• Local news for 10 July, 2025
    Jul 10 2025

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

    • A professional organiser from Petersfield has been nominated for a national prize.
    • Golf Club stepped back to the time of make do and mend
    • Homestart Butser AGM to celebrate testimony from families and volunteers
    • …and we have a roundup of local job opportunities.

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

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    Published at 4:59am on 10 July, 2025

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    9 mins
  • Thousands walk for their local causes
    Jul 9 2025

    Sunday 29th May marked the 40th anniversary of the Beacon of Peace national charity walk.

    The event is run by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association and has raised over £11 million since 1985. They have supported more than 600 charities, many of which are based in East Hampshire. Many of which endured the heat of the day to walk again this year.

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    12 mins
  • Be responsible and avoid a fly tipping fine
    Jul 9 2025

    It’s all about your duty of care and choosing a responsible option by remembering SCRAP.

    The five steps will so ensure that the waster carrier is registered.

    Did you know you can be prosecuted even if your waste is fly tipped by someone else

    We speak to Cllr Tony Costigan to find out more.

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    7 mins
  • Always check your bank statement regularly
    Jul 9 2025

    It is important to check that you are not spending more than you earn, or have in your bank account come to that.

    Circumstances change for everyone. It is all about sensible budgeting and not feeling guilty to cancel any direct debits that are no longer affordable to ensure there is enough for those essential bills.

    Amanda Whiteland-Smith from Citizens Advice tells us more

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    13 mins
  • Version Excursion sing the Blues
    Jul 9 2025

    Version Excursion are a five piece band, who've just played at Bramstock, with great skill, infectious energy and humour - focusing on the best of British Music.

    They describe themselves as having the beat of the Spencer Davis Group, the swagger of the Stones, the quirkiness of Bowie, the swing of Dexys, the energy of The Jam and the hedonism of the Faces.

    Mark Simpson met Mez Meyrick and Simon Rushie Rush in their Liphook studio as they were rehearsing "all killer, no filler" for their comeback gig.

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    11 mins
  • How To DJ with Chris Koffman and DJ Red
    Jul 9 2025

    If you've ever wondered how to master the turntable arts and DJ at festivals, events and parties, then DJ Red and Chris Koffman have a cv that includes Manchester's Hacienda, Ministry Of Sound, Garlands in Liverpool, Propaganda, Babushka, the Voodoo Lounge in London's Leicester Square and in playing front of 350,000 people at Berlin's Love Parade.

    They kept everyone dancing at Cathy Austin's Bramstock on Saturday and Mark Simpson caught up with them to learn the tricks of the trade, before they took to the stage.

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    12 mins
  • Local news for 9 July, 2025
    Jul 9 2025

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

    • Be responsible and avoid a fly tipping fine
    • It’s a fourth book for local author
    • Van Morrison’s favourite band members play live in the Petersphere
    • ...And let’s see what the food bank are in need of this week.

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

    You make it shine.

    Published at 4:59am on 9 July, 2025

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    9 mins
  • Hampshire's newest family festival is here
    Jul 9 2025

    Hampshire’s newest family festival, Dellfest, is taking place on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th July.


    Promising two days of sun, smiles, and sensational entertainment at The Dell in Cedar Valley in East Meon. It's where families, music lovers, and foodies come together to celebrate summer in one of Hampshire’s most beautiful settings.

    Mark Simpson found out more with Marketing and Communications Manager Sarah Harris.

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    5 mins