Hampshire campsite named among UK's top 150 for 2026

Martin Power, 36, of Ryton-on-Dunsmore, was given a suspended 18-month sentence at Mold Crown Court on Friday after admitting two theft charges. He stole caravans belonging to Rachael McTiernan and Michael McKnight from Roberts Caravan Park in late February 2025. One caravan, valued at £46,000, was recovered after a tracking device led police to Knutsford; the other, worth £17,800, remains missing. Power must complete 12 months of drug rehabilitation, 100 hours of unpaid work, and 20 rehabilitation days.

The new Citroen Holidays camper van is set to compete with the Volkswagen California. Volkswagen has sold over 200,000 California units since 2004. The base price of the new T7 California is nearly £65,000, with an additional £10,000 for trim and options.

The Lawrence family, which has run Dobrudden Farm Caravan Park in Baildon, West Yorkshire, for 70 years, expressed a 'profound sense of unfairness' over Bradford Council's decision to sell the land. The family's bid was previously recommended for approval, but a higher offer was received. At a scrutiny committee meeting on July 30, the decision was referred back to officers after concerns were raised about the impact on residents, including potential rent increases and the sale of unused plots.

In Cornwall, a severe housing shortage has been triggered by mass tourism, short-term rentals, and second homes. With about 25,000 active listings on rental platforms and over 13,000 second homes left empty, long-term rental supply has collapsed, pushing prices beyond the reach of young locals. Many have converted old vans into permanent residences, facing harsh winter conditions, lack of amenities, and constant risk of eviction. Community initiatives offer basic support, but the future remains uncertain as local policies may further restrict parking areas.

A car towing a caravan caught fire on the M25 near Waltham Abbey. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the blaze by 11:07 am. One man suffered burns to his fingers and received first aid from firefighters.

Cliff House Holiday Park, containing about 200 caravans, was saved with no sign of damage after a major wildfire at Dunwich Heath, one of the largest in Suffolk's history. The fire, which started Wednesday night, grew to the size of 220 football pitches, prompting evacuations and a major incident declaration. Firebreaks reduced the presence to eight engines for overnight operations. The park remains closed without power, and RSPB Minsmere is closed until further notice. The National Trust reported habitat loss for rare species and launched an emergency appeal.