Warwick May news roundup: pub's makeover, car smashes into Starbucks and new openings
By James Smith 2nd Jun 2026
Here is a roundup of the biggest stories from the news in Warwick this May.
Community News
Growing numbers of runners are joining weekly 5K run events hosted by The Black Pug in Warwick and The Royal Pug Leamington as the club's popularity continues to rise.
Celebrations will take place on Sunday 5 July in the heart of Warwick to mark the 120th anniversary of the biggest theatrical event the town has ever seen - The Warwick Pageant, 1906.
A local charity has raised nearly £20,000 through 89 Will writing appointments, donations and Gift Aid contributions.
Racing Club Warwick has unveiled a suicide prevention bench as a 'powerful symbol of hope, remembrance, conversation, and community.'
A 'paw-some adventure' is in store for families visiting Warwick town centre this month, thanks to a brand new Bear Trail.
Paddlers are set to take on an an 18-mile charity challenge, which will see them pass through Leamington and Warwick, this July.
Police
A police officer has recalled the "horrific" and "heartbreaking" moment he told a mother her son was dead for national week of action on knife crime.
Staff were threatened with a knife when a Warwick shop was robbed earlier this May.
Firefighters were called to the M40 services at Warwick after a car crashed into a Starbucks Drive Thru.
Business News
A local school café has been named one of the top 10 cafés and restaurants in Warwick.
A Warwick pub is set to reopen following a major makeover.
An independent Warwick shop has celebrated its second birthday in the town.
Warwick's Smith Street has welcomed a new patisserie, which is swiftly gaining popularity among local residents.
'No complaints' have been made about a Warwick McDonald's temporary 24/7 opening times in the past year, councillors have been told.
Aldi has once again asked locals to suggest a location for a new store in Warwick.
A local family is bringing the flavours of Burma to Warwick's food scene this summer.
A growing beauty business in Warwick is preparing to open the doors to a new space designed not only for treatments, but also for bringing women together through events and workshops.
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