Kiran Sajan

England

Deputy Regional Editor at Newsquest

Deputy Regional Editor at Basingstoke Gazette

Deputy Regional Editor at Andover Advertiser

Deputy Regional Editor, Newsquest (@journalupdate @BasGazette & @AndoverAd) | Golden NCTJ from @YourStMarys | [email protected]

Articles

Demolition company appointed to knock down former Poundstretcher unit

1 week ago | andoveradvertiser.co.uk | Kiran Sajan

The Erith Group, national demolition experts, have been tasked with demolishing the unit in the Chantry Centre to make way for the new The Lights theatre. Test Valley Borough Council, which is delivering the project, will work with The Erith Group over the coming weeks to install hoardings and carry out initial site work.
Community scheme that lets people borrow items given cash boost

1 week ago | salisburyjournal.co.uk | Kiran Sajan

Share Salisbury (A Library of Things) received £500 from Salisbury Reds' Community Fund. The social enterprise allows people to borrow items such as carpet cleaners, gardening tools, and camping equipment instead of buying them. Founder of Share Salisbury, Eva McHugh, said: "Local people can either borrow one-off items from us for a small fee - or they can pay a minimal monthly membership, giving them access to a number of ‘borrows’.
Chalke Valley History Festival to explore impact of wars

1 week ago | salisburyjournal.co.uk | Kiran Sajan

The Chalke Valley History Festival, which is taking place from Monday, June 24 to Sunday, June 30, will feature a number of historians, authors and other figures exploring different historical events and topics. The Second World War Morning on Thursday, June 27 will focus on the war in the Far East and the Pacific. Phil Craig and Robert Lyman will examine the war in Southeast Asia and how it affected the post-war drive for independence and ultimately partition in India.
Salisbury Live 2025 back this weekend with free festival

2 weeks ago | salisburyjournal.co.uk | Kiran Sajan

Seven popular acts from the area will perform on Sunday, May 25, from 4pm to 10pm. Entry is free and there will be street food from Smoke Tin Kitchen and award-winning beers from Dark Revolution. AC/DC tribute band BC/DC will headline the event. The line-up includes up-and-coming singer-songwriter Lucy Trigwell, Emo darlings '3MO', quirky folk duo 'Folk'd About', original rockers 'Innovator', top covers band 'Slingshot', and Lump who are the winners of Salisbury's best band and best live act.
Kit Malthouse MP: Land secured for new Basingstoke hospital — now let’s build it

2 weeks ago | andoveradvertiser.co.uk | Kiran Sajan

Kit Malthouse MP: Land secured for new Basingstoke hospital — now let’s build it Earlier this year, the Labour government announced that construction on the new North Hampshire Hospital wouldn’t begin until at least 2037 — effectively shelving the project and breaking faith with local people.
Thousands to take part in Race for Life this weekend - here's all you need to know

2 weeks ago | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Kiran Sajan

Around 500 participants will walk, jog, or run the 3k, 5k, and 10k races, while another 700 adults and children will join the Pretty Muddy race to raise funds for Cancer Research UK's essential work. The money raised will help scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer, aiming for a future where everyone can live longer, better lives, free from cancer's fear.
Andover soapbox derby returns this Sunday with more thrills and community spirit

2 weeks ago | andoveradvertiser.co.uk | Kiran Sajan

The Andover Soapbox Derby returns on Sunday, May 25, transforming Hopkinson Way into a bustling racetrack from 12pm to 5pm. Organised by the award-winning Andover Community Events — recently named Best Community Focused Events Non-Profit in South East England — this year’s derby is set to be the biggest yet. A total of 22 teams will race their homemade soapbox carts down a 400-metre course, each team getting two timed runs to compete for a range of prizes and bragging rights.
Village cricket club to celebrate 150 years with special matches

2 weeks ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Kiran Sajan

Burley Cricket Club, located in the New Forest, was founded in 1875 and remains a central part of the community. The club will mark the milestone with a series of celebratory matches and events throughout the summer. A key event is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, when Burley will play against the esteemed Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
Kit Malthouse MP: Land secured for new Basingstoke hospital — now let’s build it

2 weeks ago | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Kiran Sajan

This was despite a clear, public commitment from Sir Keir Starmer during last year’s election campaign: a promise that Basingstoke Hospital would be replaced by 2030 — unambiguous and unconditional. At the time, I warned that unless the land was secured quickly, we risked losing it altogether. I made direct appeals to both the Secretary of State and the Health Minister, including meeting the Minister during her recent visit to the hospital.
Village cricket club to celebrate 150 years with special matches

2 weeks ago | salisburyjournal.co.uk | Kiran Sajan

Burley Cricket Club, located in the New Forest, was founded in 1875 and remains a central part of the community. The club will mark the milestone with a series of celebratory matches and events throughout the summer. A key event is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, when Burley will play against the esteemed Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).