Yeovil is poised to become the new home for a Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) base, as the charity launches a public consultation on plans to build the facility at the Leonardo helicopter site. The proposed base aims …
Yeovil is set to become home to a new air ambulance base, following plans unveiled by Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA). The charity has launched a public consultation regarding its proposal to build the facility at …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The future of Westlands, Yeovil’s prominent entertainment venue, hangs in the balance amid uncertainty surrounding a critical government contract for helicopter production. Owned freehold by Leonardo, Westlands has played a …
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. …
When I visited Yeovil in May 2025, the persistent scaffolding on Middle Street sparked visible frustration among locals. One charity collector remarked, “People are a bit annoyed about this scaffolding being up so long!” Now, …
In May 2025, during a visit to Yeovil’s Middle Street, a local charity collector remarked on the lingering scaffolding: “People are a bit annoyed about this scaffolding being up so long!” Now, in January 2026, that …
As you step off the train at Yeovil Pen Mill, a welcoming sign greets visitors: “Welcome to the home of British helicopters.” Soon, however, that sign might disappear. Leonardo, the renowned Italian defense company known for …
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 the town’s …