Yeovil at a Crossroads: Navigating Hope and Uncertainty Amidst Major Changes Sunday, January 18, 2026 yeovil economy leonardo yeovilrefresh employment highstreet community uncertainty culture housing In May 2025, during a visit to Yeovil’s Middle Street, a local charity collector remarked on the lingering scaffolding: “People are a bit annoyed about this scaffolding being up so long!” Now, in January 2026, that … Read More
A Town at a Crossroads: Yeovil Faces Uncertain Future Amid Major Changes Sunday, January 18, 2026 yeovil leonardo refresh highstreet employment housing theatre hospital economy community When I visited Yeovil in May 2025, the persistent scaffolding on Middle Street sparked visible frustration among locals. One charity collector remarked, “People are a bit annoyed about this scaffolding being up so … Read More
'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
'Devastating' - Yeovil Residents React to Potential Closure of Leonardo Helicopter Factory Thursday, January 15, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopters manufacturing jobs economy closure ukgovernment defence community As you step off the train at Yeovil Pen Mill, a welcoming sign greets visitors: “Welcome to the home of British helicopters.” Soon, however, that sign might disappear. Leonardo, the renowned Italian defense … Read More
Can You Keep A Secret? Showcases Somerset in New Dawn French Sitcom Wednesday, January 7, 2026 somerset bbc dawnfrench axbridge cheddar netflix filming economy agathachristie sevendials Somerset is stepping into the spotlight this year with two major screen productions highlighting the county’s unique locations and vibrant community. On January 7, the new Dawn French sitcom, Can You Keep A Secret?, … Read More
Serious Investor Shows Interest in Nexus 25 Site Near M5 Corridor Sunday, December 28, 2025 nexus25 somerset taunton m5 development investment economy infrastructure jobs planning Somerset Council has revealed that a potential investor has expressed serious interest in the Nexus 25 development site located near junction 25 of the M5 motorway on the eastern edge of Taunton. The site benefits from a … Read More