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One of the UK’s biggest van-dwelling camps to be cleared after beauty spot ‘used as a toilet’

Councillors want to to help residents of the vans and caravans on the Downs in Bristol find a ‘route away from vehicle dwelling’

The Independent UK

‘They lump us all together’: van-dwellers and homeowners clash over life near Bristol Downs

People living in vans on the park are the subject of a campaign from those living nearby – and the Green-led council is being forced to act

The Guardian - UK

How I learned to ‘be more horse’ on a wild Sussex retreat

Riding and equestrian wellness sessions gave me the chance to connect with these deeply intuitive animals on a farmstay in the beautiful South Downs national park

The Guardian - UK

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Why West Sussex is the charming, uncrowded alternative to the Cotswolds

Between a revived 14th-century coaching inn and slick restaurants championing local produce, the South Downs are having a moment, says Annabelle Spranklen

Evening Standard

Is This 42-Hole West Sussex Facility England's Grandest Golfing Estate?

Goodwood in West Sussex may be steeped in ancestral history, but about 20 years ago it elected to take its golf offering down a very different route...

Golf Monthly

‘I feel helpless’: van dwellers stuck in tight spot on Bristol’s historic Downs

Soaring rents have driven people to live in vehicles – causing friction with residents and prompting the council to tow away caravans

The Guardian - UK

The South Downs bolthole that offers a ‘complete escape from the world’

The Seven Sisters chalk cliffs are one of the most famous beauty spots on England’s south coast. A trio of newly-renovated cottages is giving guests a chance to immerse themselves in this iconic landscape

The Guardian - UK

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‘Volatile’ motorist on the Downs drove towards 29 children in 'outdoor classroom'

Organisers say a large amount of human excrement had to be removed from the area

Bristol Post

Beautiful Art Nouveau style home by the Downs with potential ground floor flat

Have you ever heard of a 'withdrawing room'? Well this home has one.

Bristol Post

Travellers move on from The Downs but a small group remains

They were visited by a Gypsy, Roma Traveller team

Bristol Post

Councillor calls for people to stop using barbecues on the Downs after first fires reported

"Passers-by have had to stamp out burning embers"

Bristol Post

Slow progress on plan to refurbish ‘atrocious’ changing rooms on the Downs

The refurbishment plan is thought to cost up to £1.5 million, but it's unclear who will pay for the works

Bristol Post

The Downs are 'hell' as residents fear serious injury from boy racers

Cars and motorbikes are causing havoc in after-dark gatherings

Bristol Post

‘Progress made’ on running the Downs after criticism over lack of transparency

How Clifton Down and Durdham Down are managed has faced controversy in recent years

Bristol Post

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Downs users sceptical that new parking charges would be just 'revenue raising'

Bristol Live spoke to people on Clifton Down about the possible introduction of parking charges

Bristol Post

New parking charges on the Downs considered in plan to drive away van dwellers

One plan would see pay-and-display parking charges brought onto all roads on the Downs

Bristol Post

Bristol Pride and Forwards Festival plan to upgrade internet connection on the Downs

Both events have suffered from poor internet service

Bristol Post

Bristol Comedy Garden 2023 announces huge line-up of acts and changes location

It had been hosted at the Downs in recent years to comply with social distancing regulations

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BOM says tropical low causing flooding in north-west Queensland will weaken, head south-east

Dalby, on the Darling Downs, west of Brisbane, saw its third driest summer since 1900 while the Gulf flooded, but welcome rain is now expected.

Bristol Post

Downs wildflower meadow plans criticised for ‘blocking picnics and ball games’

The wildflower meadow will be planted on a site which was previously used for zoo car parking

Bristol Post

New café plans for the Downs would likely be blocked by 160-year-old Victorian law

The controversial café has been planned for years and was granted planning permission last summer

The Guardian - UK

A spiritual walk on the South Downs: the Old Way pilgrims’ route

Walking an East Sussex segment of a newly devised trail leads to encounters with art history, ancient churches and natural wonder

Bristol Post

People urged not to use disposable barbecues amid 'extremely high' fire risk

The hot weather has led to a 'significant' fire risk

Bristol Post

Multiple fires reported in Bristol area as temperatures rise

One is thought to have been caused by a disposable barbecue

Bristol Post

Firefighters called after 'disposable barbecue' sparks grass blaze on the Downs

The local MP said it could have been "a lot worse than it was" because of the hot and dry weather

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