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Yorkshire Caravans & Motorhomes, founded in 1926, has been sold to local entrepreneur Jason Cooper. The business, operating from a 35-acre site, claims to be the UK's oldest and largest independent retailer of caravans and motorhomes with revenues exceeding £50m.

Caravan sales at Salop Leisure have increased by 12% compared to last year. Bookings at the Love2Stay site are up 8%. All 250 parks the company works with in England and Wales reopened on March 1st.

A caravan was completely destroyed by a fire in Chorley on April 6. Firefighters arrived around 2 p.m., extinguished the blaze over two hours, and issued a warning about outdoor equipment safety.

The Old Brick Kilns and Pinecones parks were ranked in the top 10 best UK caravan sites by Practical Caravan. The ranking was based on pitch size, grounds maintenance, and staff helpfulness. The Old Brick Kilns spans 13 acres with five washroom blocks, while Pinecones is noted for its proximity to attractions like the Sandringham Visitor Centre.

Colleagues and customers have expressed condolences following the death of James Hodds, the frontman of campervan conversion company Waveney Campers. He passed away on February 18 at the age of 43. A post announcing his death on the company's Facebook page received 250 comments.

A campaign for designated stopover areas warns that bans on overnight parking for motorhomes and campervans in popular areas are deterring tourists. North Yorkshire authorities have made permanent a trial ban on parking along part of the coast from 11pm to 7am, introduced in 2024 following complaints about anti-social behaviour. Campaigners call for more official 'aires' instead of outright restrictions.