Leonardo Secures £165m UK Defence Deal, Sustains 200 Jobs Tuesday, April 1, 2025 leonardo defence uk government contract jobs economy national security helicopters supply chain A £165 million contract has been awarded to Leonardo to maintain the Royal Navy’s fleet of Merlin helicopters, bolstering national security and stimulating economic growth in the UK. The deal will sustain 200 jobs at … Read More
Backwell Locals Support Councillor's Mental Health Sabbatical Tuesday, February 11, 2025 backwell councillor mentalhealth sabbatical community support wellbeing parishcouncil local defence The community in Backwell has come together to support their district councillor, Bridget Petty, after the parish council called on her to resign due to her taking a lengthy leave of absence to focus on her mental health. … Read More
Somerset Flood Defences Update Thursday, September 26, 2024 somerset flood defence upgrades delay sra ea river drain consortium The vital upgrades to key sections of Somerset’s flood defences have been delayed until spring and summer 2025. The Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) and the Environment Agency (EA) have been implementing various … Read More