Back through the pages: St Mary's bells to chime again after repairs pass test
Each week the Advertiser's heritage writer David Borrett brings readers interesting stories and letters from editions of the paper from years gone by.
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.
Each week the Advertiser's heritage writer David Borrett brings readers interesting stories and letters from editions of the paper from years gone by.
Basingstoke community is mourning the double loss of two legends, Godfrey "Goff" White and John "Robbo" Robson, who passed away on consecutive days.
The M3 southbound lane was blocked between J6 and J7 due to debris on the road.
Basingstoke residents and a councillor stopped a developer from auctioning off a public green space.
An old photograph has come to light showing a very early and basic way of growing watercress in Andover.
An Andover resident believes the town is cursed because the Cenotaph, a monument to World War I soldiers, was moved from the town centre to a churchyard.
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