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, we join St Austell Table Tennis Club’s Craig Mehew to learn more about the UK’s only learning disability league and how it’s building community through sport.

We check in with Peter Woodward, director of Teylu Theatre, about their debut production ‘This Is Halloween’ and the company’s vision for community-led theatre.

As well as that, we take a trip to the Hall for Cornwall to hear from Libby Alexandra-Cooper, whose stepping into the role of Linnet Ridgeway in ‘Death on the Nile’ this November.

We hear from author and artist Tim Hamilton, who shares the story behind his children’s book ‘Ernie the Cat and the Mysterious Tail’, and how creativity helped him navigate Parkinson’s and colour-blindness.

…and we welcome Dr Hilary Jones, who explains why flu vaccinations are vital this winter, especially for carers, and what the latest research says about uptake across the UK.

We’re not done there either, as Rosie Williams - known to many as ‘Baked Potato’ from Big Brother UK - joins us to reflect on life in the house and what she’s been up to since leaving the show.

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 Tom Mason from Blue Balls Cornwall, a cold-water swimming group for men that’s making waves with a new alcohol-free pale ale in support of their Sober October campaign.

We check in with Andrew Hadley, a Director at the Centre for International Learning and Leadership, to discuss the value of international volunteering for young people - and why it matters so much here in the UK.

As well as that, we take a trip to The Eden Project for an interview with general manager, Simon Townsend, during the 15th Eden Marathon and Half Marathon that took place last Sunday.

We hear from Emily Cantrill from Clean Cornwall about their ‘Boo to Plastic’ campaign, which is raising awareness, organising litter picks, and sharing tips to cut down waste this Halloween…

…and we welcome Mark Warren from Love Newquay and Newquay BID to find out why their Spooky Newquay Zombie Crawl is such a hit with families.

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

In the latest episode, we join Sarbjit Singh, Director and Pharmacist at Randhawa Pharmacy, to explore the inspiration behind the new community pharmacy in St Austell.

We check in with Flo Linscott, Diverse Community Sergeant for Cornwall, about the significance of Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025 and efforts to combat discrimination.

We hear from Nikki Cannon of Konnect Communities about Steps to Stability, a fundraising walk supporting people facing some of life’s toughest challenges.

…and we welcome Caroline Ellis from the Admiral Nurse Service to discuss Carers’ Corner, a new initiative offering support and advice to carers across 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 Jason and Gwen Bradby, volunteers from Coeliac UK, who are helping to build a supportive local community for those living with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance through monthly meetups at Par Garden Centre.

We check in with Simon Perry from the Roseland Environment Action Community Team – otherwise known as REACT – who joins us to discuss how the group's new charitable status will help support ongoing environmental projects across the Roseland Peninsula.

We hear from Adrian Brown from Sands who, during Baby Loss Awareness Week, is here to talk about the charity’s vital support for families affected by baby loss and how we can all help make a difference.

…and we welcome Doug Alsop, race director and committee member of St Austell Running Club, who shares details about the fifteenth edition of the Eden Marathon and Half-Marathon.

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 Will Burt, manager of St Austell’s White River Cinema, which has become the first in the South West to introduce cutting-edge smart glasses technology, making film more accessible than ever for the hard of hearing community.

We check in with Charlie Furness, an energy adviser from Community Energy Plus, who, with prices rising from the 1st October, discusses practical tips, support options, and advice on how best to prepare for the months ahead.

As well as that, we take a trip to the brand new Lifehouse Community Hub in Truro, a purpose-built, fully accessible space next to All Saints Highertown Church.

We hear from Cornish residents, Martin and Sarah Fowler, who have released a brand new album created especially for Cornwall…

…and we welcome artists András Droppa and Jacob Terry, alongside owner of the Palladium Club Ben Nigh, who have come together to co-found Pally Records – a new record label which aims to provide a local and accessible platform for artists.

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 Anneliese Warburton and Katie Mutton to mark World Mental Health Day and look ahead to ‘For Cornwall, By Cornwall’ - a unique event at Falmouth’s Maritime Museum taking place this week.

We check in with Cllr James Mustoe to hear learn about the St Austell Tidy Up Team - how the group began, how it’s grown, and why their volunteer-led litter picks are making a real difference.

As well as that, we take a trip to Mevagissey Rowing Club, who recently hosted its first-ever family activity day, inviting locals of all ages to get involved in rowing and community fun.

We hear from the team at the newly-launched Chi Austel, taking a closer look at how the welcoming space in White River Place is bringing essential services together under one roof to better support the local community…

…and we welcome Helen Wilson-Prowse from YMCA Cornwall, who discusses a special fundraising concert at St Just Town Hall this Friday, featuring top Cornish musicians Will Keating, John Dowling, and Ben Sutcliffe, in support of their work with young people aged 16 to 24 at risk of homelessness in the Duchy.

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 take a trip to The Lost Gardens of Heligan to greet a striking new sculpture of a leaping fox named Lowarnes, crafted from storm-felled rhododendron.

We check in with Heidi Marice and Nigel Storer, co-founders of The Main Gallery over in Truro, a bold new space that’s shaking up the art scene.

As well as that, we hear from Sarah Hart, who joins Janice Rose ahead of this month’s Cornwall Banger Rally Challenge: Vienna or Bust.

And finally, we hear from staff at Trelander Community Centre, as well as their local councillor and residents, to get their reaction to a blaze that’s sadly left the building with significant damage and prompted a large-scale emergency response.

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 take a trip to the recent St Austell Fire Station Open Day, listening back to some of the highlights from our visit, where families enjoyed live demos, face painting, a sizzling BBQ, and met their local emergency services - all in support of Little Harbour Hospice and The Fire Fighters Charity.

We check in with Kevin Dyer, President, and Sonya Rogers, Treasurer, of St Austell Camera Club, who have been bringing together photography enthusiasts of all levels to learn, share, and showcase their work.

As well as that, we hear from Adrian Elliott, one of the organisers of the Watergate Bay Sprint, which returns to Newquay this weekend, and features all sorts of cars, from road cars to full-blown race cars, competing in a special closed-road challenge on the North Cornish coast between Newquay and Padstow.

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 Richard Spence, James Hamilton-Bing, and veteran volunteer Charlie to learn about the vision behind October’s Veterans Family Day at BlackBearing Ranch, and the vital support it offers to armed forces families. 

We check in with Anneka Wass from Cornwall College St Austell, to explore how their ‘Key to The Keay’ grant is helping put local talent on the stage. 

As well as that, we take a trip to Wheal Martyn to hear from manager, Sue Ford, as they prepare to celebrate 50 years of preserving Cornwall’s China clay heritage. 

If all that wasn’t enough, we hear from Sarah Yeoman, who shares the latest from Cornwall Air Ambulance, and the community keeping the vital resource airborne.

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 Kym Robinson, who shares details of an exciting event coming up at the Harbour Beer House in Charlestown called Auction of Promises, which will be raising funds for Teens Unite: Fighting Cancer.

We check in with CHAOS Art Correspondent, Cathy Davies, who talks about the recent unveiling of her newest masterpiece, 'Phoenix From the Flames' and about her popular Art School.

As well as that, we take a trip to YMCA Cornwall to meet Operations Manager, Helen Wilson-Prowse, Brian Clemens, Cornwall Councillor for Land's End and three of their residents to help showcase their work to support young people aged 16 to 24 at risk of homelessness in the Duchy.

If all that wasn’t enough, we hear from Chris Crane, the chair of St Austell u3a, to discuss their encouragement of lifelong learning, friendship, and fun for people in their "third age" – that time in life when full-time work or parental responsibilities are behind them.

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