News in Kenilworth

An illustrated book created by a Warwick-based charity to help children battling a terminal illness, has been recognised by The British Medical Association.

'Back At School and the Wibbly Wobbly Tummy', the third in the Olly The Brave series of books produced by Molly Olly's Wishes, aims to help children explore feelings they may experience when they've had a cancer diagnosis as well as understand their treatment.

Kenilworth Town Council has launched a new visitors website to show off all the town has to offer to tourists as well as to residents.

The 'Visit Kenilworth' website, which was launched at the start of June, is designed to show that the town has far more than just the castle to offer.

Police officers would like to speak to a 19-year-old in connection with an assault.

Warwickshire Police is appealing for help in locating Samuel Coveney.

Members of the 4th Kenilworth Scout Group have this weekend unveiled a number of 'bug boxes' in Talisman Square.

The scouts were challenged by members of the Talisman Square gardeners group to design the bug boxes to add to the greenery and artwork around the square.

Planned changed to constituency boundaries could see Kenilworth and Southam expand in size.

The Kenilworth and Southam constituency could take in Hatton, Hampton Magna, Sherbourne, Barford and Wasperton from the Warwick and Leamington constituency.

A Kenilworth councillor will recommend that the town council officially supports Warwick District Council's review of the reopening of the Abbey Fields Lido this summer.

It was confirmed last week by leader of WDC Cllr Andrew Day that the district council was revisiting its earlier decision not to reopen the lido in 2021.

Residents are being encouraged to decorate their gardens and windows this June to keep the spirit of the Kenilworth Carnival parade alive.

Whilst the carnival is set to go ahead on June 26-27, the procession will not happen for the second year in a row due to the complications of social distancing.

The winner of Kenilworth Naturewatch Week's Shop Window Competition have today been announced.

Mayor of Kenilworth Cllr Peter Jones presented the top three entries with prizes this morning.

The owners of a Warwickshire glamping retreat have overcome the triple threat of Covid-19, Brexit and the Suez Canal crisis to open the doors of their newest lodge.

Jo Carroll and Steve Taylor, who run Winchcombe Farm Holidays in Upper Tysoe, managed to finally open Jess' Tree Bach in time for the half term holidays, despite, just days earlier, much of the furniture and fittings having not arrived.

The new owners of a Kenilworth restaurant have said that they are 'delighted' with the support the town has shown in their first three weeks of business.

The Cottage Inn, on Stoneleigh Road, was taken over by husband and wife team Mick Griffin and Samantha Heslop-Griffin in 2020, but the couple had not been able to open their doors due to the pandemic.