Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.

·       Two local MPs have been appointed to senior shadow cabinet positions.

·       A Petersfield care home has been raising funds for people with dementia.

·       Petersfield’s museum is joining a national heritage scheme.

·       Tinned custard is among the items in need at Petersfield's food bank this week.

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 2 September, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Two local MPs have been appointed to senior shadow cabinet positions.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Petersfield care home has been raising funds for people with dementia.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Petersfield&rsquo;s museum is joining a national heritage scheme.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tinned custard is among the items in need at Petersfield's food bank this week.
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 2 September, 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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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 Wednesday 2nd September.

Jo Gray was out and about at Victorious Festival with fellow Shine Radio volunteer Tod Apps, roving through the crowds and meeting fascinating people, local artists and festival-goers along the way.

And what better place for an unexpected reunion than a festival? Jo caught up with old friend and fellow live music lover Eddie for a chat about festivals, making memories and the magic of meeting face-to-face — with a cheeky spot of Eddie’s other passion, football, thrown in for good measure. With music in the air and plenty of festival spirit, it was a Victorious reunion to remember.

Jo Gray was out and about at Victorious Festival with fellow Shine Radio volunteer Tod Apps, roving through the crowds and meeting fascinating people, local artists and festival-goers along the way.
And what better place for an unexpected reunion than a festival? Jo caught up with old friend and fellow live music lover Eddie for a chat about festivals, making memories and the magic of meeting face-to-face &mdash; with a cheeky spot of Eddie&rsquo;s other passion, football, thrown in for good measure. With music in the air and plenty of festival spirit, it was a Victorious reunion to remember.

Festivals and friendship - a Victorious reunion

Hello and welcome to ‘Sky Watch’, your personal 'Petersphere' stargazing bulletin for September!

September marks the beginning of the new stargazing season in the ‘Petersphere’; when the Autumnal Equinox on the 23rd marks the transition to longer nights and shorter days. 

Everyone regrets the passing of Summer, but now we have the consolation of glorious Autumn night skies!

Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies.

Hello and welcome to &lsquo;Sky Watch&rsquo;, your personal 'Petersphere' stargazing bulletin for September!
September marks the beginning of the new stargazing season in the &lsquo;Petersphere&rsquo;; when the Autumnal Equinox on the 23rd marks the transition to longer nights and shorter days.&nbsp;
Everyone regrets the passing of Summer, but now we have the consolation of glorious Autumn night skies!
Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies.

Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in September 2026

Meet the Flyball Buccaneers, a Flyball team that we met at Dogs Day Out 2026 in May this year.

Although you can see flyball at Crufts every year, this emerging, wildly exciting relay race over obstacles is not as well known as it deserves to be in the UK.

It's a lovely introduction to the exciting team sport that is flyball. Enjoy! 

Find the Farnham based Buccaneers Flyball Club on Facebook at @Buccaneersflyballclub. 

Connected Episodes
The Odyssey Flyball Club at Goodwoof 2024 

Do you work your dog or dogs? 

If you know a dog with an interesting job, Kate would love to hear from you!  Find me at kfairweather5@gmail.com or team@shineradio.uk.  

© & ℗ Kate Fairweather 2026

 

Meet the Flyball Buccaneers, a Flyball team that we met at Dogs Day Out 2026 in May this year.
Although you can see flyball at Crufts every year, this emerging, wildly exciting relay race over obstacles is not as well known as it deserves to be in the UK.
It's a lovely introduction to the exciting team sport that is flyball. Enjoy!&nbsp;
Find the Farnham based Buccaneers Flyball Club on Facebook at @Buccaneersflyballclub.&nbsp;
Connected Episodes
<ul>
<li>The Odyssey Flyball Club at Goodwoof 2024&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Do you work your dog or dogs?&nbsp;
If you know a dog with an interesting job, Kate would love to hear from you!&nbsp;&nbsp;Find me at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kfairweather5@gmail.com">kfairweather5@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&copy; &amp; ℗ Kate Fairweather 2026
&nbsp;

Local news for Wednesday 2nd September.

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