Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Unprecedented challenges at Hilliers Nursery
Chalk stream suffers as road designation remains
Big surprise at generous donation for Winton House
And after the news details of what’s on 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 18 February, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Unprecedented challenges at Hilliers Nursery</li>
<li>Chalk stream suffers as road designation remains</li>
<li>Big surprise at generous donation for Winton House</li>
<li>And after the news details of what&rsquo;s on 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 18 February, 2026

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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.

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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 Wednesday 18th February

The much loved festival is returning to Petersfield this May and whilst plans are well underway, the organisers need your support. Whether you can donate financially to the Crowdfunder or donate some of your time across the weekend, all help is gratefully received. 

Ben Errey of Petersfield Community Events tells us the exciting line up and how you can get involved. 

The much loved festival is returning to Petersfield this May and whilst plans are well underway, the organisers need your support. Whether you can donate financially to the Crowdfunder or donate some of your time across the weekend, all help is gratefully received.&nbsp;
Ben Errey of Petersfield Community Events tells us the exciting line up and how you can get involved.&nbsp;

Support needed for the Petersfield Spring Festival 

The Environment Agency approved ‘netting’ last week took about a thousand pounds (in weight) of fish out of the Pond and this helps the older fish and reduces the biomass.

The younger fish have gone to the Cotswold. The seven or eight terrapins remain too.

Petersfield’s Volunteer Fishing bailiff, the skillful Richard Welsh  told us more including concerns about the water level, the overall health of the pond (which is good) and the code about responsible enjoyment and keeping dogs - especially now in bird breeding season - under control and out of the water.

Richard spoke to Mike Waddington on the Heath with hundreds of people enjoying the chilly but sunny day.

The Environment Agency approved &lsquo;netting&rsquo; last week took about a thousand pounds (in weight) of fish out of the Pond and this helps the older fish and reduces the biomass.
The younger fish have gone to the Cotswold. The seven or eight terrapins remain too.
Petersfield&rsquo;s Volunteer Fishing bailiff, the skillful Richard Welsh&nbsp; told us more including concerns about the water level, the overall health of the pond (which is good) and the code about responsible enjoyment and keeping dogs - especially now in bird breeding season - under control and out of the water.
Richard spoke to Mike Waddington on the Heath with hundreds of people enjoying the chilly but sunny day.

Heath Pond healthier, not yet full, but brimming with life

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Unprecedented challenges at Hilliers Nursery
Chalk stream suffers as road designation remains
Big surprise at generous donation for Winton House
And after the news details of what’s on around the Petersphere

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 17 February, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Unprecedented challenges at Hilliers Nursery</li>
<li>Chalk stream suffers as road designation remains</li>
<li>Big surprise at generous donation for Winton House</li>
<li>And after the news details of what&rsquo;s on 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 17 February, 2026

Local news for Wednesday 18th February

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