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War veteran Bernard Morgan MBE launches new book in Nantwich

War veteran Bernard Morgan MBE launches new book in Nantwich

Beloved World War Two veteran Bernard Morgan has launched his new book “A Century of Memories” at a special event in Nantwich.

The 102-year-old, who was awarded the MBE in King’s New Year Honours, appeared at the launch in Nantwich Bookshop.

June 23, 2026
New travel agency opens in Nantwich town centre

New travel agency opens in Nantwich town centre

Nantwich has welcomed a new travel agency to the town centre.

Global Travel & Cruise officially opened its doors yesterday (March 14th) on High Street in the historic Queen’s Aid House.

March 15, 2026
New Starbucks coffee shop opens in Nantwich town centre

New Starbucks coffee shop opens in Nantwich town centre

Coffee giant Starbucks has finally opened its store in Nantwich town centre.

The company has spent many months converting the former WHSmith store on High Street into the new Starbucks.

February 13, 2026
Nantwich estate agents Whitegates celebrates shop move

Nantwich estate agents Whitegates celebrates shop move

Award-winning Nantwich estate agents Whitegates has officially opened its new bigger premises in the town centre.

Town Crier Devlin Hobson in his full regalia loudly proclaimed the move in front of a small crowd on Pepper Street.

December 9, 2025
The Proclamation by Nantwich Town Crier Devlin Hobson

Nantwich councillors uphold decision to sack Town Crier

Nantwich councillors have voted to uphold a decision to sack their Town Crier for misuse of social media.

The decision comes despite a petition presented to the council last week with more than 100 signatures calling for him to be reinstated.

April 14, 2025
Petitioner gives speech calling for return of Nantwich Town Crier

Petitioner gives speech calling for return of Nantwich Town Crier

A Nantwich petitioner made an impassioned speech to councillors, calling for the re-instatement of the Town Crier Dev Hobson.

Jean Thayre said without him, the town had lost its “sparkle” and “magic”.

April 11, 2025
The Proclamation by Nantwich Town Crier Devlin Hobson

Nantwich Town Crier ‘sacked’ for Facebook comments

Nantwich’s Town Crier has been sacked for Facebook comments he made which one councillor alleged brought the town council into disrepute.

Dev Hobson, who has been town crier in Nantwich for three years, confirmed today he had “been let go” by the town council.

January 29, 2025
Calveley Primary Academy unveils new outdoor classroom

Calveley Primary Academy unveils new outdoor classroom

A new outdoor classroom at Calveley Primary Academy looks set to prove a big hit with children.

That’s according to Nantwich Town Crier Dev Hobson, who dropped in at the primary school to officially open the new facility.

July 13, 2022
Meet Devlin Hobson – new Town Crier for Nantwich

Meet Devlin Hobson – new Town Crier for Nantwich

Familiar face Devlin Hobson was tonight confirmed as Nantwich’s new Town Crier.

Nantwich Town Council rubber-stamped the appointment at a meeting of the council this evening (January 13).

January 13, 2022
David Hinde, winner of 2015 town crier competition

Nantwich Town Council in market for new Town Crier

If you’ve got the voice to carry off the role of Nantwich’s next Town Crier, then why not give them a shout?

Nantwich Town Council has launched its search for a new Town Crier, as more events are opening back up.

October 22, 2021
Nantwich Town Council to appoint official Town Crier

Nantwich Town Council to appoint official Town Crier

Oh yay, oh yay – a big shout out to Nantwich Town councillors!

For they have voted to appoint an official Nantwich Town Crier – and are now crying out for applications, if you think you’re loud enough!

October 14, 2018
David Hinde, winner of 2015 town crier competition

Town criers in fine voice in Nantwich during annual contest

Town criers from around the UK were in fine voice in Nantwich at the annual Town Crier Championships.

Eleven town criers in all competed as crowds gathered to watch them perform in Nantwich town square.

August 31, 2015
Nantwich Food Festival to stage “Critter Chomp” insect eating challenge

Nantwich Food Festival to stage “Critter Chomp” insect eating challenge

Nantwich Food Festival organisers are looking for fearless foodies to tackle the Rhino Critter Chomp Challenge.

Competitors will face Deborah Bouchard – actress, author and co-owner of Bongos Rock & Roll Pickles, an artisan chilli company, who has signed up to the challenge along with The Nantwich Town Crier.

August 25, 2015