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Caravan News - October 2011

Gloucestershire County Council seeks resolution to pothole crisis.

Gloucestershire County Council is working with other authorities to come up with a foolproof solution to the region's pothole crisis, car insurance policyholders may be interested to learn.

York found near foot of national pothole table.

New figures have placed York near the foot of a national table of potholes, which has raised concerns among cyclists and motorists.

Three-wheeled caravan goes AWOL.

A three-wheeled caravan has mysteriously vanished from a layby near Scarborough, caravan insurance policyholders may be interested to learn.

Swift Caravans announces impressive sales figures.

Leading manufacturer Swift Caravans has announced sales way beyond its predictions for the recent Motorhome and Caravan Show.

Surrey County Council refuses to release details about pothole repairs.

Bosses at Surrey County Council have refused to confirm how many potholes have been repaired by their new contractor, insisting that the information is commercially sensitive.

Councillor queries approach to fixing pothole problem.

The number of complaints Devon County Council has received has led to the decision to improve roads in the region.

RAC spokesman reflects on pothole crisis.

Although councils are doing their best with the resources they have at their disposal, it is inevitable that an increasing number of potholes will appear on UK roads over the coming months.

New study highlights extent of pothole crisis.

An astonishing 80 per cent of UK councils have seen their road maintenance budget shrink in real terms, according to new figures.

Police issue warning to prospective caravan owners.

Police officers have issued a warning to caravan buyers in East Riding after a local resident was conned out of £4,000 when trying to buy a caravan on eBay, caravan insurance policyholders will be interested to learn.

Discover Leisure customers helped to pick a new dealer.

Discover Leisure, the Consett-based manufacturer, has offered an olive branch to Elddis owners, caravan insurance policyholders may be interested to learn.

Cost of repairing potholes highlighted by new report.

A new report by Cambridgeshire County Council has highlighted the cost of repairing pothole damage, which is likely to increase across the country during the winter months.

Hampshire County Council launches scheme to combat pothole problem.

In a bid to combat pothole damage and ready the roads for a chilly winter, Hampshire County Council has conducted an impressive 77 miles of road resurfacing.

Berkshire transport chief pledges to solve pothole problem.

Berkshire's transport chief has confirmed that a new policy for fixing potholes in the county is currently being drafted, car insurance policyholders in the area will be interested to learn.

Headington residents question road improvements.

Residents in Headington have claimed that they were never consulted on transport improvements taking place on their roads, car insurance policyholders may be interested to learn.

Police officers in Burnley hunt for caravan arsonist.

Police officers in Burnley are on the hunt for a suspected arsonist who torched a caravan while it stood outside its owner's home, caravan insurance policyholders may be interested to know.

Diamond Farm praised for charity fundraising effort.

Diamond Farm caravan and camp site in Brean, Somerset, has helped to raise £2,275 for a charitable cause by hosting a range of successful fundraising events at the site, caravan insurance policyholders may be heartened to learn.

Gloucestershire County Council seeks to resolve pothole problem.

Gloucestershire County Council has announced that it is to take part in a national project to find most effective way to fix potholes, car insurance policyholders may wish to know.

Lancashire County Council launches plan to fix potholes.

By the end of the winter, Lancashire County Council hopes to have fixed 20,000 potholes across the county, car insurance policyholders may wish to know.

Residents fearful of ownership change at Scottish caravan park.

A hike in prices at a caravan park in Scotland could lead to residents of the site being forced away altogether, caravan insurance policyholders will be interested to learn.

Hackings Holiday Caravan Park handed prestigious award.

Hackings Holiday Caravan Park, an environmentally-friendly caravan site in Billington, Lancashire, has been recognised for its eco-conscious approach, caravan insurance policyholders may wish to learn.

North Yorkshire caravan site set for extension.

A caravan park in Whitby, North Yorkshire, has been given the green light by planning authorities to carry out an extension to its site, caravan insurance policyholders may be interested to learn.

Coachman Caravans announces impressive sales figures.

Coachman Caravans has announced that it sold nearly 350 of its tourers at last week's NCC Motorhome & Caravan Show at the NEC in Birmingham, caravan insurance policyholders may wish to know.

Visit Wales lauds mid-Wales caravan sites.

The local tourist board in mid-Wales has revealed the growing popularity of caravan parks in the region, caravan insurance policyholders may wish to know.

Lincolnshire holiday park set for facelift.

A holiday park in Lincolnshire appears set for a major site renovation, according to bosses of the site, who acknowledged that declining visitor numbers threaten to turn it into another "statistic" of the economic downturn.

Caravan torched at Dale Farm.

Protestors challenging the eviction of travellers from Dale Farm in Essex have used a burning caravan as a centrepiece of their barricade, caravan insurance policyholders may wish to know.

Lunar Caravans announces impressive sales figures.

In news that is likely to warm the hearts of caravan insurance policyholders, Lunar Caravans, the lightweight luxury expert, has announced total sales of £6.7million from the NCC Motorhome & Caravan Show.

Caravan Club tries to block supermarket bid.

In news that may interest caravan insurance policyholders, the Camping and Caravan Club of Great Britain has confirmed that it has lodged an objection to proposals for a new edge-of-town supermarket in Jedburgh.

Swift Caravans unveils new Sprite range.

Swift Caravans has sprung a surprise for many people in the industry by launching a second entry-level Sprite range that will be even lighter than its predecessor at the National Motorhome & Caravan Show.

Tyre Safety Month highlights importance of sticking to the law.

October is Tyre Safety Month, an annual campaign that highlights the benefits of having the correct tyre tread and pressure.

The Camping and Caravanning Club launches new brochure.

In a bid to encourage people who own tourers to take a trip to the continent, The Camping and Caravanning Club has launched two Carefree European Camping brochures.

Discover Leisure seeks additional financing options.

Caravan insurance policyholders may be among those interested to learn that Discover Leisure has revealed it is seeking additional financing options in response to wider economic pressures.

Govt proposes 80mph speed limits.

Car insurance policy holders across the UK could be among those interested in recent proposals put forward by the government.

Hillhead Caravan Club named one of UK's best.

Caravan insurance policy holders living in the UK could be tempted to take a trip to South Devon following the comments of one industry commentator.

Arsonist victim offers bounty for evidence.

In news that may interest caravan insurance policyholders, Andrew Mewse is offering a reward of £1,000 to anyone who can help him to catch the culprits who set fire to his caravan.

Caravan owners issued with theft warning.

Tracker has warned caravan insurance policyholders and others that thieves are capable of overcoming even the most secure anti-theft devices, meaning they will go to extreme lengths to steal a tourer.

Unseasonably hot weather sees rise in caravan bookings.

The Camping and Caravanning Club has revealed that it has seen a boost in late season bookings in response to the Indian summer, caravan insurance policyholders may be among those interested to know.

TV star reveals love of caravans.

Patrick Duffy, who played Bobby Ewing in the smash-hit series Dallas, is set to represent the Caravan Club at next week's NCC Motorhome and Caravan Show, it has been confirmed.

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