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In the latest episode, we join local man Elliott Simcox on the journey of a lifetime, in aid of Refuge & Movember UK. Elliott’s cycling around the world - from Newquay to Australia - and speaks to Tom during a stop off in Malaysia. 

We check in with Tim Bunting, Chief Executive at Cornwall Air Ambulance, who joins Breakfast Show presenter Cheryl Gordon to discuss the final phase of their Heli2 Appeal, aimed at funding the medical fit of their second life saving helicopter.

As well as that, we take a trip to Mevagissey Museum to celebrate the grand opening of its brand new entrance and the start of a new season with two of our community journalists, Janice Rose and Harley Rowlands.

If all that wasn’t enough, we hear from a group of residents based in a close-knit village just outside of St Austell that have come together in a bid to save their local pub from closure. Joe Allen and Tom met with Grampound Community Pub members Simon Fielder, Jo Shaw and Johnny Powell to explore the group’s plans.

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 Marcus Alleyne to hear all about Rock Choir Cornwall’s incredible journey to New York City - from a surprise flash mob in Central Park to a stunning performance at the prestigious Carnegie Hall.

We check in with Tracey Bailey, Musical Director of Acapella Sound and finalist for the Inspiring Women Network’s Inspirational Woman of the Year award, to discuss her passion for singing, her own journey, and why she believes everyone has a voice worth sharing.

As well as that, we take a trip to Shelterbox with Head Bookworm, Catherine Thornhill, to learn how their bookclub members have raised over one point five million pounds.

If all that wasn’t enough, we hear from Dean, creator of the "Sea Therapy Cornwall" platform on TikTok, to discuss his work  in raising awareness of mental health and raising over £1,200 for MIND - as well as his upcoming body wax fundraiser.

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 Sam Galsworthy as he reflects on his year as the High Sheriff of Cornwall - the King’s representative for law and order in the county - responsible for supporting the judiciary, law enforcement, and ceremonial duties.

We check in with Tommy Job, founder and director of Tunes Festivals, as they prepare to bring three major festivals to the shores of St Austell this summer.

As well as that, to celebrate Social Prescribing Day, we take a trip to St Austell Healthcare to meet their head of social prescribing, Jack Watterson, who highlights the importance of connecting people with community-based support to improve their health and wellbeing.

If all that wasn’t enough, we hear from community engagement officers Amy Richardson and Emma Newberry, of Cornwall Community Flood Forum, about the hands-on work being done to help Cornish communities create and implement flood plans.

…and we welcome Michael Hill who, at just 13-years-old, is an exciting up and coming artist, who has made a name for himself busking on the streets of London! He joins us to discuss his experience going viral, as well as his love of and connection to Cornwall.

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 mark International Women’s Day with the awe-inspiring team at The Women's Centre Cornwall who, in their own words, hosted an event at IntoBodmin on March 8th to celebrate, reflect and vision a world in which women and girls are empowered to fulfil their potential free from inequality, violence and oppression.

Janice Rose and Tom Howe were there and had the chance to speak to some truly incredible women - including Anne-Marie Bala, co-ordinator for the international women's group at The Women's Centre Cornwall and from Beth Williams, their communications and training coordinator.

We also hear from Charlotte Patton, a women’s health doctor at St Austell Healthcare, who joined CHAOS straight off the stage following a powerful panel discussion on women's rights around the world.

Away from that but continuing the theme of supporting powerful women in the community, we are joined by Emma Jenkin, of Kowethas an Yeth Kernewek, as we celebrate and look ahead to Pennseythen Gernewek, a weekend designed to give Cornish speakers and learners a chance to use the language in an enjoyable way and in a friendly, stress-free and relaxed environment.

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 Kerra Hancock, Executive Director at Out of the Woods CIC, to highlight a new regular giving campaign launched to support children in Cornwall affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

We check in with Kathryn Sainsbury-Wilkes of the Henwyn Collective, who shares details of their free photography workshops, inspired by George Ellis and Bodmin’s heritage, as well as an upcoming exhibition of theirs.

As well as that, we take a trip with Our Active Community St Austell and Clay Country, to hear how the project is developing and from Emma and Craig about how their organisations — Cornwall Bicycle Project and St Austell Table Tennis Club — on how they’ve used seed funding to help make their activities even more inclusive and accessible.

If all that wasn’t enough, we hear from Rudi’s Message – a Cornish Ska and 2Tone 5-piece cover band that has been entertaining audiences for 25 years! To mark their anniversary, the band is going on tour, performing at key music venues across the Duchy starting in March.

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 Leanne Bawden, a Community and Fundraising Manager for the RSPCA and Jessica Collett, who, on the 28th March, will be taking on a Firewalk Challenge for the charity! They talk all about the challenge, and what the money raised means for the animals.

We check in with Team Adventurus – a group of year 9 students from Brannel School in St Stephen, who are preparing for a school trip with a difference! They are set to embark on a 33-day ocean research expedition aboard the Helen Mary R, gathering data in collaboration with the University of Plymouth’s Marine Litter Research Unit. We hear from parents Gerard Little and Helen Scott-Washington, who’s children are taking part.

As well as that, Ross Lannon meets up with Cassie Kemp, who owns Cornwall Caricatures! They talk all about her business, and Cassie draws Ross LIVE in the studio!

If all that wasn’t enough, we hear from John Lewis, CEO of Prickes and Paws Hedgehog rescue talking to Bryna Jordan all about their plans to build a brand new hogspital in 2025!

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 Tom Mason, co-founder of Blue Balls Cornwall. He joins presenter Ross Lannon in the studio to discuss the success of their growing community, the benefits of cold water swimming, and the importance of men’s mental health.

We check in with The Sensory Trust’s Creative Spaces project to celebrate a remarkable milestone for The Happy Wanderers dementia walking and nature group, which has now completed over 500 walks in its ten-year history.

As well as that, we take a trip to Bodmin Jail where Janice Rose and Tom Howe get all loved up for Valentine’s Day - or not as the case may seem! - as they attend the opening night of the new Broken Hearts exhibition, which promised tales of the Victorian lovelorn, love lost, and rarely loved up.

If all that wasn’t enough, we hear from a "mystery guest" on the show, none other than Wagner, the larger-than-life performer who won the hearts of viewers on The X Factor UK back in 2010…

…and we take a step into the world of robotics with Will Jackson, Founder and CEO of Engineered Arts. He speaks to us about the exciting opportunities his company is bringing to Cornwall, including the ‘world’s most advanced’ humanoid robot, Ameca.

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 Mayor of St Austell Julian Young, to discuss his key priorities, including tackling anti-social behaviour, boosting town centre footfall and supporting local businesses.

We check in with Andy Jackson of Biscovey FC as they prepare for a variety show and a range of football tournaments to help celebrate their new clubhouse and to raise vital funds for the club.

As well as that, we take a trip to Lostwithiel Community Centre to meet manager Kirsty Mitchell, who has led a remarkable transformation over the past five years, securing grants, refurbishing spaces, and creating a new dance studio with support from Prince William no less.

If all that wasn’t enough, we hear from award-winning children’s author Julie Sykes to discuss her writing career, the success of Unicorn Academy, and her work with the St Austell Festival of Children’s Literature.

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 TV personality Julia Bradbury - rather a familiar and friendly face to us here in Cornwall - as she lends her support to a campaign with MSD Animal Health and StreetVet designed to tackle homelessness barriers for pet owners in the region.

With World Cancer Day falling on Tuesday, the 04th of February, we check in with Matthew Jeffery, a local runner on a mission to complete the world’s six biggest marathons and raise £100,000 for cancer charities after his own thyroid cancer diagnosis.

As well as that, we take a trip to Macmillan Cancer Support to hear from Leanne Thomas about how their incredible team are there to help at every stage of the journey.

If all that wasn’t enough, we hear from Debbie Peters, a Bowel Cancer Screening Nurse at Royal Cornwall Hospital, to highlight the life-saving importance of early screening, and that’s part of an ongoing campaign from NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly that’s dedicated to helping you stay well this winter.

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 Malcolm Putko, Group Operations Director at Harbour Housing, to discuss their new partnership with British dental charity Dentaid, which will launch pop-up dental appointments for residents throughout 2025 to help address the growing access issues to dental care in Cornwall.

We check in Cathy Davies our Community Art Correspondent for the latest happenings from her art school in Nanpean.

As well as that, we take a trip on the London Underground to meet Sabrina Bahsoon, also known as "The Tube Girl," who became a viral sensation with her dance routines on the city's iconic subway system.

If all that wasn’t enough, we hear from Andrew Chalk, rural road safety specialist at NFU Mutual, to explore the first-ever Code for Countryside Roads and its goal to make rural roads safer for all...

…and welcome Rhys Wynne Jones, an incredibly gifted pianist whose journey, from homelessness to finding solace and purpose at the Nightchurch in Penzance, is as inspiring as his music.

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