Warwick May news roundup: Murals, play village closes and drug dealer jailed
Here is a roundup of the biggest stories from the news in Warwick this May.
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
A Warwickshire-based, not-for-profit care provider has achieved Investors in People (IiP) Platinum accreditation, placing the charity among the top five percent of all accredited organisations.
Warwick Town Council is "excited to confirm" the Warwick in Bloom 2025 competition is now open.
A man has given half a century of service to the council and Warwickshire Wildlife Trust is one of the first 12 people to be given the 'Freedom of the District' by Warwick District Council (WDC).
The highly anticipated Warwick Food Festival returned to Warwick on Sunday (25 May), for another "mouth-watering" year.
A set of four striking murals in Priory Park, Warwick, entitled 'A Day in Priory Park, Linking Past, Present and Future', has been completed in Warwick.
Following her attempts to raise funds to save her business, Warwick's potato lady has received support from fellow viral potato seller Spud Man.
Police
Three people from Birmingham have been arrested in Warwick in connection with a suspected burglary in Kenilworth on Saturday 24 May.
A Derbyshire man who continually lied about his controlling behaviour towards a Warwickshire woman has been jailed for two years.
Artificial intelligence could be used to prioritise low-level crimes for Warwickshire Police with talks already underway.
Warwickshire Police is considering a new online portal for members of the public to track the progress of crimes they have reported.
A man has been jailed for almost four years after police spotted a drug deal take place in Warwick, and found a machete on one of the people involved.
Business News
Alex Sharp of GAM Home Loan Specialists tells readers all they need to know about buying their first home.
Popular Indian restaurant Fusion Clan, on Smith Street in Warwick, has brought back its much-loved original menu, following strong demand from loyal customers.
Warwick's only independent bookstore has marked its 10th anniversary.
Three Warwick businesses have taken top spot at an awards celebrating local independents.
A Warwick newsagents has won its battle to sell alcohol for longer each day, despite the objection of a local resident.
The owners of the popular Warwick Play Village have announced its closure with "immediate effect".
Ten local eateries and shops have been given five-star food hygiene ratings in the last two months by the Food Standards Agency.
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