TT campers in 'high spirits' despite rain affecting race week

Two visitors from Scotland and Australia were fined after bringing drugs to the Isle of Man concealed in a composting toilet of their campervan. Police found five ecstasy tablets, 1.9g of cocaine, and 8g of cannabis during a routine check after the morning ferry from Heysham. The driver also lacked insurance. The court treated it as simple possession, imposing fines of £200 to £500 each.

Campsite owners in New Zealand and Ireland have applied to create new pitches for motorhomes and campervans. The projects differ in scale and timeline but both aim to improve tourist infrastructure.

A former hotel-owning couple from the Isle of Man has been traveling in a motorhome since 2016. Over ten years, they have covered approximately 107,000 miles across Europe and North Africa, spending around £7 per day on campsites in some countries. They fund their travels through rental income and investments.

On the morning of March 23, a camper van caught fire at Ronaldsway Industrial Estate. Two fire appliances responded; the blaze threatened a nearby building.