Penwortham caravan park loses appeal against council’s demands for safety improvements

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced the reopening of the Delamont caravan site for the 2026 summer season. Located on the shores of Strangford Lough in County Down, Northern Ireland, the site offers serviced hard-standing pitches. Bookings are available online from September.

British company EcoWagon has unveiled the Expo+ motorhome based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The model features an automatic transmission, adaptive cruise control, and a 360-degree camera system. Inside, there is a fully electric kitchen with an induction hob, microwave, and 84-liter fridge, plus a bathroom with a waterless toilet. The rear U-shaped seating converts into a double bed. Off-grid capability is provided by three lithium batteries and solar panels. Price in the UK starts from £80,000.

Pennant Park Resort has been acquired by Arden Parks for an undisclosed sum. The 45-hectare holiday park features 72 lodge pitches, an 18-hole golf course, and a refurbished clubhouse. The seller was Wayfind Escapes Ltd, and the buyer plans to add 18 more pitches, leveraging existing infrastructure and planning permissions.

A defective railway bridge at Sandylands Holiday Park in Saltcoats, Scotland, will be removed starting June 12, with completion expected by June 16. Operator Parkdean Resorts cited the bridge's end of life as the reason for demolition. The bridge had been closed since July 2021, leading caravan owners to label it a 'bridge to nowhere.' No decision has been made on a replacement; guests can access the beach via a short walk or free shuttle bus.

Boxer Tommy Fury has moved from a £5m mansion in Cheshire to a caravan on a car park in Knutsford days before his fight with Eddie Hall. He showed the caravan's amenities: bed, TV, fridge, microwave, stove, kettle and shower, but does not use the toilet or stove.

A family-owned business operating five parks and accommodation sites on the Yorkshire Coast has received the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for each property. All five locations, including Crows Nest Caravan Park, Lebberston Caravan Park, Jasmine Caravan Park, High Oaks Grange, and Robin Hood Caravan Park, rank among the top 10% of properties worldwide based on guest reviews over a 12-month period. The award recognizes consistent high standards in hospitality for touring caravans, motorhomes, camping, and luxury self-catering stays.