Chris Tynan's death was announced on social media (Image: Chris Tynan)

People have paid tribute to BBC Radio Merseyside presenter Chris Tynan, whose death was announced by heartbroken friends. Chris was a regular feature on Radio Merseyside, presenting Naturewatch until the show's end in 2023.

In a moving tribute to his late colleague, environmentalist and show presenter Anno Brandreth posted on X (formerly Twitter ): “RIP Chris Tynan. Chris was a well loved and important part of the Naturewatch team and did great work locally to promote the things we love and are important to the listeners.”

Alongside a picture of Chris with the Naturewatch team, he added: "He will be sadly missed and we will hopefully do something in a future broadcast to honour him, it's a sad day for us all. Ch

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