Richard Marks breaks the sad but inevitable news - the hot spell is over.

Richard Marks breaks the sad but inevitable news - the hot spell is over.

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 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 return to more normal weather conditions

Steve White and his son Lewis, run the Petersfield Cobblers on Chapel Street and it’s been there for almost 30 years.

Steve himself has been in the business for 45 years and loves the work and the people - over the years he’s been invited to weddings and sadly funerals.

He speaks to Mike Waddington about the work, the machinery and his love for it all. 

They're on Facebook

Steve White and his son Lewis, run the Petersfield Cobblers on Chapel Street and it&rsquo;s been there for almost 30 years.
Steve himself has been in the business for 45 years and loves the work and the people - over the years he&rsquo;s been invited to weddings and sadly funerals.
He speaks to Mike Waddington about the work, the machinery and his love for it all.&nbsp;
They're on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/petersfieldcobbler">Facebook</a>

Petersfield Cobbler almost 30 years on Chapel Street

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
A new five-year Partnership Management Plan for South Downs
It doesn’t have to be a gym workout, moving daily helps your health
Salvation Army rescues trafficked people from Modern Slavery
And after the news details of what’s on around the Petersphere

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

You make it shine.

Published at 4:58am on 10 March, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>A new five-year Partnership Management Plan for South Downs</li>
<li>It doesn&rsquo;t have to be a gym workout, moving daily helps your health</li>
<li>Salvation Army rescues trafficked people from Modern Slavery</li>
<li>And after the news details of what&rsquo;s on around the Petersphere</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 10 March, 2026

Local news for Tuesday 10th March

With just 4 games of the season to go, Petersfield rugby club are hot on the heels of the Old Tottonians for a finishing position of 5th in the league. In so doing, they would find themselves in the play-offs for promotion. But standing in their way are the Old Tiffinians this weekend a team that has truly shown their mettle in this league campaign and beat Petersfield convincingly back in November. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ . Petersfield the Rams mens side are still looking for their first league point since the turmoil of departures with coach and players in January. Saturday saw visitors Cowes Sports arrive at Love Lane https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ . Liss Athletic are looking to shore up their defences after a spell of too many conceded goals. An accomplished Hedge End Rangers side invites Liss to their ground in Southampton. https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic . Petersfield Hockey club have gritty and determined teams that play with a smile on their face. But sometimes the opposition sides underestimate them because they can produce performances as they did this weekend. https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/

With just 4 games of the season to go, Petersfield rugby club are hot on the heels of the Old Tottonians for a finishing position of 5th in the league. In so doing, they would find themselves in the play-offs for promotion. But standing in their way are the Old Tiffinians this weekend a team that has truly shown their mettle in this league campaign and beat Petersfield convincingly back in November. <a href="https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/">https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/</a> . Petersfield the Rams mens side are still looking for their first league point since the turmoil of departures with coach and players in January. Saturday saw visitors Cowes Sports arrive at Love Lane <a href="https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/">https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/</a> . Liss Athletic are looking to shore up their defences after a spell of too many conceded goals. An accomplished Hedge End Rangers side invites Liss to their ground in Southampton. <a href="https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic">https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/lissathletic</a> . Petersfield Hockey club have gritty and determined teams that play with a smile on their face. But sometimes the opposition sides underestimate them because they can produce performances as they did this weekend. https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/

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