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Powys County Times
19-05-2025
- Powys County Times
Mothers falling asleep after breastfeeding ‘almost universal', court hears
A mother falling asleep after breastfeeding her child is an 'almost universal' occurrence, an infant health expert has told a jury. Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 50, are on trial charged with the manslaughter of their baby daughter Victoria who died on the South Downs in early 2023. The prosecution alleges Victoria died from hypothermia or was smothered while co-sleeping in the 'flimsy' tent, despite past warnings. Marten previously told jurors that the baby died after she had 'blacked out' and fell asleep over her after feeding her. Giving evidence at the Old Bailey, Professor Peter Fleming said it was normal for parents to co-sleep with their babies, with around 25% of infants under six months doing so in the UK. Asked by barrister Tom Godfrey, defending Marten, about mothers falling asleep after breastfeeding, Prof Fleming told jurors breastfeeding was an 'incredibly demanding process' and that falling asleep afterwards was 'almost universal'. Prof Fleming told the court the risk of any baby 'dying suddenly or unexpectedly' was about one in 4,000, and that factors such as soft bedding and rolled-up items around the baby made the risk about twice as high. He said: 'We advise keeping pillows and duvets away from the baby.' While this is a sizeable increase, other factors such as sofas can make the risk of death 20 times higher, Mr Fleming said. He told jurors he had dealt with two previous cases where a mother had sat up with the baby before falling asleep over it. It is also alleged that Victoria was inadequately clothed in a babygrow and that Marten had got wet as she carried the baby underneath her coat. CCTV footage previously played in court showed the baby being put in a buggy while wearing a white babygrow at a German Doner Kebab shop in east London on January 7 2023. Asked by Mr Godfrey if he thought the handling of Victoria at the shop was inappropriate, Prof Fleming said: 'I wouldn't say inappropriate, slightly clumsy.' The Old Bailey has heard the couple had wanted to avoid their fifth child being taken into care amid a high-profile police hunt for the missing baby. The child's body was discovered with rubbish inside a shopping bag in a disused shed near Brighton after the defendants were arrested. Marten and Gordon, of no fixed address, have denied the gross negligence manslaughter of their daughter and causing or allowing her death between January 4 and February 27 2023. Jurors have been told the defendants were convicted at an earlier trial of concealing the birth of a child and perverting the course of justice.
South Wales Argus
19-05-2025
- South Wales Argus
Mothers falling asleep after breastfeeding ‘almost universal', court hears
Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 50, are on trial charged with the manslaughter of their baby daughter Victoria who died on the South Downs in early 2023. The prosecution alleges Victoria died from hypothermia or was smothered while co-sleeping in the 'flimsy' tent, despite past warnings. Marten previously told jurors that the baby died after she had 'blacked out' and fell asleep over her after feeding her. Giving evidence at the Old Bailey, Professor Peter Fleming said it was normal for parents to co-sleep with their babies, with around 25% of infants under six months doing so in the UK. Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon (Elizabeth Cook/PA) Asked by barrister Tom Godfrey, defending Marten, about mothers falling asleep after breastfeeding, Prof Fleming told jurors breastfeeding was an 'incredibly demanding process' and that falling asleep afterwards was 'almost universal'. Prof Fleming told the court the risk of any baby 'dying suddenly or unexpectedly' was about one in 4,000, and that factors such as soft bedding and rolled-up items around the baby made the risk about twice as high. He said: 'We advise keeping pillows and duvets away from the baby.' While this is a sizeable increase, other factors such as sofas can make the risk of death 20 times higher, Mr Fleming said. He told jurors he had dealt with two previous cases where a mother had sat up with the baby before falling asleep over it. It is also alleged that Victoria was inadequately clothed in a babygrow and that Marten had got wet as she carried the baby underneath her coat. CCTV footage previously played in court showed the baby being put in a buggy while wearing a white babygrow at a German Doner Kebab shop in east London on January 7 2023. Asked by Mr Godfrey if he thought the handling of Victoria at the shop was inappropriate, Prof Fleming said: 'I wouldn't say inappropriate, slightly clumsy.' The Old Bailey has heard the couple had wanted to avoid their fifth child being taken into care amid a high-profile police hunt for the missing baby. The child's body was discovered with rubbish inside a shopping bag in a disused shed near Brighton after the defendants were arrested. Marten and Gordon, of no fixed address, have denied the gross negligence manslaughter of their daughter and causing or allowing her death between January 4 and February 27 2023. Jurors have been told the defendants were convicted at an earlier trial of concealing the birth of a child and perverting the course of justice. The trial continues.
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Aldi launches new £3 summer meal kits to help shoppers recreate viral favourite… & feel like they're on a Greek island
Scroll down to read about the different flavours available AISLE OF PARADISE Aldi launches new £3 summer meal kits to help shoppers recreate viral favourite… & feel like they're on a Greek island Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you're looking for new dinner ideas to add to your summer rotation, Aldi has just the thing. The chain's new meal kits will make you feel like you're dining out on a Greek island, and they're easy on the wallet too. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Aldi shoppers can soon pick up Greek-inspired meal kits for just £3.19 Credit: Aldi Aldi shoppers can now recreate their favourite Greek dishes at home, from kebabs to gyros. The meal kits are hitting shelves on Monday, May 12 and will be available for just £3.19. Shoppers can choose from Chicken, Doner Kebab, and Lamb Kofta Gyros. Aldi is bringing the taste of Greece home with these tasty fakeaway dinners. A popular street food staple in Greece, gyros typically feature marinated meat, fries, and sauces wrapped in warm flatbread. Now, Aldi is making it easier than ever for shoppers to recreate this famous dish at home. The Chicken Gyros Kit was previously available in Aldi stores, proving popular with customers. It will now return alongside two brand-new flavours for summer — Doner Kebab and Lamb Kofta. A comfort-food classic, the original kit includes chargrilled smoked chicken, seasoned fries, stone-baked flatbread, and a cooling tzatziki cucumber yoghurt sauce. Meanwhile the Doner Kebab Gyros Kit includes tender slices of roast beef with cumin, black pepper, and garlic. Giant huntsman spider lurking in his bunch of Aldi bananas This is served with crispy fries, flatbread, and a sweet and sour pickled red chilli pepper sauce. Or you can opt for the Lamb Kofta Gyros Kit, which consists of sweet roasted lamb with notes of mint, rosemary, garlic, and cracked black pepper. The kit also includes crispy French fries and a classic stone-baked flatbread with a roasted red pepper, tomato, and garlic sauce. All of the kits will be available from the freezer section of Aldi, making them an easy meal to throw together after a busy summer day. And Greek food is as popular as ever, with #Gyrosrecipe surpassing 77.5 million views on TikTok recently. So why not test your hand at whipping up your own fakeaway meal this summer? And Aldi shoppers can pick up "delicious" new dips that rival the M&S version. Food fans have also shared their excitement as another M&S dupe returns to Aldi shelves. And Aldi also caused a stir among customers after discontinuing a deli favourite. But a "delicious" £5.99 alcohol is hitting Aldi shelves ahead of the summer.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Aldi launches new £3 summer meal kits to help shoppers recreate viral favourite… & feel like they're on a Greek island
IF you're looking for new dinner ideas to add to your summer rotation, Aldi has just the thing. The chain's new meal kits will make you feel like you're dining out on a Greek island, and they're easy on the wallet too. 2 Aldi shoppers can soon pick up Greek-inspired meal kits for just £3.19 Credit: Aldi Aldi shoppers can now recreate their favourite Greek dishes at home, from kebabs to gyros. The meal kits are hitting shelves on Monday, May 12 and will be available for just £3.19. Shoppers can choose from Chicken, Doner Kebab, and Lamb Kofta Gyros. Aldi is bringing the taste of Greece home with these tasty fakeaway dinners. A popular street food staple in Greece, gyros typically feature marinated meat, fries, and sauces wrapped in warm flatbread. Now, Aldi is making it easier than ever for shoppers to recreate this famous dish at home. The Chicken Gyros Kit was previously available in Aldi stores, proving popular with customers. It will now return alongside two brand-new flavours for summer — Doner Kebab and Lamb Kofta. Most read in Fabulous A comfort-food classic, the original kit includes chargrilled smoked chicken, seasoned fries, stone-baked flatbread, and a cooling tzatziki cucumber yoghurt sauce. Meanwhile the Doner Kebab Gyros Kit includes tender slices of roast beef with cumin, black pepper, and garlic. Giant huntsman spider lurking in his bunch of Aldi bananas This is served with crispy fries, flatbread, and a sweet and sour pickled red chilli pepper sauce. Or you can opt for the Lamb Kofta Gyros Kit, which consists of sweet roasted lamb with notes of mint, rosemary, garlic, and cracked black pepper. The kit also includes crispy French fries and a classic stone-baked flatbread with a roasted red pepper, tomato, and garlic sauce. All of the kits will be available from the freezer section of Aldi, making them an easy meal to throw together after a busy summer day. And Greek food is as popular as ever, with #Gyrosrecipe surpassing 77.5 million views on TikTok recently. More Aldi middle aisle buys IF it's middle aisle buys that you're looking here, some of the new items you won't want to miss. Shoppers recently went wild for Aldi's new Garden enthusiasts raced to nab a If you're looking to light up your garden this summer, you won't want to miss So why not test your hand at whipping up your own fakeaway meal this summer? And Aldi shoppers can pick up "delicious" Food fans have also shared their excitement as another Read more on the Irish Sun And Aldi also caused a stir among customers after discontinuing a deli favourite. But a "delicious" £5.99 alcohol is hitting Aldi shelves ahead of the summer. 2 The Greek dish kits will be available in three flavour options (stock image) Credit: Getty
New York Times
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
How the Owner of a Nightclub and a Roller Rink Spends His Sundays
Varun Kataria wore many hats before he became a nightclub owner. 'I took a vow of unemployment at the age of 23,' Mr. Kataria, 41, said. 'So I never had, like, a proper job since then.' He once owned a music studio in Minneapolis, where he was born and raised. He has taken travelers on what he playfully calls 'Eat, Pray, Love' tours of India with his mother. He also studied law. 'I'm not sure that it was time well spent, although I don't regret it,' Mr. Kataria said. He later moved to New York and, in 2019, opened three businesses in the Bushwick neighborhood in Brooklyn: the Turk's Inn, a restaurant modeled after a Wisconsin eatery Mr. Kataria used to visit as a teenager; Doner Kebab, a kiosk; and the Sultan Room, a nightclub and music venue with a rooftop. All of them are interconnected, allowing guests to weave their way through the spaces. After the coronavirus pandemic upended the city's nightlife, Mr. Kataria said he was inspired to open a business that would emphasize 'connection and fostering joy, to almost correct the impact that the pandemic had.' Last year, he unveiled Xanadu, a roller rink that hosts skate sessions, concerts and dance parties. 'Skating is the most intergenerational, intercultural activity that I can think of,' Mr. Kataria said. The early part of his Sundays is set aside for a spiritual and creative refresh. 'Every other day I have to get up and run,' he said. 'So all the stuff that I like to do, all the things that I would do if I had plenty of time on my hands, I sort of jam into a Sunday.' Mr. Kataria lives in a studio apartment in Bushwick with his Russian Toy terrier, Mushroom. SLOW START My routine depends on what happened on Saturday. If I'm going out dancing into the wee hours, my Sunday might start a little later than normal. I'll either wake up around 9 a.m. or around 2 p.m. MORNING PAGES There's a book that my therapist recommended. I didn't read it, but I did read the first chapter on this practice called morning pages. It's meant to get you connected with your creativity. I'll sit down and free associate, either with writing or with doodles. I might sketch shapes that relate to an interior or a table. It was pushed on me by my therapist, to wake up, make tea and create a soft, uninterrupted moment for myself. DUTY CALLS After that, I have to take the dog out. I like to walk him through Maria Hernandez Park. I also take that opportunity to buy groceries. I'll usually do a little meal prepping. I recently was taught how to make kichri by my mom and grandma. That's an Indian rice and lentil porridge. It's easy to make a large batch of it and eat that for the week. I also like to do food experiments. It might be ideas that I want to work on and develop before bringing them to our chef at the Turk's Inn. I recently made a Turkish French onion soup where I used sumac and oregano. FREE FLOW I studied multiple forms of percussion and I'm a multi-instrumentalist, so I'll sit down and give some focus to any one instrument. I have flutes. I have different drums from different percussive traditions. I just got myself a little recording setup, so Sundays are my day to practice that and try recording some things. Then it's time to suit up and go out. SCHVITZ AND SOCIALIZE I will frequently meet a spa buddy, and we'll go to Bathhouse in Williamsburg or Spa 88 on Wall Street and we'll do a little afternoon schvitz. I will often also go visit a friend's studio, or do some kind of social outing but with a creative bend to it. SHOP LOCAL There's a local fashion boutique called Vers. It's all queer, gender-fluid clothing. I would say a good chunk of my closet comes from their shop. It's right around the corner from Xanadu, so I usually pop in there on my way into work. It's really cool. MAKE THE ROUNDS I live a block and a half from where I work. I'm always flowing through my spaces, and I think that's the benefit of proximity. My move is always to do a loop, take the temperature of each space. Is it busy? Is it slow? Does staff seem happy? Do they seem stressed out? I'll try to ascertain all that information as quickly as possible. If the restaurant's going really well, I'll pop into the Sultan Room. If there's a show underway, I'll enjoy the show and check in with staff. Once I feel like I have a good sense of it, I'll move on. HOLD UP There are from time to time things that happen in any given space that might anchor me there. If I'm a big fan of an artist in particular or I run into someone that I know, that can hunker me down. I'll want to think about whether I want to start or finish at Xanadu because once I get there, the skates go on. And once the skates are on, they kind of want to stay on for a little while. These are living spaces that are constantly in motion. There's always some kind of project, whether it's, 'Hey, it's getting cold, let's add a weather vestibule out front' or 'Hey, that speaker's blown, let's replace it.' I don't think it ever really stops. NIGHTTIME STROLL I like hanging out at the Turk's Inn, the Sultan Room and Xanadu until 10 or 11 p.m. Then I'll pop back home and make a list of key priorities for the week, so I don't have to carry those thoughts to bed with me. Then it's basically just Mushroom time. I finish every day, no matter what time I get home, with a walk. We'll do a lap around a few blocks before we officially call it bedtime. It's a forced contemplation. These walks are great times to reflect on whatever comes before or after.
