A former Downtown Radio DJ has passed away.

Candy Devine, one of the best-known voices on Northern Ireland radio, passed away in her native Australia. She was 85.

She worked for Downtown for almost 40 years.

Stuart Robinson, content director at Bauer Media, said: “Candy was a household name on radio in Northern Ireland having been with Downtown from launch in 1976 right through until her retirement in 2013.

“Candy was a great broadcaster and communicator and was an inspiration to many aspiring broadcasters coming up through the radio industry.

“Having grown up listening to Candy, it was a great honour to work with her at Downtown.”

More to follow.