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.

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.

You make it shine.

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.

Voices and stories from Petersfield in Hampshire, UK

Petersfield's Shine Radio

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

==

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
==
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.
EHDC Budget means Council Tax remains lower than comparable councils
Petersfield’s cobbler is marking almost 30 years on Chapel Street
Students in Petersfield have been learning about business.
…and we have a roundup of local job opportunities

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 12 March, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>EHDC Budget means Council Tax remains lower than comparable councils</li>
<li>Petersfield&rsquo;s cobbler is marking almost 30 years on Chapel Street</li>
<li>Students in Petersfield have been learning about business.</li>
<li>&hellip;and we have a roundup of local job opportunities</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 12 March, 2026

Local news for  Thursday 12th March

The Current Affairs group that meets at One Tree Books every month heard on 11 March from Professor Robert Barrington, from the University of Sussex about his book, out in July, Corrupted Kingdom.

He explains what has happened over the years. He argues for change and is optimistic about making it happen but documents concern about the decline in public standards.

We also hear from Dominic Martin, who is the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for East Hampshire, about Transparency International, which Robert led.

The Current Affairs group that meets at One Tree Books every month heard on 11 March from Professor Robert Barrington, from the University of Sussex about his book, out in July, Corrupted Kingdom.
He explains what has happened over the years. He argues for change and is optimistic about making it happen but documents concern about the decline in public standards.
We also hear from Dominic Martin, who is the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for East Hampshire, about&nbsp;Transparency International, which Robert led.

Current Affairs Group discusses corruption in the UK

Julie Butler is joined once again this month by Lynn Osborne, Nickki Haggar and Duncan Cameron, along with special guest Amelia Barratt from Mackarness and Lunt solicitors.

This month we approach the subject of Lasting Power of Attorney. How to get one and what does it involve.

Amanda Whiteland Smith from Citizens Advice is on hand to tell us all about Attendance Allowance.

And finally we pay a visit to the Taro Leisure Centre to speak to everyone at the Steady and Strong group.

Julie Butler is joined once again this month by Lynn Osborne, Nickki Haggar and Duncan Cameron, along with special guest Amelia Barratt from Mackarness and Lunt solicitors.
This month we approach the subject of Lasting Power of Attorney. How to get one and what does it involve.
Amanda Whiteland Smith from Citizens Advice is on hand to tell us all about Attendance Allowance.
And finally we pay a visit to the Taro Leisure Centre to speak to everyone at the Steady and Strong group.

Less blustery but further rain to come in our local forecast

In 2 playlist(s)

Petersfield's Shine Radio

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips