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, Tom joins Bryna Jordan to talk through his upcoming Ride for Precious Lives challenge for Children’s Hospice South West, and why he's taking on more than 200 miles of cycling in three days.

We catch up with Cornwall Hospice’s Community Engagement Ambassador, Elaine Dyer, about their Prom Pop‑Up event designed to make prom more accessible for young people in our community.

As well as that, we take a trip to The Eden Project to mark their 25th anniversary with song, community spirit and a rather spectacular cake!

We hear from ShelterBox Programme Funding Manager, Sarah Robinson, about why women and girls face disproportionate risks during conflict and disaster, and how ShelterBox shapes its emergency responses around their needs.

And we welcome Andrew Stokes, Director of Visit England, about how local stories and tourism businesses are driving national growth and supporting places like Cornwall.

If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact [email protected]. 

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 local artist Jane Southern to learn more about her exhibition - How Painting Changed My Life - and the remarkable personal journey behind her incredible works.

As St Austell and Penzance get ready to launch the brand‑new physical activity game ‘Beat the Street’, we catch up with Tim Marrion from Active Cornwall to explain what it’s all about and how to join in.

As well as that, we take a trip to St Austell Table Tennis Club to meet Amanda Leonard from Table Tennis England, covering their unique Learning Disability Ultra League and their part in an ambitious national project.

And finally, we hear from John Yelland of Mad Hatter Sports, who drops in to share what the team has planned for its action‑packed 2026 season of sporting challenges.

If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact [email protected]. 

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 Show Director Mark Holman from the Cornwall Garden Society explains what visitors can expect at this year’s ‘Regeneration’-themed Spring Flower Show.

We check in with course leader Mel Clear and new graduates at Duchy College Rosewarne, to share the incredible journeys behind the latest cohort of newly qualified veterinary nurses.

As well as that, we take a trip to Caerhays Spring Gardens which reopened this week after the winter storms, meeting Head Gardener Jaimie Parsons, who talks us through the remarkable survival and bloom of their historic magnolias.

We hear from Mevagissey parish councillor John Gann outlines the village’s plans to take on local green spaces and public assets through Cornwall Council’s devolution programme.

If all that wasn’t enough, we welcome personal finance expert Sue Hayward who joins us to break down new research showing millions of over‑55s may be missing out on key financial support

…plus Emma Bryson, Board Director at The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, discusses why Lawyers are seeing a rise in contested estates.

If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact [email protected]. 

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 Mike Taylor, Managing Director at Cornwall Gold, to dive into the story of Tolgus Tin.

We check in with Annie Lucas, Museum Development Officer at Cornwall Council, to explore the 2026 Cornwall Heritage Awards.

As well as that, we take a trip to Chy Trevail in Bodmin to hear how Cornish businesses are supporting staff wellbeing through WorkWell’s new Employer Champions initiative.

We hear from Phil, a visually-impaired punk rocker whose preparations for the London Marathon while raising awareness of sight loss have been turned into a documentary titled An Exercise in Perspective.…

…and, if all that wasn’t enough, we welcome Sue Edwards from Gorran Haven, to preview her charity fire walk for Mind and visit the grand reopening of Jewson St Austell, to meet some football legends - and the Dulux dog!

If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact [email protected]. 

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 Derek Thomas from the Central Cornwall Integrated Care Area and Neil McKay from Truro’s Integrated Neighbourhood Team to learn about the NHS’s Caring Where It Matters campaign - and the neighbourhood health and wellbeing events happening across Cornwall.

We check in with charity co‑founders Kay and Darren from Rest with Joseph and Friends to discuss their plans for a peaceful memorial garden for babies lost before 24 weeks, and how the community can support their work.

As well as that, we take a trip to St Ewe to meet Affordable Housing chair Paul Sibley and vice‑chair Will Richards to hear how the community has raised funds to secure land for the next phase of their affordable housing scheme.

We hear from Dr Hilary Jones and ASDA Pharmacist Michelle Holmes about ASDA Pharmacy’s new “ISSUE” acronym, created to help people understand when they can speak to a pharmacist instead of booking a GP appointment…

…and we welcome Nick Smith, Chief Executive of Young People Cornwall, to discuss the surge in demand for youth mental health support and why the charity has had to pause new referrals.

If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact [email protected]. 

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 Hannah and Becky Cheetham, the creators of Cheethams with Dreams, to learn more about their movement promoting disability awareness, LGBTQ+ rights, mental health advocacy - and their inspirational bucket‑list journey. 

We check in with Mandy Jane from St Mawes Players, who tells us all about their unique triple‑bill pantomime production bringing a packed evening of laughs to the community. 

As well as that, we take a trip into National Apprenticeship Week with Ruth Forrest from HM Revenue and Customs, who discusses the Skills for Life theme and why young people should check their Child Trust Fund. 

We hear from John Evers from the Duchy Health Charity, Richard Powers from England Boxing, Rivers from Newquay Boxing Academy, and Sonia Bradley from The CHAOS Group who explain how the ‘In Your Corner’ non-contact boxing and mentoring programme is transforming young lives and reducing anti-social behaviour… 

…and we welcome Harpreet Kaur, Community Events Manager at ShelterBox, who shares details of this year’s Tent for Lent fundraiser supporting families affected by disaster and conflict worldwide.

If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact [email protected]. 

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 [email protected]. 

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 [email protected]. 

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 [email protected]. 

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 [email protected].