Petition seeks to restrict campervan camping on NC500 to designated areas

A public toilet for the disabled overlooking Fistral Beach in Newquay has temporarily closed after camper van waste was illegally emptied into the facility. Newquay Town Council stated it is working to reopen the accessible toilet at Esplanade as soon as possible. A council spokesperson said the blockage in the drainage system was caused by the illegal dumping.

Unity Holidays has received planning approval from East Riding of Yorkshire Council for a £20 million redevelopment of Skirlington Coast Yorkshire holiday park. The project includes a new food and drinks pavilion, promenade, outdoor lido, and 92 new caravans, though the caravan application was deferred. The plan will close the 40-year-old Skirlington Market, which drew over 12,000 petition signatures in opposition. Council officers stated there were no valid planning reasons to refuse the proposals.

Bailey has refreshed its popular touring caravan, the Pegasus Black Edition Bologna. The four-berth twin-axle model features interior updates including removal of wardrobes beside the bed, fabric panels replacing curtains, and an extra window. Standard equipment includes Alu-Tech construction, Truma Combi 6E heating, a 130W solar panel, AL-KO ATC trailer control, and a wireless phone charger.

A Scottish family said their £550 holiday was ruined after checking into a caravan at Wemyss Bay's Parkdean Resorts, where they found bloodstains, human faeces, dirty underwear and used dog waste bags. Staff promised a deep clean but stains remained; no alternative accommodation was offered, and £60 vouchers were given as compensation.

A Stuff journalist tested the TentBox Lite XL, a rooftop tent for cars. The unit weighs 62 kg, sets up in 5–10 minutes, and sleeps four people. The price is £1999.

British tent maker Cinch Outdoors and partner Wild Land have launched the Wingman, a powered pickup topper that rises into a two-story camper via electric scissor lifts. The unit mounts on bed rails, leaving the cargo area fully usable, and collapses to a 25-inch-tall box when stowed. It weighs 551 lbs and fits over 80% of pickups, including the Ford F-150, Toyota Tacoma, and Jeep Gladiator. The upper level sleeps 2–3 on an 89 x 58-inch mattress with 42 inches of headroom, while the lower level offers a foldaway bamboo worktop and MOLLE panels. Early bird price is $6,999.