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British woman moves into caravan, halves housing costs Lifestyle © Racing.nl
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British woman moves into caravan, halves housing costs

Katrina, 31, from southern England, gave up her €1,100 monthly apartment rent and bought a two-person caravan for €30,000. She signed a nine-year contract at a holiday park, bringing her annual base costs to €4,100, covering pitch, utilities, and amenities. She reports working less and feeling 'half retired.' Her story is part of a broader trend of young people in the UK, China, and Germany seeking affordable housing alternatives amid rising rents.

Source: Racing.nl NLD
Wellhouse turns Kia PV5 into a functional electric camper for four Builds © Motor1.com
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Wellhouse turns Kia PV5 into a functional electric camper for four

British company Wellhouse Leisure has unveiled a camper conversion based on the electric Kia PV5 van. The model features a pop-up roof by Drivelodge, providing an extra sleeping area. Inside, it includes foldable and removable Schnierle seats, a kitchen module with electric or gas hob options, water systems, and an auxiliary electrical system with a lithium battery and solar panel charging capability. Prices start at £53,500 (approx. €61,870) for the 52 kWh battery version and £54,500 (approx. €63,000) for the 71 kWh version.

Source: Motor1.com SPA
Caravan park extension recommended for refusal over overdevelopment fears Bans & Fines © Wales Online
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Caravan park extension recommended for refusal over overdevelopment fears

A planning officer for Ceredigion council has recommended refusal of an application to extend Ocean Heights Leisure Park in Maen-y-groes. The plan involves relocating 47 caravan pitches from two other parks, which the local community council says would double the site's area. Objections cite road safety, wastewater infrastructure strain, and loss of agricultural land. The decision is scheduled for the June 10 development management committee meeting.

Source: Wales Online ENG
Horse manège set to be transformed into caravan storage Openings © St Helens Star
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Horse manège set to be transformed into caravan storage

St Helens Council has approved a planning application to convert a former horse manège at Heathfield Farm in Widnes into storage for up to 22 touring caravans. The site, which had been used informally as a car park since 2019, will now serve as secure caravan storage. The planning officer determined the change would not harm the area's visual appeal or residents' tranquillity, and the Highways Advisor raised no objection, noting no increased risk to highway safety. Strict conditions have been attached to the permission, including limiting use to caravan storage only.

Source: St Helens Star ENG
Pembrokeshire campsite named most child-friendly in Great Britain Lifestyle © Western Telegraph
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Pembrokeshire campsite named most child-friendly in Great Britain

Trefach Holiday Park in Pembrokeshire has topped Pitchup.com’s rankings as the most child-friendly campsite in Great Britain, scoring 9.3 out of 10 based on nearly 200,000 verified customer reviews. Jubilee Camping in Hampshire came second with 9.2, followed by Panoramic Camping and Glamping in Swansea with 8.9. The list, part of the 2025 Gold Awards, highlights the growing demand for affordable family outdoor holidays.

Source: Western Telegraph ENG
Law & Regulations GB United Kingdom

Retrospective plans for caravans and lodges at Llanrhystud park set to be approved

Council planning officers in Wales have recommended approval for a retrospective application to retain 36 static caravans and 15 lodges at Penrhos Park in Llanrhystud. The structures were built after 2019 planning permission but were not sited in the approved layout. The decision will be made by Ceredigion County Council's Development Management Committee on 10 June.

Source: Cambrian News ENG
Versatile camper van with a skylight for stargazing from bed Builds © La Vanguardia
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Versatile camper van with a skylight for stargazing from bed

UK-based Camper Camper has unveiled a camper van conversion based on the long-wheelbase MAN TGE. The interior features a full kitchen with oven and three-burner hob, a separate bathroom with shower, and a double bed with a skylight. The electrical system includes two AGM batteries, an inverter-charger, and three charging options: solar, external hookup, and alternator. The price is approximately €127,000.

Source: La Vanguardia SPA
Parkdean Resorts launches all-inclusive packages from £25 per night Lifestyle © Manchester Evening News
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Parkdean Resorts launches all-inclusive packages from £25 per night

Parkdean Resorts has introduced all-inclusive packages at 45 holiday parks across the UK. Prices start from £25 per adult per night, with children's rates from £10. The package includes three daily meals, unlimited soft drinks and Costa Coffee. A family of four can get accommodation and full board for under £400, saving over £300 compared to a standard stay.

Source: Manchester Evening News ENG
Haven holiday chain sells one million Wetherspoons pub meals in two years Lifestyle © Daily Mirror
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Haven holiday chain sells one million Wetherspoons pub meals in two years

Haven, the UK's largest caravan park operator, has sold one million meals at Wetherspoons pubs located on its sites. The first pub opened at Primrose Valley in 2024, and there are now nine. Haven's CEO said the partnership has been so successful that the company aims to add Wetherspoons to most of its 39 parks. Customers have ordered 365,000 breakfasts, 57,000 lunches, and 578,000 dinners over two years.

Source: Daily Mirror ENG
Police remove abandoned caravan after it became anti-social behaviour gathering point Incidents © Times and Star
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Police remove abandoned caravan after it became anti-social behaviour gathering point

Allerdale police removed an abandoned caravan from Ashfield Road South in Moorclose, Workington, using powers under Section 99 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act. Regular patrols found the caravan had become a gathering point for anti-social behaviour and was being used by local children, raising safety concerns. The removal aims to reduce opportunities for criminality and improve community safety.

Source: Times and Star ENG
Family loses £65,000 on caravan sale in Lincolnshire Lifestyle © Magzter
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Family loses £65,000 on caravan sale in Lincolnshire

A family from Ruddington bought a caravan for £87,000 at Tattershall Lakes in Lincolnshire in July 2024. When they tried to sell it back to park operator Away Resorts in January 2026, they were offered £22,000 — the amount still owed on finance. A private sale would have incurred additional costs of around £7,000 for release fees and an electricity bill, while site fees of £500 per month continued throughout the process.

Source: Magzter ENG

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