New Industrial Units Approved Near M5 Promising Jobs Growth in Bridgwater Thursday, March 19, 2026 development bridgwater jobs industrial businesspark somerset construction infrastructure sustainability planning Bridgwater is set to welcome new job opportunities as plans for additional industrial units near the M5 motorway have been approved, with construction expected to begin in the coming months. The Peninsula 23 Business Park, … Read More
Major Somerset Quarry Granted Approval to Operate Until 2056 with Expansion Plans Sunday, March 15, 2026 somerset quarry expansion andesite mining environment mendip infrastructure jobs planning Moons Hill Quarry, located near Stoke St. Michael in Somerset, has received approval to continue operations until 2056 following a significant expansion plan. Managed by John Wainwright & Co. Ltd., this quarry is a vital … Read More
Large Fire Erupts Again at Former Oscar Mayer Factory Site Sunday, March 8, 2026 oscarmayer factory fire blaze closure jobs investigation emergency abandoned community A significant fire has broken out once more at the former Oscar Mayer factory, reigniting concerns over the vacant site. The factory, which ceased operations in 2021 resulting in the loss of 860 jobs, has now been affected by … Read More
Leonardo CEO Pledges UK as a 'Global Player' Following £1 Billion Defence Deal Tuesday, March 3, 2026 leonardo uk defence helicopters yeovil aerospace military autonomy exports jobs Leonardo’s CEO, Roberto Cingolani, has affirmed the United Kingdom’s continued role as a global leader in defence and aerospace after the company secured a £1 billion contract from the government. This award marks a pivotal … Read More
Government Awards £1 Billion Contract to Leonardo, Securing Thousands of UK Jobs Monday, March 2, 2026 leonardo helicopters defence yeovil investment aw149 proteus jobs ukgovernment innovation 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 … Read More
'Tremendous Victory' Secured for Yeovil's Leonardo After Period of Uncertainty Friday, February 27, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopters defence government chancellor unite aerospace jobs uk The UK Government is poised to approve a £1 billion contract with helicopter manufacturer Leonardo, assuring the security of thousands of jobs at its UK plant in Yeovil, Somerset. For weeks, Leonardo’s facility—known as the … Read More