Parking

Fifth of drivers slam councils for scrapping parking payment machines in favour of mobile apps

Mike RuffJune 29, 2023June 29, 2023

by Mike RuffJune 29, 2023June 29, 20230

Nearly one-in-five drivers (19%) say their local authority has either scrapped parking payment machines or is consulting on doing so, forcing them to use mobile...

Plans for overnight parking trial in Lytham St Annes

Mike RuffJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023

by Mike RuffJune 26, 2023June 26, 20230

Motorhomes and campervans may soon be able to park overnight in designated bays on a Lancashire car park as part of an 18-month trial period....

Anti-motorhome sentiment in Scottish Hebridean is driving away visitors

Mike RuffJune 22, 2023June 22, 2023

by Mike RuffJune 22, 2023June 22, 20238

A motorhome owner has spoke out to say “we’re not all the same” after a petition sparked a social media frenzy with many blasting motorhome...

OPINION: Are Gwynedd’s new overnight stopovers too good to be true?

Victoria IlottJune 14, 2023June 15, 2023

by Victoria IlottJune 14, 2023June 15, 20231

Reading the article ‘Planning given for four motorhome stopovers in Gwynedd‘ gave a ray of sunshine to my otherwise thunderstorm ridden day. I have long...

Northern Ireland town “missing out” on campervan boost, says Councillor

Mike RuffJune 9, 2023June 10, 2023

by Mike RuffJune 9, 2023June 10, 20230

Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, risks losing out on a huge source of income if campervan and motorhome tourists don’t feel welcome in the town, Donegal County...

Park4night launches new network of ‘natural private’ stopovers

Mike RuffJune 6, 2023June 6, 2023

by Mike RuffJune 6, 2023June 6, 20230

Park4night has announced the launch of a new network of ‘natural private spots’. Named ‘GeoSpot’, the network offers natural and eco-friendly places to stay overnight...

New barrier installed on Llanberis road to prevent overnight parking

Mike RuffMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023

by Mike RuffMay 30, 2023May 30, 20230

A new barrier has been erected to prevent campervans and motorhomes from parking overnight on a lane in a Snowdonia village. A secluded country lane...

Campervan caught emptying waste at North Wales beauty spot fuels local anger

Mike RuffMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023

by Mike RuffMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

A campervan seen emptying waste while parked on Aber Foreshore Road in Caernarfon has fired up fresh anger against campervan and motorhome owners that park...

Fines issued in East Lothian after introduction of overnight parking ban

Mike RuffMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023

by Mike RuffMay 19, 2023May 19, 20230

Parking wardens have issued 14 fines to vehicles parked overnight on East Lothian beach car parks in the first month since a ban was introduced,...

Motorhome driver’s ‘selfish’ parking slammed on social media

Mike RuffMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023

by Mike RuffMay 15, 2023May 15, 20230

Drivers have hit out at a motorhome driver for their “selfish” parking on the North Coast 500 route. Venting on social media, a motorist has...

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Parking

Fifth of drivers slam councils for scrapping parking payment machines in favour of mobile apps

Plans for overnight parking trial in Lytham St Annes

Anti-motorhome sentiment in Scottish Hebridean is driving away visitors

OPINION: Are Gwynedd’s new overnight stopovers too good to be true?

Northern Ireland town “missing out” on campervan boost, says Councillor

Park4night launches new network of ‘natural private’ stopovers

New barrier installed on Llanberis road to prevent overnight parking

Campervan caught emptying waste at North Wales beauty spot fuels local anger

Fines issued in East Lothian after introduction of overnight parking ban

Motorhome driver’s ‘selfish’ parking slammed on social media

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