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Trains return to Kenilworth Railway Station with full timetable set to resume

By James Smith

28th Feb 2022 | Local News

Trains have finally returned to Kenilworth Railway Station for the first time since December, ending a nine-week wait for rail services.

Operator West Midlands Railway suspended all services on the Leamington Spa to Nuneaton line from December 27 due to staffing issues caused by Covid-19.

Abbey Fields survey detects nearly 700 invertebrate species including some never recorded in Warwickshire before

By James Smith

28th Feb 2022 | Local News

Nearly 670 species of invertebrates have been found in Abbey Fields after a survey was conducted by nationally acclaimed entomologist and local resident Steven Falk.

Commissioned by Friends of Abbey Fields, the survey identified 18 species with national conservation status, as well as four species never been recorded in Warwickshire before.

Kenilworth crime rate hits three year low whilst no suspect is identified in 25% of cases

By James Smith

27th Feb 2022 | Local News

Nearly a quarter of crimes cases in Kenilworth are closed without a suspect being identified according to the latest data published by police.uk.

In 2021 1,755 crimes were reported in the town.

First time marathon runner 'blown away' as Kenilworth gym offers him free membership

By James Smith

26th Feb 2022 | Local News

Anytime Fitness has given Tom Griffith a free membership

Having seen Nub News' previous article, Kenilworth-based gym Anytime Fitness got in contact with Tom to offer free use of its facilities as he prepares.

Kenilworth shortlisted in Best Places to Live 2022 competition

By James Smith

26th Feb 2022 | Local News

Kenilworth has been nominated in a competition to find the nicest place to live outside London.

Award-winning lifestyle site Muddy Stilettos has shortlisted the Top 200 best places to live in 2022 - and now it is time to have your say.

Council to offer Kenilworth as 'safe haven' for refugees fleeing Ukraine

By James Smith

26th Feb 2022 | Local News

Kenilworth Town Council has committed to offering the town as a "safe haven" for any potential refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.

According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, 137 people have been killed and over 300 wounded since the start of Russia's invasion.

Five jobs available near Kenilworth right now including Card Factory and Lidl

By James Smith

26th Feb 2022 | Local News

Here is a list of job opportunities that are currently available in and around Kenilworth.

You can view more opportunities on our dedicated Kenilworth jobs page.

Plans to build athletes village at University of Warwick approved

By James Smith

25th Feb 2022 | Local News

Plans to build an athletes village at the University of Warwick for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have been given the go ahead by Warwick District Council.

The university announced in August 2020 that it had been chosen to house nearly 2,000 athletes during the games this July after £500million plans to create a purpose-built village in Birmingham were pulled.

Refusal of care home expansion 'hard to justify' with 500 houses planned next door

By James Smith

25th Feb 2022 | Local News

The decision not to allow a Kenilworth care home to expand has been criticised by a local resident who said more needs to be done to tackle the dementia 'epidemic' in Warwickshire.

Earlier this month Kenilworth Manor Care Home had an application for a dementia garden and a two-storey dwelling refused.

Councillor calls for dual track and mainline services for Kenilworth Railway Station

By James Smith

25th Feb 2022 | Local News

Cllr Richard Dickson led calls to upgrade the line to Kenilworth Railway Station last night (Image by WCC)

Councillors have renewed calls to upgrade the Leamington to Coventry rail line to a dual track whilst urging railway bosses to allow mainline train services to stop at Kenilworth Station.

The demands come after one councillor dubbed the line an expensive white elephant with another lamenting that passengers had to endure a below-par service on one of the worst performing lines in the country.

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