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Local Democracy Reporter, Hampshire Districts writing for BBC LDRS. Award winning podcaster @Shineradio and @expressfm. NUJ Solent Bob Norris Award
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Video - Gyles Brandreth opens Petersfield exhibition

Video - Gyles Brandreth opens Petersfield exhibition

Petersfield Post — I have three achievements in public life - introducing the Marriage Act in 1994 so people could marry in venues other than the registry office, putting in a rotation of displaying artwork on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square, but maybe this 'iconic knitwear' will be my legacy. Gyles Brandreth
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Day 30: Churcher's Junior teacher, 8 days away from her Maddy's Mark triumph

Day 30: Churcher's Junior teacher, 8 days away from her Maddy's Mark triumph

Petersfield's Shine Radio — Churcher's Junior Teacher Janine Gillard, her fiancé Phil Taylor were joined by a former neighbour Will Shore 22 for 4 days of their cycle ride to Athens. Day 30 sees them in Albania on Lake Ohrid. Janine says it was really great to have Will join them and that 'it was a real boost.'
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Hugely proud to be the First woman says City MP

Hugely proud to be the First woman says City MP

We all know that a week is a long time in politics, and that’s just become true for North Portsmouth MP Penny Mordaunt. Barely a month has gone by since the world was in mourning with the passing of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II after a reign of 70 years. And yet, for Mrs Mordaunt the event marks one of the most significant times in her political career to date. Read Article
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Aproaching 90, Irene is in no mood to slow down!

Aproaching 90, Irene is in no mood to slow down!

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City MP lauds 'amazing' suite

City MP lauds 'amazing' suite

The News, Portsmouth — My first article, third week, of the trainee journalism course @ Highbury College. I get eh opportunity to report the opening of the new £400,000 sate-of-the-art health Training Suite at COPC. Opened by Penny Mordaunt MP, Portsmouth North.

How this college's 'amazing' new facility will prepare health care workers for future careers

How this college's 'amazing' new facility will prepare health care workers for future careers

The News (Portsmouth) — The Health Suite at City of Portsmouth College (COPC)'s Highbury campus was opened by North Portsmouth MP, Penny Mordaunt, on Friday, October 7. Mrs Mordaunt was given a guided tour by college principal and CEO Katy Quinn, as well as governors, members of the college senior management team and teaching staff.
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Local teacher's fundraising update: Liphook to Athens Cycle Day 9

Local teacher's fundraising update: Liphook to Athens Cycle Day 9

Petersfield's Shine Radio — Local Churchers' teacher Janine Gillard is on day 9 of their fundraising cycle ride to Athens from Liphook, Hampshire UK. Janine and Phil Taylor have reached Switzerland. Janine updates Noni Needs on their adventure so far.
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Hugh Bonneville on his new film 'To Olivia'

Hugh Bonneville on his new film 'To Olivia'

Petersfield's Shine Radio — It's 1962 and Roald Dahl (Hugh Bonneville), an eccentric, burgeoning children's author and his wife, Patricia Neal (Keeley Hawes), a glamourous Hollywood movie star, have retreated to the English countryside to bring up their expanding young family.
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The Shine Radio Recipe

The Shine Radio Recipe

Petersfield's Shine Radio — In this award-winning podcast, Noni Needs goes across the Petersphere in search of tantalising recipes to brighten-up your cooking and tickle your taste buds. Noni loves to eat, cook, chat and have a laugh about what we put in our bellies.
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Rogate's Three Friends, Two Bikes and One Penny Farthing: ride for Stroke charity

Rogate's Three Friends, Two Bikes and One Penny Farthing: ride for Stroke charity

Petersfield's Shine Radio — Have you seen a penny farthing, two bikes and three blokes about Hampshire and Sussex country side? If you have, it may have been local Everest climber, Tom Clowes, 49, from Fyning Lane, Rogate in training.
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Triangle Girls Project

Triangle Girls Project

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Petersfield finds a Ghanaian flavour

Petersfield finds a Ghanaian flavour

Petersfield's Shine Radio — Community radio doesn't just provide a trusted source of local information. It brings people together, helps young people find their voice and offers human warmth and companionship for the lonely and isolated.
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Music Madness as Ward Thomas drop fifth album

Music Madness as Ward Thomas drop fifth album

omny.fm — Ward Thomas are a singer, songwriter, sister, duo brought up in Hawkley and living in Petersfield. Catherine and Lizzie Ward Thomas spoke to Noni Needs in Liss about their 5th Studio Album Music in the Madness, dropping on 10th March. Hear about their tour, the music industry and plans for the future.
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Catherine Knight brings colour to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery

Catherine Knight brings colour to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery

Petersfield Post — Artist Catherine Knight, 41, has opened her first solo showing of this series of Norwegian-inspired paintings: Long Shadows in March, at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery. It runs until June 3. The Long Shadows exhibition depicts her experience of visiting Munch's house. Catherine says: "The sky was bright blue, and the building was orange and yellow.
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Retro puff pastry dish returns to Petersfield's menus

Retro puff pastry dish returns to Petersfield's menus

Petersfield's Shine Radio — Off-cuts, left-overs, fresh or frozen fillings are making the most of our retro pastry friend, the vol au vent. It rose to prominence on the post war 19th century buffet table and seems to be back. The Chef Next Door has been giving Noni Needs ideas about how to fill this savoury or sweet, crispy-cased dish.
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Knit Wit as Gyles opens his exhibition

Knit Wit as Gyles opens his exhibition

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The Big Poo Review: How do we poo in the UK?

The Big Poo Review: How do we poo in the UK?

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Remembering Maddy Lawrence with her friends

Remembering Maddy Lawrence with her friends

Petersfield's Shine Radio — Her parents established the Maddy's Mark charity in her memory. Eight months on, Shine Radio's Noni Needs hears from some of those who knew her best. Leyli Cowell, Abbie Jones, Krish Dheir, Hazel Joel and Will Clark share their personal memories of Maddy along with some of her favourite music.
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Plan to revamp derelict former cinema criticised by councillor

Plan to revamp derelict former cinema criticised by councillor

BBC — Gosport Borough Council plans to turn the Criterion into a multi-use entertainment centre.
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