The BBC is marking the first anniversary of the death of popular TV presenter Christopher Price, by dedicating one of its News Trainee Sponsorships to his memory.

Price, who died one year ago today, presented Liquid News on BBC Choice - the channel now known as BBC Three. An autopsy later revealed Price had died from heart failure, which was in turn caused by a rare brain disease, meningoencephalitis. He was 34.

BBC Three News Editor Colin Hancock said: "Christopher was one of the most talented people any of us have ever worked with, so I think it's very fitting he'll now be associated with developing young journalistic talent for years to come."

The recipent of the Christopher Price traineeship will be sponsored through a one-year postgraduate journalism training course, given work placements at BBC Three News, and will be mentored by a "senior BBC figure."

Robert Nisbet, an entertainment correspondent at the corporation who was a close friend of Price, said: "I am sure I speak for all of Christopher's friends and family in welcoming the BBC's decision to commemorate such a unique talent in this way.

"While we still miss him dreadfully, it's comforting to know that his name and legacy will be remembered by those going in to the business he revolutionised.

"It's great to think that young reporters who want to learn how to tell news to a young audience with wit and flair will know the name of the trailblazer who made such an approach possible."