Bekker's Somerset estate growth sparks local debate over jobs and community impact

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Tech billionaire Koos Bekker's firm controls over 2,700 acres in Somerset, centered on The Newt estate. The expansion began after a 2013 property acquisition. The project has created local jobs and increased tourism. However, some residents worry it affects community identity and environmental sustainability, highlighting a divide over development.

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