Chris Lockyer

Grimsby, Somerset

Reporter at BBC Radio Somerset

Journalist in the west of England. @TrentUni grad. @mradamscott once said it was a ‘privilege’ to talk to me. He/him.

Articles

Cartgate service station opposes A403 Welcome Break plan

3 days ago | bbc.com | Chris Lockyer

Local service station opposes Welcome Break plansChris LockyerReporting fromCartgate near YeovilCartgateCartgate Lodge Cafe and picnic area has called the site home for the past 20 yearsSenior staff at an independent service station have said they feel "threatened" by proposals to build a Welcome Break services next door. The proposals suggest developing the land west of the Cartgate Lodge picnic area off the A303 near Yeovil, Somerset, to include takeaways and drive-thru services.
New service station planned for busy A-road

5 days ago | aol.com | Daniel Mumby |Chris Lockyer

A service station could be built on the A303 in Somerset, after plans were submitted to the council. Under the new proposal the Cartgate Picnic Area near Yeovil would be developed by Welcome Break and include takeaways and drive-thru services. It comes as the company plans to build a new facility on the M5 at junction 24 Bridgwater. It is thought the plans, if approved, could bring up to 90 jobs to the area, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Man's return to shop saves it from closure 50 years on

6 days ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Charlie Taylor |Chris Lockyer

Man's return to shop saves it from closure 50 years onAlan Sheppard took a 50-year break from the fruit and veg shop [BBC]A retired engineer has saved a shop from closure by returning to the greengrocers he worked as a child. Alan Sheppard worked in Somerset's South Petherton store, owned by his uncle, in the late 1960s, and after a career in engineering, he has decided to continue his family's legacy.
Man's return to shop saves it from closure 50 years on

6 days ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Charlie Taylor |Chris Lockyer

A retired engineer has saved a shop from closure by returning to the greengrocers he worked as a child. Alan Sheppard worked in Somerset's South Petherton store, owned by his uncle, in the late 1960s, and after a career in engineering, he has decided to continue his family's legacy. Residents feared the shop would have to close when Mr Sheppard's former colleague, Merv, decided to call it a day.
How an Iron Age bowl became a Glastonbury icon

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Charlie Taylor |Chris Lockyer

Media caption, Glastonbury’s Iron Age lake villagePresenter, BBC Radio SomersetMore than 140 years ago, in a field in rural Somerset, one man made a remarkable discovery - a lake village. Arthur Bulleid, born and raised in Glastonbury, found the former Iron Age settlement on the Avalon Marshes, and spent 15 years carefully excavating a wealth of artefacts, dated as far back as 250BC. Many are now housed in the Glastonbury Tribunal museum, but one in particular has become a local icon - a bowl.
How an Iron Age bowl became a Glastonbury icon

1 week ago | aol.com | Charlie Taylor |Chris Lockyer

More than 140 years ago, in a field in rural Somerset, one man made a remarkable discovery - a lake village. Arthur Bulleid, born and raised in Glastonbury, found the former Iron Age settlement on the Avalon Marshes, and spent 15 years carefully excavating a wealth of artefacts, dated as far back as 250BC. Many are now housed in the Glastonbury Tribunal museum, but one in particular has become a local icon - a bowl.
B3191 Cleeve Hill closure U-turn demanded by residents

1 week ago | bbc.com | Chris Lockyer

Residents demand U-turn on permanent road closureChris LockyerThe coastal road is disappearing into the seaMore than 1,000 people have signed a letter demanding a council reverses its decision to permanently close a coastal road. Campaigner James Wright said the closure was "hurting people" and coastal communities needed to be listened to.
Somerset pub The Sheep and Penguin 'validated' by CAMRA award

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Chris Lockyer

Pub 'validated' by award amid industry troublesChris LockyerSheep and PenguinThe Sheep and Penguin in Wells opened in 2023 The owners of a pub say being recognised with an award just two years after opening has been "validating". The Sheep and Penguin in Wells, Somerset, was named pub of the year by the Bath and Borders CAMRA.
Powerlifter takes on the world after cancer surgery

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Charlie Taylor |Chris Lockyer

Image caption, Ram Patten said he wanted to reach 200kg in the contestPresenter, BBC Radio SomersetA former marine has competed in the bench press world championships just eight months after having major cancer surgery. He returned to the gym in January and competed for Team GB at the international competition in Norway on Monday. Mr Patten said he already felt like he had won just by being at the championships.
Donkey makes hospice patient’s 'wish come true'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Chris Lockyer

Donkey makes hospice patient’s 'wish come true'Chris LockyerSt Margaret's HopsiceJacquie wanted to give a donkey a back scratchA hospice has helped a resident's wish come true by arranging for a donkey to visit her. St Margaret’s Hospice in Taunton put out an appeal for help after patient Jacquie said it was her dream to give a donkey a back scratch. Britney the donkey‘s owner, Richard Norman responded and brought her in to meet Jacquie and other patients at the hospice.