Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Locals in West Meon have been bowled over by the MCC
A protected oak tree is at the centre of a planning row
Over 100 attend talk about Neville Shute and Petersfield
…and after the news we’ve got your Shine Radio What’s On Guide with the latest happenings around the Petersphere.

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 20 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Locals in West Meon have been bowled over by the MCC</li>
<li>A protected oak tree is at the centre of a planning row</li>
<li>Over 100 attend talk about Neville Shute and Petersfield</li>
<li>&hellip;and after the news we&rsquo;ve got your Shine Radio What&rsquo;s On Guide with the latest happenings around the Petersphere.</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 20 January, 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 Tuesday 20th January

A major (though largely internal) renovation of St Peter's Hall, in the Town's conservation area, opposite the Museum, has been granted planning permission.

The Hall is used extensively by the community and local organisations; from residents' meetings to arts and performance as well as groups like Headway and AA; the NHS also held its Rowan Ward consultations there.

The works are now out to tender. 

The Church will provide half of the cost with the rest hopefully coming from grants and donations. 

The hall will be closed for 5 to 6 months around April/May and reopen sometime in October.

St Peter's Treasurer, Steve Hitchmough, speaking to Mike Waddington, explains the project and also preparing for an Diocese Architectural Review of St Peter's Church itself.

A major (though largely internal) renovation of St Peter's Hall, in the Town's conservation area, opposite the Museum, has been granted planning permission.
The Hall is used extensively by the community and local organisations; from residents' meetings to arts and performance as well as groups like Headway and AA; the NHS also held its Rowan Ward consultations there.
The works are now out to tender.&nbsp;
The Church will provide half of the cost with the rest hopefully coming from grants and donations.&nbsp;
The hall will be closed for 5 to 6 months around April/May and reopen sometime in October.
St Peter's Treasurer, Steve Hitchmough, speaking to Mike Waddington, explains the project and also preparing for an Diocese Architectural Review of St Peter's Church itself.

Permission granted to update St Peter's Hall

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Cross-party Councillors in Hampshire have called for local elections go ahead as planned
Mia has this weekends sporting results from across the Petersphere
Fashion show to raise support for Save the Children
…and we have the latest results from the East Hants Community Lottery

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

You make it shine.

Published at 5:00am on 19 January, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Cross-party Councillors in Hampshire have called for local elections go ahead as planned</li>
<li>Mia has this weekends sporting results from across the Petersphere</li>
<li>Fashion show to raise support for Save the Children</li>
<li>&hellip;and we have the latest results from the East Hants Community Lottery</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 5:00am on 19 January, 2026

Local news for Monday 19th January

On Tuesday 13th January Petersfield Football club dropped a bombshell through social media that they were parting ways half way through the season with their overachieving manager Connor Hoare. This news rocked the Petersphere and just as the anger and confusion began to surface amongst the fans, it's alleged that all the players and coaching staff of the men's first team quit soon after. The board of directors came under fire as fans and players criticised the running of the club. The board decided to hold a meeting at the club on Friday to address fan concerns and inform them of the most immediate plans to tackle the crisis. Shine Radio attended the meeting and spoke with members of the board to ask why it had come to this and what the next step is. 

On Tuesday 13th January Petersfield Football club dropped a bombshell through social media that they were parting ways half way through the season with their overachieving manager Connor Hoare. This news rocked the Petersphere and just as the anger and confusion began to surface amongst the fans, it's alleged that all the players and coaching staff of the men's first team quit soon after. The board of directors came under fire as fans and players criticised the running of the club. The board decided to hold a meeting at the club on Friday to address fan concerns and inform them of the most immediate plans to tackle the crisis. Shine Radio attended the meeting and spoke with members of the board to ask why it had come to this and what the next step is.&nbsp;

Local news for Tuesday 20th January

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