TRIBUTES are flooding in this evening after the death of popular Cardigan DJ ’Tommo’.

Ceredigion MS Elin Jones led the tributes to former radio presenter and much-loved local character Andrew ’Tommo’ Thomas, posting: "Such sad news of Tommo’s death.

"A natural radio DJ on Radio Ceredigion and Radio Cymru. He had a big voice and a big heart.

"Cardigan is a quieter town tonight.

"My thoughts are with his dear family."

The Cardigan-born radio presenter hosted shows for Radio Cymru and Nation Radio, and was also a stadium announcer at Wales’ home football matches and at Parc y Scarlets rugby ground in Llanelli.

Scarlets posted this evening: "We are devastated to hear that the voice of Parc y Scarlets, Andrew 'Tommo' Thomas has passed away suddenly. Tommo was a hugely popular figure as the Parc y Scarlets matchday announcer, a passionate Scarlets fan who brought his huge character and energy to every match."

More recently, Tommo had been doing promotional work for CK Foodstores.

Richard Arnold, on behalf of CK Foodstores told the Cambrian News: "We were with him from 6.30am this morning though to 2pm. He was on amazing form, and we’ve hours of footage to prove it.

"We’ve been working with him for almost two years now, he was wonderful with our staff, our suppliers and our customers, and went way beyond what was asked of him at every turn.

"He will leave a huge hole in so many lives, not least ours.

"We were due to meet up on Thursday to record more material with another supplier.

"He left us at the top of his game, with a huge lust for life, and delighted to be back on the radio too.

"Our thoughts are with his wonderful family, and his legion of friends."

The one-time local footballer launched his broadcasting career with Radio Ceredigion whilst still working as a postman in his home town.