'Devastating': Yeovil Residents Fear for Future as Leonardo Helicopter Factory Faces Closure Thursday, January 15, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopter factory closure jobs economy defence manufacturing uk 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 … Read More
Yeovil MP Demands Urgent Government Action as 3,300 Leonardo Jobs Face Threat Tuesday, January 13, 2026 leonardo yeovil defence helicopter jobs somerset mod contract government supplychain 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 … Read More
Thousands of Local Jobs at Risk as Leonardo’s Yeovil Helicopter Factory Faces Closure Without Government Support Monday, January 12, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopters defence jobs government mod contract manufacturing union 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 … Read More
Yeovil Town Narrowly Defeated by Truro City at the Bottom of the Table Friday, December 26, 2025 yeovil truro nationalleague football harvey goalkeeper defence victory relegation soccer sport 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 … Read More
Yeovil Town's Unbeaten Run Ends as Forest Green Claim 2-0 Victory Sunday, December 21, 2025 yeovil forestgreen football nationalleague rowley goals defence wings unbeaten fixtures sport 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 … Read More
Avon Pension Fund Votes to Continue Investments in Arms Industry Despite Member Concerns Monday, December 15, 2025 avon pensionfund divestment armsindustry ethics investments aerospace defence legal membersurvey 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 … Read More