The Current Affairs Group, who meet at One Tree Books on the second Wednesday of the month, asked questions about the decline of local papers and local stories.

Paul Ferguson, Head of Content and Chief Reporter for the group that includes the Petersfield Post, spoke of his concerns about the decline of local papers - he recalls the time when there was a High Street Office for the newspaper.

There had been much change, some not so good - one reason Paul highlights that is reducing the numbers of people going into journalism is the harassment and abuse journalists get on social media.

Paul - who was once a farm worker - is used to it,

He tells Mike Waddington he remains optimistic and thinks a backlash may already be under way.

The Current Affairs Group, who meet at One Tree Books on the second Wednesday of the month, asked questions about the decline of local papers and local stories.
Paul Ferguson, Head of Content and Chief Reporter for the group that includes the Petersfield Post, spoke of his concerns about the decline of local papers - he recalls the time when there was a High Street Office for the newspaper.
There had been much change, some not so good - one reason Paul highlights that is reducing the numbers of people going into journalism is the harassment and abuse journalists get on social media.
Paul - who was once a farm worker - is used to it,
He tells Mike Waddington he remains optimistic and thinks a backlash may already be under way.

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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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