Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Two major junctions in Petersfield to be improved by the end of the year
Quiz Nite raises funds for school in Jamaica
East Hampshire teen celebrates 18th birthday at the London Marathon
…and 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 6 March, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
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<li>Two major junctions in Petersfield to be improved by the end of the year</li>
<li>Quiz Nite raises funds for school in Jamaica</li>
<li>East Hampshire teen celebrates 18th birthday at the London Marathon</li>
<li>&hellip;and 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 6 March, 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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The daily bulletin includes local stories and local voices, Petersfield weather and travel information and an update of the national and world news from our partners at Radio News Hub.
You can share your news with the team by email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call or WhatsApp Petersfield 01730 555 500.

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Local news for Friday 6th March

The P pod is where Shine Radio microphones are on location to capture the voices and stories of our area right in the heart of local life.

This time we are on location in the centre of Petersfield at the monthly Farmers' Market.

On a beautiful/blustery morning in the market there’s a real buzz about the place, with stalls setting up, shoppers arriving, and plenty of delicious local produce to discover.

You might hear a bit of background chatter, the rustle of market bags, maybe even the sizzle of something tasty cooking
nearby!

Join us as we soak up the atmosphere of the Hampshire Farmers’ Market – one of the highlights of the local calendar.

We chat to stallholders about what they’ve brought along and find out what makes this market so special, amd we hear from shoppers about why they love coming here.

The P pod is where Shine Radio microphones are on location to capture the voices and stories of our area right in the heart of local life.
This time we are on location in the centre of Petersfield at the monthly Farmers' Market.
On a beautiful/blustery morning in the market there&rsquo;s a real buzz about the place, with stalls setting up, shoppers arriving, and plenty of delicious local produce to discover.
You might hear a bit of background chatter, the rustle of market bags, maybe even the sizzle of something tasty cooking nearby!
Join us as we soak up the atmosphere of the Hampshire Farmers&rsquo; Market &ndash; one of the highlights of the local calendar.
We chat to stallholders about what they&rsquo;ve brought along and find out what makes this market so special, amd we hear from shoppers about why they love coming here.

the P pod on location at the Petersfield Farmers Market

The village of Sheet turned out strongly for its annual duck race.

The event is unique in that the ducks swim a course along a street, not down a river.

Around 500 ducks took part and the event raised hundreds of pounds for local children's charity,  the Stepping Stones nursery.

Shine Radio microphones captured the excitement. Stephen Martin's report begins with the voice of Elaine, sister of the late Will Glancy who was instrumental in establishing this event in the village calendar.

The village of Sheet turned out strongly for its annual duck race.
The event is unique in that the ducks swim a course along a street, not down a river.
Around 500 ducks took part and the event raised hundreds of pounds for local children's charity,&nbsp; the Stepping Stones nursery.
Shine Radio microphones captured the excitement. Stephen Martin's report begins with the voice of Elaine, sister of the late Will Glancy who was instrumental in establishing this event in the village calendar.

Sheet chases hundreds of rubber ducks through the village

Pat Wettone has been singing in St Peter's Church Choir since 1986 and the announcement, by the Rev Hughes, that she was retiring after 40 years was met with prolonged, appreciative applause.

Pat talks to Mike Waddington about her singing life, starting as a soprano and could, her teachers said, have made a professional career with her voice.

Instead she chose teaching and trod the boards of amateur musical productions - where she also met her future husband, Roger.

St Peter's intend to formerly mark Pat's retirement very soon.

Pat Wettone has been singing in St Peter's Church Choir since 1986 and the announcement, by the Rev Hughes, that she was retiring after 40 years was met with prolonged, appreciative applause.
Pat talks to Mike Waddington about her singing life, starting as a soprano and could, her teachers said, have made a professional career with her voice.
Instead she chose teaching and trod the boards of amateur musical productions - where she also met her future husband, Roger.
St Peter's intend to formerly mark Pat's retirement very soon.

Local news for Friday 6th March

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