Bug Jam Festival 39 — 2026

A man was rescued from a sinkhole about 9 meters deep at Higher Trevaskis Caravan & Camping Park in Cornwall on 24 July. Emergency services evacuated part of the campsite and used line rescue equipment to bring the casualty to safety; he was then taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital by ambulance. The park owners said specialist mining engineers assessed the site and confirmed it could continue operating safely, and the historical mine feature is being capped and permanently secured. The sinkhole was an unrecorded historical feature, according to the owners.

The owner of Ditchling Camping in East Sussex, UK, has defended allowing controlled campfires despite a government warning about high wildfire risk. Conrad Howard said he takes the warning 'extremely seriously' and has consulted with emergency services. He stated that only small, controlled fires in designated pits are permitted, with disposable BBQs and open ground fires banned. An unnamed local resident expressed concern, saying the site could pose a fire risk, and has contacted Lewes District Council and MP James MacCleary.

Between July 11 and 12, unknown suspects forced entry through a window to the Gravers site on Edington Road in Steeple Ashton, near Trowbridge, causing significant damage to fixtures and fittings and stealing a framed Bath rugby shirt. On the same night, at Raydown Leaze, rubble and rocks were thrown over a fence, damaging multiple caravans. Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information.

A Dutch couple, Juan and Sandra, moved into a motorhome and now spend about 1,060 euros per month living on a campsite in the UK, allowing them to save money. They faced criticism on social media but emphasize their choice was deliberate, valuing the quiet and financial freedom.

Hayley Rubery from the UK bought a 1989 caravan for £500 (about 14,000 Czech crowns) and spent three months renovating it in the evenings and on weekends. The renovation cost £498. The caravan, named 'Joyce', now features a retro-style interior and a metallic exterior. Hayley and her boyfriend Ben plan to use it for travel.

Holgates, founded in 1956 when Billy and Miriam Holgate leased coastal farmland between Silverdale and Arnside, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The company, still family-owned and operated, now runs nine parks across Lancashire and Cumbria and employs over 200 staff. Special events are planned throughout the year to mark the occasion.