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Updated: 27.04.2026

Diesel

$2.67 /l

£1.97 · €2.28/l

107 of 116

pricier than 91% of countries

Petrol

$2.23 /l

£1.65 · €1.90/l

98 of 115

pricier than 84% of countries

LPG

$1.33 /l

£0.98 · €1.14/l

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pricier than 87% of countries

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VanLife Weekly #17 · April 20–26 Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
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VanLife Weekly #17 · April 20–26

Greece has cancelled its own camper van ban — a year and a half on, as if it got cold feet. In Tenerife, 500 motorhomes blocked a motorway demanding the same — pitches and dump stations. In Miami, 200 families are being evicted from a motorhome park by September, while Córdoba is only just applying for permission for a new overnight area. Plus 21 kg of cocaine in a motorhome in Lanzarote, a fake eight-wheeled Mercedes-AMG G63 and a Starbucks coffee trailer in Seoul — in this issue.

GB United Kingdom Yesterday

Man accused of performing sex act in front of girls from caravan window

Ewen Cameron, 59, appeared at Ayr Sheriff Court charged with intentionally engaging in sexual activity in the presence of two girls under 13. The alleged incident occurred on September 20, 2025, at Craig Tara Holiday Park, where he is said to have knocked on a caravan window, beckoned the children, then exposed himself and performed a sexual act. Cameron, an inmate at HMP Kilmarnock, pleaded not guilty; the case was adjourned for witness evidence arrangements.

BBC unveils new six-part drama 'California Avenue' Lifestyle © HELLO!
GB United Kingdom 4 days ago

BBC unveils new six-part drama 'California Avenue'

The series follows Lela and her 11-year-old daughter Bee, who are on the run and seek refuge at a secluded canal-side caravan park in the 1970s English countryside. Starring Erin Doherty, Bill Nighy, Helena Bonham Carter, and Tom Burke. Written and directed by Hugo Blick, produced by Drama Republic. Release date on BBC One and BBC iPlayer has not been announced yet.

GB United Kingdom 1 days ago 5

Weymouth caravan fraudster sentenced to 10 years for £190k scam

Simon John Turner, 49, living in a Weymouth caravan park, befriended vulnerable victims and tricked them into paying for nonexistent caravans and investments. He was sentenced to 10 years for three fraud counts totaling about £190,000. One victim lost his home.

Campervan stay limit at Findhorn increased Law & Regulations © Northern Scot
GB United Kingdom 14.04.2026

Campervan stay limit at Findhorn increased

Council planners have approved an increase in the stay limit for motorhomes at Findhorn's West Beach Car Park from three to five nights. The facility, opened in May 2021, caters for up to 21 vehicles at a cost of £17 per night, including water disposal and refills. The change aims to enhance the area's tourism offer and prevent unauthorized parking of caravans on public roads.

Weekly Digest #16 · 13–19 April Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
20.04.2026 Article

Weekly Digest #16 · 13–19 April

Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.

Law & Regulations GB United Kingdom 15.04.2026

Bridge Camera System Explained

Questions have arisen about the effectiveness of ANPR cameras on the Kirkcudbright bridge, which record breaches of weight and width restrictions. The cameras capture all vehicles but automatically detect only the plated weight of a vehicle from the DVLA database, which does not always flag trailers like caravans. Council officials manually sift through the data and pass non-compliant cases to the police, while exploring a system to automatically identify towed caravans.

Weekly Digest #15 · April 6–12 Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
13.04.2026 Article

Weekly Digest #15 · April 6–12

Spain introduced new road sign S-128 and banned camper vans from parking near beaches. Germany responded with a 3.82-metre electric camper van — fits anywhere, furniture not included. JAL now rents out motorhomes from Narita with miles earned per rental. Storm Ali blowing a traveller's caravan off an Irish cliff, and the Outbound demo for PS5 — all in this issue.

GB United Kingdom Yesterday 6

Hokusai-wave campervan stolen in Shropshire; Peugeot Boxer theft in Wiltshire

Police appeal for CCTV after a white Fiat Ducato 35 with Hokusai's 'Great Wave' was stolen in Church Stretton, Shropshire (Apr 12–13). Separately, a white Peugeot Boxer and two bikes were taken from Savernake Forest, Wiltshire (Apr 6).

GB United Kingdom 2 days ago 6

Owner of illegal puppy farm in caravan ordered to pay £157,000

Micaela Anderson-Letts admitted causing unnecessary suffering to animals after 35 puppies and one dog were seized from a caravan in Eastbourne. One puppy died. She received a suspended sentence, a lifetime ban on keeping animals, and a confiscation order for £157,269.25.

GB United Kingdom 12.04.2026

Motorhome stopping points to be set up along NC500

The new head of the North Coast 500 route announced plans to establish designated motorhome stopping points to alleviate pressure on local communities. Parking areas near towns will be created for access to amenities, while stricter warning signs for large camper vans may be installed on the hazardous Bealach na Ba mountain pass. These measures address complaints from residents about congestion, littering, and inadequate infrastructure due to increased tourism.

Industry GB United Kingdom 12.04.2026

Yorkshire caravan firm sold after 100 years of family ownership

Yorkshire Caravans & Motorhomes Ltd, one of the UK's largest independent retailers of caravans and motorhomes, has changed ownership after a century of family management. It was acquired by local entrepreneur Jason Cooper. The business, founded in 1926, operates from a 34-acre site and generates annual revenues exceeding £50m.

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