Morning Briefing: Clinton Rogers: Is Somerset ready for more housing developments?

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Clinton Rogers: Is Somerset ready for more housing developments? Somerset faces rapid population growth and new housing developments despite UK falling birth rates, raising concerns over NHS, GP and infrastructure strain. Read more Non-fiction World Book Day event in Yeovil inspires pupils to read St Gildas Catholic Primary in Yeovil marks World Book Day with a non-fiction theme, inspiring pupils amid UK concerns over children's reading habits. Read more Rise in online child abuse image offences across South West revealed NSPCC data shows a rise in UK online child abuse image offences, with Snapchat and Meta platforms implicated. Charity urges tougher tech and government action. Read more Adam Dance column: Why every step matters in the fight against cancer Thousands join Cancer Research UK's Walk All Over Cancer challenge, raising funds and awareness as NHS expands lung, bowel, and cervical cancer screening. Read more Four-bedroom family home in 'desirable' Yeovil development up for sale Spacious four-bedroom detached home for sale in Yeovil's Brimsmore Development. Features en suite, south-facing garden, and a garage. Read more Four-bedroom family home in Chard up for sale for £399,000 Spacious four-bedroom detached home for sale in Chard. Features modern kitchen, en-suite, garage, garden, and parking. Guide price £399,000. Read more Three-bed home with large garden for sale in Yeovil for £375k Immaculate three-bed semi-detached house for sale in Yeovil, Home Drive. Features large garden, garage, off-road parking, near schools and amenities. £375,000. Read more What's on in South Somerset this week: March 18-24, 2026 Discover top events in South Somerset this week: Fiddler on the Roof in Yeovil, Bob Fox live, Red Nose Day fundraiser, Yeovil Town v Morecambe, and more. Read more More stories

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