Richard 'Ricky' Palmer is a regular guest on The Local Showcase. The local musician took part in the Baton of Hope relay as it passed through Portsmouth. It’s part of a national initiative to reduce the stigma of talking about suicide & Richard wanted to share his own experience with us. He talks to Jo Gray in Victoria Park.

Richard 'Ricky' Palmer is a regular guest on The Local Showcase. The local musician took part in the Baton of Hope relay as it passed through Portsmouth. It&rsquo;s part of a national initiative to reduce the stigma of talking about suicide &amp; Richard wanted to share his own experience with us. He talks to Jo Gray in Victoria Park.

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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.
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The Current Affairs group that meets at One Tree Books every month heard on 11 March from Professor Robert Barrington, from the University of Sussex about his book, out in July, Corrupted Kingdom.

He explains what has happened over the years. He argues for change and is optimistic about making it happen but documents concern about the decline in public standards.

We also hear from Dominic Martin, who is the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for East Hampshire, about Transparency International, which Robert led.

The Current Affairs group that meets at One Tree Books every month heard on 11 March from Professor Robert Barrington, from the University of Sussex about his book, out in July, Corrupted Kingdom.
He explains what has happened over the years. He argues for change and is optimistic about making it happen but documents concern about the decline in public standards.
We also hear from Dominic Martin, who is the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for East Hampshire, about&nbsp;Transparency International, which Robert led.

Current Affairs Group discusses corruption in the UK

Julie Butler is joined once again this month by Lynn Osborne, Nickki Haggar and Duncan Cameron, along with special guest Amelia Barratt from Mackarness and Lunt solicitors.

This month we approach the subject of Lasting Power of Attorney. How to get one and what does it involve.

Amanda Whiteland Smith from Citizens Advice is on hand to tell us all about Attendance Allowance.

And finally we pay a visit to the Taro Leisure Centre to speak to everyone at the Steady and Strong group.

Julie Butler is joined once again this month by Lynn Osborne, Nickki Haggar and Duncan Cameron, along with special guest Amelia Barratt from Mackarness and Lunt solicitors.
This month we approach the subject of Lasting Power of Attorney. How to get one and what does it involve.
Amanda Whiteland Smith from Citizens Advice is on hand to tell us all about Attendance Allowance.
And finally we pay a visit to the Taro Leisure Centre to speak to everyone at the Steady and Strong group.

The Life Clinic – talking about care and support

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Calls to speed up safety works at an accident black spot in Petersfield
A celebrity stone mason has packed St Peter’s church
A Petersfield solicitor is highlighting the importance of wills.
And let’s see what’s needed at the foodbank this week

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Published at 4:58am on 11 March, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Calls to speed up safety works at an accident black spot in Petersfield</li>
<li>A celebrity stone mason has packed St Peter&rsquo;s church</li>
<li>A Petersfield solicitor is highlighting the importance of wills.</li>
<li>And let&rsquo;s see what&rsquo;s needed at the foodbank this week</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 11 March, 2026

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