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If your stomach can stand it, a detour on the dodgems or spin on a rollercoaster can be part of a thrilling day out regardless of age. But do the theme parks in the UK give you enough bang for your buck, or do you feel short changed by short rides, long queues, rubbish food and awful accessibility? Vote in the thread and…
The humble cassette has been making a bit of a comeback over the last year. Even the likes of Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande have released tracks on tape. Whether it's due to nostalgia, novelty or perceived differences in audio quality, there's still a demand for physical media despite the convenience of streaming. How do…
Where you'll stay and what you'll do are key parts of booking a getaway, but figuring out what to do about dining can be a huge factor. Are you big on hotel buffets? Do you explore the local eateries? Prefer to prep your own meals? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
On my laptop my google screen is suddenly out of line and needs moving right How can I do this please
Does anyone have any experience of these? I've looked at several different types and can't seem to find one that has a high enough seat (for an older person) and is lightweight and not too bulky or complicated. I'm wondering if they are a gimmick and not that useful. The ta-da series 1 looks good but the adjustable type is…
Interested on your thoughts on this one…how do I proceed? Online purchase of wood flooring (from a v large online flooring retailer), arrived 26 May 26. Opened one of the 13 boxes for inspection of goods and decided to cancel. Sent cancellation email on 5 Jun 26 (within the 14 day change of mind limit), asking for return…
With ISA fix interest rates currently available in excess of 4.7% and rising, do you think we’ll get back to 5%+ rates this year? I’m looking to lock away £20k using my wife’s allowance, but wondering if I should hang fire seeing as rates don’t look as if they’re going anywhere other than up at the minute. I know that no…
As plum is the MSE number 1 recommended LISA provider why are Plum not paying the government bonus on time or even at all? I paid in the full allowance on 6th April 2026 and I have still not received the £1000 government bonus. I have emailed them on 2nd June and I was told that payment would be paid in the first 10 days…
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