BBC Radio Wales presenter Chris Needs dies aged 68
A BBC Radio Wales presenter has died after a short battle with ill health.
Chris Needs, 68, had hosted his Friendly Garden late-night phone-in show for 18 years.
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Chris Needs, 68, had hosted his Friendly Garden late-night phone-in show for 18 years.
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