Peter Pedant Member Profile in The AnswerBank

The Editor Is Going Away For A Bit

Hi ABers, I'm posting to let you know that after tomorrow (Friday 7th), I am going to be away for a little while on sick leave. (I'm having two operations to get rid of two unrelated, early-stage...

JAW67

Tv/film Family Disappear From Home But Found Camping In Woods

I'm not sure whether this is an episode from a TV programme, or part of a film, but there is a family who are reported missing, but have in fact, just gone through a gate in their garden and are...

Coppit

Making A Will

There is an article in today's Daily Mail about wills, where it seems wise to escape onerous charges where a bank has appointed itself as executor. There is no mention of rewriting the will oneself...

Philta

Bail C Conditions

If conditions of bail are that you are not allowed near children under 16 without an adult supervising is it ok to go abroad where there will be lots of children. Going with a 17 year old who is not...

Canary42

Bullies At Work

Shocking bully-boy US Cops. No doubt Donald, with his views on women, would approve. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44281691 Three burly men tackling one young woman in the home of the...

ClydeHaggis

Police Access To Nhs Records And Nhs Access To Warrant Information

Hello there I was wondering if it's possible for hospitals to know if you have an arrest warrant? Do the police ask hospital staff to call them if a certain person of interest comes in? Kindest...

Jennykenny

Is A Carer Allowance Paid To The Carer Or ‘Caree’?

My elderly neighbour, who had a joint bank account with her husband, used to be paid an amount every month. She thinks it has stopped since her husband died, but, as he took care of all the finances,...

oracle39

Legal Expert Help Regarding Raising Funds For Specific Project Under Registered Charity

Under a Museum which is registered charity mainly run by volunteers, is it within the rules to raise funds for a named specific project and ring fence those funds by requesting the museum to open...

tamborine

Tomlin Order

Pls explain as wiki is unclear. If neighbors are prosecuted for 1. Play loud music 2. Dump / burn rubbish 3. Tresspass 4. Court costs https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomlin_order...

MilesRanger

I Was A Victim Of Abh. But Feel I Could Have Done More To Prevent It

I and a friend are recent victims of ABH, it started with an argument where both parties were shouting, pushing and shoving. Me and friend tried to walk away but the attacker followed us, grabbed me a...

Ric.ror

Further To My House Sale

The estate agent has just rung me to let me know the potential buyers want to go to the property on Saturday to measure up. Surely the estate agent will accompany them - won’t they? My son is having...

ScottyM

Dutch Citizenship Qualification?

My situation. My Grandparents were born and raised in Holland before moving to Australia. Soon after arriving they birthed my father in 1965, as far as I am aware, they were Dutch citizens when my...

LittleSquidge

Can My Step-Dad Adopt Me As An Adult?

I am 27, so definitely legally an adult. Is it possible for my step-dad to legally adopt me? He’s been my dad for most pf my life, but I would love to make it official for him for a christmas...

jennyjoan

Why Am I So Vexed

Another brother has died last night and I am so so sad. He has gone to be with his twin. I have lost 3 brothers within 5 years - they all had issues but were all problematic but entertaining. I seem...

choux

Especially For Ratter15 And Sqad

Following the earlier thread: https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/ChatterBank/Question1569968-2.html Just in case you haven't seen this report:...

mightyquin

Gold Coins

I have selection of gold 1/2 and full sovereigns ( approx. 20 ) many of them commemorative and rarity value. plus assorted others. Most of sites proclaiming to buying coins are only giving price at...

vernonk

Who Off The Telly Do You Fancy?

My current top tellycrushes are Lucy Verasamy, Jenna Coleman, Rachel Riley and Samia Longchambon. When I were a lad it was Susan Penhaligon and Christine McKenna. Who off the TV floats your boat?

briannew

Should My Solicitor Have Took A Complaint Against A Health Official He Engaged For Me To Have A Medical Examination Which He Never Carried Out Although He Took His Legal Aid Fee Of £700 Plus Vat

Mexican18

Quotation Marks

Why do many ABers use obliques instead of quotation marks? I find this a little strange. Is it that I am just not 'down with the kids'. I can get down,I just can't get back up!