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London Drinker

14D. State of a Scotsman thanks to an upset (7) I have ?????n? The N is iffy. 22A Musicians making row on river in Oxford, perhaps. (5) I have O?T??. Could it be octet if my only two letters are...

BJS

Patio/drive Weedkiller

What weed killer have people found to be the most effective and long lasting for patios/drives.

vignon

When I look up a holiday price stating 7days it includes accommodation and airfare,when I increase my booking to 14days it doubles its price shouldn't it just be another 7 days accommodation increase...

Old_Geezer

Water Fall

Any ideas what might cause the following ? My woman owns a Peugeot 208. Out of sheer chance she spotted that it was dropping water under the car yesterday as it was stopped next to the pump at the...

Trevorblack2014

My Brother Is Worried That He Has Creeped This Girl Out

My brother Stan saw this girl he knows with her mum, her mum went outside why the girl went to use the machines, my bro followed her and was behind her a few mins, she turned right and then left...

chalky2850

Dt 27630

1a Manager plunged into Eastern sea showing relief (8) 5a Dish for alcoholic drink (6) 1d Use my pole when rambling (6)...

Chipchopper

Tomtom Signal...

I attempted to use my satnav today but all I got was a flashing message saying:- 'waiting for valid GPS signal. Luckily I also have a garmin that worked fine, once the maps were loaded. So is it...

SirCreamy

Irish News

Not a subject put on in advance(7)?????c? Better kind of helper(6)?????r Financially and otherwise it enables you to stand on your own feet(7)?a?a?c?

Aelred

Messenger - November 411 Friday October 24Th 2014

18D Teacake permitted after fish (7) P???L?T. 19D Spot fairy first who's a gem (7) P???D?T. Thank you in advance

ToraToraTora

Can The Once Popular Swastika Be Reclaimed?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29644591 Even if it becomes der rigeur would you feel happy with one on your t shirt for example?...

FoxLee2

Problems With Flour

Years ago I would buy big bags of flour, keep unused part in bag or container and it would always be okay. Now I'm always throwing away flour because of the flour mites. I only buy the smallest bag on...

andy-hughes

Scam?

I have been contacted in my capacity as a writer to proof and edit a document, and asked for a quote. We have agreed a fee, and I have asked for £50 deposit. The client advises me that a cheque has...

rabet

Ceramic Plaque

What can I use to fix a ceramic plaque to a stone wall? It's quite small so not much weight is involved. I want to avoid drilling holes in the plaque. Suggestions gratefully received.

islasmum

Does The Answerbank Site Look Different To Anybody Else?

It looks like the type face has changed, or am I going mad?

ToraToraTora

How Will This Effect The General Election?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-29696467 A lot of Scotts feel betrayed by Labour following the referendum. Looks like ED may well struggle north of the border....

Eurox

Can Anyone Speak Latin?

I need to accurately translate the phrase: "If you're going through hell, keep going" into latin, of course Google isnt the most reliable... thanks in advance...

sandyRoe

Ni Politicians Can't Agree On Much But It Seems They're About To Pass A Piece Of Legislation That...

...will make it illegal to pay for sex. This is contained in one clause of a wider bill that tries to deal with 'human trafficking'. How will the authorities know when a punter has paid?...

granny grump

Yorkshire Post Prize Crossword 1494

Last 5 Please can you help 22a Soprano should have consumed food (4) 29a Quins game? (5) F???S 1d Putting wrong mark below as a way of defeating (6 4) Voting ?O?? 8d Unfashionable fish run (4) ?R?T...

anotheoldgit

France's Socialist Government Today Pledged To Toughen Up Its Anti Face-Covering Law After A Veiled Muslim Woman Was Ejected From A Major Paris Opera House.

/// France,which is home to some five million Muslims, was the first European country to ban the full-face Islamic veil in public places. /// /// Belgium followed suit soon afterwards, but there is no...