East Devon holiday park celebrates 90 years of being licensed

Visitors to South Ayrshire Council’s motorhome parking area at Ayr Esplanade have repeatedly complained about late-night cruising, engine revving and antisocial driving. An analysis of around 70 online reviews since the site opened in 2022 found that well over half refer to evening vehicle noise or antisocial driving, with more than 20 reviewers specifically mentioning “boy racers”. Complaints have come from UK visitors as well as tourists from Germany, France, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands. The council said it is liaising with the community, Ayrshire Roads Alliance and Police Scotland to address the issues.

Go Outdoors has launched the budget OEX Vertex Lite 130 roof tent, priced at £695 with membership. The tent weighs 39.5 kg, measures 220 x 135 x 98 cm when open, and sleeps two. It pitches in about five minutes, with a waterproof rating of 3000 mm for the main fabric and 6000 mm for the rainfly. However, the mattress is firm, the ladder feels less robust than rivals, and interior headroom (93 cm) is lower than the TentBox Lite (105 cm). Overall, it offers good value for beginners but with trade-offs in comfort and finish.

A caravan allegedly used for prostitution was destroyed in a midnight fire on Ambleside Drive in Southend. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire has not been determined, and authorities are not treating it as deliberate. Residents had repeatedly complained about the caravan's alleged use for prostitution, and local officials had been working to have it removed.

Terry Stockford, his fiancée Jemma Higgs and her two children encountered bed bugs in a caravan at Haven's Devon Cliffs Holiday Park. Stockford suffered about 120 bites, the family slept in their car and received compensation.

Wildings Holidays in Bourton-on-the-Water received a 4.82 out of 5 rating from Campsites.co.uk, earning a spot on the annual list of top UK camping, glamping, and touring parks. The site offers camping, glamping, and cottages, with facilities including a bar, coffee shop, and easy access to the village.

WEL Podcast Studio, based in Edinburgh, has introduced a mobile podcast recording studio built inside a classic VW campervan. The studio features a three-camera setup and space for up to four people. It is designed for use at events, pop-ups and festivals, particularly during the Edinburgh Fringe. The company has also launched its own podcast, Fan In The Van, where guests answer four quick-fire questions.