Radio DJ Andy Kershaw dies

His sister, fellow broadcaster Liz Kershaw, led the tributes, describing him as her 'best friend' and a pioneer in music journalism.

Kershaw's career spanned nearly three decades at the BBC, where he succeeded John Peel and became a leading voice for world music.

He had been diagnosed with cancer in 2025 and had recently shared details of his treatment and its impact on his mobility.

Colleagues and fans have remembered him as a 'shy kid from Rochdale' who left an indelible mark on the broadcasting industry.