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

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Community News

Families of current Year 6 pupils are "warmly invited" to discover what life is like at two schools within the Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust at the upcoming Open Evening events on Thursday 8 October 2026.

Warwick District Foodbank has announced the relaunch of a weekly foodbank distribution session in Kenilworth, providing local residents with easier access to emergency food and wider support services.

A local man's determination to keep busy during some of the darkest days of his life has grown into a remarkable recycling project that has saved 10,000 bikes and raised more than £210,000 for charities and community causes.

Hundreds of runners took to the streets of Kenilworth on September 6 as the Kenilworth Half Marathon returned for 2026.

Town councillors are pushing for a new operator to be found for the café at Kenilworth Railway Station.

Waverley Day Centre in Kenilworth has launched a major fundraising appeal to secure a new accessible community minibus, ensuring older people can continue travelling safely to the much-loved day service that supports their health, wellbeing, and independence.

Police

A 27-year-old man charged with multiple sexual offences against two teenage girls has pleaded not guilty.

Business News

A Kenilworth business is entering an exciting new chapter, having moved into larger premises to accommodate its growing team, a new clinic and storage space for the equipment and kits used nationwide.

Two Kenilworth pubs have yet again featured in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide.

Kenilworth's Iceland is officially closed after nearly four decades in the town.

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Kenilworth's TGJones has officially closed, just a year after rebranding.

Eight local eateries have been given five-star food hygiene ratings in the past two months by the Food Standards Agency.

A wine bar and eatery in Kenilworth has asked for permission for new outside seating.

The doors of a popular women's boutique have officially opened in Kenilworth.

A popular Kenilworth pub and restaurant has unveiled a new menu featuring everything from brunch dishes and sharing plates to hand-carved steaks, pizzas and Sunday roasts.

A new sandwich shop is set to open in Kenilworth this October.

Aldi has officially opened its new store in Balsall Common, welcoming customers through its doors for the first time on Thursday morning.

The future of Kenilworth pub which closed suddenly earlier this year remains unclear.

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