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In-depth features, business spotlights, and guides to life in Petersfield and the South Downs
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Welcome to our editorial section, where we spotlight the businesses, people, and stories that make Petersfield special. From award-winning restaurants to trusted local tradespeople, our features are based on real reviews and genuine local knowledge.
Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, Petersfield is a thriving market town with a rich heritage and a vibrant independent business scene. Our editorial content helps you discover the best of what our community has to offer.
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Every article is researched and written with care, featuring real customer reviews and honest assessments. We believe in supporting local businesses while giving you the information you need.
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Our content is specifically tailored to Petersfield and the surrounding villages. We understand what makes this market town special and celebrate the businesses that serve our community.
Featured Story
Petersfield Cricket Club Celebrate Emphatic Hampshire League Win Over Wickham
Petersfield earned an emphatic Hampshire Cricket League win against Wickham after Henry Shore and Georgie Russell shared an unbeaten 274-run stand.
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21 May 2026
PETERSFIELD ON SHOW: Life-Changing Firm Wows NEC Crowds With Kitchens That Move
A Petersfield-based accessibility firm has drawn national attention after showcasing height-adjustable kitchen and bathroom systems at the NEC.
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18 May 2026
Petersfield Watches East Hampshire Civic Change as Cllr Flux Becomes Chairwoman
The new East Hampshire chairwoman role matters for Petersfield groups watching how district-level civic links evolve during reorganisation.
Read more →14 May 2026
Petersfield Council Urged to Look for Opportunities as Local Government Changes
Devolution and possible service transfers could shape what Petersfield Town Council does next for the town.
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12 May 2026
Petersfield County Election Results Published as Hampshire Council Changes Hands
Petersfield voters can now check the official county council result declarations for Butser and Hangers after the 7 May election.
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7 May 2026
Petersfield Open Air Pool Renamed Petersfield Lido as Summer Season Builds
Petersfield Open Air Pool has been renamed Petersfield Lido, giving one of the town’s best-known community assets a sharper public identity.
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5 May 2026
GREEN LIGHT: Petersfield Central Car Park to Get Eight New Trees After Residents’ Calls
Eight new trees are due to be planted in Petersfield central car park as the first project funded by East Hampshire District Council’s Leader Priority Budget.
Read more →2 May 2026
TOWN HALL POWER GRAB? Petersfield Told to Seize ‘Huge Opportunities’ as Devolution Talks Go Behind Closed Doors
Petersfield Town Council has been urged to prepare for a potentially momentous transfer of powers and assets as Hampshire’s devolution shake-up edges closer.
Read more →1 May 2026
ELECTION COUNTDOWN: Petersfield Enters Final Weekend Before Hampshire County Council Vote
Petersfield voters are entering the final weekend before Hampshire County Council elections, with two local divisions and a full slate of candidates on the ballot.
Read more →18 April 2026
LAST CHANCE! Just 48 Hours to Register as Petersfield Gears Up for EXPLOSIVE County Council Election
The clock is ticking. In just 48 hours, the registration deadline slams shut for Hampshire's most controversial election in a generation. On May 7th, voters will choose councillors for an authority the government wants to ABOLISH. Westminster tried to cancel the whole thing — and lost. Now Petersfield is picking sides.
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24 March 2026
ON THE RUN! Hampshire's Most Wanted Rodent Evades Drones, Sniffer Dogs and an Entire Zoo in Epic Escape
She's small, she's furry, and she's making a mockery of Hampshire's finest search technology. Samba the capybara — a nine-month-old South American rodent with a taste for freedom — has been on the run from Marwell Zoo since Tuesday, and the entire county has gone absolutely bonkers trying to find her.
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23 March 2026
ALL ABOARD! Flying Scotsman's Triumphant Return to East Hampshire Draws RECORD Crowds
The thunderous whistle echoed across the Hampshire hills. The iconic green livery gleamed in the spring sunshine. And thousands of railway enthusiasts, families, and curious onlookers lined the tracks to witness something magical — the Flying Scotsman had returned to East Hampshire.
Read more →22 March 2026
OFFICIAL: Petersfield Named One of UK's BEST Places to Live as Sunday Times Crowns Hampshire Market Town
It's official — Petersfield has been crowned one of the best places to live in the entire UK. The prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide has highlighted the Hampshire market town's close-knit community, dedicated volunteers, and quintessentially English charm.
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12 March 2026
TREE WARRIOR: Furious Petersfield Campaigner Threatens Sit-Down Protest After Council's Secret Felling Spree
A Petersfield environmentalist has declared war on council tree cutters, threatening to chain herself to the next trunk marked for destruction. After trees vanished from the town's central car park without warning, residents are demanding answers — and getting none.
Read more →28 February 2026
Council Tax BOMBSHELL: Hampshire Families Face Record-Breaking 4.99% Hike
Hampshire residents are reeling after councillors approved the largest council tax increase in the county's history — for the THIRD year running. Band D households will now fork out £1,690.11 annually as critics blast 'paying more for less.'
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28 February 2026
ROADS RAGE: Petersfield Councillor Blasts Government as Pothole Crisis Spirals Out of Control
A frustrated Petersfield councillor has pointed the finger squarely at central government as the town's roads disintegrate into a patchwork of craters and bodge-job repairs. With a £600m repair bill and just £60m in the kitty, residents are being told to brace for years more misery.
Read more →28 February 2026
NUTS! Petersfield Driver's £1,200 Repair Bill Turns Out to Be... Squirrel Sabotage
A Petersfield motorist was bracing for a wallet-busting turbo replacement — until mechanics made a cracking discovery. The real culprit? An industrious squirrel with serious hoarding habits and a talent for automotive sabotage.
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28 February 2026
BUSTED: Suspected Drug Dealer's Getaway Bid Fails as Officers Swoop in Liphook
A suspected drug dealer's attempt to evade police in Liphook backfired spectacularly when officers discovered wraps of Class A and B substances after stopping his vehicle. The 30-year-old is now behind bars awaiting trial.
Read more →20 February 2026
Cowplain Social Club Unveils Bumper Entertainment
In an announcement that has sent a ripple of excitement through the local community, Cowplain Social Club has revealed a packed entertainment schedule for the upcoming months.
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20 February 2026
Cowplain School Erupts in Joy as GCSE Results Shatter All Previous Records
There are days in the life of a community that shine a little brighter, that feel fizzing with an infectious energy. Today is one of those days for Cowplain.
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