Mike Waddington brings you the latest news from Petersfield and the surrounding area.

In Petersfield’s local news…
Elections are being held today for the Police and Crime Commissioner role
The damp weather didn’t stop keen swimmers taking the plunge
Author of Children Novels Sir Michael Morpurgo to visit Petersfield 
And Amy has details about what’s on around the Petersphere

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To share your news email team@shineradio.uk or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine.

Mike Waddington brings you the latest news from Petersfield and the surrounding area.
In Petersfield’s local news…
<ul>
<li>Elections are being held today for the Police and Crime Commissioner role</li>
<li>The damp weather didn’t stop keen swimmers taking the plunge</li>
<li>Author of Children Novels Sir Michael Morpurgo to visit Petersfield </li>
<li>And Amy has details about what’s on around the Petersphere</li>
</ul>
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To share your news email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine.

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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.

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.

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You can share your news with the team by email team@shineradio.uk or call or WhatsApp Petersfield 01730 555 500.

Petersfield's local news, weather and travel update, new every weekday.
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 Thursday 2nd May

16 year old Joe Tully is well known for the funds he raises for charities in Petersfield, but wanting money for himself too, with support from mum Julie, he took the initiative and set up a business - Joe’s Odd Jobs.

He's been doing this for two years in holidays and weekends.

Julie transports him around but also reassures people about trust in Joe and the work he does.

He relies on word of mouth recommendations but can also be reached on Facebook

16 year old Joe Tully is well known for the funds he raises for charities in Petersfield, but wanting money for himself too, with support from mum Julie, he took the initiative and set up a business - Joe&rsquo;s Odd Jobs.
He's been doing this for two years in holidays and weekends.
Julie transports him around but also reassures people about trust in Joe and the work he does.
He relies on word of mouth recommendations but can also be reached on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=624303665">Facebook</a>

Joe’s Odd Jobs sets off again this year

Three local business operators gather around the traders' table to discuss life from their perspectives as they serve the good people of Petersfield.

Dom Humphries runs The Townhouse and Annie Jones, Andy Shotbolt operates Britannia Reeves and Jo Watts is the face of Sew Creative.

Together they share insights and experiences from their business lives, the relationships they build with their clients and customers, and some of the challenges they face.

Plus Susan Orringe from First Friday updates us on local business networking opportunities.

The Traders' Table is supported by First Friday, Petersfield's monthly business networking club and is produced in Petersfield by Shine Radio. The presenter is Stephen Martin.

Three local business operators gather around the traders' table to discuss life from their perspectives as they serve the good people of Petersfield.
Dom Humphries runs The Townhouse and Annie Jones, Andy Shotbolt operates Britannia Reeves and Jo Watts is the face of Sew Creative.
Together they share insights and experiences from their business lives, the relationships they build with their clients and customers, and some of the challenges they face.
Plus Susan Orringe from First Friday updates us on local business networking opportunities.
The Traders' Table is supported by First Friday, Petersfield's monthly business networking club and is produced in Petersfield by Shine Radio. The presenter is Stephen Martin.

The Traders' Table:  Andy Shotbolt, Jo Watts, and Dom Humphries

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Petersfield in Bloom Competition 2026 opens
It’s opening tonight - Marital Mayhem
Bringing St Paul’s to Petersfield and Liss
…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 19 March, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Petersfield in Bloom Competition 2026 opens</li>
<li>It&rsquo;s opening tonight - Marital Mayhem</li>
<li>Bringing St Paul&rsquo;s to Petersfield and Liss</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 19 March, 2026

Local news for Thursday 2nd May

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