Officials considering tougher rules to prevent caravan fire tragedies

Caravan sales at Salop Leisure have increased by 12% compared to last year. Bookings at the Love2Stay site are up 8%. All 250 parks the company works with in England and Wales reopened on March 1st.

A caravan was completely destroyed by a fire in Chorley on April 6. Firefighters arrived around 2 p.m., extinguished the blaze over two hours, and issued a warning about outdoor equipment safety.

Social media romanticizes van dwelling, but for a growing number of people in the UK, it is a last resort due to high housing costs. VanLife publication estimates 30,000 to 60,000 people live full-time in vehicles across the country. In Bristol, according to a city council report, the number of such residents quadrupled from 2020 to 2024, rising from 100–150 to 600–650 people.

The Old Brick Kilns and Pinecones parks were ranked in the top 10 best UK caravan sites by Practical Caravan. The ranking was based on pitch size, grounds maintenance, and staff helpfulness. The Old Brick Kilns spans 13 acres with five washroom blocks, while Pinecones is noted for its proximity to attractions like the Sandringham Visitor Centre.

Colleagues and customers have expressed condolences following the death of James Hodds, the frontman of campervan conversion company Waveney Campers. He passed away on February 18 at the age of 43. A post announcing his death on the company's Facebook page received 250 comments.

A campaign for designated stopover areas warns that bans on overnight parking for motorhomes and campervans in popular areas are deterring tourists. North Yorkshire authorities have made permanent a trial ban on parking along part of the coast from 11pm to 7am, introduced in 2024 following complaints about anti-social behaviour. Campaigners call for more official 'aires' instead of outright restrictions.