The UK Government has awarded a £1 billion contract to helicopter manufacturer Leonardo, a move that secures approximately 3,300 British jobs, many of them in Somerset. The Italian company’s Yeovil facility, which had faced …
Two critical fire stations in Somerset are set to receive extensive refurbishments as part of a significant investment in the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service’s infrastructure. This move follows the approval of the …
The first significant milestone in the Tropicana’s transformation at Weston-super-Mare has been achieved. North Somerset Council has successfully completed the demolition of the 1980s internal event space within the former …
The owners of Brean Leisure Park, one of Somerset’s largest seaside holiday destinations, have issued a reassuring statement following the liquidation of the nearby Brean Theme Park. Despite the theme park entering the …
The owners of Brean Leisure Park, a major holiday destination in Somerset, have issued a statement to reassure visitors that their facilities will open as planned this spring, despite the recent liquidation of the neighboring …
A spectacular opportunity awaits for those dreaming of country living. A luxurious house valued at £2.5 million, nestled in the picturesque South West countryside, is now available to win through a raffle. This exquisite …
Premium Bonds holders are being advised to review their accounts ahead of significant changes to ensure they get the best possible results. Those who haven’t won any prizes recently may be wondering if it’s time to withdraw …
If you own a 50p coin showing the late Queen Elizabeth II, you may have come across online listings valuing it at an astonishing £45,000 due to what’s being called a “necklace” variety. However, a seasoned coin expert has …
After nearly a decade of remaining outside, North Somerset is poised to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) — but what will this mean for local residents? In September 2025, North Somerset Council voted in …
After nearly a decade, North Somerset is on the brink of joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), marking a significant change for the region. Following a council vote in September 2025, a public consultation is …
Somerset residents have until early April to provide their input on the ambitious West Somerset Lagoon project—a proposed tidal lagoon between Minehead and Watchet designed to harness the Bristol Channel’s tidal power for …
Somerset residents have until the Easter holidays to provide their initial feedback on the ambitious West Somerset Lagoon project, a £11 billion tidal lagoon proposal set to reshape the coastline between Minehead and Watchet. …
During Prime Minister’s Questions on January 21, Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, challenged the Prime Minister over the future of Leonardo’s helicopter factory in Yeovil. He called for swift government …
During today’s Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, confronted the Prime Minister in a robust exchange regarding the future of Leonardo’s helicopter manufacturing plant in Yeovil. …
Frome residents have an exciting opportunity to directly invest in the regeneration of the Saxonvale site through a new community share scheme. Mayday Saxonvale, the group behind plans for this prime brownfield site in the …