Here is a roundup of the biggest stories from the news in Kenilworth this June.

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

One of a number of community events this June was the return of the Kenilworth Carnival which saw hundreds of locals line the streets to cheer on the parade. But organisers say there is now an urgent need to find sponsorship for the to make sure the popular event can take place again next year.

Residents also headed to Abbey Fields for the Kenilworth Lions Grand Show, where a Spitfire flew over the town.

The Kenilworth Show also made a successful return at the start of the month, attracting thousands of guests to Stoneleigh.

Meanwhile the streets of Kenilworth and Warwick were taken over by runners during the Two Castles Run.

Kenilworth has also been named as one of the top 50 small towns and cities in the UK by property agents Savills.

Organisers have thanked the many local residents who came out to support the town's open gardens event, despite the wet weather last month.

A paramedic who quit her job in the NHS in order to continuously take vital medical supplies to Ukraine has said it has become her life's work.

Kate Wilson says she wants to launch a charity as she continues to take medical supplies to Ukraine (image supplied)

A draft agreement for how the new Kenilworth School will be used by the local community has been revealed.

An eight-acre lavender farm in Bubbenhall with more than 12,000 hand-planted lavender plants has reopened to the public again this June, after a successful first year in 2022.

A coach who recently opened a new martial arts academy in Kenilworth has become the first visually impaired/blind Brazilian Ju-Jitsu (Bjj) black belt.

The Talisman Theatre has held the world premiere of Pride and Prejudice on the stage. We spoke to writer Andrew Davies ahead of the first show.

Police

A 28-year-old driver attempted to get out of a speeding charge by sending Warwickshire Police numerous documents quoting medieval laws and customs, and demands for millions of pounds.

Detailed plans for Warwickshire Police to deliver £3 million worth of cost savings are expected to emerge over the summer.

A 60-year-old man has been banned from driving for 60 months and ordered to complete 200 hours unpaid work after driving at nearly two and a half times the legal limit.

An interactive map, created by Nub News, shows where crimes have been reported around Kenilworth.

Police have issued a CCTV appeal following incidents of assault and shoplifting in Kenilworth.

Warwickshire Police's response when children are reported missing is "inconsistent", a re-inspection has found.

Business News

The new owners behind troubled Wroxall Abbey Hotel have pledged to 'rebuild trust in the community' as they announce huge plans for the site.

A commercial building home to several Kenilworth businesses has been put on the market for £1,500,000.

Two Kenilworth eateries are welcoming man's best friend through their doors with a special menu aimed purely for dogs.

A local healthcare provider is continuing to break care regulations, according to a Care Quality Commission report which rated the business as 'requires improvement'.

A family-run Kenilworth barbershop has revealed a completely new look following a major renovation.

University of Warwick has opened a new base within the Palazzo Giustinian Lolin building in Venice (image via University of Warwick)

A piece of grazing land on the outskirts of Kenilworth is set to be auctioned off next month.

The University of Warwick has announced the opening of a new 'home' in the heart of Venice – as part of a £100 million programme of investment in the arts and humanities. 

The owner of a Kenilworth gallery and tea room has celebrated her first anniversary since taking over the business.

Kare Plus Kenilworth, a leading healthcare provider, is "delighted to announce" its Annual Summer Open Day, where individuals can explore "rewarding career paths" in the healthcare sector.

An aesthetic medicine clinic, offering an alternative to plastic surgery, has opened in Kenilworth's town centre.

A Kenilworth theatre, a holiday let and a wedding venue have all been named among the best independent businesses in Warwickshire.

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