The Reverend Canon Will Hughes is the vicar of Petersfield.

He shared his reflections on the damaging fire on Lavant Street, the role of the church at times of shock and sorrow and how he sees life in Petersfield moving on from the disaster.

The Reverend Canon Will Hughes is the vicar of Petersfield.
He shared his reflections on the damaging fire on Lavant Street, the role of the church at times of shock and sorrow and how he sees life in Petersfield moving on from the disaster.

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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.
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After the fire, words of comfort from Petersfield's vicar

Andy Catto, from Petersfield, makes the trip up to London every Monday as he has been a guide at St Paul's Cathedral for the last two years or so.

On Wednesday 18 March he spoke at two meetings here - the U3A and the Area Historical Society - about St Paul's. 

He told us his talks go further than the tour with photos and stories about the Cathedral and its history.

He spoke to Mike Waddington about his experiences, about Royal Peculiars and where the phrase 'robbing Peter to pay Paul' comes from.

Andy Catto, from Petersfield, makes the trip up to London every Monday as he has been a guide at St Paul's Cathedral for the last two years or so.
On Wednesday 18 March he spoke at two meetings here - the U3A and the Area Historical Society - about St Paul's.&nbsp;
He told us his talks go further than the tour with photos and stories about the Cathedral and its history.
He spoke to Mike Waddington about his experiences, about Royal Peculiars and where the phrase 'robbing Peter to pay Paul' comes from.

Bringing St Paul's to Petersfield and Liss

Petersfield welcomes cars full of unwanted materials on five occasions across the Spring and Summer this year.

The so-called "Carrr" boot sales are designed to encourage recycling and reduce waste.

Jade Taylor and Kathryn Ellis are from Petersfield Town Council and want you to get involved.

Shine Radio's Stephen Martin is listening to them.

Petersfield welcomes cars full of unwanted materials on five occasions across the Spring and Summer this year.
The so-called "Carrr" boot sales are designed to encourage recycling and reduce waste.
Jade Taylor and Kathryn Ellis are from Petersfield Town Council and want you to get involved.
Shine Radio's Stephen Martin is listening to them.

Turn trash into treasure this summer in Petersfield

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Community Centre now accessible and warmer
Time to make a splash for this year’s Swimathon
Hampshire County Council ask for views about dementia care
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.

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Published at 4:58am on 17 March, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Community Centre now accessible and warmer</li>
<li>Time to make a splash for this year&rsquo;s Swimathon</li>
<li>Hampshire County Council ask for views about dementia care</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 17 March, 2026

After the fire, words of comfort from Petersfield's vicar

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