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Overnight motorhome parking plans submitted for Northumberland coastal car park

Mike RuffNovember 3, 2021August 17, 2022

by Mike RuffNovember 3, 2021August 17, 20221

Plans have been submitted for an overnight campervan parking trial in Amble, Northumberland. The scheme would allow eight motorhomes to park overnight at Beadnell, with...

Gwynedd Council car parks could soon allow overnight stopovers for campervans

Mike RuffNovember 2, 2021August 17, 2022

by Mike RuffNovember 2, 2021August 17, 20220

Campervans and motorhomes could soon be allowed to stay overnight on some Gwynedd Council car parks, it has been reported. A cabinet report will recommend...

Flood warnings in place for large parts of the north, southwest and southern England

Mike RuffOctober 29, 2021February 10, 2022

by Mike RuffOctober 29, 2021February 10, 20220

Large parts of England should be on alert for potential flooding, both today, into the weekend and early next week, the Environment Agency has warned....

Campaign for Real Aires aims to relieve pressures of UK’s staycation boom

Mike RuffOctober 28, 2021August 17, 2022

by Mike RuffOctober 28, 2021August 17, 20223

The Campaign for Real Aires (CAMpRA) is calling for support from UK Van Lifers as it continues to promote the benefits of dedicated overnight stopping areas for...

New Dunoon motorhome and camping site gets go-ahead

Mike RuffOctober 27, 2021August 17, 2022

by Mike RuffOctober 27, 2021August 17, 20221

National Park planning chiefs have given the go-ahead for a new motorhome and camping site near Dunoon in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The proposals for...

Scotland ranks top in UK for water wildlife experiences

Mike RuffOctober 22, 2021February 10, 2022

by Mike RuffOctober 22, 2021February 10, 20220

Scotland has ranked top in the UK for water wildlife experiences, a survey has revealed. As part of the Year of Coasts and Waters 20/21,...

Cumbria Tourism calls on Motorhome owners to ‘plan ahead’ with new ‘van life’ hub

Mike RuffOctober 21, 2021August 17, 2022

by Mike RuffOctober 21, 2021August 17, 20220

Ahead of the October half-term holidays, motorhome owners visiting Cumbria are being urged to plan ahead, to pre-book their visits and explore lesser-known areas of...

Campaign for Real Aires backs Western Isles ‘motorhome tax’

Mike RuffOctober 18, 2021February 10, 2022

by Mike RuffOctober 18, 2021February 10, 20220

The Campaign for Real Aires (CAMpRA) has spoke out in support of a proposed short term motorhome tax on leisure vehicles in the Outer Hebrides...

Three new ways to discover the story of Belfast

Mike RuffOctober 14, 2021February 10, 2022

by Mike RuffOctober 14, 2021February 10, 20220

There’s a lot to see and do in the city that built the Titanic. Whether it’s a sightseeing tour, a Game of Thrones jaunt, or...

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...

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

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‘Pembs Stop’ overnight parking trial expected to be scrapped

Mike RuffSeptember 8, 2024September 8, 2024

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

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People smuggler jailed for stashing migrants inside motorhome

Mike RuffSeptember 6, 2024September 8, 2024

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UK travel

Overnight motorhome parking plans submitted for Northumberland coastal car park

Gwynedd Council car parks could soon allow overnight stopovers for campervans

Flood warnings in place for large parts of the north, southwest and southern England

Campaign for Real Aires aims to relieve pressures of UK’s staycation boom

New Dunoon motorhome and camping site gets go-ahead

Scotland ranks top in UK for water wildlife experiences

Cumbria Tourism calls on Motorhome owners to ‘plan ahead’ with new ‘van life’ hub

Campaign for Real Aires backs Western Isles ‘motorhome tax’

Three new ways to discover the story of Belfast

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

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