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Car camping: what you need to know before your trip

The article covers key aspects of car camping. Booking a campsite is straightforward, but wild camping with a motor vehicle in the UK is restricted: Dartmoor allows only non-motorised options, and Scotland requires pre-approved sites. Three main types are described: sleeping inside the car, using rooftop tents, and pitching a regular tent next to the vehicle. Practical gear recommendations include a sleeping bag, torch, power bank, and V2L technology for electric cars. Legal warnings about alcohol consumption while in the car are also provided.

Source: The Irish News MISC
Law & Regulations GB United Kingdom

Caravan holidays face 100pc tax under Labour plans

The UK government is considering an overnight visitor levy that could effectively tax caravan and tent holidays at up to 100%. Resort operators Butlins and Haven warn that a flat £2 per person per night charge would disproportionately affect low-cost breaks, increasing some by 66% or more. While a £1,000-a-night five-star hotel stay would incur a 1% tax, a family of five on a £10-a-night pitch could face a levy equal to the full cost of their accommodation.

Source: Yahoo Finance ENG
Electric Morris JE van to get carbon fibre body and ute and camper options Industry © The Driven
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Electric Morris JE van to get carbon fibre body and ute and camper options

Morris Commercial unveiled a pre-production example of the Morris JE electric van at Everything Electric West in the UK. The van features an aluminium skateboard platform with a carbon-fibre body, a 1000 kg payload, and up to 6 cubic metres of cargo volume. Pilot production is slated for 2027, with commercial-scale production in South Wales in 2028. Pricing starts at £69,000 (approx. $131,200 AUD).

Source: The Driven ISL
Former caravan dealership set to become filling station Industry © Forecourt Trader
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Former caravan dealership set to become filling station

A former caravan and campervan dealership on a 1.3-acre plot in Lichfield, UK, may revert to its original use as a petrol station. An outline planning application has been submitted to Litchfield District Council for the site, which adjoins the A38 near the M6 Toll. Plans include a 3,300 sq ft forecourt shop, four pump islands, two jet-wash bays, and a 2,150 sq ft vehicle workshop.

Source: Forecourt Trader ENG
New parking restrictions for motorhomes and campervans in Saltburn from July 6 Bans & Fines © Birmingham Live
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New parking restrictions for motorhomes and campervans in Saltburn from July 6

From July 6, motorhomes and campervans in Saltburn, England, will be restricted to marked bays on the north side of Marine Parade between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday, with a four-hour limit. Outside these hours and on Sundays, no time restrictions apply. Parking in unmarked areas with single yellow lines is prohibited at all times. The experimental measure aims to balance resident and visitor needs.

Source: Birmingham Live ENG
Caravans destroyed in suspicious fire near Tesco in Glastonbury Incidents © Somerset County Gazette
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Caravans destroyed in suspicious fire near Tesco in Glastonbury

Two caravans were deliberately set on fire near a Tesco supermarket in Glastonbury on the evening of June 13. The store was evacuated, and the blaze was extinguished by 22:40. No injuries were reported. Police are investigating the incident as suspicious and appealing for witnesses.

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UK caravan demand surges 133% Lifestyle © cnnba
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UK caravan demand surges 133%

Demand for caravans and motorhomes in the UK has increased by 133% since the start of the year, according to Gomatri. Park operators such as Haven and Away Resort Water Side Park report a surge in bookings. The trend is driven by uncertainty over foreign travel due to the conflict with Iran and rising domestic holiday costs. Modern caravans have become more comfortable, with luxury models costing over £120,000.

Source: cnnba ARA
British couple saves €2,280 per month living on a sailboat Lifestyle © Mobiles Wohnen: Segelboot-Paar spart 2.280 Euro monatlich
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British couple saves €2,280 per month living on a sailboat

A British couple, Louise and Raymond, have been living on a sailboat since 2021, purchased in 2020. Their monthly expenses dropped from €3,480 in Wales to €1,000–€1,200. Income comes from work as a virtual assistant, pension, and rental property. They plan to switch to a river cruiser to travel European inland waterways.

Source: Mobiles Wohnen: Segelboot-Paar spart 2.280 Euro monatlich DEU
Man jailed for knife attack at caravan park Incidents © Manchester Evening News
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Man jailed for knife attack at caravan park

Joshua Donnelly, 22, was sentenced at York Crown Court for a stabbing at Flamingo Land Resort in North Yorkshire. The attack occurred on September 18 after Donnelly retrieved a knife during a domestic dispute; the victim, a 38-year-old father, was stabbed three times in the abdomen while trying to intervene. He required emergency surgery for a punctured colon and sustained nerve damage, leading to mobility issues, job loss, and financial strain for his family.

Source: Manchester Evening News ENG
Knife attack at Flamingo Land caravan park: attacker sentenced Incidents © Daily Star
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Knife attack at Flamingo Land caravan park: attacker sentenced

Joshua Donnelly, 22, from Middlesbrough, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for stabbing a 38-year-old holidaymaker three times at Flamingo Land Resort in North Yorkshire. The incident occurred on 18 September 2025 around 1:00 AM: Donnelly used a four-inch kitchen knife from a caravan to stab the victim in the abdomen after the victim tried to de-escalate a domestic dispute. The victim required emergency surgery for a punctured colon; Donnelly fled but was arrested later that day.

Source: Daily Star ENG
Golf and country club gets approval for caravan layout changes Law & Regulations © Tivyside Advertiser
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Golf and country club gets approval for caravan layout changes

Ceredigion County Council approved a retrospective application to alter the layout of 36 static caravans and 15 lodges at Penrhos Golf & Country Club in Llanrhystud. The number of units will not increase. Changes include reorienting caravans perpendicular to internal roads, realigning lodges into a linear configuration, and minor encroachment northward. The committee found no unacceptable impacts on landscape, residential amenity, or infrastructure.

Source: Tivyside Advertiser ENG

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