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The inaugural local newspaper in Petersfield was launched by Mr. FD Button, who released the first edition of The Petersfield Weekly News on September 5, 1883. This marked the beginning of local journalism, with the paper being produced from his printing shop located on Lavant Street.

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League leaders Farnham earn emphatic win at Andover | petersfieldpost.co.uk

1 month ago | petersfieldpost.co.uk | Tom White

League leaders Farnham kept their Regional Two South Central promotion push on track with a comprehensive 55-12 win at Andover.
Smith gutted after Baggies' late defeat

1 month ago | petersfieldpost.co.uk | Tom White

Badshot Lea manager Gavin Smith was gutted after his side conceded in the 95th minute (Badshot Lea Football Club)Badshot Lea manager Gavin Smith admitted he was gutted after his side conceded in the 95th minute to lose 1-0 at Southall in the Isthmian League South Central Division on Saturday. The Baggies had looked on course for a useful point on the road until Christian Mulindwa scored Southall’s winner in stoppage time. “I felt really deflated after the game,” said Smith.
Father's tribute to "shining star" who died after Kingsley Pond tragedy

1 month ago | petersfieldpost.co.uk | Paul Ferguson

Annabel Mackey died the day after being found in Kingsley Pond. Her father released a tribute on Tuesday. (Hampshire Police)The East Hampshire father of a girl who died shortly after being found in a village pond has paid tribute to his “shining star” on the eve of a sad milestone. It’s been nearly 18 months since Annabel Mackey was reported missing from her home on Forge Road in Kingsley.
Line-up confirmed for Petersfield Jazz and Blues Festival

1 month ago | petersfieldpost.co.uk | Paul Coates

The Full Circle Quartet entertain the audience at last year’s festival (The Petersfield Jazz and Blues Festival)A stellar line-up has been confirmed for The Petersfield Jazz and Blues Festival at Churcher’s College on June 14 from 12.45pm until 10pm.
Haslemere's men beat Oxford Brookes University in South Central league

1 month ago | petersfieldpost.co.uk | Tom White

Haslemere Hockey Club's men's first team (Haslemere Hockey Club)Haslemere’s men’s first team won 5-3 at home to Oxford Brookes University (OBU) in South Central Men’s Premier Division One. Haslemere started strongly and created a number of chances. The deadlock was broken when captain Arthur Beaney pounced on a rebound to score. OBU then equalised from a breakaway. Haslemere then took control, with Jake Coombes following in a penalty corner to finish high into the net.
Authors hope to make history at Farnham Literary Festival 2025

1 month ago | petersfieldpost.co.uk | Marcus McQuilton |Michelle Monaghan

Waverley Abbey House will host events at the Farnham Literary Festival 2025 (Marcus McQuilton)The Farnham Literary Festival 2025 is set to begin on Thursday, March 6, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and talks. Ahead of the event, the Herald spoke with some of the authors who will be taking the stage.
Wrecclesham Tennis Club to hold open afternoon

1 month ago | petersfieldpost.co.uk | Tom White

Wrecclesham Tennis Club will hold an open afternoon (Wrecclesham Tennis Club)Wrecclesham Tennis Club are holding an open afternoon from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday, March 15. There will be free 30-minute sessions for younger juniors, older juniors and adults, as well as cardio tennis sessions. The club’s courts at Wrecclesham Recreation Ground will also be open for social play on the day. Racquets will be provided, although participants are asked to wear suitable tennis shoes.
Farnham and Aldershot: neighbouring towns with different reputations

1 month ago | petersfieldpost.co.uk | Marcus McQuilton

Sign out of Farnham into Aldershot (Marcus McQuilton)Farnham is frequently recognised as one of the best places to live in Surrey and the UK, often appearing in "best towns" lists. However, the same cannot be said for its neighbour Aldershot, located just over the Hampshire border, which was recently labelled “Britain’s worst town to live in” by The Sunday Times. Additionally, Rushmoor, the borough that encompasses Aldershot and Farnborough, was recently ranked as the worst district to live in.
Farnham's award-winning repair cafe to celebrate 10 years of service

1 month ago | petersfieldpost.co.uk | Marcus McQuilton

Farnham Repair Cafe electrical expert Peter Sullivan repairing an old radio at one of its sessions. (Farnham Repair Cafe)Farnham Repair Cafe will be celebrating a decade of service to the town at its regular session on Saturday, March 8. The idea for the service was sparked by Martin Charter when he listened to the founder of the repair cafe movement speaking at the Hannover Fair in 2013, which led to cooperation on research into repair cafes worldwide.
New Petersfield police station opening delayed until summer

1 month ago | petersfieldpost.co.uk | Michelle Monaghan

Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones outside the new Petersfield Police Station (Michelle Monaghan/Tindle) (Michelle Monaghan/Tindle)The opening of Petersfield’s new police station has been delayed, with its launch being pushed back from May to the summer. Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Donna Jones visited the site this week to mark the halfway point of the transformation of the old Barclays bank building into a state-of-the-art facility.