As you step off the train at Yeovil Pen Mill, a prominent sign greets visitors: “Welcome to the home of British helicopters.” But this iconic message may soon disappear, reflecting deep uncertainty looming over the town’s …
Yeovil’s Liberal Democrat MP, Adam Dance, has called on the government to swiftly award a crucial helicopter contract following warnings from Leonardo that its Somerset operations could be shut down. Leonardo has been the …
Thousands of jobs in Yeovil hang in the balance amid growing concerns that Britain’s last major helicopter manufacturing plant could close its doors. Leonardo, the Italian defence contractor operating the historic Westland …
Truro City secured a vital 1-0 victory against Yeovil Town, thanks to Tyler Harvey’s early strike and steadfast defending. Harvey’s goal came in the 18th minute, shortly after Yeovil keeper Jed Ward made an outstanding save …
Yeovil Town manager Billy Rowley described the recent match as “a tough watch” after Forest Green Rovers ended Yeovil’s unbeaten start with a 2-0 win at home. The visitors took the lead early when Temi Babalola capitalized on …
The Avon Pension Fund, one of the UK’s significant pension schemes with 135,000 members primarily in public sector roles across the former county of Avon, has voted to maintain its investments in the arms industry. This …
The Avon Pension Fund, managing £6 billion for 135,000 mainly public sector members across the former county of Avon, has voted to continue its investments in the aerospace and defence sector following a member survey that …
The Avon Pension Fund, managing £6 billion for over 100,000 members across the former county of Avon, is approaching a critical decision. The fund’s committee is set to meet next week to vote on whether to divest from the …
The Avon Pension Fund is approaching a critical vote on whether to withdraw its investments from aerospace and defence companies. This £6 billion fund manages the Local Government Pension Scheme for the former county of Avon, …
Thousands of service personnel, including a woman from Somerset, have been reunited with their families just in time for Christmas as the Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales and its support vessels returned to their home …
All industrial action at Leonardo, the prominent defence contractor, has come to an end after union leaders agreed to an 8% pay increase over two years. Over 3,000 workers participated in strikes throughout November in …
Bath Rugby returned to winning ways with a commanding 20-0 victory against Sale Sharks at a rain-soaked Recreation Ground on Saturday, reigniting their campaign in the PREM Rugby Cup. The hosts were efficient from the outset, …
Workers at Leonardo, a major defence and aerospace company with a key site in Yeovil, Somerset, have rejected the firm’s latest pay offer, prompting ongoing strike action, the union Unite announced today (Tuesday, November …
Workers at Leonardo UK, a prominent defence and aerospace manufacturer, are preparing to strike in November in a pay dispute that has escalated after the company declined to improve its wage offer. Represented by Unite, more …
Nearly 3,000 workers at Leonardo, a major defence contractor with significant operations in Yeovil, are poised to strike this autumn unless the company returns to the negotiating table with a better pay offer. The dispute …