A COMMUNITY radio station is working with dozens of students on a social action project.

Gateway 97.8 launched #iWill to focus on issues such as mental health, autism, democracy and crime.

More than 50 students have been involved in the project, which began in the summer of 2018.

The station made specialist discussion-based radio shows with the young people of South East Essex, who opened up about their personal experiences with sensitive issues such as mental health.

Organiser of the project, Johnny Jenkins, said: “The project has created many opportunities for young people to share their own life experiences. I was incredibly impressed by the courage and professionalism.”