Here is a roundup 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

Previous winners of an awards scheme aimed at supporting Kenilworth indies have spoken of the importance of the prizes.

'Very strong' GCSE and A Level results were enjoyed at Kenilworth School and Westwood Academy this summer.

A six-year-old border terrier called Bertie has joined the volunteer team at Kenilworth Railway Station.

Bids from housing developers to help take Kenilworth Rugby Football Club's new ground plans forward are being "rigorously assessed".

Danny Fagan of DF Sports Coaching collecting his prize (Image supplied)

A 29-year-old from Warwickshire is one of the 12 new hopefuls looking to be crowned the Great British Bake Off series 16 champion.

Community spirit has been shown in abundance in Henley-in-Arden where the outdoor space has been brought back to life following an arson attack earlier this summer.

Kenilworth Tennis, Squash and Croquet Club has submitted a planning application for "significant improvements" to its facilities, including an enlarged outdoor seating deck and provision for two additional padel courts.

Top comedians were on the bill as a Kenilworth comedy night expanded this August.

Meanwhile community events on Castle Hill and High Street were enjoyed over the bank holiday weekend.

Around 100 locals gathered at Kenilworth's war memorial on August 15 to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

VJ Day in Kenilworth (image by Nub News)

Police

A man has been jailed for raping a woman while she slept.

A driver caught speeding near Kenilworth is set to be handed over to the UK Border Agency after police discovered they were in the country illegally.

Business News

A closing Kenilworth café is now on the market, having closed over the weekend.

Works to move Kenilworth's banking hub to a permanent location have taken a step forward thanks to council planners.

A comprehensive range of support for pelvic health is available at a Kenilworth physio clinic whose mantra is that every patient is different.

More services are now on offer at a Kenilworth cleaning company which continues to expand.

Funk It Up on Warwick Road closed on Saturday 30 August for the final time.

Funk It Up will close this August (image by Alison Insley)

'Enjoy a slice of Thailand at home' is the message from a Kenilworth eatery as it looks to push its takeaway offer.

Gold coins, bullion, jewellery and old coins - in any condition - are all wanted by a local pawnbrokers and precious metal dealer.

Nine local eateries and shops have been given five-star food hygiene ratings in the last two months by the Food Standards Agency.

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