For international women's day we look back at the life of the pioneering 20th century conductor Kathleen Merritt.

Music: Bittersweet by Poddington Bear. Used under Creative Commons licence
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For international women's day we look back at the life of the pioneering 20th century conductor Kathleen Merritt.
Music: Bittersweet by Poddington Bear. Used under Creative Commons licence https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_IV_Cinematic/Bittersweet_1577

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International Women's Day 60 second history - Kathleen Merritt

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Published at 4:58am on 25 February, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>A man has been charged following a knife-point robbery at a store in Petersfield.</li>
<li>Why not try your hand at a new racquet sport or perhaps not</li>
<li>Your opinions about trees and green spaces sought</li>
<li>And let&rsquo;s see what&rsquo;s needed at the foodbank this week</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.
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Published at 4:58am on 25 February, 2026

Local news for Wednesday 25th February

Healthwatch is a statutory body that provides patients’ views of services.

They were contacted by people in wheelchairs with learning disabilities about services provided to them at home.

Healthwatch contacted the service providers and found they wanted opinion so Healthwatch have now produced a self help guide on how to collect feedback and opinions. 

Siobhan McCurrach, Healthwatch's Hampshire Area Director, spoke to Mike Waddington (also a member of Healthwatch) about why this is important.

The report and guide are here: Care at Home project released 

 

Healthwatch is a statutory body that provides patients&rsquo; views of services.
They were contacted by people in wheelchairs with learning disabilities about services provided to them at home.
Healthwatch contacted the service providers and found they wanted opinion so Healthwatch have now produced a self help guide on how to collect feedback and opinions.&nbsp;
Siobhan McCurrach, Healthwatch's Hampshire Area Director, spoke to Mike Waddington (also a member of Healthwatch) about why this is important.
The report and guide are here: <a href="https://www.healthwatchhampshire.co.uk/post/care-at-home-project-released">Care at Home project released</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Healthwatch Report: care improves with feedback

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Hampshire County Council not bankrupt, yet
Butser Ancient Farm to hold free open day
Lichens yet another wonder of the Heath
And after the news details of what’s on around the Petersphere

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Published at 4:58am on 24 February, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Hampshire County Council not bankrupt, yet</li>
<li>Butser Ancient Farm to hold free open day</li>
<li>Lichens yet another wonder of the Heath</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.
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Published at 4:58am on 24 February, 2026

International Women's Day 60 second history - Kathleen Merritt

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