Local meteorologist Richard Marks is back with the area's most detailed and knowledgeable forecast.

Richard says the Spanish plume will heat us up as the weekend approaches, but how long can this warm spell last? 

Local meteorologist Richard Marks is back with the area's most detailed and knowledgeable forecast.
Richard says the Spanish plume will heat us up as the weekend approaches, but how long can this warm spell last?&nbsp;

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We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.

This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.

Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at https://shineradio.uk, email team@shineradio.uk or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.

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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.

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Richard has retired from this podcast but you can listen back to past editions.

If you know Petersfield's weather and would like to step into Richard's meteorological shoes then we would be thrilled to welcome you into our community radio project.

Email team@shineradio.uk

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Standing outside to get even closer to the elements, Petersfield meteorologist Richard Marks shares his latest forecast for our town's unique microclimate.

Richard consults his personal archive of local weather data to compare current conditions to those of the past. He also explains interesting weather conditions that can affect Petersfield and shares aspects of weather lore.

Email team@shineradio.uk with your weather observations and questions for Richard.

Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio.

Proudly sponsored by Hector's Menswear, Chapel Street, Petersfield

Richard has retired from this podcast but you can listen back to past editions.
If you know Petersfield's weather and would like to step into Richard's meteorological shoes then we would be thrilled to welcome you into our community radio project.
Email team@shineradio.uk
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Standing outside to get even closer to the elements, Petersfield meteorologist Richard Marks shares his latest forecast for our town's unique microclimate.
Richard consults his personal archive of local weather data to compare current conditions to those of the past. He also explains interesting weather conditions that can affect Petersfield and shares aspects of weather lore.
Email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> with your weather observations and questions for Richard.
Produced by volunteers at Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Proudly sponsored by Hector's Menswear, Chapel Street, Petersfield

The latest conditions for Petersfield's unique South Downs microclimate

Petersfield Weather with Richard Marks

A hot spell coming, but for how long?

More on one of the groups organised by Liphook's u3a. Victoria Hanson, from Conford, looks after the Exploring Art Group.

More on one of the groups organised by Liphook's u3a. Victoria Hanson, from Conford, looks after the Exploring Art Group.

Victoria Hanson Exploring Art with u3a

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Hampshire County Council provide update on Pulens Lane
Stroud Village Hall- bookings up; deficit down
Juniper’s Lizzie a winner
…and we preview this weekend’s sport

To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.

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Published at 4:58am on 20 February, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Hampshire County Council provide update on Pulens Lane</li>
<li>Stroud Village Hall- bookings up; deficit down</li>
<li>Juniper&rsquo;s Lizzie a winner</li>
<li>&hellip;and we preview this weekend&rsquo;s sport</li>
</ul>
To share your news stories email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.
Published at 4:58am on 20 February, 2026

Local news for Friday 20th February

Heather Coulson runs her own business, the Home Projects Companion, from Stroud. 

She recently joined the Stroud Village Hall Board as a Trustee.

She launched her business to help people with domestic projects - from making your own cleaning products to larger work on your home; running courses as well as larger project work. 

She recommends going into business but works harder now, if flexibly, than when she had a 'regular job' and says it’s not for the faint hearted but likes it.

Speaking to Mike Waddington she talks about her motivations and challenges.

More at The Home Project Companion

Heather Coulson runs her own business, the Home Projects Companion, from Stroud.&nbsp;
She recently joined the Stroud Village Hall Board as a Trustee.
She launched her business to help people with domestic projects - from making your own cleaning products to larger work on your home; running courses as well as larger project work.&nbsp;
She recommends going into business but works harder now, if flexibly, than when she had a 'regular job' and says it&rsquo;s not for the faint hearted but likes it.
Speaking to Mike Waddington she talks about her motivations and challenges.
More at <a href="https://thehomeprojectcompanion.com/">The Home Project Companion</a>

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