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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:

Can you afford NOT t...

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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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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.

The Unst Youth Centre Trust ...

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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.

The Forest of Dean District...

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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.

The ...

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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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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...

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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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.

The National Exhibition Centre...

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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.

The East ...

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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.

During the first May...

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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.

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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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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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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.

Based on the original ...

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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.

What better reason ...

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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.

The presenter of BBC2's ...

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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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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.

New specialis...

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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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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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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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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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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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15/03/2007 - Caravanning Causes Controversy Again!

The normally peaceful world of caravanning has been making waves in the press again this week following reports of local authority planning disagreements.

Hot on the heels of foreign secr...

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14/03/2007 - Cumbria caravan park nominated for award

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park in Ambleside, Cumbria has been nominated for Holiday Park of the Year at the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence, according to reports.

The awards take place in Lon...

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13/03/2007 - Beckett lauds environmentally friendly caravanning

Margaret Beckett, the foreign secretary, has written about the environmental advantages of going caravanning, reports the Sunday Telegraph.

The cabinet minister is a known fan of the pastime ...

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12/03/2007 - New M6 junction opens near Carlisle

A new look junction 44 on the M6 opened to traffic today, creating more efficient traffic flow within the historic city.

The £3.1 million scheme was carried out by the Highways Agency an...

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10/03/2007 - Calling All Thrill Seekers - Caravan Holidays A Security Risk

It may once have been considered a sedate pastime but specialist caravan insurance brokers, Cover4Caravans.co.uk has some surprising news for caravan enthusiasts; caravanning can be a security risk...

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09/03/2007 - Disagreement over proposed caravan park

Caravanning may be increasingly popular, but that doesn't prevent local councils and campaigners disagreeing over proposed sites.

Land in Somerset is the latest area at the heart of a disagre...

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08/03/2007 - Sites caravans could end up in crusher

Pitch owners at the Dobbs Weir Caravan Park in Hoddesdon are contemplating their caravans heading to the crusher as the park closes in September, according to reports.

Caravan owners have to ...

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07/03/2007 - Yorkshire caravan site wins backing

A proposed extension to a Yorkshire caravan site has won the backing of planning officials, according to the Yorkshire Post.

The paper reports that East Riding council has said that the exten...

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06/03/2007 - 1,000 people evacuated from caravans in Northamptonshire

About 1,000 people were evacuated from their caravans at Billing Aquadrome yesterday after flooding fears, according to reports.

The area was under a severe flood warning which was downgraded...

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05/03/2007 - Beckett told caravan holidays pose security risk

Despite usually being considered a relatively sedate pastime, caravanning has come under scrutiny following reports that foreign secretary Margaret Beckett has been banned from taking such holidays du...

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05/03/2007 - Spring In To Spring With Timely Advice From Cover4Caravans

It’s official: caravanning is cool once again. With spring just around the corner, the Caravan Club is signing up more new members than ever before, helping to launch a style revival for holidays o...

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02/03/2007 - Couple swap Manchester for Cumbrian caravan shop

A couple have moved from Manchester to Cumbria in order to set up a caravan shop for tourists in the area, according to reports.

Colin and Linda Taylor opened Caravan Care in Silloth which is...

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01/03/2007 - Unaffected motorists could consider changing their petrol

One motoring group has suggested that even motorists who have not been affected by a recent spate of car breakdowns may wish to change the fuel in their tanks, according to reports.

Ray Hollo...

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28/02/2007 - Lotto winners hit the road in caravan

Two lucky Lotto winners will be treating themselves to a tour of Europe in their new caravan, reports the Sunday People.

John and Penny Haigh have never been abroad before, but will now be he...

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27/02/2007 - Second warmest winter on record

Provisional figures from the Met Office have shown that 2006 was the second warmest year on record in the UK, with a mean temperature of 5.47 degrees C.

The UK's national records date back to...

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26/02/2007 - Beckett shows her love by writing foreword

Margaret Beckett, the foreign secretary and self-confessed caravan enthusiast, has accepted an offer to write the introduction for a caravan book.

The cabinet member has added her personal to...

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23/02/2007 - Olympics force caravan site closure

A caravan park in the Lee Valley regional park area is set to close for redevelopment ahead of the Olympic Games in 2012, according to local reports.

Around 100 static caravans are situated o...

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22/02/2007 - Swindon Caravan Club helps charity

Swindon's Caravan Club has raised £1,000 for Prospect Hospice in the city, according to local reports.

The caravanners had never chosen to raise money before and chose the hospice as its...

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21/02/2007 - Caravanning4u - The Caravanners informational website

Caravanning4u is quickly becoming one of the most visited caravanning sites on the internet and what started out as a hobby has become a huge website with lots of information for caravanners. The w...

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21/02/2007 - Caravan park could help regional regeneration

Plans for a caravan park in a former Northumberland coalfield area, it has been argued, could aid with the regeneration of the site, according to local reports.

The coalfield site has suffere...

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21/02/2007 - Caravan park could help regional regeneration

Plans for a caravan park in a former Northumberland coalfield area, it has been argued, could aid with the regeneration of the site, according to local reports.

The coalfield site has suffere...

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20/02/2007 - Caravan site may close to free green space

A Caravan site at Crystal Palace Park may be forced to close to free up green space.

The Caravan Club site, which has 134 pitches, may be asked to move to clear space at the park's Rockhills ...

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19/02/2007 - UK caravan operator bought out

The private-equity firm GI partners is holding talks to buy one of the UK's biggest caravan parks operators, Park Resorts.

The deal is expected to be pitched at around £500 million
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16/02/2007 - Council faces opposition to road link

East Sussex council faces opposition from environmental groups over plans for a proposed link road from Hastings to Bexhill, according to reports.

Transport 2000 has expressed concerns that t...

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15/02/2007 - Travel device to be launched at caravan show

A new online guide called Virtual Travel Consultant (VTC) will be launched by Eurocamp Independent at the National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Show, according to easier.com.

The tool allows peo...

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14/02/2007 - M20 lane closures come into effect

Lane closures along a section of the coastbound M20 come into effect today, the Highways Agency has announced.

Segments between junctions 11 and 12 on the Kent motorway will be affected while...

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13/02/2007 - National Trust expresses concern over runway

The National Trust has expressed concern over plans by British Airports Authority (BAA) to open a second runway in Stansted airport which could threaten an ancient forest.

Hatfield Forest in ...

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12/02/2007 - French campsites gain 3.3% visitors

French campsites saw visitor numbers increase by 3.3 per cent in 2006, according to new official figures.

The French Tourism Ministry has confirmed the country was the most popular tourist d...

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09/02/2007 - Landscove and Riviera holiday parks bought out

Two holiday and caravan parks in Brixham, Hastings, have been bought out by one of the largest leisure groups in the south of England, according to reports.

Park Holidays UK has purchased La...

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