Barefoot Caravans launches simplified Bothy model at lower price

A campervan fire in St Eval, Cornwall, spread to a nearby house, prompting an evacuation. Four fire engines responded, using breathing apparatus and multiple hose jets to control the blaze. No injuries were reported, but the property sustained smoke and fire damage.

A 31-year-old British woman sold her expensive apartment and purchased a static caravan for £26,000 in March 2025. The move saves her approximately £1,000 per month and allows her to work half as much due to lower living costs.

Barefoot Caravans has introduced a downsized version of its travel trailer, named the Bothy. The model lacks a wet bathroom, weighs from 1556 kg, and is towable by any vehicle. It starts at £25,500.

An ALKO brake shoe set for replacement on a single axle of a trailer or caravan has been presented. The set includes two 160x35mm shoes and the required springs. This is a standard spare part for maintaining the braking system of recreational trailers.

Plans have been submitted for a mini caravan site in a rural community near Kelso, Scotland. The proposal includes five touring caravan pitches with electricity, water, and a dedicated cesspit for waste disposal. The aim is to diversify estate income and boost the local economy through increased visitor footfall.

In the village of Shipley Bridge in Surrey, a group of travellers has set up an unauthorised caravan site. They asphalted a green strip and felled protected trees to park approximately 70 caravans. Local authorities have issued an enforcement notice for eviction.