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

• UKPAC has been rolled out to shops across Hampshire
• Winton House celebrates completed renovation
• Grief, the unwelcome journey
• and We tell you ‘what’s on’ around the Petersphere

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Published at 4:58am on 30 September, 2025

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It’s been a busy summer and September for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police.

Shine Radio’s Julie Butler caught up with the Police and Crime Commissioner to get an update on some of the things that have concerned our local residents.

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Butser Ancient Farm are planning  two days of autumnal creativity, entertainment and inspiration with bestselling writers! There are literary talks covering a range of writing genres, live poetry readings and folk music, local craftsfolk, storytelling, fun activities for all the family, in-depth writing workshops, and book signings, all set against the ancient backdrop of Butser Ancient Farm.

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

• Town Council Chamber reopened after major refurbishment
• Mia has this weekend's sporting results from the Petersphere
• Memory Books are a treasure trove for families in Petersfield
• …and the winning numbers are out in this week’s community lottery

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Published at 4:58am on 29 September, 2025

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Local man Gavin Thomas was one of the baton bearers for the Portsmouth leg for the Baton of Hope Walk.

The baton was held by more than 100 volunteers as they passed the baton through Portsmouth.

Started in 2023, the walk was started by two fathers reaching out in their grief. Shine Radio’s Julie Butler followed up on a previous interview with Gavin and joined him at the finish line.

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The Baton of Hope is the UK’s biggest ever suicide prevention initiative. The Olympic torch-style baton is the world’s first physical icon of mental health. It’s touring the country in a relay to raise awareness of suicide and reduce the stigma of talking about it.

The event is taking place in 20 locations and on Friday (26 September) it came to Portsmouth - over 100 residents carried the Baton of Hope through the city

Jo Gray spoke to Steve from Portsmouth City Council and Portsmouth Lord Mayor Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson.

For more information visit batonofhopeuk.org.

If you need urgent help with your mental health, there is free support available 24/7 from the Samaritans – call 116 123.

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Cascade Chorus are inviting singers of all abilities to join them for A Wicked Day on Saturday 27th September in Waterlooville.

Musical Director Debs Thompson told Shine Radio that the day will be full of fun, harmony, and a little bit of magic from the West End hit Wicked.

Participants will learn to sing the moving song For Good in glorious four-part harmony – all in just one day. No experience is necessary, just a love of singing.

Tea, coffee and cake will be provided to keep voices fuelled throughout the day.

The event takes place from 9.30am to 5.00pm at St Wilfrid’s Church, Padnell Road, Waterlooville, PO8 8DZ.

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If you want a warm welcome, cup of coffee and a pastry or an urgent restock of essential household items or a really interesting present for someone special, then Milland have their own award winning  stores and cafe, staffed by village volunteers. 

What's more in the winter months you can enjoy a home cooked meal and a film in the village hall.

Mark Simpson met up with Isobel Fraser to find out more. 

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Jean Hick, wife of Petersfield’s first elected Mayor Ken Hick opened the new expanded Council chamber on 25 September at a ceremony with former Town Mayors and the Mayors of Whitehill and Alton.

The horseshoe table has been retained but there’s more space for the public.

The dignified design makes an ideal place for the Council’s deliberations and ideal to hire for special events.

Mike Waddington reports from the opening ceremony and speaks to Jean, the current Mayor, Councillor Chris Paige, the Mayors of Alton and Whitehill, former Mayor J C Crissy and Town Clerk Rochelle Halliday.

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

• Frontline Debt advice say - just drop in for help
• Happy, chatty cake time at Macmillan coffee morning
• Tea, cake and dancing; , a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon
• and we have a Sports preview

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Published at 4:58am on 26 September, 2025

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