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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Illegal camper spat at and pushed over a beach hut owner in violent confrontation in Bournemouth fracas
An illegal camper spat at and pushed over a female beach hut owner during a violent outburst, it has been claimed. Nathan and Carolane Davies say they were left shaken and angry by the ordeal outside their prized hut at Bournemouth Beach in Dorset. The Davies' arrived at their hut at about 3pm on July 4 to find a man's tent pitched right up against it. They moved it about eight inches, so it wasn't touching their hut, and Mr Davies went to find a seafront ranger to report it. He said he was about 150 yards away when he saw a man get off a bike and start pushing his 59-year-old wife to the ground. Describing the alleged attack, 60-year-old engineer Mr Davies said: 'As I turned, I saw a man who I assume had been staying in the tent ride up on a pushbike and jump off right in front of my wife. 'All she said was "you can't have your tent there"... He spat in her face, pushed her to the ground and started shouting abuse at her. It was shocking and completely unacceptable.' 'Some nice guys came off the beach and surrounded her to stop him getting to her but he was swearing and calling her all sorts. 'He said 'that's my f**king home, I just got out of prison, where am I meant to live'. Someone who walked past said 'you're out of order mate' and he chased after him and punched and kicked him on the ground, he really beat him up. Mrs Davies suffered a cut to her arm and banged her head in the alleged attack. Mr Davies called the police and seven officers attended, but his wife did not want to press charges so police gave the man a dispersal order. The couple had waited seven years before they got their beach hut in 2020. They pay BCP Council £1,600 a year in ground rent. However, the pair say the increase in antisocial behaviour on the beach has left them feeling unsafe and they are contemplating getting rid of their hut. Mr Davies said they had seen a rise in people camping illegally on the seafront, an act banned by a local by-law that is aimed at protecting local hotels and guest houses. Over the heatwave weekend dozens of tents could be seen pitched on the sand by the resort's pier overnight as tourists avoid paying for hotel rooms. There have also been complaints of youths dealing drugs behind the beach huts and using the space as a public lavatory. Speaking of the alleged attack against his wife earlier this month, Mr Davies added: 'My wife is not a confrontational person, she didn't want to press charges, she just wanted him gone. 'The police gave him a dispersal order, but it's only for 24 hours so he could be back there now. Do we just go down there with trepidation of what could happen? 'My wife is very upset by the situation, she wouldn't go down there on her own now. 'There are signs saying no camping, but they mean nothing because the council does nothing to enforce them. They put the onus on beach hut owners to get into confrontations with homeless people, which isn't right. 'I pointed out to police that there was another tent next to another hut and asked if they were going to do anything about that one and they said they can't because they haven't broken the law yet. 'So you have got to be assaulted before they will move someone on, it's absolutely despicable. 'We have been sitting there having a meal and seen people come off the beach and go behind the huts to wee. The whole place stinks of urine. I don't know why they can't put a fence behind the huts or something. 'The council just aren't doing their job. They removed the hut next to us years ago, which is why there is a gap. If they replaced it and got a new owner in then there wouldn't be a space for tents to camp. 'It makes me very bitter about how much I pay in ground rent when the council are so inept. 'I've asked before about moving but they said I would have to go back to the bottom of the waiting list, yet they have empty spots that aren't being filled.' Dorset Police received a report at 3.09pm on July 4 of a man acting aggressively on Bournemouth beach. A police spokesman said: 'The man was issued with a section 35 dispersal notice and he subsequently left the area. There were no further complaints made by other members of the public. 'Officers are continuing to carry out increased patrols in the area of Bournemouth beach and the pier.' Councillor Kieron Wilson, BCP Council's housing boss, said: 'We are aware of a small number of tents on the beach and are working closely with members of our homelessness partnership, community safety officers, and the council's housing and communities' teams to provide support where necessary to these people. 'Separate to this, the council will address any negative behaviours, working closely with our partners to keep our seafront a safe, welcoming and clean place to visit.'
Telegraph
3 days ago
- Telegraph
Illegal camper ‘pushed over beach hut owner and spat in her face'
A beach hut owner was pushed over and spat on by an illegal camper, her husband has claimed. Carolane Davies, 59, and her husband Nathan Davies, 60, have owned a Bournemouth beach hut for five years, after spending seven years on a waiting list. They a number of illegal campers have recently used the area surrounding their hut, for which they pay Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) £1,600 a year in ground rent. Mrs Davies was left with a cut to her arm after an illegal camper spat in her face and pushed her down at 3pm on July 4. The couple said they found the tent pitched next to their hut and moved it so it was not touching. Mr Davies said: 'We moved the tent about eight inches off the side of our hut, so it wasn't pressed right against it. Then I decided to go and find one of the rangers to see if they'd do something about it.' He continued: 'I walked about 150 yards away and realised my phone had no charge, so I turned back to get my power pack. As I turned, I saw a man who I assume had been staying in the tent ride up on a pushbike and jump off right in front of my wife. 'All she said was: 'You can't have your tent there.' He spat in her face, pushed her to the ground and started shouting abuse at her. It was shocking and completely unacceptable.' Passers-by were forced to block the man from attacking Mrs Davies any further. Mr Davies added: 'The police gave [the attacker] a dispersal order, but it's only for 24 hours so he could be back there now. Do we just go down there with trepidation of what could happen?' He said his wife was now too afraid to visit the beach hut alone, and accused the council of not doing enough to help. Mr Davies said: 'There are signs saying 'no camping', but they mean nothing because the council does nothing to enforce them. They put the onus on beach hut owners to get into confrontations with homeless people, which isn't right. 'I pointed out to police that there was another tent next to another hut and asked if they were going to do anything about that one and they said they can't because they haven't broken the law yet. 'So you have got to be assaulted before they will move someone on. It's absolutely despicable.' Mr Davies claimed beach-goers often go behind the huts to urinate, which makes the area smell. Dorset Police received a report at 3.09pm on Friday July 4 2025 of a man acting aggressively on Bournemouth beach. A spokesman for the force said: 'The man was issued with a section 35 dispersal notice and he subsequently left the area. There were no further complaints made by other members of the public. 'Officers are continuing to carry out increased patrols in the area of Bournemouth beach and the pier.' Cllr Kieron Wilson – Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council's portfolio holder for housing and regulatory services – said: 'We are aware of a small number of tents on the beach and are working closely with members of our homelessness partnership, community safety officers, and the council's housing and communities' teams to provide support where necessary to these people. 'Separate to this, the council will address any negative behaviours, working closely with our partners to keep our seafront a safe, welcoming and clean place to visit.'
Scotsman
22-05-2025
- Scotsman
The island just 70-miles from the UK that offers Brits a better standard of living
Craving a simpler way of living? Easy access to incredible beaches, walking trails and highly acclaimed restaurants? A work-life balance? One island offers all of this and is welcoming new residents with open arms. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... In recent years, Guernsey in the Channel Islands has seen an increase in high-net-worth individuals relocating from the UK and is doing their part to ensure new residents are supported. 'Our goal is to provide information, guidance and signposting to support individuals and businesses who are relocating to the island of Guernsey,' shared Jo Stoddart, Director of Locate Guernsey – an initiative that supports anyone with enquiries on finding on a home, insurance, residency, immigration and making the move. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We have seen a 52% surge in the number of enquiries about relocation to Guernsey in recent months. We're on hand to support with any enquiries on transitioning to life on the island.' Life on Guernsey The second largest of the Channel Islands, Guernsey is only a 50-minute flight or three-hour ferry ride from the UK, making it one of the easier overseas locations to move to. At just 25 square miles, the island is home to 27 beaches, meaning no matter where an individual is located, they are no more than 10-minutes from the sea and have easy access to Britain's cleanest beaches and incredible surfing locations. A diverse array of walking trails also allows locals to easily to embrace nature and being outdoors on the island and for keen golfers, the North of the island offers three golf courses, including the La Grande Mare which is currently going through a multimillion-pound redevelopment and set to include a country club. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Guernsey's focus on fresh and local seafood has led to award-winning and highly acclaimed restaurants being scattered across the island including hotel bistros, waterfront venues, sushi spots and steakhouses. The island also has an impressive lineup of food festivals, and in July will welcome Vraic – a new dining experience by Michelin-starred chef Nathan Davies. Life on Guernsey Plus, for those wondering what to do for work on the island, there is no shortage of high-income roles in the finance industry, blending the benefits of a seaside lifestyle with minimal commuting times with the opportunities of a 'financial city hub'. Populated for over 1,000 years the island also offers a public holiday each year on 9th May to celebrate its liberation from German Occupation in WWII. The island is home to many signifiers of this rich history, with Norman ancestral holds and WWII including bunkers and gun batteries dotted around the island. Guernsey is not just a beautiful destination to relocate to, it's an interesting one too. How to get there? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aurigny, Guernsey's airline, recently announced additional routes for the summer 2025 season, which includes daily flights to Manchester, Birmingham, and Bristol. The airline also offers flights to and from London Gatwick, London City, Southampton, Leeds, Edinburgh and Exeter. The airline releases additional summer flights each year, along with Blue Islands airline, making it easier for individuals to travel between the UK and Guernsey.
