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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.
My mum died a couple years ago, leaving me a house and savings. I am 21 years old and have just started university, and I am finding it hard to manage this aspect of my life with relationships. I am in the process of writing a will, just in case something should happen. It has to be signed by two people, and I have asked…
I was due to travel on the last train for the evening from my local station. When I arrived 20 minutes early it was showing as 'delayed' on the station screen. I checked on the TfW app which showed that it hadn't left it's originating station some hour's journey away. The screen and app continued to show it as 'delayed'…
A parking fine issued against me which went to HM Courts & Tribunal Service has now been put on hold (stayed). The court letter states that the claim has been put on hold and an N244 application is to be completed if i want to continue with the claim. Does this mean that the company issuing the fine have decided to back…
Going by what my nephews play , gaming has changed a lot since i was their age. We used to have limited time, levels, aims to the games. Now they just appear to wonder around and endless world with no actual specific purpose. Does anyone here still play games How do you do it on the cheap? Buy an old console and stock up…
I had an alert today from Clearscore regarding updated details. When I checked, I found an address in NI added to my Equifax report along with several financial accounts. None of which belong to me, or do I have any knowledge of them. I believe the person has the same name and DOB as me. I remember something similar…
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