, which welcomed thousands of visitors for a weekend of classic vehicles, entertainment and fundraising. Firefighters Matthew and Ashley from St Austell Fire Station share details of an ambitious South West Coast Path relay challenge to raise money for the Children's Cancer Unit at Treliske. Brian Sheen from Roseland Observatory shares the best places to view the upcoming solar eclipse and how to watch it safely and, finally, Christian Valenzuela from the Filipino Cornwall Community Organisation joins us to explore a multicultural festival celebrating diverse communities while raising money for children in the Philippines. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S5 · E19
August 1 · 57 min
NEWSWAVE - Boardmasters 2025
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 turn up the vibes ready for the return of Cornwall's biggest festival: Boardmasters. Come with us as we journey back to last year’s events, bringing you interviews with the people who made it happen, the community groups on show, and the artists delivering the energy. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S5 · E18
July 25 · 56 min
NEWSWAVE - The Butterfly Effect
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, George Elworthy from Cornwall Hospice joins us to discuss the charity’s new Fit for Future project - a long-term investment to ensure hospice care in Cornwall can continue meeting needs of patients and families for years to come. We check back in with local author Paula Rooney to get inside her latest travel book, inspired by a five-week solo journey across Morocco, and her passion for travel writing. We dive into this year’s Big Butterfly Count with Sue Allen from the Cornish Branch of Butterfly Conservation who explains the importance of butterflies and reflects on changing populations in 2026. Jason and Gwen Bradby are back from Coeliac UK, discussing the growth of new Local Meet Ups in the St Austell area, with a second Cornish town soon to come onboard and offer support for people living gluten free. As well as that, we’ll stop by our local Age UK St Austell Community Hub to meet two pillars of their team, Mandine King and Chris East, who detail their ongoing drive for donations and volunteers to support and expand their vital services. And we learn how a small meditation group has grown from one man's living room into a thriving community that now meets every Monday evening at St Austell's Quaker Meeting House with organiser, Jacob Willbourne. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S5 · E17
July 18 · 57 min
NEWSWAVE - Ride for Precious Lives
We’re doing things a little bit differently on this week's episode of NEWSWAVE as we look back at last week’s epic Tom-A-Thon, when Tom Howe - CHAOS Radio's assistant editor - cycled over 200 miles in aid of Children’s Hospice South West. Ride for Precious Lives is the charity’s annual sponsored cycle, covering challenging but breath taking scenery to raise money for and awareness of short and precious lives. Come with us then as CHAOS hits the road between their three remarkable hospice sites - Charlton Farm in North Somerset, Little Bridge House near Barnstaple and Little Harbour near St Austell. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S5 · E16
July 4 · 55 min
NEWSWAVE - Helping Hands
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-wide campaign is calling for a ban on plastic flying rings amid concerns about the harm they cause to seals and other marine wildlife. We dive into the wonderful world of Miracle Theatre and preview their latest imaginative productions - a retelling of the classic tale Peer Gynt - with founder Bill Scott. Breast Cancer Now is encouraging people to break the silence around breast cancer by supporting their upcoming Afternoon Tea fundraiser. Clinical Nurse Natasha Emin Hassan tells us more… …before we chat the Ride for Precious Lives, a three-day cycling challenge in support of Children’s Hospice South West, that CHAOS Radio’s Tom Howe is now just days away from taking on. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S5 · E15
June 27 · 56 min
NEWSWAVE - Bringing Colour to Cornwall
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 major building safety works that got underway on Trinity Street this week and what they mean for St Austell town centre. Local author Campbell Allan discusses his new book - Through Adversity to the Depths – detailing the fascinating history of RAF sub-aqua diving and the remarkable work being done to support veterans. And Richard Gray from A Band of Brothers Mid Cornwall explains how the organisation is supporting young men aged 18 to 25 through mentorship and community to help turn their lives around. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S5 · E14
June 20 · 50 min
NEWSWAVE - Turning a Corner
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 that show drivers in Devon and Cornwall are hitting speeds of up to 116mph in 30 zones, with motoring journalist Steve Fowler. Richard Gray from A Band of Brothers Mid Cornwall explains how the organisation is supporting young men aged 18 to 25 through mentorship and community to help turn their lives around. Co-founder of R.A.W Falmouth (Radically Authentic Women), Dr Victoria May, shares how the new group is creating a supportive space for women and girls… …and, with LGBTQ+ hate crime on the rise, Zelah Glasson joins us as we explore the LGBT Foundation’s ‘Hope Starts Here’ campaign. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S5 · E13
June 13 · 55 min
NEWSWAVE - Royal Cornwall Show
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, and how creativity and mindfulness can help people find clarity in a busy world. Keren and Hayley, part of the organising team behind the Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival, share what’s in store for this year’s event and we share the best bits from the opening day of last week’s Royal Cornwall Show with CHAOS On The Road. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.
S5 · E12
May 30 · 56 min
NEWSWAVE - We Are One
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 organisers, volunteers, and the charity Man Down about the power of community and conversation. We also go behind the scenes of Bonnie & Clive, an award-winning independent road-trip film celebrating Cornwall’s landscapes, with insights from producer Kevin Short and musician Milton Reame-James. Plus, HMRC’s Ruth Forrest joins us to break down the latest self-assessment figures after a record-breaking start to the tax year—sharing practical advice on getting ahead. Author Mandy Morton invites us into her imaginative “cat-run” world with the latest instalment of The No. 2 Feline Detective Agency, blending humour with thought-provoking themes. And we round things off on the Cornish coast with Richard Parks from the National Coastwatch Institution in Charlestown, highlighting their vital volunteer work and upcoming open day. All that and more in this week’s NEWSWAVE—supporting local journalism and celebrating the stories that matter. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.

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