Security Team Praised for Potentially Life-Saving Intervention at Nuneaton Station
A security team working in partnership with railway colleagues has been formally commended following a proactive intervention that may have prevented a serious incident at Nuneaton station.
On 7 February, the Mobile Operations Manager responsible for maintaining the safety of railway operations at Nuneaton became aware of an ambulance attending the station shortly after booking on for duty. Upon attending the scene, it was established that a vulnerable individual was receiving treatment from paramedics within the station office area.
During enquiries, two members of the local BID Security team advised that they had encountered the individual in the town centre behaving in a concerning manner. Recognising potential mental health issues and the risk of escalation, they took the decisive step to contact the ambulance service.
The Mobile Operations Manager, who is regularly exposed to serious and distressing incidents as part of their role, described the security officers’ actions as exemplary.
Their vigilance, professionalism, and confidence to act proactively almost certainly prevented the situation from escalating further and may well have saved a life.
The commendation highlights the vital importance of partnership working between security teams and railway staff, as well as the critical role proactive intervention plays in protecting vulnerable individuals and safeguarding the public.
The conduct of the officers reflects extremely well on their organisation and demonstrates the powerful impact of taking timely, responsible action.
A new mural has emerged in Nuneaton town centre -and it is a love letter to the town in many ways. Passers-by on Coventry Street have stopped in their tracks to look at it.
It was created on Valentine's Day (Saturday, February 14) as part of a Love Nuneaton event and brought together the talents of Nathan Parker, Kate Brush, Rakha Madahar and Ann Middleton.
A well known UK chicken chain is set to open branch in Nuneaton town centre. That is according to a new application submitted to Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council for a Pepe's Peri Peri chicken eatery.
At one stage a branch was set to open at the former Luxe Lounge on Bond Gate, but this did not materialise. But the new planning application reveals that it is proposed that the ground floor of what was the old Tiny Town play world in Abbey Street plays home to one of the eateries.
Nuneaton based surface pattern designer, illustrator, and creative workshop facilitator behind the award-winning business desgn.prnt.
Guided by her love of vibrant colour and tactile textures, Rakha brings her vision to life through carefully curated artisan prints and patterns - each one designed to evoke emotion, memory, and joy, and showcased across a considered range of products.
She draws inspiration from nature, architecture, travel, and her South Asian heritage - bridging cultures and celebrating identity through meaningful pattern and print.
Rakha uses a thoughtful mix of creative techniques, combining hand-drawn detail with digital software to shape designs that feel both modern and timeless.
On 4th February, something special opens its doors in Nuneaton.
It’s called The Great Big Give - and it’s more than a shop. It’s Nuneaton’s first Social Supermarket, created to support over 300+ local families with access to affordable, essential food when it’s needed most.
Behind every tin, every bag of pasta, every bottle of cleaning product, there’s a simple idea: no one in our community should struggle alone.
That’s where you come in.
We’re asking our community to bring a donation — whatever you can spare. Tins, pasta, rice, toiletries, cleaning products, pet food and everyday cupboard essentials all make a real difference.
Your donations can be dropped off at Margaret’s Community Hub, or directly at The Social Supermarket, located in Abbeygate Shopping Centre.
A small act. A big impact. This February, let’s come together and make The Great Big Give exactly what it’s meant to be.
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 A new Milkberry Cafe is set to open in Nuneaton town centre. It has taken over the home of the former '3F - Fit Fast Food' on Abbey Street.
Both the inside and outside of the building, which was once a William Hill betting shop on the corner of Abbey Street and Stratford Street, has been transformed with new 'Milkberry' signage on the front.
According to social media posts, there is another Milkberry Cafe in Wolverhampton and the Nuneaton cafe will be its second venture.
Watch as the town centre comes alive with a magical procession of glowing, handmade lanterns, illuminating the streets and bringing families, friends and the wider community together for the first-ever Nuneaton Lantern Parade. This landmark event celebrates creativity, light and festive spirit, laying the foundations for a new town tradition and a shared moment in Nuneaton’s history, proudly supported by Nuneaton BID.
Detailed plans have emerged for the new 'flagship' library and business centre in Nuneaton town centre. The major £24.4 million 'Justice Walk' development in the Church Street and Vicarage Street area has already been given outline planning permission.
But this came with conditions and now a new 'reserved matters' application has been submitted which gives details on key parts of the huge project. Justice Walk will eventually bring a new library, office space and housing to the Church Street and Vicarage Street area.
A former Nuneaton town centre Co-op warehouse building has been transformed into what will be a new restaurant. The old building is on the site of the old department store off Abbey Street.
But this site is now the Grayson Place regeneration area and part of this will play home to North Warwickshire and South Leicester College's new digital innovation centre and relocated public restaurant. While the innovation centre is in a bespoke brick built building, the restaurant is being located in an old warehouse used by the Co-op.
A huge parade will light up Nuneaton town centre this weekend. On Sunday (December 14) the Nuneaton Lantern Parade will take to the streets of the town centre.
It is the brainchild of the Nuneaton Business Improvement District (BID) and will see a parade take place from Market Place. Locals are being invited to either watch the spectacle - or take part in it themselves.
"This parade is all about bringing families, friends, and neighbours together to light up the town and we’d love for everyone to be part of it," a BID spokesperson said. There have already been workshops held in the town to create some of the lanterns which will feature in the parade.
The Nuneaton Lantern Parade is making its debut this year, bringing the town together for the very first time with handcrafted lanterns, lively entertainment, and a festive celebration to kick off the holiday season.
