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BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Caerphilly World War Two veteran turns 100 on D-Day anniversary
An RAF veteran has said he would not change a thing about his life as he celebrated his 100th birthday on the anniversary of 'Ted' Carter from Caerphilly turned 19 on D-Day, 81 years ago on 6 June was deployed in India at the time, a memory he described as "wonderful".Reflecting on becoming a centenarian, Mr Carter said he had had "a very, very happy life". "I think we should all live a peaceful, happy life, helping people as much as we can, give back as much as we can," he said. After leaving school at 16, Mr Carter joined the railway and said his father told him "you won't make much money"."I didn't want to work anywhere else," he initially worked in the signal boxes, then "on the trains",When he was called up to serve in the war effort, he did not want to join the Army."And I couldn't swim, so I thought the air force was best for me," he four-and-a-half years, he served in the Royal Air Force as an engineer, working on Wellington and Lancaster bombers."You had to learn in six months what in peace time would take you three years."Reflecting on the conflict, Mr Carter said: "I think, I hope, the world has got a better place."All we want is a quiet, peaceful life." When he left the RAF, he joined what is now Great Western to Wales in 1946, home became the cottage he shared with his late wife met as teenagers, and married aged 22 and 23."I'm so glad I met Margaret when she was 15," he said."We had 61 years of a lovely life together."With savings of £380, they spent £320 on their cottage in Bedwas and £11 on solicitors fees and went on to raise three children there – Paul, Sharon and fact, the letter he recently received from the King, marking his big birthday, was actually his second correspondence from a monarch, having also had one for his 60th wedding anniversary from Elizabeth II. "[Our dad] taught us to be hard working, kind," said added: "He's been an exceptional human being. He's terrific."At 98, Mr Carter was still regularly seen tending to his beloved garden at the cottage, particularly its orchard with pear, apple and plum trees."We grew everything," he now lives at Castle View care home in Caerphilly, where staff and residents threw him a birthday party."All my life I've had very good luck and health. What can you ask for more than that?"If I had to do it all over again I wouldn't change it."
Powys County Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Food firm in liquidation after Powys rescue attempt fails
A 43-year-old food business has entered liquidation after attempts by a Powys businessman to save the company were unsuccessful. Patchwork Foods in Ruthin was founded in 1982 by Margaret Carter in her kitchen, and went on to become famous for pates and other specialities. An award-winning business for much of its four decades of trading, Margaret, son Rufus and business partner Jen Whitham helped it achieve a £2 million annual turnover. The trio left the business as directors in May 2024, with Newtown businessman Scott Davies, of Davies Enterprise Holdings Limited, taking a controlling share. Mr Davies, who also runs Hilltop Honey in Newtown, said the decision to close the company was made as he could no longer personally fund the company. He added that the company showed "no future of getting to break even or generating a positive cash flow". In a statement to North Wales Live, he said: "I took a controlling share of Patchwork Foods in May 2024 to try and turn the business around as it was close to insolvency. "After 12 months of hard effort, tough decisions, great work by staff and a significant amount of investment the company still showed no future of getting to break even or generating a positive cash flow. "I personally funded Patchwork every week throughout the 12 months in order to meet creditor payments. "I could no longer continue doing so which led me to the decision to liquidate. "It's a sad day for Ruthin, local area and the Welsh food and drink environment of which I'm a huge champion." Clwyd East MP Becky Gittins said: "I am saddened and disappointed to hear about the closure of Patchwork Foods, which has been part of the business community for over 40 years, achieving national acclaim for its produce. "If anyone from the workforce needs support, I would encourage them to contact my office on
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Award-winning food business which appeared on Channel 4 series suddenly closes after nearly 50 years
It was known for its pâté and speciality dishes CLOSING TIME Award-winning food business which appeared on Channel 4 series suddenly closes after nearly 50 years AN AWARD-winning food business which appeared on Channel 4 has suddenly closed after nearly 50 years. From humble beginnings to award winnings, the owner transformed her business into a £2 million venture. 2 Patchwork Foods was started back in 1982 by Margaret Carter Credit: Patchwork Foods 2 The company, based in North Wales, was known for its pâté and speciality dishes Credit: Patchwork Foods Patchwork Foods in Ruthin, North Wales, was started by Margaret Carter on her kitchen table back in 1982. Margaret appeared on the six-part Channel 4 series: Aldi's Next Big Thing, alongside her business partner, Jen Whitham, who she met 46 years ago. The pair flaunted their black pudding jam hoping to bag a spot on Aldi's shelves. Rufus, Margaret' son, was also a director in the brand, but after the trio stepped back from their roles in may 2024, Davies Enterprise Holdings Limited, run by Scott Davies, took a controlling share. Mr Davies also runs Hilltop Honey based in Newtown, one of the UK's biggest honey producers. Alas, despite Mr Davies best efforts, the company was struggling financially. Following 12 months of "hard effort, tough decisions, and great work", he made the painful decision to close shop. He said: "I took a controlling share of Patchwork Foods in May 2024 to try and turn the business around as it was close to insolvency. "After 12 months of hard effort, tough decisions, great work by staff and a significant amount of investment the company still showed no future of getting to break even or generating a positive cash flow. Our once-booming town has become a benefits sinkhole where HALF of adults are out of work & bored, feral kids set homes alight with fireworks "I personally funded Patchwork every week throughout the 12 months in order to meet creditor payments. "I could no longer continue doing so which led me to the decision to liquidate. "It's a sad day for Ruthin, local area and the Welsh food and drink environment of which I'm a huge champion of." It comes after a cherished cat cafe revealed plans to close a branch after just two years. The owner of the novelty Essex business is shutting it down with a "heavy heart" after rising costs and declining pawfall made the business unviable. Meow Cat Cafe in Halstead is not your average high street coffee spot. A £3.50 entry fee grants you an hour of fun with the cafe's cuddly assistants. The resident cats live there whilst they search for a permanent home.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Alabama doctor discusses Maternal Mortality Rate statistics
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A report from the CDC shows fewer women are dying from pregnancy-related causes. However, there are still some sharp differences in mortality rates among women of different races. News 19 reached out to Dr. Margaret Carter at Huntsville Hospital Maternal Fetal Medicine to discuss these findings. Madison County Commission reviews feasibility study for new courthouse Dr. Carter primarily treats women whose pregnancies may have an increased risk of complications. She also serves on the State of Alabama Maternal Mortality Review Committee. The report from the CDC uses data from 2023 (the most recent available), which states the 'maternal mortality rate for 2023 decreased to 18.6 deaths per 100,000 live births, compared with a rate of 22.3 in 2022.' 'There's definitely an obvious discrepancy between the amount of maternal mortality for African-American women versus women that are not African American, so of any other race,' Dr. Carter said. That same report said that Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. 📲 to stay updated on the go. 📧 to have news sent to your inbox. Earlier in April, the CDC joined in Black Maternal Health Week to bring attention and action to improving Black maternal health. The CDC said multiple factors contribute to this, such as variation in healthcare quality and underlying chronic conditions. 'We definitely need to look into that more and address the issues,' Dr. Carter said. The CDC said most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Dr. Carter urges women who are pregnant to advocate for their own health. 'I think the big thing that I would recommend for pregnant women is to always advocate for themselves,' she said. 'Not to the point where they're not listening to their health care providers or taking recommendations, [but] just being more open to asking questions, understanding why things are being done the way that they're done.' In addition to taking charge of your health, Dr. Carter recommends getting any existing medical conditions under control before getting pregnant. 'For example, if you have diabetes, you want to have your diabetes well-controlled before you become pregnant,' Dr. Carter said. The CDC said it is important for pregnant women to know some of the urgent maternal warning signs. Some of those are dizziness or fainting, extreme swelling of your hands or face and changes in your vision. Click here to view the full list. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Portland breaks ground on new affordable housing for seniors
PORTLAND, Ore. () — The City of Portland and Metro will break ground on a new affordable housing building located at 3704 Interstate Ave. in North Portland on March 12. The M Carter Commons building is named in honor of former Oregon senator Margaret Carter, who will be in attendance for the groundbreaking ceremony. Carter was the first Black woman elected to the Oregon legislature and the first Black woman elected to any state legislature west of the Mississippi. Oregon gun control law is constitutional, according to state appeals court 'Sen. Margaret Carter inspires us to honor and support the seniors in our community,' Metro Councilor Mary Nolan said. 'In her name, we break ground today on a project that will house older adults in a safe, comfortable and convenient community. Around the country, homelessness among older adults is rising faster than any other population. This region needs housing like the M Carter Commons as demand for affordable senior living grows.' When complete, the M Carter Commons will provide 62 new studio and one-bedroom apartments in Portland's Overlook neighborhood. The apartments will be given to older adults earning less than 60% of the area median income. Twenty-one units are also planned for residents earning less than 30% of the area's median income. Tenants will be chosen based on the city's North/Northeast Preference Policy. 'This policy aims to address the harmful impacts of urban renewal, eminent domain and historical inequitable housing practices in the North and Northeast Portland community,' a joint statement by the Portland Housing Bureau and Metro states. Bill limiting single-use plastics for Oregon restaurants, hotels passes Senate The project was funded by both public and private funds, including $8.1 million from the voter-approved Metro affordable housing bond and a $3,000 grant from Metro's Transit Oriented Development Program. Kaiser Permanente donated the land for the building, which is valued at $1.3 million. The property will be located next to Kaiser's North Interstate medical campus and TriMet's Overlook Park MAX Station. Northwest Housing Alternatives and the Urban League of Portland are co-owners and developers of the property. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. and will conclude at 4:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
