New short-term cover aims to simplify motorhome borrowing

A journalist cycled 60 miles on an e-bike from Oxford to Walton-on-Thames, following the path of early campers of the Camping and Caravanning Club (CCC), which celebrates its 125th anniversary. Founded in 1901 as the Association of Cycle Campers, the club has grown from 150 to over 300,000 members. The route included an overnight stay at the family-run Bella Vista Camping in Radnage and a visit to the oldest CCC campsite in Walton, opened in 1913.

Clive Hetherington has been granted retrospective planning permission to live in a caravan on private land in Cosheston, Pembrokeshire, where he has resided since 1996 without formal approval. Landowner Wendy Campbell submitted the application through Preseli Planning Ltd to recognize the caravan as a permanent dwelling. The decision was praised by North Wales Live readers as 'common sense,' though some raised concerns about council tax arrears.

Vango has introduced the Inferno Double Cooker, a fold-flat twin-burner gas stove for camping, campervans, and base camps. It runs on standard EN417 canisters, packs down into a compact flat unit, and weighs 2.5 kg. With an RRP of £85, it is one of the most affordable models in its category.

West Norfolk Council has approved the sale of two caravan sites, Vegas and South Shore in Hunstanton. Operator 4 Shores is expected to acquire the assets. The sale is justified by higher returns compared to retaining the sites. Timelines for completion are not yet set.

MSR has launched the Switch, a hybrid personal cooking system that combines an integrated burner with fold-out pot supports for use with standard cookware. In testing, it boiled 500ml of water in 3 minutes 11 seconds, slower than the Jetboil Flash (2:14) but faster than many screw-in stoves. The system weighs 392g without fuel and costs £140 in the UK.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard is auctioning a 2004 Citroen Berlingo 600td Hdi Romahome, donated by an anonymous supporter. The motorhome has 61,000 miles, a 2.0l diesel engine, valid MOT until January 2026, and includes a fridge, hob, toilet, and gas safety certificate. Bidding starts at £10,000 and closes on July 30.