Bug Jam Festival 39 — 2026

A British couple with eight-year-old twins spent a year traveling through Europe and Africa in a camper van. They shifted from homeschooling to 'world schooling,' focusing on experiences and discoveries during their travels, which significantly boosted the children's curiosity and confidence. Despite challenges with remote work and connectivity, the family grew closer and called the year the best of their lives.

A court order has been served to a group that set up caravans on the edge of a junior football pitch at Redcar Athletic's playing fields in Teesside. The group arrived on Sunday, prompting the club to cancel games and planned holiday courses this week. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council said the group had until 12:00 BST on Thursday to vacate or further enforcement action would be taken. Cleveland Police confirmed a notice had been served and the eviction process is ongoing.

Adrian Wright, owner of Cefn Coed Wild Camping near Dolgellau, has faced online abuse after asking a couple to extinguish their campfire. In a TikTok video, he was called a "f*!*!ing helmet" for enforcing the ban and asking guests to lower their music. Wright explained that the ban is necessary due to dry conditions and nearby wildfires, stating that the ground is so dry that campfires pose a huge risk to life, animals, and the environment. He noted that staff patrol nightly and politely ask guests to put out fires, adding that he has lost income from firewood sales. His daughter Sophie said the warnings are particularly relevant as a fire started on a neighboring farm, reinforcing the importance of precautions during dry conditions.

Two lanes are closed on the M25 clockwise at J14 A3113 Airport Way (Heathrow) due to a motorhome breakdown and a crash. Queueing traffic is reported back to J13, with recovery work underway.

A homeowner in Irvine, whose new house was constructed around a caravan, claims he has been discriminated against because he comes from a family of travellers. James Brown and his wife invited the Irvine Times to view the East Road property after an appeal against the North Ayrshire Council decision failed. The council refused retrospective planning permission in May, and the Local Review Body upheld the decision last month, citing unacceptable development within the Irvine Town Centre Conservation area. Brown argues the house fits in well, has privacy glass and solar panels, and believes he is being singled out due to his background. The council says discussions to resolve the breach of planning control are ongoing.

A field fire in Withersfield, Suffolk, spread to a home, caravan and garages. Six Suffolk and two Essex crews are tackling the blaze, with concerns over an oil tank and gas cylinders.