Wild Duck Holiday Park in Great Yarmouth named among best outdoor swimming spots

Hertfordshire County Council has confirmed that reconstruction of Ver Meadows caravan park in Redbourn, damaged by a major fire on July 12, 2025, will begin in mid-August 2026. The fire affected 15 of the 18 pitches. The cause remains undetermined, but investigators ruled out technical faults and suggested a human act. Construction is expected to take about 23 weeks, after which residents can return.

Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park near Fordingbridge has been named in Campsites.co.uk's top 150 UK campsites for 2026. It scores 4.81 out of 5 from 334 reviews.

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.