NEWSWAVE

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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. 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
  2. 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.