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

Alongside a host of planning applications, and a number of high profile council decisions, the last four weeks have seen Nub News cover everything from HS2 and fundraisers to local business successes.

Community News

Rachel Hadley-Leonard will walk 630 miles in just eight weeks along the South West Coast Path for charity.

More painted 'beautiful benches' have been installed around Kenilworth

Volunteers have been praised for coming to the rescue of the fish in Abbey Fields lake and working around the clock to eventually move them to Lavender Hall Fishery in Balsall Common.

The first 'Evening Eats and Beats' event was held at Kenilworth Castle.

Plans to build a new coffee shop in the Co-op in Balsall Common have been revealed.

More businesses have got behind Rotary Club of Kenilworth's new advent calendar.

And independent estate agent has revealed the next part of its expansion plans.

A sea eagle which went missing from Warwick Castle was spotted across South Warwickshire before it safely returned home.

A former volunteer at Kenilworth Castle has been tolled he is still fired despite going all the way to London to protest outside English Heritage's headquarters.

Former Kenilworth Castle volunteer Bill Burton has protested outside the building nearly 60 times since he was let go in March

Schools

WMG Academy for Young Engineers has retained its good Ofsted rating following a routine inspection.

Meanwhile Kenilworth School students achieved 'simply excellent' GCSE results.

Just a week after the school announced its 'exceptional' A-Level results.

Development

Work on Abbey Fields leisure centre has put into doubt after the remains of a medieval wall were found buried next to it.

Detailed plans for 99 houses in Kenilworth have also been approved.

While Kenilworth Town Council has announced an artwork project to make the hoardings in Castle Farm look more attractive.

More than £2million has already been spent on the town's new swimming pool - with work actually set to start.

Plots are still available at a 215 acre industrial site near Kenilworth.

Business news

The Queen & Castle has reopened following a major refurb - read our review here.

Smith's Garden Centre in Baginton has celebrated its 80th anniversary.

A Kenilworth flower farming business is set to start selling at a local coffee shop before launching the business fully next year.

A local cleaning company has reported a sharp rise in enquiries following the council's new 123+ waste disposal schedule and recent hot weather

A planning application has been submitted for a possible new Wetherspoon pub which the town council has objected to.

A Kenilworth opticians is on the lookout for charity partner.

We went down to the Virgins and Castle to review its pub desk offer.

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