A beloved Norfolk radio star died aged 81 at the weekend.

Tributes have poured in for Edwin Overland whose radio career spanned more than 40 years.

Best known for coverage of King's Lynn speedway for BBC Radio Norfolk, he also worked over the border covering hundreds of Peterborough United football games for Radio Cambridgeshire.

The King's Lynn Stars speedway team posted a statement saying: "Edwin had one of the most recognisable and authoritative voices in the sport, and he gave lengthy service to both the Stars and Peterborough - always maintaining 100pc professionalism earning him full respect between supporters of both clubs.

"As a football commentator, he joined BBC Radio Cambridgeshire in 1982 and spent 40 years as the voice of Peterborough United, covering some of Posh's most memorable moments.

"In speedway he was the trusted box announcer for all of the FIM major events which took place at the Adrian Flux Arena as well as the Stars' domestic fixtures.

"He retired from football in 2022 but completed a final speedway season at both King's Lynn and Peterborough, and although he then stood down to look after his health, he made a one-off return to call the final race at the East of England Arena last October.

"Very sadly Edwin passed away over the weekend and we send our condolences to his family and friends. He was a superb operator but above all a gentleman, and we will miss him."

Peter Swan from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire described Edwin as a "genuine legend".

He added: "Edwin played a huge part in our sports coverage over several decades.

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"He was an absolute joy to work with and will be missed hugely."

Martin Rogers, author of several speedway titles, said: "Edwin was the silver tongue of speedway and football, a legend in his own lifetime at venues such as King's Lynn Stars.

"The schoolteacher and market gardener from Terrington was a fixture at King's Lynn from the club's inception although it wasn't until the 1970s when he made his mark as purveyor of arguably the most polished and professional speedway commentaries in the market.

"A sad loss of course but what a legacy and such enduring memories he leaves."