TRIBUTES have been paid to the Anglesey-born broadcaster, journalist and politician, Vaughan Hughes, following his death.

Mr Hughes died suddenly at the age of 76 earlier this week.

He was a Plaid Cymru county councillor on Anglesey for 10 years until 2022, and was co-editor of Barn magazine up until his death.

Previously, he had been known as a news reporter on HTV's nightly programme, Y Dydd, prior to the arrival of S4C.

Mr Hughes was educated at Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni and also worked as a journalist in Gwynedd before joining HTV.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth, Plaid Cymru MS for Ynys Môn, celebrated the life of a man who leaves a “significant legacy”, and who will be “greatly missed”.

Mr ap Iorwerth said: “On behalf of Plaid Cymru, I send our condolences to Vaughan Hughes’ family and loved ones following the sad news of his death.

“Vaughan leaves behind a significant legacy. As a journalist, broadcaster and editor he was an influential figure in Welsh current affairs for decades.

“As a Plaid Cymru county councillor in Ynys Môn, he ensured that he was able to use his extensive experience of working on national platforms, for the benefit of his community and Wales.

“He will be greatly missed.”

Mr Hughes’ daughter is Plaid Cymru MS, Heledd Fychan.

She said in a statement: “As a family, our hearts are broken at the loss of dad and taid.

“For many people throughout Wales, he was a familiar face and voice for decades, and we are extremely proud of the important contribution he made throughout his life.

“The fact that he continued to work as a co-editor on Barn magazine until the end is a great comfort to us today, and without a doubt, was a comfort to him in his illness.

“We will miss him immensely, but we are grateful for all the years we had in his company. We will treasure every memory we have of him.”

The leader of Isle of Anglesey County Council, Cllr Llinos Medi, added: "Vaughan was a man who was passionate about the Welsh language, the island and social justice.

"He had a huge influence on me as a young councillor and encouraged me to be a leader. His words of encouragement will be with me forever."