Bath Rugby kicked off the 2026/27 Gallagher Premiership season with a commanding 33-17 away win against Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop. The Blue, Black and White secured a valuable bonus point, crossing the try line five …
Residents and visitors in Somerset can expect to see Royal Navy helicopters flying over the area in the coming days. The aircraft will maintain a base altitude of approximately 1,000 feet above ground level as part of routine …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The UK Government has confirmed a substantial £1 billion contract with Italian aerospace manufacturer Leonardo, ensuring the future of 3,300 British jobs, many based in Somerset. This commitment removes uncertainty for …
The UK Government has awarded a £1 billion contract to helicopter manufacturer Leonardo, a move that secures approximately 3,300 British jobs, many of them in Somerset. The Italian company’s Yeovil facility, which had faced …
The UK Government is poised to approve a £1 billion contract with helicopter manufacturer Leonardo, assuring the security of thousands of jobs at its UK plant in Yeovil, Somerset. For weeks, Leonardo’s facility—known as the …
The future of Westlands, Yeovil’s prominent entertainment venue, hangs in the balance amid uncertainty surrounding a critical government contract for helicopter production. Owned freehold by Leonardo, Westlands has played a …
During Prime Minister’s Questions on January 21, Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, challenged the Prime Minister over the future of Leonardo’s helicopter factory in Yeovil. He called for swift government …
During today’s Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, confronted the Prime Minister in a robust exchange regarding the future of Leonardo’s helicopter manufacturing plant in Yeovil. …
Brackley Town secured their third consecutive victory in the National League by edging out Yeovil Town 2-1 at St James Park. The match started strongly for Brackley with Shane Byrne capitalizing on a defensive error to put …