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Bluebottles

Haven't seen a bluebottle for many years, they used to be very common before we had a fridge. They would hurtle themselves at the mesh of the meat safe, horrid things Have you seen any lately?...

Maydup

Nationwide

Just had an email from Nationwide to let me know I’ll be receiving £100 for being a loyal customer. That’s in addition to £10 per month recently for using my debit card to pay for my supermarket...

FoodRollt

Made Bread Rolls Today, What Makes You So Special Then?

Hiya, baked some fresh bread rolls today (had a whole bunch of flour about to expire, so took opportunity). Because phrasing this 'as a sensible question' is intrinsically necessary for it to be valid...

barry1010

Rip Off Britain, Today - Commemerative Coins

Did anyone see this? I have no interest in coin collecting but am puzzled by the first report in this segment. Chap took his 'gold' coin to a jewellers to sell, along with the certificate. Jeweller...

nailedit

End Of Life

Currently visiting someone who is end of life care. Stage 4 cancer etc. He's quiet open an honest about the fact and doesnt seem to have a care in the world about it. Just accepts it for what it is....

barry1010

Woohoooo! I Am One Of The Smartest Very Smart People, So I Am

According to the DM, and I am rubbish at maths, as I have often stated here https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12098783/How-smart-people-high-IQ-solve-agonizingly-tricky-math-problem.html I...

barry1010

Home Insurance Cover - Legal Expense Cover, Or Not?

Just about to buy this year's insurance, I have always had legal expenses cover but do I really need it? £24.90 for up to £100k. Your thoughts please...

ToraToraTora

Keeping Up Appearances.....

Classic sitcom genius writing and cast but one thing that occurs to me is that How did Hyacinth and Richard ever get together? I mean Once she found out his name was Bucket, being the upper-class...

Wispy68

Need To Cancel Sky Sports

Hello. I am trying to cancel a Sky Sports subscription, as my circumstances have changed. Is there any way I can cancel it before the subscription ends in September 2024, or am I stuck paying £18 per...

youngmafbog

Why Has The Accused (Not Guilty) Had His Face Plastered All Over The Press But The Delusionist Hasnt?

It is very clear from the outcome of this that the woman has made this up, so why has the poor bloke had his name and face pictured but she gets off scot free?...

stevenj

Mamyalynne

Dear LiK I just re-read your lovely tribute to Mamalynne. You were obviously very close. Were you, in fact, related? steven...

ToraToraTora

What Would You Cancel If Finances Were Tight?

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-65622403 I'm not skint but if I was I'd rather cancel Sky TV et al than broadband. Broadband to me has become a vital utility....

FreyaBee

Gio Trio 11. Smart Meter Problem

I had the above smart meter fitted yesterday. It worked fine all day. This morning at 0700 hrs the screen was just black with message "waiting for data" I checked "system status" and got message...

ladybirder

Is Car Tax Payable For Drivers Who Get Attendance Allowance?

Could I have proof, ideally with a UK Gov link or a Citizens Advice link or someone who is in a position to know. Not guesswork please. Apologies if that sounds snotty but I am already tearing my hair...

KUSTARD

Corrie

Just a daft little question because I know people all like discussing Corrie. Every time you see Gemma, she has a different "over-the-top" outfit on. How can she afford all these clothes when they...

gautambarun2004

Can I Work Your While Having Knock Knee

actually I am joining gym next week to get in good shape and to grow some biceps and make my legs more bigger and muscular but the problem is that I have knock knees. i have done many exercise to cure...

lady-janine

Any Mod Around To Answer

As I sometimes do I check on posters that i am not familiar with (I get very forgetful at times) and I notice that Aberrant1 has joined very recently and has already been suspended. Seems to be extra...

youngmafbog

Have You Stopped Listening To R2/R4?

It appears that R4 has lost 1.2m listeners in 12 months. I have never listened to R4, R2 sometimes but not for a few years so has it really changed that much so quickly? I do listen to Boom, its very...

malagabob

Iphone 7 Screen Blank.

Was due to have a long day travelling on the following day so plugged my iPhone in to charge it up over night. Checked next morning, screen blank. Wouldn’t turn on. Tried all usual. Pressing and...

barry1010

The Krypton Factor

Really enjoyed this series, they revived it a while back but I would like more. What tv shows would you like to see remade in the original format?...

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Bluebottles

Nationwide

Made Bread Rolls Today, What Makes You So Special Then?

Rip Off Britain, Today - Commemerative Coins

End Of Life

Woohoooo! I Am One Of The Smartest Very Smart People, So I Am

Home Insurance Cover - Legal Expense Cover, Or Not?

Keeping Up Appearances.....

Need To Cancel Sky Sports

Why Has The Accused (Not Guilty) Had His Face Plastered All Over The Press But The Delusionist Hasnt?

Mamyalynne

What Would You Cancel If Finances Were Tight?

Gio Trio 11. Smart Meter Problem

Is Car Tax Payable For Drivers Who Get Attendance Allowance?

Corrie

Can I Work Your While Having Knock Knee

Any Mod Around To Answer

Have You Stopped Listening To R2/R4?

Iphone 7 Screen Blank.

The Krypton Factor

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