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

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

A Kenilworth School student has won a major foreign languages spelling bee at Cambridge University.

Waverley day centre has enhanced it's garden space for the benefit of its clients, ensuring they have a "safe and engaging space to enjoy our warm summer days".

Kenilworth Rugby Football Club is set to approach new housing developers in an attempt to keep its dream of a new ground alive.

The world's top cyclists are set to head to Warwickshire this summer as the Lloyds Tour of Britain returns to the county.

We spoke to the trustees at Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust to find out what the role means to them.

This summer, The Kenilworth Centre is "serving up double the excitement" with two separate events: the Holiday Pop-up Café and the Pop-up Youth Club, each offering their own "unique brand of fun and community spirit". 

Police

Five people have been charged with conspiracy to murder in an investigation into the deaths of two men who were brutally killed seven years ago.

A mother who used her own children to smuggle millions of pounds of cocaine into the United Kingdom through Birmingham Airport has been jailed.

A Warwickshire Police officer was arrested on Tuesday 22 July on suspicion of rape, the force has confirmed.

Detectives say they are "still as committed today as they were 16 years ago" to find the body of a murdered man.

A Kenilworth road had to be closed earlier this month as a lightening strike caused a fire in a local house.

Abbey Hill was closed at the crossing with Southbank Road due to the fire (image by Nub News)

Business News

Customers came from as far away as Durham and South Wales to be at the opening of Kenilworth's newest pub.

It has been all change at Mander Hadley Solicitors so far this year with lots of exciting new developments that have already taken place.

"Thai food offers something for everyone" is the message from the chefs at Kenilworth's Nur Nur Paradise.

Two new sports massage therapists are set to join the team at an expanding Kenilworth physiotherapy clinic.

The future of a piece of land previously home a controversial events bar in Kenilworth remains undecided.

The permanent location of Kenilworth's banking hub has been revealed by a planning application to Warwick District Council.

The banking hub looks set to move to Talisman Square (image by Nub News)

New signs have been put in place at Kenilworth's WHSmith as the shop is sold in a major deal.

A Kenilworth café will close in August, the business has confirmed.

James Moore & Co and First Class Watches has announced the launch of a new "co-branded store" in Kenilworth.

The owner of a Kenilworth bridal shop says she would "do it all again" as the business celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer

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