CHAOS Radio

CHAOS Radio is the community station for St Austell and nearby parts of Cornwall. It belongs to the CHAOS Group, whose name stands for Community Helping All Of Society. Its radio project started online in 2018 and joined with Radio St Austell Bay in 2023, bringing the two organisations' community broadcasting work into one service.

Local journalism, interviews and coverage of events accompany a varied range of music programmes. The station gives organisations and individuals a place to discuss activity in their area, while its events information connects the studio with venues and groups around Cornwall. Volunteers make programmes with support from the CHAOS Digital team.

The presentation team includes Ross Lannon, Bryna Jordan, Cheryl Gordon, Henry Rosewall and Pete Appleyard, alongside paired contributors such as Nic & Steph and Vicky & Alex. Listeners can contact the studio directly, while a separate route for news tips welcomes stories from the community. Published events coverage has included activity at Carlyon Beach and a coeliac-safe Christmas gathering, illustrating an interest in both larger public occasions and smaller events serving particular local needs.

Participation and skills development are part of the station's purpose alongside entertainment. Its stated editorial approach values accuracy, accountability and independence, placing community reporting within a clearly described set of principles. CHAOS Radio combines local reporting with entertainment and practical opportunities to contribute to media work.