Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
15 years after the Hindhead Tunnel opened, how the Devil's Punch Bowl came back to life
There’s an opportunity for young people to try bell ringing.
A new council toolkit aims to put communities drive forward local projects
…and we have a roundup of local job opportunities.

Mike Waddington's at the news desk, Kirsty Meredith has your weather update, Jack's at the travel map and Harry Marden looks at those hot local jobs.

Tomorrow we present our last local bulletin before our news team's summer holiday. It's just a short break for everyone - they don't really all go off to the Mediterranean together.

To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.

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Published at 7:29am on 30 July, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
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<li>15 years after the Hindhead Tunnel opened, how the Devil's Punch Bowl came back to life</li>
<li>There&rsquo;s an opportunity for young people to try bell ringing.</li>
<li>A new council toolkit aims to put communities drive forward local projects</li>
<li>&hellip;and we have a roundup of local job opportunities.</li>
</ul>
Mike Waddington's at the news desk, Kirsty Meredith has your weather update, Jack's at the travel map and Harry Marden looks at those hot local jobs.
Tomorrow we present our last local bulletin before our news team's summer holiday. It's just a short break for everyone - they don't really all go off to the Mediterranean together.
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 7:29am on 30 July, 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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East Hampshire District Council has made significant progress tackling homelessness, recording no rough sleepers in May.

 With the recently appointed Community Outreach Worker, it has provided stronger links with landlords, helped people move into safe and stable accommodation.

We hear from Cllr Adeel Shah, Portfolio Holder for Community Development and Engagement.

East Hampshire District Council has made significant progress tackling homelessness, recording no rough sleepers in May.
&nbsp;With the recently appointed Community Outreach Worker, it has provided stronger links with landlords, helped people move into safe and stable accommodation.
We hear from Cllr Adeel Shah, Portfolio Holder for Community Development and Engagement.

East Hampshire tackles homelessness 

In September Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery are taking part in Heritage Days with a free event n their Courtyard.

Maya Bakhshov is the Museum's Visitor Experience Supervisor and she tells Mike Waddington all about the plan and why you should come along.

https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/petersfield-museum-and-art-gallery-archeology-edward-thomas.html

In September Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery are taking part in Heritage Days with a free event n their Courtyard.
Maya Bakhshov is the Museum's Visitor Experience Supervisor and she tells Mike Waddington all about the plan and why you should come along.
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Heritage Days at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery

"The South Downs Open is an opportunity to celebrate the rich creativity that thrives across the region. We invite artists to share their connection to the South Downs—whether through the landscape itself, its history, daily life in the region, or memories of time spent here"

Louise Weller, Head of Collections and Exhibitions, at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery speaks to Mike Waddington about the competition which closes for entries on 28 August.

There are over 250 entries so far but still time to submit - more entries from under 18s are also very welcome.

The Judges  are Louise herself, 2024's winner Sara Lee and Andrew Plaistowe, a local artist who was on the Great Pottery Throwdown.

Selected works will be exhibited from 10 October

See: Call to Artists for the South Downs Open 2026 | Petersfield Museum

 

"The South Downs Open is an opportunity to celebrate the rich creativity that thrives across the region. We invite artists to share their connection to the South Downs&mdash;whether through the landscape itself, its history, daily life in the region, or memories of time spent here"
Louise Weller, Head of Collections and Exhibitions, at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery speaks to Mike Waddington about the competition which closes for entries on 28 August.
There are over 250 entries so far but still time to submit - more entries from under 18s are also very welcome.
The Judges&nbsp; are Louise herself, 2024's winner Sara Lee and Andrew Plaistowe, a local artist who was on the Great Pottery Throwdown.
Selected works will be exhibited from 10 October
See: <a href="https://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/call-artists-south-downs-open-2026">Call to Artists for the South Downs Open 2026 | Petersfield Museum</a>
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