News in Kenilworth

Here are all the headlines and news stories from this week in Kenilworth.

Patients at GP surgeries in Kenilworth awaiting Covid-19 vaccinations at the Warwickshire Golf Club were offered reassurance this week as South Warwickshire CCG confirmed that those who had had appointments cancelled at the end of December, would be called until new appointments were arranged.

In light of the third national lockdown and ongoing government restrictions, Warwick District Council is extending its deadline for nominations for a special event dedicated to those in Kenilworth and the district who have been affected by Covid-19.

The brainchild of the council's Green Spaces team, 'BandStand Together' is a unique online gig, which will be recorded at a future date on the newly restored bandstand in the Leamington Spa Pump Room Gardens.

A man from Bedworth has been fined for breaking lockdown rules by travelling 14 miles to play Pokemon Go in Kenilworth

The man, who has not been named, has received a £200 fine after admitting to Warwickshire Police that he had driven to Kenilworth to look for characters on Tuesday, January 12.

Warwick Hospital's new Paediatric Assessment Unit became fully operational with the department welcoming their first patient yesterday, Tuesday 12 January

The purpose designed building will ensure speedy provision of care for children requiring urgent medical attention in South Warwickshire. GP and A&E referrals are accepted to the unit, ensuring children are seen by an appropriate clinician in a timely manner.

The owners of an award-winning family-run cidery in Warwickshire have launched a new crowdfunding campaign to help mount a post-pandemic recovery of their business.

Jolyon and Charlotte Olivier are inviting supporters to apply for at least £40,000 in shares of Napton Cidery following the success of their first round of investment two years ago.

"Something that is positive, but is also achievable" is the message coming from Forrest Coffee House, and Molly Shanahan, founder of the Kenilworth Kindness Campaign

January can be a hard month for anyone, with expectations for the new year, pressures of a new diet or personal achievement, and that is without another lockdown to contend with.

West Midlands Railway has confirmed that no trains will run through Kenilworth Station from Monday, January 18

Kenilworth Station sits on the Leamington Spa to Nuneaton via Coventry Line. However, WMR have confirmed that no trains will run on the line from Monday for the foreseeable future.

The news of a Covid-19 vaccine gave business confidence in Kenilworth and the rest of Warwickshire a new level of confidence coming into 2021, according to a regional survey

The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) acts as the barometer for business sentiment across the region and feeds into the national statistics collated by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

Kenilworth residents are being reminded to nominate businesses rising to the challenges of the pandemic for three special awards in Coventry and Warwickshire

Forming part of the inaugural Foodie Awards 2021, in partnership with Warwickshire County Council and Visit Coventry, these awards are a celebration of the best of the region's food and drink scene as they re-emerge from a year of lockdowns.

A Kenilworth consultancy company is inviting businesses to take part in a free five day coaching course to consider their strategy and aims for 2021

Illuminate Retail, which is run by Alice Stanek and Louise Hanson, is a consultancy company which aims to promote local retail businesses, helping them focus to "promote sales, boost profit margins and drive stock efficiencies across traditional retail and digital platforms."