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Weekly highlights of news, information and events from across St Austell and the surrounding areas. Brought to you by CHAOS Radio.

  1. NEWSWAVE - Growing Success

    5D AGO

    NEWSWAVE - Growing Success

    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 Beyond the Buoys, the Cornish trio preparing for a major challenge later this year. As well as that, we take a trip to CHAOS Farm to meet Sally Robinson and Head Grower Rich Hardy, as Sally celebrates being named a finalist in a prestigious national horticulture award. We hear from TV personality Binky Felstead, who lifts the lid on why so many adults avoid booking their own holidays abroad. And we welcome former Olympic snowboarder and broadcaster Aimee Fuller, to hear her winter training tips and who she’ll be watching at the Winter Olympics... …plus Gareth and Matt from We Are One drop in to talk their mental‑health‑focused sports charity and plans for a Rugby 7s tournament later this year. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.

    55 min
  2. NEWSWAVE - Twenty Years of Courage

    JAN 31

    NEWSWAVE - Twenty Years of Courage

    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 about the disaster relief charities recent responses in the Philippines following a series of powerful typhoons and earthquakes. As well as that, we take a trip into Community Radio Week with CHAOS Radio’s Pete G & Nathan Hunkin, diving into what this means for our sector, our listeners and the future of local broadcasting Finally, we hear from Iris Billing, the founder of Tanya's Courage Trust, which has recently marked 20 years of supporting young people affected by cancer across Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and Devon. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.

    57 min
  3. NEWSWAVE - Caring for Minds, the Environment and Each Other

    JAN 24

    NEWSWAVE - Caring for Minds, the Environment and Each Other

    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, founder of No More Lids, to talk about his award‑winning plastic‑free takeaway cup design and the mission to eliminate single‑use plastic lids across the UK.  As well as that, we take a trip to Luxulyan Amateur Dramatic Society to meet Robert and Catherine, who share details on the group’s revival after eight years and their upcoming pantomime, Wee Willy Winky.  We hear from Jane Johnson, co-chair of Cornwall Disability Alliance, who explains why the organisation is encouraging people with disabilities to take part in a survey to help shape a fairer Cornwall…  …and we welcome Roger Harding, founding director of Round Our Way, to amylase new analysis that shows the South West is one of the areas most affected by recent flooding and offer advice for those impacted. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.

    51 min
  4. NEWSWAVE - Behind the Curtain

    JAN 17

    NEWSWAVE - Behind the Curtain

    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 fresh from a two-month U.S. tour to talk about her new music and upcoming UK dates. As well as that, we take a trip to into the world of Midsomer to meet Daniel Casey, best known as the original Sergeant Troy in Midsomer Murders, to chat about returning to the fictional county as Inspector Barnaby in the stage adaptation coming to Hall for Cornwall. We hear from Dr Miriam Stoppard, one of the UK’s first TV doctors and author of over 80 books, who discusses her most personal work yet – a new book inspired by her own experience of ageing. …and we welcome Stephen Dean, Product Specialist at Yamaha Music, who reflects on 25 years since the launch of iTunes and how streaming has transformed the music industry. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.

    55 min
  5. NEWSWAVE - Cookbooks & Community

    JAN 13

    NEWSWAVE - Cookbooks & 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, 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 Lowender, to explore why Cornwall’s vibrant communities are being invited to put forward the traditions that shape their everyday lives. As well as that, we take a trip to Falmouth University to meet the students behind an experimental horror film named 'Face Value' – Producer Ollie McCartney and Director Jess Knuckey. We hear from National Highways’ Ray Moorwood to learn more about the nearly 50,000 objects collected by their teams from motorways and major A roads across the country between 1st January and 30th September 2025 - everything from an abandoned boat to a fairground ride. …and we welcome Poppy who, in this week’s Talking Tech, looks at Lego’s new tech-powered “Smart Bricks”, which use sound, light and motion sensors to bring sets to life. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.

    51 min
  6. NEWSWAVE - New Year's Resolutions

    JAN 3

    NEWSWAVE - New Year's Resolutions

    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’s resolutions are falling out of favour and what that says about our collective habits.  As well as that, we take a trip into the story behind the UK’s biggest Christmas Tree-cycle Appeal with Nick Stammers, CEO and founder of Just Helping.  We hear from Kieran Hemsworth from Grocery Aid and key worker Ed Cox, who join us to discuss the unsung heroes of Christmas and why supermarket staff deserve more recognition…  …and we welcome Jo Miller from Microsoft UK and TV personality Amy Hart, who share why scams are on the rise, the role of AI and provide practical advice for those affected.  Plus, Rory reveals how quirky time zone differences mean we don’t all ring in the New Year at the same time, while Jessica takes us around the world to explore fascinating New Year’s Eve traditions from Spain to the Philippines. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.

    55 min

  7. 12/27/2025

    NEWSWAVE - Lighting Up Cornwall

    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 College. We check in with Sarah Yeoman to explore the Christmas fundraising efforts of Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust, their recent industry awards, and five years of carrying blood on board their helicopters. As well as that, we take a trip to Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change to learn how a new provision is helping young people build confidence while supporting vulnerable communities this Christmas. We hear from Zoe Abbots, CEO of StreetVet, who explains how the charity is working to ensure people experiencing homelessness don’t have to choose between a safe place to stay and their beloved pets… …and we welcome Caroline Childe, leader of the St Austell group of Forget-Me-Not Chorus, alongside member Mike to reflect on how music and community enrich the lives of those living with dementia. Plus, Natasha Hamilton from Atomic Kitten joins us to share how, with the support of the -, she helped her local community light up a 30ft Christmas tree and bring back the magic of the season. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.

    53 min
  8. NEWSWAVE - Winter Warmth and Christmas Wishes

    12/20/2025

    NEWSWAVE - Winter Warmth and Christmas Wishes

    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 with a local memory café. We check in with Church Elder Esther Baker from White River Community Church in St Austell, who tells us about their recent Christmas Hamper campaign, their Christmas Fantasia concert, and the festive events and year-round support they offer the community. As well as that, we take a trip Cornwall Community Foundation to meet Development Director Tamara Sherston-Baker and explore their ‘Surviving Winter’ appeal - learning how it supports people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly facing fuel poverty and rising winter costs. We hear from Father Christmas himself, who answers children’s questions about how he gets into modern, security-conscious homes and to reassure families worried that smart locks, alarms and doorbell cameras might stop him in his tracks… …and we welcome Jason Suckley, Chief Executive at Make-A-Wish UK, to discuss new research on Christmas generosity and to explain how the wishes they grant bring hope and joy to children and their families this festive season. Plus, Falmouth University students Katie Winsor and Tia Boddey are here to share their thoughts on The Hall for Cornwall’s latest festive production, Aladdin, which is packed with laughs, pasties and even a touch of twerking. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.

    51 min
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Weekly highlights of news, information and events from across St Austell and the surrounding areas. Brought to you by CHAOS Radio.

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  • Creator
    CHAOS Radio
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    113
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