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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. 2d ago

    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.

    NEWSWAVE - The Butterfly Effect

  2. Jul 18

    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.

  3. Jul 4

    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.

    NEWSWAVE - Helping Hands

  4. Jun 27

    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.

  5. Jun 20

    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.

    NEWSWAVE - Turning a Corner

  6. Jun 13

    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.

  7. May 30

    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.

  8. May 23

    NEWSWAVE - Racing for a Reason

    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 Davies and learn about an exhibition showcasing artwork by young artists, all inspired by Cornwall’s natural beauty.  We visit a Collective Café with the Cornwall Hospitality Collective, to discover a project helping young people build confidence and skills through real-world café experience.  Tamsin Chapman-Gunner joins us from Gunners Kids CIC to discuss a new funded support group for teenagers affected by terminal illness...  …and we check back in with producer Liane Escorza about the Cornish-language short film Ladron, ahead of its world premiere and exciting festival nomination. If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.

    NEWSWAVE - Racing for a Reason
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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
    135
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 NEWSWAVE
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    NEWSWAVE