Kiran Sajan

Senior Reporter

Kiran is a senior reporter for the Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser. He writes a range of stories that are close to your heart – your favourite pubs or restaurants in town, or a flood in your neighbourhood. He is always keen to hear about any community features and initiatives you wish to see in your paper. Outside work, he is a sports enthusiast and follows almost all sports. He also curates the sports coverage for both titles.

Kiran is a senior reporter for the Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser. He writes a range of stories that are close to your heart – your favourite pubs or restaurants in town, or a flood in your neighbourhood. He is always keen to hear about any community features and initiatives you wish to see in your paper. Outside work, he is a sports enthusiast and follows almost all sports. He also curates the sports coverage for both titles.

Latest articles from Kiran Sajan

Velox Social Care is opening its Basingstoke branch at Hart House in Priestley Road

Children's social care provider opening new branch in Basingstoke
Velox Social Care, originally based in East Molesey in Surrey, is opening its Basingstoke branch at Hart House in Priestly Road.

Odiham & Greywell CC has been making use of its facilities to support the elderly and vulnerable

Cricket club's ‘warm hub’ provides food and company for vulnerable residents

This was made possible after ‘warm hub’ grants of up to £5,000 were made available via Hampshire County Council back in October 2022.

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Nicholas Barnes

Hampshire man beats odds and defies paralysis to become medical marvel
Farnborough man Nicholas Barnes’ remarkable story is one of resilience and triumph over adversity.

Light of Asia restaurant in Andover High Street

Andover restaurant wins award for best food delivery in the region
Established in 1976, this restaurant has been a popular place in Andover.

Edison Smart team during a volunteer day it held recently

Basingstoke company relocates to bigger office to accommodate growing team

Edison Smart, founded in 2021, has moved to the Eni Progetti building in Basing View.

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Paul Cookson speaking to Wellington Primaries pupils

Author and poet inspires pupils through poetry workshop
Paul amazed the pupils with his witty and rib-tickling poetry with all pupils and staff partaking in the movements and singing along with the words.

The damage found on a footbridge near Woking

All trains cancelled after engineers discover structural defects to bridge

The cancellations have affected commuters travelling from London to Southampton via Basingstoke.

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The road is closed near the golf course

Road reopened following crash near golf course
The A3057 Leckford Lane from Stockbridge to Andover was closed following the crash near Leckford Golf Course.

The Hide family in front of Whitchurch Silk Mill

Family's legacy honoured with new scarf woven at silk mill
The scarf's design of bold stripes and classic colours was inspired by the traditional lining of gabardine raincoats and the Mill's relationship with Burberry.