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 …
A crucial flood defence structure in Highbridge is set for potential upgrades aimed at reducing flood risks for the communities upstream. The River Brue, originating from Brewham near Bruton, meanders through the Somerset …
Nearly 3,000 employees of defence contractor Leonardo from sites across the UK—including Yeovil, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Luton, and Basildon—are set to vote on potential industrial action due to a pay dispute. The Unite union …
The Avon Pension Fund is consulting 20,000 randomly selected members to decide whether to continue its £18 million investment in the defence and aerospace sector. The £6 billion fund, which manages pensions for around 100,000 …
The Avon Pension Fund is reaching out to 20,000 randomly selected members to gather their opinions on whether the fund should continue investing approximately £18 million in the defence and aerospace industries. This …
Yeovil Town snapped their losing streak with a vital 1-0 victory over Solihull Moors on Tuesday night, thanks to Junior Morias’s decisive goal just before halftime. This marked Yeovil’s second win of the National League …
Yeovil Town snapped a three-game losing streak with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Solihull Moors in the National League. The Glovers broke the deadlock in added time at the end of the first half when Junior Morais expertly …
The councils of Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have unveiled a series of ambitious cross-regional projects as they intensify their push for a devolution deal. Together, these …
Needles and Pins Aerospace, a female-led, family-owned industrial textiles manufacturer based in Somerton, Somerset, has officially unveiled its expanded production facility. The upgrade highlights a major milestone in the …
The UK government’s recently published Industrial Strategy has sparked sharp criticism from Sarah Gibson, the Liberal Democrat MP for Chippenham, who argues that Wiltshire has been completely overlooked despite its …
Somerset’s crucial flood defences are set to receive significant enhancements this summer following the approval of nearly £1 million in funding. The Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA), in collaboration with the Environment …
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 …
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. …
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 improvements …