Here is a roundup of the biggest stories from the news in Warwick this July.

Alongside a host of planning applications, and a number of high profile council decisions, the last four weeks have seen Nub News cover everything from Warwickshire Police and fundraisers to local business successes.

Community News

Works on Castle Bridge in Warwick are nearly finished, Warwickshire County Council has confirmed.

Hill Close Gardens – a key Warwick destination for visitors and local garden enthusiasts - has announced a new opportunity for a manager to oversee operations for the charitable trust.

A break from school doesn't have to mean a break from learning, as the Warwick Military Heritage Network launches its children's activity trail for the summer holidays.

On Saturday, 26 July, Warwick town centre was buzzing with atmosphere as the much-anticipated annual Smith Street Party made its return.

Warwick's Smith Street Party returned, featuring local stalls and entertainment (image via Nub News)

The world's top cyclists are set to head to Warwickshire this summer as the Lloyds Tour of Britain returns to the county.

TV legend James May will be heading to Warwick to swap horsepower for pedal power to front a charity bike challenge along with his old pal and partner-in-wine Oz Clarke.

A project to highlight people's memories of Warwick whilst improving the look of the town centre has been unveiled.

A Building Preservation Trust charity has been awarded £2,825,000 in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the St Michael's Place project in Warwick.

Police

A Warwick man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison after being pushed out of a flat he was burgling.

There will be an increased police presence across Warwick this summer in an effort to reduce anti-social behaviour. 

Business News

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A new charity shop has officially opened in Warwick.

A brand new independent bakery and café is coming to Warwick.

There were queues out the door as locals headed to the new KFC at Leamington Shopping Park.

KFC has opened (Image by Nub News)

A new sandwich shop has officially opened in Warwick.

Warwick's Lloyds has shut its doors for the final time.

An independent art store is preparing to open its doors in Warwick.

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