Is Yeovil the New Ibiza? Maybe Not – But It’s Definitely on the Rise Sunday, March 15, 2026 yeovil leonardo economy theatre arts education apprenticeships revival community development Yeovil might not be the new Ibiza, Paris, or Honolulu just yet. But one thing’s clear: the town is on an upward trajectory, shedding its old struggles and building a promising future. Earlier this year, in January, we … Read More
Is Yeovil the new Ibiza? Maybe not - but it’s definitely on the up Sunday, March 15, 2026 yeovil revival leonardo economy arts education octagon innovation community somerset Yeovil might not quite be Ibiza, Paris, or Honolulu, but this Somerset town is undeniably on the rise. Once overshadowed by uncertainty and economic challenges, Yeovil is now experiencing a much-needed revival, signaling a … 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
Government Approves £1 Billion Contract Boosting Leonardo’s Helicopter Production in Yeovil Monday, March 2, 2026 leonardo helicopters yeovil defence ukjobs proteus military autonomy investment exports The UK Government has confirmed a substantial £1 billion contract with Italian aerospace manufacturer Leonardo, ensuring the future of 3,300 British jobs, many based in Somerset. This commitment removes uncertainty for … 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