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

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

The eye-catching recycled fish that appeared in Warwick this June has now been officially named — Fin Diesel.

Warwick's artisan market, launched earlier this year, has proved such a hit that it will continue until at least the autumn, taking place every two weeks.

Community events came thick and fast this June, with the Two Castles Run seeing thousands hit the streets at the start of the month.

Warwick Thai Festival also returned, with the Throwback Festival also proving a big hit in the town centre.

A local sports club is set to benefit from a boost thanks to a collaboration between a Warwick business and local family-focused website.

Residents around Leamington Spa and Warwick say a "nightmarish" invasion of flies which swarm their homes each summer has become "absolute hell" and "ruining people's lives". 

Passengers at Warwick can now benefit from the newly reconstructed subway to make their way from platform one to two.

Throwback Festival returns to Warwick (image via Geoff Ousbey)

Police

Human remains found in a Coventry park earlier this year are those of a missing Warwick man, Warwickshire Police has confirmed.

£11,500 has been recovered for South Warwickshire farmers after a "devastating incident" saw two dogs killed several sheep.

An assistant head at a South Warwickshire school has been banned from teaching for life after being placed on the sex offenders register.

Business News

The Lloyds Bank branch in Warwick will stay open a little longer than expected, with its planned closure now postponed by several weeks.

Leisure operator Everyone Active is now managing Oakley School Sports Centre.

Plans to open a new charity shop in Warwick have taken a step forward thanks to a decision from council planners.

Bars and pubs in Leamington Spa and Warwick have received accreditation and won awards in recognition of their track record on safety, training, management, and customer service.

Ahead of the Smith Street Party this July, we have reached out to businesses across the street to find out more about them. See our three-part series here.

Discovering Smith Street a three-part series is out now (images via Nub News)

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