As an avid reader of Peter Harvey's columns, I'm very sad to hear of his passing. I would often find his sidelong look at ordinary subjects so amusing - and so true - that I would read them aloud to my wife during an evening in front of the box. As a matter of fact - and this is something that isn't commonly known - I once tried to "recruit" Peter during my time as sports editor of Radio Hallam. I knew he was a sports fan and it struck me that his wit and whimsy could transfer into a sort of occasional column of the airwaves. Peter sounded very flattered to be approached and, after talking things through, very modestly declined. For me, that was a pity but he was jealously guarded by Sheffield Newspapers and rightly so. Radio's loss continued to be the Star's gain and I would always hunt out his column. Despite being in the same business, this was the only conversation I had with Peter - and yet through his writings I felt I really knew him and his family. To them, I would like to offer sincere condolences.

I became acquainted with Peter during my time at Sheffield Newspapers (1966-89) and since then our paths have crossed quite frequently either on the bus into the city or at Bramall lane, he was never any different, a lovely man who liked a chat and was always pleased to see you, or give you a friendly wave, I like many more will sadly miss him.