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Kenilworth October news roundup: New bar, memorial repaired and banking hub

By James Smith   5th Nov 2025

Here are the biggest news stories from the last month in Kenilworth (image by Julie Philpot)
Here are the biggest news stories from the last month in Kenilworth (image by Julie Philpot)

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

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

After reaching the semi-final, Warwickshire's Great British Bake Off has been axed from the show.

A Kenilworth teenager is set to represent Great Britain at a major international ice hockey tournament this November.

Vital repairs have been made to Kenilworth's war memorial in time for Remembrance Sunday.

Warwickshire-based care provider WCS Care has been shortlisted at the Investors in People Awards 2025 in the category of UK Employer of the Year: Platinum 250+ people.

A fleet of tractors will once again take to the streets of South Warwickshire this Christmas.

A petition has been launched calling for a pedestrian crossing to a new Kenilworth housing estate.

Pub-goers have stripped off to create a cheeky 2026 calendar - with hilarious results.

The men are regulars at the White Hart pub in Newbold-on-Stour

Police

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

New build houses in Kenilworth have once again been targeted by thieves.

A former Warwickshire Police officer "abused his position for a sexual purpose", a misconduct hearing has found.

A man has been jailed for causing the death of a passenger in his van on the M40 near Warwick after he crashed into the back of a lorry.

A man has lost his driving licence after crashing into Kenilworth's war memorial.

A dangerous driver who stopped on the M40 and got out of his truck to shout at another motorist has been banned for three years.

Business News

A Kenilworth bar reopened following a major rebrand.

Businesses in Kenilworth are coming together to promote each other and all the town centre has to offer.

A family-run gym chain has completed the latest stage of investment at its Leamington site, with members now able to train 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

"You're making a massive difference to these people's lives" is the message from a family-owned, independent provider looking to hire more carers in Kenilworth and South Warwickshire.

The owners of a Kenilworth community pub say they "haven't looked back" since taking over two and a half years ago.

Viking & Swiss, Kenilworth's new hobby shop and community space, has officially opened.

Viking & Swiss is now open! (image by Nub News)

An independent Kenilworth estate agent has been named the best in the county at the biggest award scheme in the UK residential property industry.

A Kenilworth jewellers is celebrating a year since it first opened in the town and brought an empty shop front back to life.

A new coffee shop has opened in Kenilworth.

An independent Kenilworth estate agent is "really excited" to announce the launch of its new lettings agency.

Men The Barbers at Oaks Precinct has an "exciting opportunity" for the right person to "join our thriving precinct on the edge of town".

Mayor of Kenilworth Cllr James Kennedy cut the ribbon as Kenilworth's new banking hub officially opened.

Kenilworth's banking hub has moved to its permanent new home (image by Nub News)

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