Petersfield met man Richard Marks has the most detailed local forecast for the week ahead.

And yes, we've changed the music.

Petersfield met man Richard Marks has the most detailed local forecast for the week ahead.
And yes, we've changed the music.

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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.

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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.

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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

Less blustery but further rain to come in our local forecast

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Cross-party Councillors in Hampshire have called for local elections go ahead as planned
Mia has this weekends sporting results from across the Petersphere
Fashion show to raise support for Save the Children
…and we have the latest results from the East Hants Community Lottery

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

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Published at 5:00am on 19 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Cross-party Councillors in Hampshire have called for local elections go ahead as planned</li>
<li>Mia has this weekends sporting results from across the Petersphere</li>
<li>Fashion show to raise support for Save the Children</li>
<li>&hellip;and we have the latest results from the East Hants Community Lottery</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 5:00am on 19 January, 2026

Local news for Monday 19th January

On Tuesday 13th January Petersfield Football club dropped a bombshell through social media that they were parting ways half way through the season with their overachieving manager Connor Hoare. This news rocked the Petersphere and just as the anger and confusion began to surface amongst the fans, it's alleged that all the players and coaching staff of the men's first team quit soon after. The board of directors came under fire as fans and players criticised the running of the club. The board decided to hold a meeting at the club on Friday to address fan concerns and inform them of the most immediate plans to tackle the crisis. Shine Radio attended the meeting and spoke with members of the board to ask why it had come to this and what the next step is. 

On Tuesday 13th January Petersfield Football club dropped a bombshell through social media that they were parting ways half way through the season with their overachieving manager Connor Hoare. This news rocked the Petersphere and just as the anger and confusion began to surface amongst the fans, it's alleged that all the players and coaching staff of the men's first team quit soon after. The board of directors came under fire as fans and players criticised the running of the club. The board decided to hold a meeting at the club on Friday to address fan concerns and inform them of the most immediate plans to tackle the crisis. Shine Radio attended the meeting and spoke with members of the board to ask why it had come to this and what the next step is.&nbsp;

Petersfield Town FC part ways with manager Connor Hoare

On Tuesday Petersfield Football club dropped a bombshell through social media that they were parting ways half way through the season with their overachieving manager Connor Hoare. This news rocked the Petersphere and just as the anger and confusion began to surface amongst the fans, all the players and coaching staff of the men's first team quit soon after. The board of directors came under fire as fans and players criticised the running of the club. The board decided to hold a meeting at the club on Friday to address fan concerns and inform them of the most immediate plans to tackle the crisis. Shine Radio attended the meeting and spoke with members of the board afterward to ask why it had come to this and what the next step. https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/ . Petersfield Rugby Club had itself an away fixture at Wimborne in what turned out to be a very fiery game indeed. https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/ . After many postponed and rearranged games, finally the men's and women's hockey sides faced off with their challengers being Southampton University teams. https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/ . In the Haslemere table tennis league, the battle is emerging for the title between the Petersfield A side and College Hill. This week petersfield face Ifold in a must-win game to keep College Hill under pressure. https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/ 

On Tuesday Petersfield Football club dropped a bombshell through social media that they were parting ways half way through the season with their overachieving manager Connor Hoare. This news rocked the Petersphere and just as the anger and confusion began to surface amongst the fans, all the players and coaching staff of the men's first team quit soon after. The board of directors came under fire as fans and players criticised the running of the club. The board decided to hold a meeting at the club on Friday to address fan concerns and inform them of the most immediate plans to tackle the crisis. Shine Radio attended the meeting and spoke with members of the board afterward to ask why it had come to this and what the next step. <a href="https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/">https://www.petersfieldtownfc.co.uk/</a> . Petersfield Rugby Club had itself an away fixture at Wimborne in what turned out to be a very fiery game indeed. <a href="https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/">https://www.petersfieldrfc.club/</a> . After many postponed and rearranged games, finally the men's and women's hockey sides faced off with their challengers being Southampton University teams. <a href="https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/">https://www.petersfieldhockeyclub.com/</a> . In the Haslemere table tennis league, the battle is emerging for the title between the Petersfield A side and College Hill. This week petersfield face Ifold in a must-win game to keep College Hill under pressure. <a href="https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/">https://www.petersfieldttclub.org.uk/</a>&nbsp;

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