Trowbridge town crier Trevor Heeks dies aged 82

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

Trevor Heeks, Trowbridge's town crier for over 40 years, has died aged 82.

Trevor Heeks, Trowbridge's town crier for over four decades, died peacefully in hospital on Saturday, 24 October, aged 82, surrounded by his family.

He became town crier after winning a public competition in September 1986. During his career, he won a world town crier championship, three European championships and more than 160 local, regional and national competitions. His distinctive ceremonial dress, bell and booming voice became a familiar sight at civic occasions, community events and celebrations across the town.

His death came just days after he was presented with the British Empire Medal at his bedside at the Royal United Hospital in Bath on Wednesday. He had been named in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for services to the community of Trowbridge and to twinning, with the medal presented by the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Dame Sarah Troughton. Former Trowbridge mayor Stephen Cooper described him as a 'constant' whose tenure as town crier had spanned generations.

How it is being reported

• Town crier of 40 years dies after royal honourTrowbridge town crier, Trevor Heeks, 82, known for his charitable and twinning work, has died.BBC Wiltshire · 24 Oct, 15:31
• End of an era as beloved Wiltshire town crier diesA much-loved town crier who became a familiar friendly face at community events for more than four decades has died aged 82.Gazette & Herald · 24 Oct, 14:11
• End of an era as beloved Wiltshire town crier diesA much-loved town crier who became a familiar friendly face at community events for more than four decades has died aged 82.Wiltshire Times · 24 Oct, 14:11

In this story: Trevor Heeks · Trowbridge · Wiltshire · Dame Sarah Troughton · Stephen Cooper

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