Local news from the Yeovil Express covering Yeovil, South Somerset and Somerset.

Indian Government signs €560m helicopter order with AgustaWestland

9:18am Thursday 11th March 2010

YEOVIL-BASED AgustaWestland has announced this morning that a contract has been signed by the Government of India to buy 12 of its AW101 helicopters – a deal worth around €560m.

Laws welcomes massive order for AgustaWestland

9:30am Thursday 11th March 2010

YEOVIL MP David Laws has welcomed this morning’s announcement that AgustaWestland has secured a contract worth around €560m with the Indian Government for 12 of its AW101 helicopters.

Friday night is new youth club night in Yeovil

9:00am Thursday 11th March 2010

A NEW youth club has been started at the Salvation Army headquarters in Southville, Yeovil, on Friday nights at 6.30pm.

Open day TODAY at Hendford Care Home

8:00am Thursday 11th March 2010

THE new Hendford Care Home in Yeovil will be throwing open its doors to the general public TODAY (Thursday, March 11) for a sneak preview.

Cash boost for Girl Guides

7:00am Thursday 11th March 2010

THE Yeovil division of Girl Guiding has received a financial boost from Brympton Parish Council.

Where is best site for Yeovil's eco town plans?

12:10am Thursday 11th March 2010

THE next stage of consultation has begun on options for the best location for a proposed eco-friendly urban extension in Yeovil.

Cannabis factory busted

2:42pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

A CANNABIS factory containing around 500 cannabis plants has today been discovered at a home in East Coker.

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BNP to stand in General Election battle in Yeovil

8:20am Wednesday 10th March 2010

THE British National Party has announced that it will have a candidate at this year’s General Election in the Yeovil Constituency.

Traffic counts needed on busy roads

8:00pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

HIGHWAY chiefs at Somerset County Council have been asked to carry out a traffic count on two busy roads in Yeovil.

Businesses can save money by reducing waste

7:00pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

BUSINESSES in South Somerset are being invited to find out how to make more money simply by reducing waste.

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