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09/11/2007 - Can you afford NOT to insure your caravan?

It is very hard to come across as unbiased when you work in the field of caravan insurance but recent reports have prompted us to field a general question to you all:

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28/09/2007 - Caravan towcar of the future named
Ford Mondeo has again dominated the Caravan Club Towcar of the Year awards, topping two of the five price categories and coming first overall.

The Ford Mondeo Zetec hatchback was rated the be...
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26/09/2007 - Caravans beat the bad weather
People are not put off their caravan holidays by bad weather, as sales of vehicles remain high and bookings at some caravan sites have broken records over September.

Salop Leisure has notic...
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25/09/2007 - Tornado upturns caravan
People in the south of England and the Midlands will have been glad they took out caravan insurance after winds ripped tiles...
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22/09/2007 - UK leads Europe for touring caravans
It seems that more Brits will have to take out touring caravan insurance if they are proud of their vehicle, as statistics s...
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21/09/2007 - Sheerwater sees caravan chaos
Gaynor Lake will be ruing the fact that she didn't take out caravan insurance, after her new caravan went up in flames at th...
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19/09/2007 - Pensioner postpones caravan holiday
People going caravanning should always take out caravan insurance to help when accidents occur, but one pensioner managed to...
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18/09/2007 - Shetland caravan park needed as more visitors arrive
A new caravan park to be opened next year will be the northernmost in the UK and is needed because so many people are now travelling to the islands with caravans.

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13/09/2007 - Static caravanners may secure victory
After a planning row which has lasted 20 years, 33 elderly static caravan residents could win the right to stay at Clanna Country Park in Alvington all year round.

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11/09/2007 - Caravan really had its chips
A caravanner in Lancashire will have had to claim on the caravan insurance after a chip pan fire led to a holiday home going...
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10/09/2007 - Caravan park given unique award
After 52 years serving holidaymakers, the Shoulthwaite Farm Caravan Park has been handed a special award by the Caravan Club for its hospitality.

According to the Cumberland News, the caravan...
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07/09/2007 - Caravanners can't take a break
A governmental campaign which is being promoted in order to encourage tired drivers to 'Take a Break' may be compromised by the poor services at motorway stops, GEM Motoring Assist (GEM) claims.
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06/09/2007 - Caravan park enjoys charity show
In an attempt to raise money for the local village hall, Shaw Hall Caravan Park organised the Scarisbrick Show, one of the village's biggest events, according to the Ormskirk Advertiser.

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05/09/2007 - Caravanners rich and spending
While good value caravan insurance does not cost much, it seems that caravanners are splashing out more on caravan equipment...
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04/09/2007 - Caravanning is cool for young greens
The trend for being environmentally friendly has led a whole new generation of Brits to take caravan holidays, the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) says.

However as about 5,000 ...
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04/09/2007 - Caravan park gets massive cash boost
A Lancashire caravan park is to get a £2 million cash injection after a multi-millionaire from Preston announced he will be renovating his caravan park.

Lancashire Evening Post reports t...
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03/09/2007 - Static Caravan owners warned to check fittings
After a fire in a static caravan fire gutted the home of a Powys pensioner, Welsh fire chiefs have told the Shropshire Star that caravanners should check their appliances.

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30/08/2007 - Orders flooding in for static caravan float
A firm that manufactures floatation devices for static caravans has told the Daily Post that it has received a record number of orders for its products recently, due to the British weather.

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29/08/2007 - Caravanners leading green charge
With the number of people choosing a caravan holiday over taking a flight overseas increasing this summer, caravanners are already doing their bit for the environment by leaving less of a carbon footp...
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28/08/2007 - Chicks and caravans in arson blaze
A farm will be claiming on its caravan insurance after a fire gutted a caravan and also killed some chickens on a farm near ...
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22/08/2007 - Caravanner attempts crazy charity task
Aaron Hopkin must have replaced his caravan insurance with motorbike cover, as he and a friend attempt to drive all the way ...
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21/08/2007 - Farming family switch from cows to caravans
While caravan insurance is a good long-term investment, one farmer found that he could invest in caravans in order to keep h...
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21/08/2007 - Welsh tourism minister caravans in Cymru
Welsh assembly tourism minister Rhodri Glyn Thomas is promoting caravanning in his country by taking a caravan tour around west Wales this summer, according to News Wales.

Already a caravan f...
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20/08/2007 - Caravanners warned to take care on city roads
While caravanners should always invest in caravan insurance, a tyre expert has warned that buying a tyre pressure gauge is a...
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17/08/2007 - Surrey caravan fire could have caused tragedy
A family in Surrey has closely escaped a tragedy, saying that although caravan insurance would cover the cost of replacing t...
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16/08/2007 - Olympic athlete announces caravan show appearance
Although caravan fan Dame Kelly Holmes can well afford a financial setback, other caravanners would be well advised to take out full Read More...
10/08/2007 - Caravanners should control the kids near construction
While caravanners should always check they have full caravan insurance before heading off on their holidays, the Health and ...
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08/08/2007 - Caravans increasingly popular at auction
British Car Auctions (BCA) has said that it increasingly sees people wanting to purchase caravans at its events, as environmental issues become more important to Brits, according to Easier Motoring. Read More...
07/08/2007 - Static caravans excellent for the elderly
The Park Homes Residents Action Alliance (PHRAA) has said that static holiday homes can be an excellent and practical prospect for elderly people looking to downsize to a more practical property.
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03/08/2007 - Golden Valley caravan park awarded Silver Servicemark
While caravan insurance is always a necessity because you never can tell what will happen, you can be assured of excellent c...
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02/08/2007 - Honeymooners want to teach caravan thieves a lesson
A headteacher will have learnt the importance of caravan insurance when the caravan she was supposed to take her honeymoon i...
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01/08/2007 - Caravan hero clamps the clampers
While for caravan insurance claims to be valid, a wheel clamp is necessary when the vehicle is left unattended, one poor car...
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31/07/2007 - Police offer caravan safety advice
While caravan insurance will offer you peace of mind, it never hurts to do your own bit in ensuring your caravan's security ...
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30/07/2007 - Beeb admits faking caravan fire
Following recent revelations from the BBC of faking competition winners on its programmes, the Beeb has now confessed that it faked a caravan fire incident on its Top Gear programme.

In an ep...
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26/07/2007 - Caravan accidents on overload
Police have been patrolling the country's highways to ensure that caravanners are not overloading their caravans, according to reports.

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24/07/2007 - Caravanners should check tyres before travel
As vital an ingredient as caravan insurance for a safe and happy caravan holiday, reliable tyres should not be overlooked, T...
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23/07/2007 - Caravanners enjoy royal welcome
Caravanners ought to get their caravan insurance sorted if they are heading down to Buckingham Palace for the Caravan Club's...
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20/07/2007 - Caravan park feels cheated by council
A caravan park owner in York has said he feels cheated after being forced to pay £5,000 for a new bus shelter outside the park, which he says is inadequate.

Richard Wilson, who runs the ...
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19/07/2007 - New caravan park for Bury
Caravanners to Bury have a brand new site to choose following the opening of a new caravan park at Burrs Country Park.

The park has been the location of a major, £1.3 million development...
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18/07/2007 - Caravan park evacuated after tanker crash
A caravan park in County Durham has been evacuated following a crash involving a propane gas tanker.

The driver of the tanker is in a critical condition in hospital after the tanker crashed o...
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13/07/2007 - Caravans to the rescue
Thousands of people who have been hit by the recent floods in parts of Britain have been assisted by caravans to temporarily house them before they are able to return to their homes.

Some pe...
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12/07/2007 - Caravans get free rides to Scandinavia this summer
DFDS Seaways is offering caravanners a special promotion, which means that when they book a ferry trip to destinations in Norway or Denmark, their caravan can travel with them for no extra charge.
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04/07/2007 - Rock the caravan at Cambridge
Caravanners will be getting their rocks off at this year's Cambridge Rock Festival, which will take place at Wood Green Animal Shelter in Cambridge from August 16th to19th.

A long weekend of ...
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02/07/2007 - Experts warn caravanners of 4x4 instability
A road safety officer and former head of traffic policing at the Metropolitan Police has warned caravanners that they should be prepared to deal with handling issues if choosing a 4x4 to tow their car...
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27/06/2007 - Caravan torched at Lough Key
A caravan and a van have been destroyed by two separate fires at Lough Key Caravan Park in Rockingham, County Roscommon.

The Gardai and Boyle fire teams were called to Lough Key Caravan Park ...
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21/06/2007 - WhatCar names Sport4Motion towcar of 2007
After hitching 50 cars up to caravans and testing their capabilities in a range of ways, the Volkswagon Passat Estate 2.0 TDI Sport4Motion has emerged as WhatCar?'s towing car of the year for 2007. Read More...
19/06/2007 - National Boat Caravan and Outdoor Show grows
Organisers of the National Boat, Caravan & Outdoor Show, Ocean, have just announced that the February 2008 event will be bigger and better than ever before.

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19/06/2007 - Test-driving the Bailey Ranger 6206
After Carvanning4U website took delivery of the new Bailey Ranger 620/6 caravan, managing director Eric Gwilt was eager to test it and decided on a trip to France, but not before insuring the new vehi...
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15/06/2007 - Caravan community project honoured
A community project that allowed people in Greenock who could not afford a holiday to have a caravan holiday on a special payment plan has been honoured today with a memorial bench.

The Stron...
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14/06/2007 - East of England show arrives
Caravanners enjoy nothing better than a good day out in the countryside, so what could be better than attending the East of England Country Show, which is on from June 15th to 17th.

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12/06/2007 - Fire demonstrates importance of caravan insurance
A caravan fire in Blackpool has once again highlighted the importance of taking out comprehensive caravan insurance.
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07/06/2007 - Children taught to play safe in the countryside
Officials from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are visiting the fourth annual Glendale Children's Educational Countryside Day, organised by Glendale Agricultural Society at Wooler Showground in ...
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01/06/2007 - Lancashire Caravanners get properly loaded
Caravanners in Lancashire can now be sure that they are travelling safely, as a new piece of equipment from the council will be able to measure weightloads of vehicles.

Lancashire County Coun...
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29/05/2007 - Caravan carnage highlights road safety risk
After a caravan was completely destroyed in a three-vehicle pile-up near Beauly, Scotland, concerns about road safety in the area have been raised.

According to the Inverness Courier a Land R...
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25/05/2007 - Caravanners waste two weeks per year in traffic jams
Caravanners in the UK risk spending a fortnight of every year sitting in queuing traffic, with the worst jams occurring during bank holidays, according to Zurich Finance.

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23/05/2007 - Caravan Club awaits royal welcome
It's that time again- the Caravan Club is planning its annual National Rally for the coming bank holiday and around 12,000 caravanners are expected to attend.

Blenheim Palace will play host ...
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18/05/2007 - Wiltshire sign-napper on the loose
Caravanners travelling through northern England are warned to be extra-vigilant as a number of road signs have been stolen recently.

Although initially only smaller signs were taken, sign-nap...
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17/05/2007 - Caravanners confusion over council tax
For those who use their static caravan as a permanent residence or use any other motorhome as the main address, councils have warned that owners may be liable for a council tax bill.

East Lin...
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16/05/2007 - Caravanning is a green getaway
The Caravan Channel TV programme has claimed that caravan holidays are at least four times kinder to the environment than holidays that involve a flight.

Producer Chris Gosling said that a re...
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15/05/2007 - The rise and rise of caravan cool
Caravanning is now one of the most popular holiday activities in the UK, according to the Caravan Club, as an increasing number of people embrace the free-wheeling holiday only a motorhome affords. Read More...
14/05/2007 - Jay Kay sings the praises of his blinging caravan
Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay has shown that its not just his hats that he likes to be enormous, when he told journalists of the latest addition to his garage - a massive new motorhome.

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11/05/2007 - What is the best thing you can imagine in the world
Imagine a holiday, by the aqua-marine sea or in the leafy green countryside, unspoilt by everything where you can just relax with total peace of mind and enjoy yourself. Now stop dreaming - because it...
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10/05/2007 - Could caravans make Barry bright again
Excitement has been rippling around Barry Island this week since a former manager of the Pleasure Park funfair has suggested that a new caravan site could help bring the faded resort back to its forme...
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09/05/2007 - Disabled people get caravan dream
Exeter charity Dream-A-Way has added a brand-new £40,000 caravan to the Devonshire coastline to help give people suffering from a disability or serious illness the holiday of a lifetime, accordin...
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08/05/2007 - Chain reaction to cut caravan crime
Caravanners holidaying across the Fylde coast this summer will be reassured that a beady-eyed new initiative has been launched to ensure their caravans and contents are just a little safer.

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04/05/2007 - Top up the tank to avoid bank holiday break-down
Caravanners are being warned to ensure they have enough fuel in the tank before embarking on a bank holiday trip.

The Highways Agency felt it necessary to issue the advice after a large numbe...
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03/05/2007 - Boy racers can cruise M1
The Highways Agency has just announced that, after safety reviews of roadworks on the M1 motorway, the speed limit has been raised to 50mph.

Caravanners will of course have respected the 40 m...
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02/05/2007 - Take a walk in the woodlands
Caravanners stuck in London may sometimes despair of the lack of green spaces in the capital, but thanks to the Thames Chase Community Forest project, London's lush spots are being highlighted.
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01/05/2007 - Getting the mozzies to buzz off
We all know the feeling of wee winged beasties ruining the perfect summer caravan holiday by covering the entire family with bites, but the solution to irritating itches could have arrived in the form...
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30/04/2007 - Fears of fire spreading to caravan park
Around 75 firefighters have been battling a fire in an area of gorse near Tullybrannigan, but the magnitude of the blaze has sparked fears that it may spread to nearby woodland and possibly engulf a c...
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27/04/2007 - I got the Powr
A nifty little gadget has come onto the market, which will make it quick and easy to hit the highway without roping in your disgruntled extended family to lift the caravan while you attach it to your ...
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23/04/2007 - Bag a bargain at Shrewsburys static show
It's out with the old and in with the new, as caravanners can upgrade their model at the Salop Leisure Holiday Home exhibition, which runs from 27th April to 7th May.

At one of the biggest st...
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20/04/2007 - And the winner is…Skelwith Fold…again!
Skelwith Fold has yet another trophy to put on the proverbial mantelpiece, after being handed the Caravan Holiday Park of the Year title at Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2007.

Run by th...
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19/04/2007 - Shelter in seconds for caught-out campers
A new tent is on the camping market, which could be the fastest pitcher in the world and possibly the most fun as it erects itself through being hurled onto the ground.

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18/04/2007 - Irish eyes not smiling as popular Caravan Park closes
June 6th will be a sad day for caravanners who favour the County Waterford area, as Power's Caravan Park in Ardmore will close its doors to motorhomes, the Irish Examiner reports.

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17/04/2007 - Part tent, part hammock, introducing the Tammock
A Swiss innovation will allow campers to sleep under the stars without falling prey to the hazards of bad weather or insect attacks.

The 'Tammock' is a hammock that is made of waterproof fabr...
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16/04/2007 - Caravan Owners Facing Crime Wave

Caravan owners in Cornwall and Cambridgeshire are being told to be on their guard in the face of a caravan crime wave. Caravanners in Truro are particularly at risk following a spate of caravan and...
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16/04/2007 - Watch St George wrestle a dragon in Wrest Park
The annual St George's Day festival will be held over the 21st-22nd April in Wrest Park, Bedfordshire, where a host of activities will entertain more than 10,000 visitors.

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13/04/2007 - Protect Your Caravan Contents With SmartWater

A revolutionary anti-theft measure proven to reduce burglary by as much as 56% can now be used to protect caravan contents.

SmartWater Tracer liquid has been successfully used by police f...
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13/04/2007 - Rare wildlife found at Skelwith Caravan Park
A team of biology experts was surprised to discover a wealth of rare wildlife at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park in Ambleside, the Cumberland News reports.

The scientists were tipped off by botani...
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12/04/2007 - Cornwall sees caravan crimewave
Caravanners in Truro must be vigilant as a spate of caravan and car thefts have swept across the area, the West Briton reports.

A magnolia Bailey Senator Wyoming 2007 model was the latest to ...
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11/04/2007 - My Kingdom for a caravan
The Lakeside Caravan Club's new Exebridge site was officially opened last night by wildlife expert and TV presenter, Johnny Kingdom, the Western Morning News reports.

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10/04/2007 - Caravanners urged to double security
Caravanners are being urged to double their security measures after a spate of caravan thefts in Cambridgeshire.

Six caravans were stolen during the last two weeks from towns in the county, ...
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05/04/2007 - Smart move made in tackling caravan crime
Caravanners who choose to pitch up in the Wear Valley will enjoy new moves to safeguard their possessions, the Northern Echo reports.

Following a spate of thefts from caravans in Eastgate, th...
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04/04/2007 - Welsh Caravan Park wins magazine award
The Plassey Leisure Park near Wrexham has scooped Practical Caravan magazine's prestigious award for the top UK site for caravanners of 2007.

Judges said in their magazine review that Plassey...
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03/04/2007 - Caravanners can soak up the sun this Easter
Caravanners will be happy to hear the latest forecasts from the Met Office predict glorious sunshine across the UK over the Easter break.

The idea of freezing families huddled in their carava...
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02/04/2007 - Highways Agency upgrades at Easter
The Highways Agency (HA) has announced an upgraded service just in time for Easter, with pledges of immediate incident support vehicles on site to clear roads for holidaymakers.

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30/03/2007 - Savvy staff at Caravan Park see drug-runner jailed
Shane Normoyle, a 26-year old amateur boxer, who has represented both England and Ireland, has been sentenced to three years in prison for drugs offences, the Scotsman reports.

Mr Normoyle wa...
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29/03/2007 - Five go mad in a caravan
Five youngsters have been arrested in the Kent area after breaking into a caravan, which was sitting on its owner's driveway.

A neighbour called the police, saying that four unfamiliar boys a...
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29/03/2007 - Farmer wins caravan dispute
A south Wiltshire farmer has won a long battle for the right to allow more caravanners to use his site.

Martin Blandford, who owns White Hill Farm in Pitton, has used part of his land for the...
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27/03/2007 - Calls for tunnel to replace Forth bridge
Campaigners in West Lothian have called for a tunnel to replace the Forth bridge.

The Forth Tunnel Action Group argues that a tunnel is cheaper to build and maintain than a bridge. The group ...
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26/03/2007 - Fire crews rescue horse in caravan
Fire crews in Hampshire had to cut open a caravan to free a horse on Friday after it had found its way in looking for food, according to reports.

The horse got into the caravan, which stores ...
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26/03/2007 - Caravan Owners Told To Check Tow Bars Are Properly Fitted

If you tow a caravan the chances are your towbar is not fitted correctly – that’s according to research conducted at the National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor show.

Expert technicians from t...
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23/03/2007 - ABN Amro Capital announces sale of Park Resorts Group
ABN Amro Capital has announced the sale of Park Resorts Group for £440 million to the private equity firm GI Partners.

Park Resorts Group is one of the UK's leading caravan park operator...
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22/03/2007 - Environment Agency takes action over flood risk
The Environment Agency issued a precautionary evacuation notice (PEN) on Tuesday (March 20th) for caravans that lie between two sea defences on the Norfolk coast between Snettisham and Hunstanton.
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21/03/2007 - National Park Authority condemns fly-tippers
The National Park Authority has condemned the behaviour of fly-tippers after waste was dumped in four parts of the Yorkshire Moors, according to reports.

Saltergate car park, Ellerbeck, Levis...
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20/03/2007 - Met Office warns of difficult driving conditions
Although tomorrow is the first day of spring, a cold snap being experienced in certain areas of the country could bring difficult driving conditions to many road users, the Met Office has warned.
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19/03/2007 - Protest over caravan park hits the web
Campaigners who launched the Save Open Land in Draycott (Solid) campaign have taken their cause to the web, the BBC reports.

Green land in Somerset is at the centre of a row in which one man ...
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16/03/2007 - Towbar checks reveal fitting issues
Free towbar checks carried out at the National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Show have shown that a number are not fitted correctly, reports NewCarNet.co.uk.

Of the 49 towbars checked at the show...
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15/03/2007 - Caravanners warned of theft threat
Norfolk police are warning residents in the area to make sure their caravans are secure as it is currently the time of year when a rise in caravan theft is seen, according to reports.

Sergean...
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