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

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.

Perhaps the most unusual story of the month came from Abbey Fields with volunteers removing 225kg of live fish from the lake to be taken elsewhere in the county.

Flying Scotsman was photographed travelling past Kenilworth, whilst the following weekend 'The William Shakespeare' express made its way through Warwickshire.

Local historian Robin Leach has released his latest history book covering Kenilworth during the Second World War.

And Kenilworth Methodist Church has announced that it will now allow same-sex marriages at the church.

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HS2

The local news has been dominated by HS2 this month, with the row over sending 400 lorries through Balsall Common every day continuing.

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council refused to give permission for the plans, after residents had accused HS2 ltd of not respecting the rights of residents.

Meanwhile two months of road closures have been announced in Burton Green, and works at Berkswell Station have been put on hold.

Business news

The owner of the Virgins and Castle, Caviar & Chips, has opened a new pub in Warwick. No.34 Garden and Grill had its opening night at the start of the month.

The manager of the Holiday Inn has predicted a 'game changing' year for the Abbey End hotel.

The Talisman Theatre has announced a new monthly fringe night starting in May.

And a family-run shop has celebrated its 40th anniversary.

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Ukraine

Starting with Kenilworth Town Council's declaration that the town would be a 'safe haven' for people fleeing the war in Ukraine, local people have been doing all they can to help the Ukrainian people.

The Engine pub quickly announced that it would fill a 40-tonne truck with supplies to take over to eastern Europe.

Local people have also volunteered their homes for refugees to stay in. And a fundraiser has also been launched to support Afghan refugees living in a hotel in Kenilworth.

We spoke to Ukrainian-born Oksana Trushkevych, who lives in Kenilworth, about her experiences since Russia's invasion.

And local MP Jeremy Wright has said the war is a reminder of the need to move away from using Russian oil.

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