Military

Leonardo's early careers community raised £64,000 over two years for ANDYSMANCLUB and Yeovil Free Wheelers Blood Bikes

Andy's Man Club

Young Leonardo engineers raise £64,000 for two Somerset charities

The Red Arrows surprised people in Somerset with a flyover at Glastonbury Festival 2025.

The Red Arrows surprised people in Somerset with a flyover at Glastonbury Festival 2025.

Red Arrows flypast at Somerset border cancelled days before event

The Red Arrows will help kick off Icons of the Sky

The Red Arrows will help kick off Icons of the Sky

Red Arrows set to fly over Somerset border this week - here's where and when

The Rev Ann Gibbs, rector of the Benefice of Porlock, during the ceremony.

The Rev Ann Gibbs, rector of the Benefice of Porlock, during the ceremony.

New headstone installed for young airman in Porlock

Cllr Bev Fernandes with David Nicholson, president of Taunton Flower Show

Cllr Bev Fernandes with David Nicholson, president of Taunton Flower Show

Mayor of Taunton

Mayor's column: Here's what I have been up to throughout August

The Salamanca Company Cadets climbed the tallest mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales as part of a week-long adventure training expedition

The Salamanca Company Cadets climbed the tallest mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales as part of a week-long adventure training expedition

Group of Somerset Army Cadets climb three peaks in a week

The flypast was part of a special ceremony marking the completion of 29 weeks of intensive training for 150 junior officers at the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth

The flypast was part of a special ceremony marking the completion of 29 weeks of intensive training for 150 junior officers at the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth

RNAS Yeovilton helicopter flypast marks passing out at naval college

Bev Fernandes in her mayoral regalia

Bev Fernandes in her mayoral regalia

Mayor of Taunton

Interview: Meet Bev Fernandes, the latest mayor of Taunton

Standard bearers Bob Blackwell, John Gallop and Cath Sidwell, with parade marshal Dave Sidwell

Standard bearers Bob Blackwell, John Gallop and Cath Sidwell, with parade marshal Dave Sidwell

First World War

Looking Back: When Taunton marked the First World War's centenary

The RAF Red Arrows have been announced for Longleat's 60th anniversary celebrations

The RAF Red Arrows have been announced for Longleat's 60th anniversary celebrations

Red Arrows to fly over Somerset border to mark major anniversary

Mr Amos has voiced his support for the Wellington Veterans group

Mr Amos has voiced his support for the Wellington Veterans group

Wellington MP voices support for town veterans amid potential changes

Louis in front of the F-16 fighter jet.

Louis in front of the F-16 fighter jet.

Somerset man 'makes history' onboard supersonic US fighter jet

Maria Vaughan and her daughter Jill will tackle the trek on Saturday, August 15, aiming to raise funds for Help for Heroes

Maria Vaughan and her daughter Jill will tackle the trek on Saturday, August 15, aiming to raise funds for Help for Heroes

Help for Heroes

Somerset Royal Navy veteran and daughter to take on Jurassic Coast hike

Mayor's column: July engagements and staying cool in Taunton's heat

Mr Dance recently welcomed Lord Fox, the Liberal Democrats' business spokesperson, to Leonardo Helicopters’ site in Yeovil

Mr Dance recently welcomed Lord Fox, the Liberal Democrats' business spokesperson, to Leonardo Helicopters’ site in Yeovil

Yeovil MP welcomes Lib Dem peer Lord Fox to helicopter site

Residents of The Rectory with family members and staff at Somerset Armed Forces Day

Residents of The Rectory with family members and staff at Somerset Armed Forces Day

Taunton care home residents enjoy Armed Forces Day event

Gideon Amos: Thanks to all who made Somerset Armed Forces Day the biggest ever

Green Focus: Britain's recent heatwaves exposes Trump's madness

Families, veterans and even four-legged visitors were among the thousands who turned out to celebrate Somerset Armed Forces Day 2026

Families, veterans and even four-legged visitors were among the thousands who turned out to celebrate Somerset Armed Forces Day 2026

Armed Forces Day

Somerset Armed Forces Day 2026 in photos as crowds enjoy day of celebration

Mr Amos recently attended a reception at the Houses of Parliament, where veterans' charity Help for Heroes launched the People’s Promise

Mr Amos recently attended a reception at the Houses of Parliament, where veterans' charity Help for Heroes launched the People’s Promise

Armed Forces Week

Somerset MP throws support behind campaign for veterans

Brick Tanks stand at Somerset Armed Forces Day 2026.

Brick Tanks stand at Somerset Armed Forces Day 2026.

'A chance to say thank you': Council encourages attendance at free Taunton event

Football fun at Somerset Armed Forces Day.

Football fun at Somerset Armed Forces Day.

GoFundMe launched to support free family day in the South West

Taunton Town Council is supporting Armed Forces Day

Taunton Town Council is supporting Armed Forces Day

Taunton Town Council

Mayor attends events showcasing town's youth and embed links with armed forces

Armed Forces Day launch event at County Hall

Armed Forces Day launch event at County Hall

Armed Forces Day

'At its core, Armed Forces Day is about people' - Somerset leader Bill Revans

Battle of Britain flypast in 2023.

Battle of Britain flypast in 2023.

Variety of performances and activities on offer at Somerset Armed Forces Day

Help for Heroes

Help for Heroes

Armed Forces Week: A nation’s duty to those who have served

The soldiers from 19 and 20 Cadet Training Team and B-Company 6 Rifles in Taunton completed the triple challenge in five days back in 2009

The soldiers from 19 and 20 Cadet Training Team and B-Company 6 Rifles in Taunton completed the triple challenge in five days back in 2009

Help for Heroes

Looking Back: Taunton soldiers complete five-day charity challenge

Sea Cadets at Somerset Armed Forces Day.

Sea Cadets at Somerset Armed Forces Day.

Somerset Armed Forces Day returns for 2026

Taunton Town Council has been recognised with the silver award from the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Taunton Town Council has been recognised with the silver award from the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Taunton Town Council awarded for its commitment to Armed Forces

Gideon Amos: Praising the fabulous work by this Taunton housing charity

Lance Brice, a former Leonardo employee, recently marked his 100th birthday

Lance Brice, a former Leonardo employee, recently marked his 100th birthday

Yeovil aviation veteran celebrates milestone birthday

Brigadier Alfred Snow reading the proclamation of King George VI, establishing his role as military commander of the Channel Islands in May 1945

Brigadier Alfred Snow reading the proclamation of King George VI, establishing his role as military commander of the Channel Islands in May 1945

Taunton revealed as final resting place of WWII liberation hero

Undated handout photo issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, 42, from Somerset, of 846 Naval Air Squadron.

Undated handout photo issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, 42, from Somerset, of 846 Naval Air Squadron.

Tributes paid to 'kind and gentle family man' killed in helicopter crash

Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, 42 from Somerset, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, 31 from Surrey and Petty Officer Owen Green, 24 from Hampshire.

Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, 42 from Somerset, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, 31 from Surrey and Petty Officer Owen Green, 24 from Hampshire.

Lieutenant Commander from Somerset killed in helicopter crash

Police near the scene in Sourton Down, near Okehampton in Devon, where a Royal Navy helicopter crashed in a field just before 4am today.

Police near the scene in Sourton Down, near Okehampton in Devon, where a Royal Navy helicopter crashed in a field just before 4am today.

Three crew members die after Royal Navy helicopter crash in Devon

Royal Navy helicopter crashes into Devon field

Red arrows are set to fly over Somerset today (Friday, May 29)

Red arrows are set to fly over Somerset today (Friday, May 29)

Red Arrows set to fly over Somerset today - here's where and when

Catherine House Care Home resident Nora LeStrange marked VE Day by wearing the medals of her father Bill, who was killed in action during the Allied invasion of Sicily

Catherine House Care Home resident Nora LeStrange marked VE Day by wearing the medals of her father Bill, who was killed in action during the Allied invasion of Sicily

Second World War

Frome care home marks VE Day with resident's tribute to late father

Charterhouse's Richard Bromell with a small selection of the military medals being auctioned. Image: Charterhouse

Charterhouse's Richard Bromell with a small selection of the military medals being auctioned. Image: Charterhouse

Retired soldier's military medal collection going for £40k

Friends, family, and colleagues of the late Cdr Amy Gilmore MBE have set out to complete her long-held ambition of traversing the South West Coast Path

Friends, family, and colleagues of the late Cdr Amy Gilmore MBE have set out to complete her long-held ambition of traversing the South West Coast Path

South West relay walk set to honour late RNAS Yeovilton officer

Letter: My thanks, as a Somerset military veteran, to Anna Sabine

Image shows Royal Navy 815 Squadron service personnel loading Wildcat rotor blades onto the back of RAF C-17, at RNAS Yeovilton on the 5th of March 2025.

Image shows Royal Navy 815 Squadron service personnel loading Wildcat rotor blades onto the back of RAF C-17, at RNAS Yeovilton on the 5th of March 2025.

Wildcat helicopters from Somerset arrive in Cyprus

Adam Dance column: The Leonardo-NMH contract is pivotal for Yeovil

Over 1.5 million people are estimated to be injured if Russia dropped the biggest bomb ever made in the country in Taunton.

Over 1.5 million people are estimated to be injured if Russia dropped the biggest bomb ever made in the country in Taunton.

How would the biggest Russian bomb affect the area if it hit Taunton?

New UK Hydrographic offices were set to be built in Admiralty Way

New UK Hydrographic offices were set to be built in Admiralty Way

Looking Back: When Taunton's UK Hydrographic Office was set to be demolished

The buffet, held at Mattancherry Restaurant in Taunton, saw all proceeds raised go towards this year's Somerset Armed Forces Day

The buffet, held at Mattancherry Restaurant in Taunton, saw all proceeds raised go towards this year's Somerset Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day

Taunton restaurant raises hundreds for Somerset Armed Forces Day

Phil Hill: Why Donald Trump would never be welcome in Taunton

Russian vessel, Sinegorsk, pictured near Minehead in Somerset.

Russian vessel, Sinegorsk, pictured near Minehead in Somerset.

Russian cargo ship ordered to leave after anchoring in Somerset

The Proteus autonomous full-size helicopter.

The Proteus autonomous full-size helicopter.

UK's first pilotless helicopter takes flight for the first time

Letter: A tribute to my friend Major David Angus Forbes

Adam Dance column: Why Leonardo is a crucial part of Yeovil's economy

Mattancherry in Taunton is hosting a charity buffet in aid of Somerset Armed Forces Day

Mattancherry in Taunton is hosting a charity buffet in aid of Somerset Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day

Taunton charity buffet to raise funds for Armed Forces Day

Mr Dance has warned that further delays to the NMH programme could threaten the future of the defence industry in Yeovil

Mr Dance has warned that further delays to the NMH programme could threaten the future of the defence industry in Yeovil

Yeovil MP pushes for clarity on delayed helicopter contract

He swapped his sleigh Wildcat and Commando Merlin Mk4 helicopters operated by 1 Army Air Corps and the Commando Helicopter Force

He swapped his sleigh Wildcat and Commando Merlin Mk4 helicopters operated by 1 Army Air Corps and the Commando Helicopter Force

Santa swaps sleigh for helicopter with RNAS Yeovilton's help