Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
The Petersfield Spring Festival is returning this weekend.
Education systems are too rigid for neurodiverse people.
Herne Farm residents are pleased about the Premier store.
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 4:58am on 22 May, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
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<li>The Petersfield Spring Festival is returning this weekend.</li>
<li>Education systems are too rigid for neurodiverse people.</li>
<li>Herne Farm residents are pleased about the Premier store.</li>
<li>We preview this weekend&rsquo;s sport.</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 22 May, 2026

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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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Local news for Friday 22nd May

We spoke to Ruth Brownlee, the Clinical Director at St Peter's Vets about how to keep dogs safe in the hot weather and prevent heat stroke. 

We spoke to Ruth Brownlee, the Clinical Director at St Peter's Vets about how to keep dogs safe in the hot weather and prevent heat stroke.&nbsp;

Too hot for dogs 

Karen Goffe has written a book, a factual summary of the strange happenings in Petersfield in 1928 on Chapel Street.

Her grandmother's story was extensively reported in the national and international press in 1930 from the Petersfield Post.

Karen's interest in genealogy led her to uncover the goings on, the times and emotions that give rise to these stories and the crowds that came.

Karen's book available from Amazon and One Tree Books at £7.99

Petersfield, Hampshire (1930) - Poltergeist Archive

 

Karen Goffe has written a book, a factual summary of the strange happenings in Petersfield in 1928 on Chapel Street.
Her grandmother's story was extensively reported in the national and international press in 1930 from the Petersfield Post.
Karen's interest in genealogy led her to uncover the goings on, the times and emotions that give rise to these stories and the crowds that came.
Karen's book available from Amazon and One Tree Books at &pound;7.99
<a href="https://poltergeistarchive.co.uk/petersfield-hampshire-1930/">Petersfield, Hampshire (1930) - Poltergeist Archive</a>
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The Story of the Chapel Street Poltergeist

42% of people at the end of life die in hospital when they would prefer to be at home or the hospice. The new EELERT system has helped 200 people in the last 8 months, be where they wished to be at the end of their lives. 

Dr Mary Parkes and Kat Lacey, the Rosemary Foundation's Clinical Lead, tell Mike Waddington about this highly sensitive area with a respectful and compassionate service.

The Emergency End of Life Response Team - EELERT - is provided by a partnerhship of the NHS, Rowans Hospice and the Rosemary Foundation in Petersfield.

42% of people at the end of life die in hospital when they would prefer to be at home or the hospice. The new EELERT system has helped 200 people in the last 8 months, be where they wished to be at the end of their lives.&nbsp;
Dr Mary Parkes and Kat Lacey, the Rosemary Foundation's Clinical Lead, tell Mike Waddington about this highly sensitive area with a respectful and compassionate service.
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