Morning Briefing: Somerset rail lines to shut for week-long engineering works

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Somerset rail lines to shut for week-long engineering works Network Rail engineering works near Somerton Tunnel will disrupt Somerset train journeys 8–14 Dec. Expect delays, diversions, and replacement buses. Campaign to fight county lines drug trade begins in South West New South West police campaign targets county lines child exploitation, warning teens on TikTok and Snapchat to spot criminal signs and seek local support. Young writers from Chard take the spotlight in story-writing contest Young writers from Manor Court School, Chard, win Sunflowers of Somerset story competition; their work published in new book launched in Horton. Clinton Rogers: Prostate cancer response is failing men New report reignites debate on routine prostate cancer screening for men in the UK, as 56,000 diagnosed yearly. Calls grow for improved men's health checks. Yeovil MP blasts Budget plans at meeting with business owners Adam Dance MP and South Somerset business owners criticise the Budget, citing lack of hospitality support, rising costs and missed economic opportunities. Cllr Brian Smedley: Britain's low self-esteem towns have lots to offer Cllr Brian Smedley joins American band Gangstagrass tour UK towns amid local flag debates. Glasgow and Edinburgh see Palestine-Saltire flags. Three-bed detached bungalow in Chard Junction for sale for £340,000 Detached three-bedroom bungalow for sale in Chard Junction with wildlife-friendly rear garden, rural views, no onward chain, parking, and potential to extend. Three-bed Ilminster home is on the market for £240,000 Three-bedroom terraced house for sale in historic Ilminster, £240,000. Chain-free, off-road parking, garden, near countryside and good transport links. Read more

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