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Campaign launched to encourage visitors to the Highlands during winter months

Mike RuffFebruary 12, 2022February 12, 2022

by Mike RuffFebruary 12, 2022February 12, 20220

Highland destination organisations have launched a new marketing campaign to encourage visitors to the Highlands in winter. Visit Inverness Loch Ness, Cairngorms Business Partnership, Lochaber...

No justification for high fuel pump prices, RAC says

Mike RuffFebruary 12, 2022February 12, 2022

by Mike RuffFebruary 12, 2022February 12, 20220

The RAC is urging retailers to hold firm and not hike pump prices, despite a barrel of oil nearing $100 – a price last seen...

Auto Express recognition for Ring compact inflator

Mike RuffFebruary 12, 2022February 12, 2022

by Mike RuffFebruary 12, 2022February 12, 20220

Ring’s RTC2000 cordless handheld rechargeable tyre inflator has received warm reviews in Auto Express for its compact versatility in the publication’s mini test feature. The...

Unprecedented ticket sales for Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2022

Mike RuffFebruary 10, 2022February 22, 2022

by Mike RuffFebruary 10, 2022February 22, 202222

The Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show, returns to the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham later this month from 22 – 27 February 2022, with the largest...

Volkswagen launches ‘mobile home in a box’ camping units

Mike RuffFebruary 10, 2022February 10, 2022

by Mike RuffFebruary 10, 2022February 10, 20220

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a range of mini-mobile camping units offering a kitchen area, bed, water supply, and storage space to give owners complete...

Six things to do in Armagh 2022

Mike RuffFebruary 9, 2022February 10, 2022

by Mike RuffFebruary 9, 2022February 10, 20220

Armagh City and borough is currently in the running to become UK City of Culture 2025 after making it through to the final eight of...

Van driver tears-off carpark entrance roof

Mike RuffFebruary 9, 2022February 10, 2022

by Mike RuffFebruary 9, 2022February 10, 20220

A van driver has been left red-faced after accidentally taking the roof off the entrance to a residential car park. A resident, who wishes to...

Potholes still UK’s biggest road safety issue, motorists say

Mike RuffFebruary 8, 2022February 8, 2022

by Mike RuffFebruary 8, 2022February 8, 20220

New research conducted by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that motorists still see potholes as the biggest safety issue...

Government clamps down on rogue parking firms with new Code of Practice

Mike RuffFebruary 7, 2022February 10, 2022

by Mike RuffFebruary 7, 2022February 10, 20220

Millions of motorists are set to benefit from a major government crackdown on rogue parking firms which will see fines slashed and a clearer and...

What’s the difference between a campervan and a motorhome?

Mike RuffFebruary 6, 2022August 11, 2022

by Mike RuffFebruary 6, 2022August 11, 20220

If you’re in the market for a new campervan or motorhome, you’ll quickly discover a vast choice of vehicles but what is a campervan and...

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Campaign launched to encourage visitors to the Highlands during winter months

No justification for high fuel pump prices, RAC says

Auto Express recognition for Ring compact inflator

Unprecedented ticket sales for Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2022

Volkswagen launches ‘mobile home in a box’ camping units

Six things to do in Armagh 2022

Van driver tears-off carpark entrance roof

Potholes still UK’s biggest road safety issue, motorists say

Government clamps down on rogue parking firms with new Code of Practice

What’s the difference between a campervan and a motorhome?

BEDEO launches electric motorhome range

More calls for Highland Council to scrap “unworkable” motorhome pass scheme

‘Pembs Stop’ overnight parking trial expected to be scrapped

National Trust urges people to ‘leave no trace’ after increase in illegal camping and littering

CADAC 2 Cook 3 Turbo: New lightweight stove from Dometic

People smuggler jailed for stashing migrants inside motorhome