Petersfield Local News
Independently reported local stories for Petersfield, Hampshire.
23 May 2026
Petersfield Cricket Club Celebrate Emphatic Hampshire League Win Over Wickham
An unbeaten 274-run partnership from Henry Shore and Georgie Russell put Petersfield cricket in the local sporting spotlight.
21 May 2026
PETERSFIELD ON SHOW: Life-Changing Firm Wows NEC Crowds With Kitchens That Move
Granberg UK, based in Bellamy House near Petersfield station, has put the town in the national shop window after a major trade-show appearance.
18 May 2026
Petersfield Watches East Hampshire Civic Change as Cllr Flux Becomes Chairwoman
East Hampshire District Council’s latest civic appointment comes during a year of planning uncertainty and local government change.
14 May 2026
Petersfield Council Urged to Look for Opportunities as Local Government Changes
Recent local reporting says county councillors encouraged Petersfield Town Council to seize opportunities from devolution and service-transfer talks.
12 May 2026
Petersfield County Election Results Published as Hampshire Council Changes Hands
East Hampshire has published the Petersfield Butser and Petersfield Hangers result links following the 7 May Hampshire County Council election.
7 May 2026
Petersfield Open Air Pool Renamed Petersfield Lido as Summer Season Builds
The town’s much-loved outdoor pool has adopted a new name, with supporters hoping the lido identity strengthens its future appeal.
5 May 2026
GREEN LIGHT: Petersfield Central Car Park to Get Eight New Trees After Residents’ Calls
East Hampshire District Council says cherry, maple and hawthorn trees will replace dead and dying trees removed from the town centre site.
2 May 2026
TOWN HALL POWER GRAB? Petersfield Told to Seize ‘Huge Opportunities’ as Devolution Talks Go Behind Closed Doors
County councillors urge town leaders to think hard about taking on East Hampshire assets — as young new councillor joins the chamber and Durford Road works loom.
1 May 2026
ELECTION COUNTDOWN: Petersfield Enters Final Weekend Before Hampshire County Council Vote
With polling day set for Thursday 7 May, voters in Petersfield Butser and Petersfield Hangers are being urged to check candidates, polling cards and photo ID.
18 Apr 2026
LAST CHANCE! Just 48 Hours to Register as Petersfield Gears Up for EXPLOSIVE County Council Election
Government tried to CANCEL the vote — now candidates are battling for seats on a council that's being ABOLISHED. You couldn't make it up.
24 Mar 2026
ON THE RUN! Hampshire's Most Wanted Rodent Evades Drones, Sniffer Dogs and an Entire Zoo in Epic Escape
Nine-month-old Samba the capybara spotted outside village pub as frantic search enters fifth day — and the whole county is obsessed
23 Mar 2026
ALL ABOARD! Flying Scotsman's Triumphant Return to East Hampshire Draws RECORD Crowds
World's most famous locomotive steams through rolling countryside as thousands flock to Watercress Line for once-in-a-lifetime experience
22 Mar 2026
OFFICIAL: Petersfield Named One of UK's BEST Places to Live as Sunday Times Crowns Hampshire Market Town
Close-knit community, volunteer spirit, and the famous open-air pool help East Hampshire gem make prestigious national list
12 Mar 2026
TREE WARRIOR: Furious Petersfield Campaigner Threatens Sit-Down Protest After Council's Secret Felling Spree
Mystery night-time chainsaw operation leaves residents LIVID as Jackie vows 'I'll sit under the next one to protect it'
28 Feb 2026
Council Tax BOMBSHELL: Hampshire Families Face Record-Breaking 4.99% Hike
Furious residents told to pay MORE for LESS as politicians admit services being cut to 'statutory minimum'
28 Feb 2026
ROADS RAGE: Petersfield Councillor Blasts Government as Pothole Crisis Spirals Out of Control
£600 MILLION needed to fix Hampshire's crumbling roads — but only £60 million available as furious locals demand action
28 Feb 2026
NUTS! Petersfield Driver's £1,200 Repair Bill Turns Out to Be... Squirrel Sabotage
Mechanics stunned to find 100 acorns crammed into car's engine — and it's the SECOND case this week
28 Feb 2026
BUSTED: Suspected Drug Dealer's Getaway Bid Fails as Officers Swoop in Liphook
Man remanded in custody after police find Class A and B drugs following late-night pursuit