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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, things go Jurassic as we’re joined by Ranger Chris from Dinomania, who chats to Ross Lannon about bringing the UK’s most interactive dinosaur experience to life, ahead of live shows in Newquay and in Plymouth.

We also hear from Lostwithiel man Tom Miles, who, along with his two‑year‑old Labrador Luna, is walking the entire Cornish coastline to raise money and awareness for Cornwall‑based charity ShelterBox.

Meanwhile, Tamsin Chapman‑Gunner from Gunners Kids CIC joins us to explain how new funding from the Asda Foundation will help launch a dedicated support group for local teenagers affected by terminal illness.

As Mental Health Awareness Week approaches, Will Burt from White River Cinema tells Meah Howlett how the cinema has teamed up with Snap Fitness St Austell for a 245‑mile cycling challenge, raising vital funds for Medi‑Cinema.

And finally, it’s time for our monthly look to the skies as local astronomer Brian Sheen joins us to talk meteor showers, moon‑watching and what to look out for in Cornwall’s night skies this month – as well as giving us a fascinating look back in time this VE Day!

If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact news@chaos.radio.