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The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Brit who died in Malta fall named – as distraught dad pays tribute to 25yo son who ‘had a promising career ahead of him'
A 25-YEAR-OLD man who died after a horror fall from his balcony has been named by police. Kieran Thomas Hughes, from Bangor, tragically died in the early hours of Friday. 1 He reportedly fell from the balcony of the Cavalieri Art Hotel in St Julian, a town in the East of Malta. A medical team rushed to the scene at Triq Spinola but the Welshman was declared dead upon arrival. An investigation by Malta Police is currently underway. Preliminary investigations say the Brit likely fell off his balcony at around 4.15am. Kieran's father expressed gratitude for any kind messages but asked for privacy. The 25-year-old worked as a software engineer and had "a promising career ahead of him" his father said. Sian Gwenllian, the representative for Arfon in the Senedd, said that his death was "truly devastating". She added: "The pain his family must be experiencing is unimaginable. "My thoughts, and those of the people of Gwynedd, are with them in their grief." A British Foreign Office spokesperson told The Sun: "We are in contact with the local authorities regarding the death of a British man in Malta."
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
British tourist, 25, dies after hotel balcony fall in the early hours in popular Malta holiday resort
A 25-year-old British tourist has died after falling from his hotel balcony late at night in a popular tourist spot in Malta. Police rushed to a hotel in St Julian on Friday morning to discover the body of a lifeless man on the ground out the building. A medical team were called to Triq Spinola, on the east of the island, but the Welshman was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest that the Brit fell off his balcony at around 4.15am. The tragic fall happened at the Cavalieri Art Hotel, Times of Malta confirmed. Police in the UK has confirmed the dead Brit was from Gwynedd, in northern Wales, the Mirror reports. The road outside the hotel was temporarily closed on Friday morning as emergency services worked on the scene before taking the body away. The hotel appeared to be operating as usual by 9am with Malta Police confirming their investigations are ongoing. Welsh MP Sian Gwenllian, who represents Arfon, described the death as 'truly devastating'. She said: 'News of the death of a 25-year-old from Gwynedd in Malta is truly devastating. 'The pain his family must be experiencing is unimaginable. 'My thoughts, and those of the people of Gwynedd, are with them in their grief.' MP Liz Saville Roberts, who represents Dwyfor Meirionnydd, added: 'Heartbreaking news. My heart goes out to the young man's family at this extremely difficult time.' MailOnline has approached the Foreign Office for comment.
South Wales Argus
21-04-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
Pope Francis: Heartfelt reactions across Wales to death
The Vatican Press Office confirmed the pontiff's passing, marking the end of his service as the 265th successor of St Peter. At 9.45am Rome time, Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced: "Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis." Wales has been resonating with tributes and condolences for Pope Francis, who was known for his dedication to the service of the Lord and his church. Tributes have been pouring in from across the country for Pope Francis (Image: PA Wire) The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St David in Cardiff opened a book of condolence for people to pay their respects. In Newport, St Julian's Parish Church posted a prayer on Facebook for "all Christian leaders today" and "for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis". They also called for prayers for the Roman Catholic Church and those set to meet in Conclave to elect a new Pope. Tributes have poured in from across Wales for Pope Francis (Image: PA Wire / James Manning) First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, said: "It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis this morning. "As First Minister of Wales, and as a Christian, I offer my deepest condolences to the Catholic community in Wales and around the world." Ms Morgan praised Pope Francis for his "unwavering humility, courage and profound compassion". She said his advocacy for the poor, marginalised and displaced, and his emphasis on the fight against poverty, climate change and injustice as a moral calling, would be remembered. She added: "In a world that often feels divided, Pope Francis built bridges of unity and his legacy will endure in the lives he touched and the values he championed - values that continue to inspire us here in Wales." Mark O'Toole, who was named archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia by Pope Francis in 2022, described him an "exceptional shepherd of the Church". He said: "By the manner of his life, Pope Francis has always challenged me to be a better, more faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. "We now entrust him into the merciful hands of the Lord whom he has served so faithfully and generously. "We accompany him with our prayers on this final journey." The sentiments of the Welsh community were echoed by the locals who were touched by the Pope's leadership. One person said: "He led with humility and grace in a world that is divided. "I think the world will really miss his leadership, and I can only hope that his legacy will be respected and remembered." Pope Francis was the first non-European Pope for nearly 1300 years (Image: PA Wire) Pope Francis was the first non-European Pope for nearly 1,300 years since Gregory III, an 8th-century Syrian. He was also the first Pope from the southern hemisphere and the first Pope to be a member of the Society of Jesus. His papacy was characterised by a series of reforms aimed at reshaping the Catholic Church, from changing decision-making processes to rooting out financial corruption in the Vatican Curia. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales and Archbishop of Westminster, said: "The death of Pope Francis brings great sadness to so many around the world, both within the Catholic Church and in societies in general." He praised the Pope's focus on the mercy and compassion of God, and his desire to see membership of the Church as being rooted in "missionary discipleship". The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales will celebrate Requiem Masses for the repose of the soul of the late Pope in their cathedrals. Prayer cards have been distributed to Catholic parishes throughout the two countries. As the world mourns the loss of Pope Francis, his legacy of inclusivity and love continues to inspire. He encouraged young people to chant "Todos, Todos, Todos," "Everyone, Everyone, Everyone," at World Youth Day in Lisbon in 2023, stating: "That is the Church. There is room for all."
