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14 August 2026

Call to transform abandoned caravan park into free campsite as 'street of despair' grows

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Call to transform abandoned caravan park into free campsite as 'street of despair' grows

Hundreds of rough sleepers are residing in nearby tents and vans, despite a suitable site that's been vacanat for years.

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