Bath City Strengthen Attack with Striker Harry Parsons from Chippenham Town Wednesday, June 17, 2026 bathcity harryparsons chippenhamtown football striker transfer ollietomlinson defence vanaramanationalleague twertonpark sport Bath City have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of striker Harry Parsons from fierce rivals Chippenham Town, marking the club’s second summer acquisition. Parsons, 23, brings a wealth of experience to … Read More
£6m Taunton Town Centre Flood Defence Scheme Delayed Until Early 2027 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 taunton flooding safety somerset council environment infrastructure construction defence regeneration Somerset Council has confirmed that a £6 million flood defence scheme aimed at safeguarding large parts of Taunton town centre has been postponed and will now commence in early 2027. For several years, the council, alongside … Read More
Work Commences on £1m Coastal Defence Project to Safeguard Minehead Seafront Monday, March 16, 2026 minehead coast flooding defence environmentagency rockarmour seafront erosion butlins construction A £1 million coastal defence project is now underway to protect a vital stretch of Minehead’s seafront from ongoing flood risks. For years, Minehead town centre has been vulnerable to coastal flooding, causing damage to … Read More
Royal Navy Deploys Somerset-Based Wildcats to Enhance Drone Defence in Cyprus Wednesday, March 4, 2026 royalnavy wildcat somerset cyprus hmsdragon dronedefence martlet seaviper military defence The Royal Navy is deploying two Wildcat helicopters, based in Somerset, to Cyprus as part of an effort to bolster drone defence amid escalating conflict in the Middle East involving the US, Israel, and Iran. These … Read More
Royal Navy Deploys Somerset-Based Wildcat Helicopters to Strengthen Drone Defence in Cyprus Wednesday, March 4, 2026 royalnavy somerset wildcat hmsdragon dronedefence cyprus easternmediterranean martlet seaviper defence The Royal Navy is deploying two Wildcat helicopters from RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset to Cyprus to enhance drone defence amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. These helicopters will be aboard the Type-45 Destroyer HMS … Read More
Leonardo CEO Pledges UK as a 'Global Player' Following £1 Billion Defence Deal Tuesday, March 3, 2026 leonardo uk defence helicopters yeovil aerospace military autonomy exports jobs Leonardo’s CEO, Roberto Cingolani, has affirmed the United Kingdom’s continued role as a global leader in defence and aerospace after the company secured a £1 billion contract from the government. This award marks a pivotal … Read More