Criminals using new tricks to con holidaymakers with fake caravan listings

Broadland District Council has again refused a planning application for a 20-pitch caravan site at Black Barn Farm in Salhouse, Norfolk. The rejection is based on nutrient neutrality rules, a government measure to prevent river pollution. Owner Trevor Thain's previous attempt in 2022 was also denied due to environmental concerns.

Rachel Pyrah, 45, was sentenced for causing serious injury by careless driving after losing control of her Peugeot Boxer campervan on the B6265 at Fellbeck on 31 May 2024. She struck a Volkswagen T-Roc carrying a family on holiday; a 14-month-old infant suffered a traumatic brain injury requiring lifelong multi-disciplinary care. Pyrah received 60 hours of unpaid work and a 12-month driving ban.

North Ayrshire Council is set to approve £100,000 in funding for a pilot motorhome site at Largs seafront. The money comes from the council's share of Crown Estate Scotland revenues, allocated for coastal communities. The project will convert Bowencraig East car park into a paid parking area with full facilities, including water and sewage. The site is expected to open in 2026.

North Yorkshire Police are investigating an attempted theft of four caravans in Thorpe Willoughby. The incident occurred on 27 May at around 17:45 on Dam Lane. Suspects fled in an unknown vehicle.

From 15 June 2026, the m.connect bus service will add a stop at Silver Sands Caravan Site on the 333 Burghead to Lossiemouth route. The service operates Monday to Friday with six return journeys per day, linking the site with Burghead, Hopeman, Duffus, and Lossiemouth. The additional stop aims to improve access for employees, residents, and visitors as part of the Moray Growth Deal’s Bus Revolution project.

Lagnakeil Highland Lodges, a holiday park near Oban, Scotland, has been listed for auction with a guide price of £1.1 million. The online auction is scheduled for June 18. The site includes holiday accommodations, extensive grounds, and potential for further development.