Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Home Start Butser celebrates success and its volunteers.
It’s time to sort out your old glasses for a good cause.
Petersfield Lions launch Prostate testing day.
We preview this weekend’s sport.

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 17 July, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
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<li>Home Start Butser celebrates success and its volunteers.</li>
<li>It&rsquo;s time to sort out your old glasses for a good cause.</li>
<li>Petersfield Lions launch Prostate testing day.</li>
<li>We preview this weekend&rsquo;s sport.</li>
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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 17 July, 2026

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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.
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Local news for Friday 17th July

Jen is the 28 year old manager of the Black Sheep Pub on Sheep Street just off the square where she, with her partner and two children, wants to prove a success. 

She talks to Mike Waddington about the Sports Bar and how community events help all Petersfield pubs - all of which she thinks are good, with different and varied offerings, and visits them herself wiith her family. 

She welcomes the return of the Festival and hopes for more.

They run many events and the Bank Holiday Weekend is an important time for them

She has worked security herself, wants the pub to be a good neighbour and offers a listening ear for those with troubles as well as the 'Ask Angela' safety initiative.

Jen is the 28 year old manager of the Black Sheep Pub on Sheep Street just off the square where she, with her partner and two children, wants to prove a success.&nbsp;
She talks to Mike Waddington about the Sports Bar and how community events help all Petersfield pubs - all of which she thinks are good, with different and varied offerings, and visits them herself wiith her family.&nbsp;
She welcomes the return of the Festival and hopes for more.
They run many events and the Bank Holiday Weekend is an important time for them
She has worked security herself, wants the pub to be a good neighbour and offers a listening ear for those with troubles as well as the 'Ask Angela' safety initiative.

Being a success in the pub trade needs hard work and help from community events

On Tuesday 25 August SWR staff ran a cake and coffee stand to support Breast Cancer Awareness month.

The array of - mainly home made cakes - was very impressive and there's a sweepstake; the prize are rail tickets for a family of five to travel.

Sheree, who is a Heath and Wellbeing Practitioner at SWR, speaks to Mike Waddington about examining yourself but the other staff and customers speak about why they came and, well, the cake was good!

On Tuesday 25 August SWR staff ran a cake and coffee stand to support Breast Cancer Awareness month.
The array of - mainly home made cakes - was very impressive and there's a sweepstake; the prize are rail tickets for a family of five to travel.
Sheree, who is a Heath and Wellbeing Practitioner at SWR, speaks to Mike Waddington about examining yourself but the other staff and customers speak about why they came and, well, the cake was good!

Breast (and testicular) Cancer Awareness Cakes at Petersfield Railway station

A major weekly magazine has featured Faye and Martin Thompson in its latest edition.

Mike Waddington  speaks to them both about the accolade and what they bring to the town - character and tourists.

As it happens both are also therapists and believe what they do raises spirits - including their own!

A major weekly magazine has featured Faye and Martin Thompson in its latest edition.
Mike Waddington&nbsp; speaks to them both about the accolade and what they bring to the town - character and tourists.
As it happens both are also therapists and believe what they do raises spirits - including their own!

Local news for Friday 17th July

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