Kenilworth February news roundup: hammer attack, fringe festival and pub changes hands
By James Smith 3rd Mar 2026
Here is a roundup of the biggest stories from the news in Kenilworth this February.
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
Plans to create a new 'health and wellbeing centre' in Kenilworth are underway, the councillor in charge of health in Warwickshire has revealed.
A local care home group has been using new lighting to keep its residents in high spirits.
The Kenilworth History & Archaeological Society's (KHAS) new booklet 'Kenilworth History 2026' was launched at Kenilworth Books.
A new 'bonding bench' has been installed at Kenilworth Castle as part of a nationwide campaign to tackle parental isolation.
The first ever Kenilworth Fringe Festival has been hailed a success with more than a thousand people attending the week of events.
Thousands of Kenilworth locals were once again left without electricity following another power cut in the town last week.
"Absolutely forget the idea of amateur theatre being 'church hall' standard." That is the message from Joint Artistic Directors Steve Smith and Stephen Duckham as the Talisman Theatre & Arts Centre in Kenilworth announces its ambitious programme for the year ahead.
Police
A triple killer who attacked an elderly lady in Kenilworth and dumped the body of one of his other victims on the edge of Leamington Spa is suspected to be behind the attack of the infamous Soham murderer Ian Huntley in prison.
A driver and a passenger were arrested on the A46 for allegedly smashing up another car with a hammer.
A man has been jailed after attempting to rape a teenager in a park near Birmingham Airport.
Police are appealing for information after cars and houses were egged in Kenilworth.
A Balsall Common man has admitted sending grossly offensive emails to MP Suella Braverman.
A man has been found dead at Ryton Pools Country Park.
Business News
Historic restaurant chain The Ivy is set to come to South Warwickshire this year.
Residents in Kenilworth are being invited to take the first step towards transforming their health and fitness, as Fitness Worx Gyms launch free personal training trial sessions available to everyone in the local community.
A husband and wife team have officially left a Kenilworth community pub after two years.
Putting real authors and real readers together is the motivation for the hugely-popular Saturday Signings at Kenilworth Books.
A BBC star chef's pub in Henley-in-Arden will close, it has been confirmed.
Rumours Hair & Beauty is "delighted to welcome" a new face to the salon team this month, as talented beautician Shannon Leigh joins the business, "bringing fresh energy" and a range of specialist beauty and wellness treatments for clients.
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