BBC Radio Merseyside legend Andy Ball has died, it has been confirmed online. The radio station posted an emotional Facebook statement: "We’re sad to have to tell you that our friend and Colleague Andy Ball has passed away.

Tributes have poured in for a popular BBC radio presenter who has died after an illness. Andy Ball, from Wallasey, was a presenter, reporter and part of the BBC Radio Merseyside's management team for nearly 30 years.

A BBC presenter has sadly died after nearly 30 years on air. Andy Ball worked on BBC Merseyside for nearly 30 years as a reporter and presenter. In a statement today, BBC Merseyside said:

Tributes are being paid to a veteran BBC radio presenter who has died after an illness. Andy Ball, from Wallasey in Wirral, was a presenter, reporter and part of BBC Radio Merseyside's management team for nearly 30 years.