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So there has been a lot of chat online recently around campsites ripping off campers that want an electric pitch. The argument was that they know people need their electric gadgets and charge a massive fee for the service. In fact, it got into a bit of a heated debate in the office and even
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National Trust members have voted to ban trail hunting on its land amid fears it is being used as a "smokescreen" for illegal foxhunts. The Hunting Act 2004 banned using dogs to chase or kill foxes. Trail hunting simulates a traditional hunt by laying an artificial scent for riders. A total of 76,816 votes were
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Some of Scotland’s best coastal wild camping areas could disappear because of increased coastal erosion, research suggests. Climate change has increased the effects of wave action, coastal flooding and rising sea levels, putting the sites at risk of being unusable by 2050. A simulation of a coastal camp under water. Image MadeBrave The Centre of
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CAMPING has never been more popular, but the holiday option can be fraught with embarrassment and mishaps. Many Britons are keen campers. However, a camping holiday is not without its mishaps and camping Britons have taken to social media to share their most embarrassing camping stories. Camping may be a fantastic holiday option, but sometimes, things
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Three West Norfolk camping sites have made it into the top five in the county in Tripadvisor's best value list. One of them, Willow Barn Holidays, in School Road, Terrington St John, only opened its glamping site last year. Karen Field and Richard Munday had been running a bed and breakfast business at their smallholding
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CAMPING Britons are sharing some handy tips on social media, with one hack particularly useful for the windier, colder months. Camping is increasingly popular and Britons are taking their newfound love of the outdoorsy holiday option right through the colder months. With rain, wind and cold to contend with, a UK camping holiday is no walk
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CAMPING is a very popular holiday option, but Britons are reporting some issues with fellow campers' behaviours. Holidaying Britons have embraced camping. Sleeping under canvas has become one of the most popular holiday options for countless Britons, and with popularity comes some issues. On social media, Britons are sharing some of the issues they’ve had with
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CAMPING has become one of Britons' favourite holiday options, and the summer trend is set to continue well past this year. Britons looking for camping gear may wonder about some of the prettiest tent options, the bell tent. But what are the pros and cons? Camping Britons have been sharing tips online. With camping now one
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CAMPING has become one of Britons' favourite holiday options. On the fringe of the soaring camping popularity, wild campers enjoy the outdoors a little bit differently. Express.co.uk spoke to wild camper Dave Riley about the wild camping community. Wild camping is illegal in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but legal in Scotland (Image: GETTY) Going
Read more →From next month, the DVLA is bringing in a huge change for drivers going on camping holidays. At the moment, you don't need to pass a specific test to tow a trailer or caravan. But according to the DVLA, it will be bringing in new regulations about what you're allowed to tow and not allowed to
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Move to restrict where people can sleep under canvas will reverse the public’s hard-won right to enjoy the national park Shamus McCaffery, 53, who lives in the heart of Dartmoor and wild camps there three or four times a month, is among many who are worried about an imminent threat to their freedoms. Shamus McCaffery’s
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CARAVANS are a fantastic option for Britons who want to go on a road trip, holidaymakers who like to be spontaneous with their trips and lovers of adventure. However, there are many options when it comes to choosing a caravan. Express.co.uk spoke to Camptoo's Ed Bassett and found out his tips for choosing a vehicle.
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