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Kintore caravan park expansion put on hold after neighbour complaints Law & Regulations © Aberdeen Live
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Kintore caravan park expansion put on hold after neighbour complaints

Aberdeenshire Council has deferred a decision on the expansion of Hillhead Caravan Park near Kintore, scheduling a site visit to assess road access concerns. The application by Sutherland Park proposes adding 12 touring pitches and 13 holiday lodges, plus a new amenities building. Neighbour Callum Fraser, whose property is surrounded by the park, argued the changes fail to address privacy and road safety issues. A previous proposal for 18 lodges was rejected in October 2024, and an appeal to the Scottish Government was unsuccessful.

Source: Aberdeen Live ENG
Volkswagen T4 campervan destroyed by fire in Hardley, family unharmed Incidents © Advertiser and Times
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Volkswagen T4 campervan destroyed by fire in Hardley, family unharmed

A family's Volkswagen T4 campervan burst into flames while traveling through the New Forest near Long Lane, Hardley, on Sunday afternoon. Firefighters from Hardley and Beaulieu extinguished the blaze within 30 minutes, but the vehicle was completely destroyed. Owner Kelly Hall described the incident as 'devastating' and thanked members of the public who stopped to help. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Source: Advertiser and Times ENG
West Dorset holiday park redevelopment plans submitted Industry © Bridport and Lyme Regis News
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West Dorset holiday park redevelopment plans submitted

An environmental impact screening request has been filed for Wood Farm Holiday Park in Charmouth, proposing to convert 31 touring caravan pitches and camping pods into 27 static and lodge-style caravan pitches with environmental upgrades. Additional applications in Bridport and nearby villages include rooflight replacements, garage conversions, and home extensions. All plans are available for public comment on Dorset Council's planning register.

Source: Bridport and Lyme Regis News ENG
Moray holiday park expansion approved despite objections Openings © Northern Scot
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Moray holiday park expansion approved despite objections

Plans to add 21 static caravans at Silver Sands Holiday Park in Lossiemouth, Moray, have been approved by planning officers, overriding 18 objections from residents and caravan owners. Critics cited strain on amenities like the swimming pool and clubhouse, as well as environmental concerns about coastal dunes. Officials ruled most objections as non-material to planning, noting the development is on grassland, not dunes, and that internal road management is a private matter for the operator.

Source: Northern Scot ENG
Camping site plan resubmitted with fence to keep campers off canal bank Openings © Whitchurch Herald
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Camping site plan resubmitted with fence to keep campers off canal bank

Chris Huxley has resubmitted a planning application for a camping site on the outskirts of Whitchurch, at Grindley Brook, on land behind Hotel Farm. The proposal includes 10 tent pitches, 10 seasonal pitches, and 10 touring pitches for motorhomes and caravans, along with toilet and shower facilities and a sewage treatment plant. The previous application was withdrawn after Shropshire Council’s highways team raised concerns about access and the Canal and River Trust required a 10-metre buffer from the canal to protect riparian habitat for water voles and otters. The revised plan adds a low-level fence along the canal bank to deter campers from walking onto it and provides updated access details with visibility splays and swept-path analysis.

Source: Whitchurch Herald MISC
British man converts old farm trailer into two-storey tiny house Builds © CPG Click Petróleo y Gas
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British man converts old farm trailer into two-storey tiny house

Jack McKenna, 22, from Colchester, Essex, bought an old farm trailer for £60 and spent three years transforming it into a two-storey tiny house on wheels. The project, costing around £5,000, uses recycled materials and includes a kitchen, bedroom, living area, and composting toilet. According to the ONS, 3.6 million Britons aged 20–34 live with their parents, highlighting the relevance of such alternatives.

Source: CPG Click Petróleo y Gas SPA
Free caravan and lodge event coming to Eden Valley Exhibitions © News and Star
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Free caravan and lodge event coming to Eden Valley

The Big Love Weekender will take place from June 25 to 28 at Wild Rose Holiday Park near Appleby-in-Westmorland, hosted by Harrison Holidays. Over 50 new and pre-owned static caravans and luxury lodges will be on display, including the 2026 Galloway holiday lodge, with prices starting from £29,995. The park features an infinity pool, restaurant, play areas, and free snacks and drinks for visitors. Similar events are held simultaneously at four other Harrison Holidays parks across the UK.

Source: News and Star ENG
Vandalism damages facilities at Hampshire country park Incidents © Daily Echo
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Vandalism damages facilities at Hampshire country park

Royal Victoria Country Park in Netley has reported criminal damage to gate locks and the removal of signage in fields reserved for organised caravan rallies. Nine locks had to be replaced. The park, owned by Hampshire County Council, temporarily locks these fields ahead of rallies to prepare them, a practice that has been in place since the 1980s and supports the park financially.

Source: Daily Echo ENG
Bans & Fines GB United Kingdom

Cornwall Council partially refuses Bude holiday park expansion

Cornwall Council has partially refused a planning application by Seasons Holiday PLC to expand Bude Coastal Resort with up to 100 holiday lodges. The council approved 58 lodges on fields B, C, and D, replacing existing glamping tents and brick cottages. However, it refused 42 lodges on fields E–G, citing that the development would encroach on undeveloped agricultural land and harm the landscape corridor separating Bude, Stratton, and Flexbury, leading to settlement coalescence.

Source: The Cornish Times ENG
Incidents GB United Kingdom

Motorhome stolen in latest in string of thefts as probe launched

A Fiat Ducato motorhome (registration Y9HOM) was stolen from Heiton, Scottish Borders, between 10pm on June 20 and 1am on June 21. Police are investigating and have appealed for CCTV or dashcam footage. The theft is part of a series, including a Husqvarna FE350 motorcycle and an Apollo bicycle, believed to be linked.

Source: Greatest Hits Radio (The Scottish Borders & North Northumberland) ENG
Perthshire caravan site operator loses licence after residents' concerns Law & Regulations © Daily Record
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Perthshire caravan site operator loses licence after residents' concerns

Perth and Kinross Council revoked the licence of Woodside Property Ltd, operator of Burnbank Park in Blairgowrie, on June 15, 2026, due to lack of management and maintenance. The site houses 50 residents, 11 of whom are considered extremely vulnerable. The company failed to respond to council inquiries from July 2025, did not provide 24-hour site manager availability, and neglected repairs and maintenance. The council plans to appoint an interim manager and will continue supporting residents.

Source: Daily Record ENG
Kia Sportage Wins Best SUV for Towing Caravans Industry © Miles Group
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Kia Sportage Wins Best SUV for Towing Caravans

The Kia Sportage Hybrid was named 'Best Car for Caravans up to 1500kg' at the 2026 What Car? Tow Car Awards in the UK. The HEV GT-Line S AWD variant, with a 1,510kg towing capacity and 6.4L/100km fuel economy, outperformed rivals in the compact SUV segment. Testing involved stability, handling, and emergency braking assessments with a Swift caravan loaded to 85% of the car's kerb weight. The award adds to the Sportage's strong 2026 performance, with over 21,000 UK sales year-to-date.

Source: Miles Group ENG
Stealing gas bottles from caravan costs men £1,204 Incidents © LincsOnline
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Stealing gas bottles from caravan costs men £1,204

Two men pleaded guilty to stealing gas bottles and a hose pipe valued at £270 from a caravan in Ingoldmells on December 12. The theft was discovered via CCTV by the owner. Christopher White, 37, claimed he was recovering items for non-payment, but the victim provided a receipt showing the bottles were bought elsewhere. The court fined each man and ordered costs and compensation, totaling £1,204 per person.

Source: LincsOnline ENG
BMC issues guidelines for responsible wild camping and vanlife Lifestyle © thebmc.co.uk
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BMC issues guidelines for responsible wild camping and vanlife

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has released a series of advice codes and films under the #RespectTheWild campaign. The guidelines cover leave-no-trace principles for mountain camping and vanlife: choosing remote sites, staying one night only, banning campfires, and properly disposing of human waste. The advice emphasizes self-containment and minimizing environmental impact.

Source: thebmc.co.uk ENG

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