Campervan plunges into water at Scottish beach

Carnaby Caravans, an East Yorkshire manufacturer based near Bridlington, reported "satisfactory" results for the year ended 31 October 2025. Revenue rose to £24.2m (2024: £17.8m), operating profit to £1.5m (2024: £500,000), and pre-tax profit to £1.1m (2024: £100,000). The company, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, employed an average of 114 workers. It cited competitive trading, higher material costs, and economic uncertainty as challenges.

Penrhyn Camping Site at Bwlchtocyn, near Porth Ceiriad, has been refused a Lawful Development Certificate for the second time. The application, submitted in 2025, was rejected by Gwynedd council planners, who said the evidence did not undisputedly prove continuous use of the entire site for the required period.

The Clear Idea has compared its purpose-built Nomad Luxe Boutique mobile shop with Airstream travel trailers that brands adapt for pop-up retail. Nomad Luxe Boutique is available in two sizes (10 m² and 18 m²) and features curved panoramic glazing, retail-grade lighting, and climate control. Unlike Airstream, which was designed for travel, Nomad Luxe is built as a retail unit, offering consistent presentation across locations. A larger Walk-In model provides a fully enclosed space for customers.

A couple from Essex have described how they escaped the Suffolk wildfire as they and hundreds of other caravan park guests were evacuated. Firefighters have been tackling the blaze in Dunwich Heath, near Leiston, since Wednesday evening, with more than a hundred firefighters and a helicopter on site. A major incident has been declared due to the size and complexity of the blaze, which at its largest was 150 hectares. Homes and 200 caravans have been evacuated. Residents were alerted by a 'hammering on the door' and told to evacuate immediately on Wednesday night.

UK's Sunbox Campers unveils electric camper based on Kia PV5 Cargo Plus Long Range. Mandalay and Chamonix models feature kitchen, sleeping areas, and 3.68 kW V2L. Prices start at £58,385.

Live for the Outdoors magazine described an easy wild camping option in the Lake District (England). The route to Wansfell Pike summit (482 m) takes about 1.5 hours from Ambleside. Participants did not carry cooking gear; dinner and breakfast were bought in town. The overnight stay was on grassy spots south of the summit, with views of Lake Windermere.