Tributes paid after death of 'local radio giant'

Broadcaster John Peters has been described as a "giant of East Midlands radio" following his death, aged 75.

Mr Peters worked in commercial radio for 50 years, including at Nottingham-based Radio Trent when he was the first voice to be heard following the station's launch in 1975.

His first experience of broadcasting came when he worked on the radio network for United Biscuits factories in the early 1970s.

He later broadcast on several other East Midlands commercial stations and spent time at the BBC, his former employer Boom Radio said.

Most recently, he hosted Boom's weekly Vintage Charts show, in addition to "John's Jukebox" and a Friday evening slot.

Mr Peters, who was born in Middlesex, has been described as "a radio man through and through" by David Lloyd, his former broadcasting colleague and co-founder of Boom Radio.

Mr Lloyd said in a tribute: "It is with deep regret that we bring you the news that our John Peters has died.

"A giant in East Midlands broadcasting with an unmistakable style - and loved hugely by his audience for 50 years. He was part of waking up the people of Nottingham for generations.

"With his somehow relaxed energy, few have the gift he had for making a chart show an unmissable drama.

"The team at Boom send their condolences to his wife Chrissie and all the family who have been by John's side during his illness."

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