The Government has announced a £1 billion contract with helicopter maker Leonardo, which it says will secure 3,300 British ...

The UK has signed a £1 billion contract with Italian firm Leonardo to build military helicopters, ensuring 3,300 jobs in Yeovil. The deal includes the construction of 23 helicopters for the British ...

Italian-headquartered Leonardo owns Britain's last helicopter plant in Yeovil. The West Country site has been an aerospace ...

Two of Somerset's community hospitals could temporarily lose half their inpatient bids to allow a wider range of local services to be delivered ...

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Hundreds attended Chard’s recent Community Showcase Day, which brought together a range of local initiatives, organisations, and volunteer groups.

After an official announcement at Leonardo’s Yeovil plant on Feb. 26 was scrubbed at the last minute, it is now reported that ...

Development of an autonomous military helicopter could be central to the future of Leonardo Helicopters' plant in Yeovil in the UK, but maintaining the factory until that capability can be delivered ...

Glovers rally in stunning fashion in stoppage-time to turn the game around ...

The owner of a new creative and performing arts hub due to open in a village has applied to the council for an alcohol ...

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