Here is a round up of the biggest stories from the news in Kenilworth this November.

Bars and pubs have dominated the news in Kenilworth this month. Kenilworth Town Council's planning committee wrote to the district council about licensing and planning concerns at the Garden Bar at the Pavilion.

The bar's owner then had her say, and Warwick District Council has refused to comment as it "carefully considers" what is happening on site.

Across town the Cottage Inn has closed its doors just six months after opening. The owner had already announced his intentions not to extend his stay at the end of his lease, but just days later decided on the immediate closure.

Following the owner's claims that the "Kenilworth mafia" had driven him out of town, the Mayor of Kenilworth Cllr Peter Jones defended Kenilworth's "vibrant and caring" community.

The Kenilworth Light Switch on was also cancelled - for the second year in a row - but at the last minute due to weather conditions. WDC is yet to announce plans for the rearrangement.

In more positive news the town has welcomed a new artisan food shop, pop-up flower shop, and martial arts gym.

And Kenilworth has celebrated the tenth anniversary of one of the town's most popular retailers.

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Community news

The dates for the closure of the Abbey Fields Lido and Castle Farm Recreation Centre have been announced. Campaigners have also held a vigil to demonstrate against the council's decision.

Remembrance week returned to normal this year, and saw four-year-old Sophie Cartwright lay the wreath for the Kenilworth Poppy Appeal on Remembrance Sunday.

Residents have also called on Warwickshire County Council to 'see sense' and improve the traffic safety measures on Warwick Road.

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Sport

Kenilworth Sporting have continued their promising run of form in November and now are now firmly in the promotion chase in the Midland Football League Division Two.

Kenilworth Rugby Club narrowly lost out to Nuneaton in the final of the Warwickshire County Cup.

Kenilworth Wardens have shown mixed form in November but still sit second in the Coventry Alliance Division One.

A Kenilworth runner has finally received his MBE after raised £142,000 for the Brain and Spine Foundation.

All Kenilworth sports results and reports can be found in our dedicated sports section.

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