News in Kenilworth

Needless to say, Christmas in 2020 will be like no other we have had before, however in order to make the most of what we can here are the rules that the UK Government has set out for the festive period

For a limited time only, the government are relaxing some of the social contact rules with the hope of allowing families to enjoy each other's company this Christmas.

As well as providing the latest news and sports stories, Kenilworth Nub News also has a property listing section which is full of great homes in the Kenilworth area.

Each week we will be picking our favourites for our readers.

Kenilworth's Mayor Cllr Richard Dickson will now be reaching out to the people of the town through his monthly column with Nub News.

This month Richard's column comes in the form of a video message, and as we reach the end of 2020 he has been looking back at the year.

Coventry Diocese, of which Kenilworth has three churches, is set to expand by up to 150 new worshipping communities by the decade.

Diocesan Synod met earlier this week to discuss the Diocesan Growth Strategy, which can be seen above explained by Bishop of Coventry Christopher Cocksworth.

The organisations, groups and businesses involved in St Nicholas Christmas Tree Festival this year have now been announced, as the event takes a slightly different format this year.

Usually held in the church building of St Nicholas', the festival this year is taking place at different locations across the town.

As we are reaching the conclusion of the second national lockdown, which has seen the closure of the vast majority of shops and eateries, we are being told to support local wherever we can.

The people of Kenilworth now have a chance to help local artist Natalie Thurman as she attempts to win a major online art competition.

With the second national lockdown coming to an end, and local businesses being allowed to open in some guise, now more than ever we are being encouraged to shop local.

Thanks to online family guide 'Little Ankle Biters' Kenilworth's shoppers can now benefit from a complete Christmas Gift Guide for Warwickshire, made up solely from local independents.

As Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day have now passed, the mourning of those lost during the Second World War has not for the people of Kenilworth.

Today, Saturday, November 21 we mark eighty years since the bombing of Abbey End claimed the lives of 26 people in Kenilworth, two of whom were never identified.

As the second national lockdown continues, all restaurants, pubs and non-essential shops will remain close until at least December 2.

However, Kenilworth Market will still be able to remain open in some guise, as essential stalls will still be available.

Here are the headlines, and features from this week in Kenilworth

A firefighter in Kenilworth who was assaulted on her cycle home from work this week has said she 'heard them laughing' after driving off.