'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
Giant Bubbles and Ghouls Take Over Halloween at Somerset’s Helicopter Museum Sunday, October 19, 2025 halloween somerset helicopter family event bubbles costumes museum westonsupermare entertainment Prepare for a spectacular Halloween family day out at Somerset’s unique Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare on Sunday, October 26. This festive event promises an exciting mix of giant bubbles, eerie costumes, and mad … Read More
Air Ambulance Emergency Landing at Butlin's Minehead Wednesday, August 27, 2025 airambulance butlins minehead emergency helicopter medical rescue southmead dorset somerset An air ambulance made an emergency landing at Butlin’s Minehead late Tuesday night, August 26, to airlift a woman to hospital. The helicopter touched down on the resort grounds at approximately 11:30 p.m. and departed … Read More
Historic Westland Sea King Helicopter Returns to Somerset for Museum Display Friday, August 15, 2025 seaking helicopter westland raf royalnavy yeovil military aviation museum history A towering piece of military aviation history made a striking arrival on a Somerset road as the Westland Sea King HU Mk.6 helicopter was transported to its new permanent home. Donated by RAF Heritage, the legendary Sea King … Read More
LIVE: Ambulance Helicopters Circle Over Weston-super-Mare Sunday, July 20, 2025 ambulance helicopter weston-super-mare emergency rescue incident medical response accident hospital Emergency services are currently responding to an incident in Weston-super-Mare, with two ambulances on site and helicopter crews circling above. Details about the nature of the incident remain limited at this time, but the …