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Gwent Police said officers continued to provide his family with support.The second motorcyclist was taken to hospital following the crash but his injuries were not believed to have been life threatening or life changing, according to the force.
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The Independent
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- The Independent
Priests indulged in ‘binge drinking culture' and played ‘seven last shots of Christ' at Welsh cathedral
Priests at a cathedral described as having a 'culture of binge drinking' have been accused of playing a 'seven last shots of Christ' game after a Good Friday service. Former choir singers at Bangor Cathedral have claimed there "seemed to be any excuse to bring out the wine" at the church, which has been embroiled in controversy in recent weeks. The accusations follow a safeguarding review at Bangor Cathedral, which raised complaints about alcohol use and sexual behaviour. The Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John, announced his retirement after the critical report of his diocese. There is no suggestion that the archbishop behaved inappropriately. The Church in Wales told the BBC that in light of the report, there must be a "change in leadership, procedures and governance in the diocese of Bangor". A former singer at the church anonymously told the BBC that she had been sexually assaulted there in 2022 by a man training to become a priest. The Church in Wales told the BBC she was one of two people who complained about the man's behaviour. The incident was reported and the man's priest training was not taken forward. The woman said the man had 'considerably too much to drink' in the lead up to the assault. She said: "I'd already warned people that night he's drinking a lot more than everyone else. So these warning signs were ignored and that led to that assault." Though she received an apology, she said the drinking culture did not change. "Several bottles of prosecco would be gone through on a Sunday morning," she added. "Any sort of external event or big internal event there was prosecco or wine." She also recalled an inappropriate drinking game played by members of the choir and priests after a cathedral concert on Good Friday in 2023. "A few of the priests came out with the choir," she said. "It was deemed appropriate to do the seven last shots of Christ.' "Because Christ has seven last words, therefore we sang seven pieces of the seven last words in the concert - and that somehow translated into seven shots of Christ," she added. "I think I left after the first shot because I was like 'I don't think this is appropriate'. There's too many people taking shots in dog collars for me to be comfortable." A former lay clerk at the cathedral also shared their experiences of the 'culture of binge drinking'. Esmé Byrd, 29, told the BBC that some people would get "really catastrophically drunk" and also shared concerns around a lack of safeguarding training. A spokesperson for The Church in Wales told the BBC that they did not believe Bangor Cathedral to be unsafe for children, but that improvements to policy were required. They said "the abuse of alcohol is always inappropriate", adding: 'Previous concerns about a drinking culture at the Cathedral contributed to the decision to undertake a Bishop's visitation. "The Implementation Group who are addressing the recommendations from the visitation are developing a policy concerning alcohol use. Alcohol is not now generally available after services. "The inappropriate use of alcohol within and during cathedral-related activities included encouragement by some towards others to consume alcohol. "This inappropriate behaviour is addressed in the actions which are required following the visitation process. "DBS checks are required and safeguarding training delivered in line with UK legislation, and the Church in Wales policies." The Independent has contacted Bangor Cathedral and The Church in Wales.
BBC News
4 hours ago
- BBC News
Police and fire service launch probe into fire at Gwynedd hotel
Emergency services are carrying out a joint investigation into a large fire at hotel in Gwynedd. The blaze broke out in the attic of the Queen's Hotel in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd at 11:09 BST on could be seen shooting through the roof of the historic building on the town's High StreetNorth Wales Fire and Rescue Service said there were no injuries and took time to account for everyone in the building. Five crews were still damping down and the incident was officially ongoing as of Saturday afternoon. North Wales Police and the fire service have launched an investigation into the incident. At one point there were six fire crews at the scene, along with an aerial ladder appliance and an incident command unit. People are being advised to avoid the area and residents should keep doors and windows closed due to the substantial amount of road remains closed. The hotel dates to 1867. It was renovated by Punch Taverns in 2012 before being taken over by local business people in fire investigation will begin on Sunday morning.
Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Horrifying screams of young woman as towering attacker tries to kidnap her in broad daylight
Disturbing video footage shows a young woman screaming in terror as a brutish attacker wrestles her to the ground after following her onto a New York City subway platform in broad daylight, police said. The frightening clip captured the assailant, dressed in all white, holding the victim against her will as a group of passengers looked on at the Norwood Avenue station in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn on Sunday morning. Shouts of 'Let her go!' could be heard as the suspect gripped the woman from behind while she continued to shriek hysterically, the video showed. After concerned witnesses stepped in and the victim managed to break free, the suspect then lunged at the woman before toppling her to the ground. That's when a group of good Samaritans surrounded the suspect, allowing the woman to scramble to her feet and run away missing one of her shoes. Several men appeared to hold the man down and pummel him before eventually backing away, the video showed. The accused attacker, Fredrick Marshall, 42, of Queens, was arrested and charged with harassment, assault and criminal weapons possession for having a knife and a 'blackjack' baton, the NYPD said. The unidentified victim, 20, suffered minor injuries to her stomach and arms, police said. Emergency responders treated her at the scene. It's unclear if the victim knew her attacker. Police said the two got into a verbal dispute after the suspect followed her onto the train platform. Footage of the attack spread on social media, racking up more than a million views - and loads of praise for the witnesses who intervened. 'Great job men! Finally some street justice,' one commenter wrote on Instagram. 'Exactly what I like to see, men standing up for women,' another replied. 'Her screams were pure fear,' a third wrote. There have been 1,051 transit-related crimes across New York City this year through June 29 - a 3 percent decrease from the same period in 2024, NYPD data shows.
