Factory

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

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 somerset glastonbury factory transformation heritage revitalization community development economy innovation

A once-forgotten factory in Somerset is undergoing an extraordinary transformation, marking a significant milestone for the Glastonbury community. This ambitious redevelopment is the largest initiative under the Glastonbury … Read More

Friday, August 1, 2025 ammonia chemical leak fireservice emergency somerset factory evacuation police safety

Emergency services responded promptly to a chemical leak at a drinks production factory on Bristol Road in Bridgwater, Somerset, late Thursday evening, July 31. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received reports … Read More

Saturday, January 20, 2024 somerset factory site uncertainty vacant redevelopment housing local plan employment brownfield

The future of the Oscar Mayer factory site in Chard, Somerset, remains uncertain more than two years after its closure in August 2021. The factory, which employed 860 people, closed due to the high cost of modernizing its … Read More

Thursday, November 23, 2023 cannabis bath police grow cultivation drugs investigation avon and somerset factory community

A large, ‘sophisticated’ cannabis factory has been uncovered in an abandoned property in Bath. Avon and Somerset Police revealed that they found around 1,000 suspected cannabis plants in the facility. The … Read More