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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.
The final week of May is bringing a bank holiday, a half term school break and soaring temperatures, meaning the air will be filled with the smell of sunscreen and the sound of ice cream vans. When the mercury shoots up, what's your primary go-to for dealing with the heat? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the…
Hi all, I'm looking for some advice regarding an old Ambrose Wilson debt that is now with Cabot Financial. The debt was originally an Ambrose Wilson account and was later assigned to Cabot. A CCJ was obtained in August 2024 for around £2,173. The balance is now approximately £2,224-£2,269 depending on which statement or…
Hi all, My family and I often go away in October half term for a quieter and cheaper holiday to the Greek Islands or Saddinia. We usually piece this together ourselves through Kayak, Air BnB, hire a car sort Travel Insurance and pay for it on the credit card. Does anyone have advice this year with the current situation in…
I am on the Protected Services Register and I pay EDF for my gas and electricity via Fuel Direct deductions from my Pension Credit. These were agreed in mid-2020 at the weekly rate of £27 for Electricity and £23 for gas, with a fixed payment of £3.70 for each account’s arrears, the total deduction being £57.40. I have…
Hi Guys This was September last year. They sent the PCN, reminder, LOC (to which I replied with my address for service) and now got the county court claim document dated 2nd June. I am going to do the MCOL and AOS I guess I can use the template from the template defence thread, coupan-mad's post last edited 12th Feb is the…
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