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A British couple with eight-year-old twins spent a year traveling through Europe and Africa in a camper van. They shifted from homeschooling to 'world schooling,' focusing on experiences and discoveries during their travels, which significantly boosted the children's curiosity and confidence. Despite challenges with remote work and connectivity, the family grew closer and called the year the best of their lives.
A court order has been served to a group that set up caravans on the edge of a junior football pitch at Redcar Athletic's playing fields in Teesside. The group arrived on Sunday, prompting the club to cancel games and planned holiday courses this week. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council said the group had until 12:00 BST on Thursday to vacate or further enforcement action would be taken. Cleveland Police confirmed a notice had been served and the eviction process is ongoing.
Adrian Wright, owner of Cefn Coed Wild Camping near Dolgellau, has faced online abuse after asking a couple to extinguish their campfire. In a TikTok video, he was called a "f*!*!ing helmet" for enforcing the ban and asking guests to lower their music. Wright explained that the ban is necessary due to dry conditions and nearby wildfires, stating that the ground is so dry that campfires pose a huge risk to life, animals, and the environment. He noted that staff patrol nightly and politely ask guests to put out fires, adding that he has lost income from firewood sales. His daughter Sophie said the warnings are particularly relevant as a fire started on a neighboring farm, reinforcing the importance of precautions during dry conditions.
Two lanes are closed on the M25 clockwise at J14 A3113 Airport Way (Heathrow) due to a motorhome breakdown and a crash. Queueing traffic is reported back to J13, with recovery work underway.
A homeowner in Irvine, whose new house was constructed around a caravan, claims he has been discriminated against because he comes from a family of travellers. James Brown and his wife invited the Irvine Times to view the East Road property after an appeal against the North Ayrshire Council decision failed. The council refused retrospective planning permission in May, and the Local Review Body upheld the decision last month, citing unacceptable development within the Irvine Town Centre Conservation area. Brown argues the house fits in well, has privacy glass and solar panels, and believes he is being singled out due to his background. The council says discussions to resolve the breach of planning control are ongoing.
A field fire in Withersfield, Suffolk, spread to a home, caravan and garages. Six Suffolk and two Essex crews are tackling the blaze, with concerns over an oil tank and gas cylinders.
Organizers of the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival in Colne have announced that camping spaces are still available at the official campsite at Colne & Nelson Rugby Club. The campsite will be open from August 27 to September 1, offering hot showers, toilets, food and drink, and live entertainment. Spaces are available for tents, campers, and caravans at £9 per night. A free shuttle bus will run between the campsite and the festival.
Police are at Parkfield Caravan Park on Sand Bank in Wisbech St Mary following reports of violence after a fire broke out. Fire services attended around 12:10 PM, with two caravans and two outbuildings on fire. Officers remain at the scene.
A UK court ordered landowner John Holland to pay £116,263 for illegally converting the Wet Moor SSSI into a permanent caravan park. He placed over 90 caravans and 40 vehicles, laid 300 metres of tarmac, and dumped waste. His illicit income exceeded £1 million. The court also ordered him to restore the site by 23 January 2026.
A man has received a suspended prison sentence for repeatedly breaching a planning injunction by bringing caravans onto land in Kent without permission. The High Court found the breaches serious and deliberate, imposing six months' imprisonment suspended for two years, with a condition to vacate the site within six months.
In her new book 'Under the Stars', camping expert Sian Lewis lists 10 top campsites across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. These include Knepp Estate in West Sussex, a rewilding project; Brownsea Island in Dorset, site of the first Scout camp in 1907; and Glenbrittle Campsite on the Isle of Skye. Nightly prices range from £7 to £46.
Firefighters were called on Tuesday evening to a fire in a touring caravan on Sandylands Promenade in Morecambe. Two fire engines from Morecambe and one from Lancaster attended the incident at 10.26pm. Crews used two jets and one hose reel to extinguish the fire, remaining on scene for approximately 45 minutes. The cause is under investigation.
Cliff House Holiday Park will reopen on Friday at 10am after being closed due to the Dunwich Heath fire. The park lost power for almost two weeks. The fire, which started on July 29, was a major incident for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, involving all 600 firefighters. Although the major incident was declared over on August 10, the fire remains live. The road will be closed just past the park entrance, and beach access is temporarily restricted for safety checks.
A T3 journalist drove the new VW California Ocean 2,000 miles across Europe. The test found the petrol engine underpowered, no wireless charging, and a tinny sound system, but praised the dual sliding doors and clever layout. Prices start at £64,432.
Cheshire East approved adding 20 touring caravan pitches at Coole Acres Fishery and Leisure Park near Nantwich, including a sanitary block and ancillary works.
An unauthorised encampment with caravans and campers was found at Kirkleatham Showground in Redcar, UK. It's the second such case this week; eviction proceedings have begun.
A planning application has been submitted to create six overnight motorhome bays at Mill Street Car Park in Llangollen as part of a Denbighshire County Council pilot scheme. The proposal includes water supply, waste disposal facilities, and recycling bins, with stays limited to 48 hours. The scheme would reduce existing car parking by 29 spaces and is part of a broader initiative to address unauthorized overnight parking.
The Lake District National Park Authority has granted retrospective planning permission for a static caravan placed in ancient woodland, despite acknowledging some harm. The caravan was installed on the site of a demolished garage at Great Tower Scout Camp on Cartmel Fell. The approval, granted on August 7, requires reducing the deck and carrying out compensatory tree planting within a year. The planning report noted the garage demolition was not permitted development, but the caravan could remain as ancillary staff accommodation, providing a significant fallback position.
Cumberland Council planners have approved an additional 19 caravan pitches at Camelot Caravan Park in Longtown, near the A7. The decision was made on Monday, August 10. The extension will be located on the north-east boundary of the existing site, adjacent to woodland. Access will be via an existing road, and the layout will mirror the current park. The council noted the site is well screened by vegetation and will not impact neighboring properties, deeming the proposal compliant with planning policies.
Residents of Dobrudden Farm Caravan Park in Baildon, home to about 100 people, are worried about the possible sale of the land owned by Bradford Council. The Lawrence family, which has run the park for 70 years, failed to buy the freehold after a higher bid from another party. The sale decision has been called in for further review, with no final decision made.
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