'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
'Devastating' - Yeovil Residents React to Potential Closure of Leonardo Helicopter Factory Thursday, January 15, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopters manufacturing jobs economy closure ukgovernment defence community 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 … Read More
Yeovil Town Strengthens Squad with Two New Signings as Striker Departs Tuesday, January 13, 2026 yeovil crawley troyperrett joymukena exeter football transfers soccer glovers midfielder sport Yeovil Town Football Club has bolstered its squad with the arrivals of defender Joy Mukena and young midfielder Troy Perrett, while striker Andrew Oluwabori has returned to Exeter City after his loan spell. Joy Mukena joins … 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
Thousands of Local Jobs at Risk as Leonardo’s Yeovil Helicopter Factory Faces Closure Without Government Support Monday, January 12, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopters defence jobs government mod contract manufacturing union Thousands of jobs in Yeovil hang in the balance amid growing concerns that Britain’s last major helicopter manufacturing plant could close its doors. Leonardo, the Italian defence contractor operating the historic Westland … Read More
Jed Ward Shines Again as Yeovil Town Advance in FA Trophy Sunday, January 11, 2026 yeovil fa_trophy jed_ward penalty football soccer alvechurch mcgavin dakarai_mafico rowley sport Yeovil Town manager Billy Rowley acknowledged the challenge his side faced after being reduced to ten men, but praised their resilience following a dramatic 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Alvechurch to reach the fifth … Read More