North Craven campsite all-year use refused; Eskdale park approved

North Norfolk District Council has granted a Certificate of Lawful Use or Development for Castaways Holiday Park on Paston Road, allowing caravans and lodges to be occupied from January 4 to the end of February. The decision follows evidence of uninterrupted winter occupation for over 10 years, with booking records from 2016 to 2026. This comes after the council refused a separate application in March to remove the seasonal restriction permanently, citing safety concerns near Bacton Gas Terminal and potential impacts on protected wildlife.

The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) has launched a campaign distributing QR code-branded bin bags to campers who are found camping irresponsibly, aiming to reduce litter and promote responsible camping. The bags, part of the 'Rubbish Campsites' campaign, include a QR code linking to camping guidelines and a directory of over 100 official campsites. The initiative is led by Cumbria's Strategic Visitor Management Group in partnership with the National Trust, Forestry England, and Westmorland and Furness Council. During the August bank holiday weekend, special split bins will be placed at Ullswater Information Centre and Coniston Boating Centre for a 'vote for your favourite fell' activity.

A man was rescued from a sinkhole about 9 meters deep at Higher Trevaskis Caravan & Camping Park in Cornwall on 24 July. Emergency services evacuated part of the campsite and used line rescue equipment to bring the casualty to safety; he was then taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital by ambulance. The park owners said specialist mining engineers assessed the site and confirmed it could continue operating safely, and the historical mine feature is being capped and permanently secured. The sinkhole was an unrecorded historical feature, according to the owners.

The owner of Ditchling Camping in East Sussex, UK, has defended allowing controlled campfires despite a government warning about high wildfire risk. Conrad Howard said he takes the warning 'extremely seriously' and has consulted with emergency services. He stated that only small, controlled fires in designated pits are permitted, with disposable BBQs and open ground fires banned. An unnamed local resident expressed concern, saying the site could pose a fire risk, and has contacted Lewes District Council and MP James MacCleary.

Between July 11 and 12, unknown suspects forced entry through a window to the Gravers site on Edington Road in Steeple Ashton, near Trowbridge, causing significant damage to fixtures and fittings and stealing a framed Bath rugby shirt. On the same night, at Raydown Leaze, rubble and rocks were thrown over a fence, damaging multiple caravans. Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information.

A Dutch couple, Juan and Sandra, moved into a motorhome and now spend about 1,060 euros per month living on a campsite in the UK, allowing them to save money. They faced criticism on social media but emphasize their choice was deliberate, valuing the quiet and financial freedom.