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Grain to Woolwich: New stretch of coastal path connects central London to north Kent coast

Mike RuffJanuary 12, 2022August 4, 2022

by Mike RuffJanuary 12, 2022August 4, 20220

The Grain to Woolwich is a new trail connecting central London to the north Kent coast has officially opened. The incredibly varied 47.12-mile (75.85km) trail...

Outdoor activity in Britain increased significantly over summer, data shows

Mike RuffNovember 8, 2021February 10, 2022

by Mike RuffNovember 8, 2021February 10, 20220

With record numbers of Britons enjoying summers staycations this year, latest data from Ordnance Survey (OS) suggests that more people are walking, cycling and running...

Expanded London ULEZ comes into force today

Mike RuffOctober 25, 2021February 10, 2022

by Mike RuffOctober 25, 2021February 10, 20221

From today (25 October 2021) the existing central London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will expand to create a single larger zone up to, but...

Multi-generational holidays planned for 2022 as families plan to catch up on lost time

Mike RuffOctober 12, 2021February 10, 2022

by Mike RuffOctober 12, 2021February 10, 20220

More than a third of Brits are planning to holiday with grandparents or grandchildren next year, new research suggests. The multi-generational staycation has emerged as...

Caravan takes to London skies to celebrate staycation boom

Mike RuffOctober 1, 2021February 10, 2022

by Mike RuffOctober 1, 2021February 10, 20220

A high-flying caravan gave surprised tourists and Londoners a new perspective on caravanning as it was slowly craned into the sky above St Paul’s Cathedral...

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Greater London

Grain to Woolwich: New stretch of coastal path connects central London to north Kent coast

Outdoor activity in Britain increased significantly over summer, data shows

Expanded London ULEZ comes into force today

Multi-generational holidays planned for 2022 as families plan to catch up on lost time

Caravan takes to London skies to celebrate staycation boom

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