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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.
I had an email from Chip today giving me 30 days notice that the interest rate will decrease on 10 July quite dramatically. Just wondering if anyone else has had the same, or if this is only for some customers…
I have 5 bank accounts, which I want to switch, however no direct debits in them, is there a list I can chose from, I want 15 if possible (3 for each account). Not looking for anything like gas electricity water direct debits. Any suggestions please?
We have a small fountain in our open porch. We want the water to be crystal clear, but it was full of algae when we returned from vacation. I’d like to add something that will stop that. We have young grandchildren who sometimes dip their hands in, so it needs to be safe for them. I’ve ordered some hydrogen peroxide. Is…
I haven't seen this before - so buyer has purchased and paid for an item. If I go to my eBay summary page it states 'Dispatch Now', and I have the option to print a label as normal. However, if I enter my Orders page the item has 'Paid - Wait to Dispatch' beside it, with a countdown timer which started at an hour.…
hello all Please don’t flame me of this has been answered elsewhere, I searched and couldn’t find the answer. I’d like to switch to Santander Edge account, I have 4 direct debits, two don’t apply according to their conditions and one is dubious. I’m tempted to buy a very low cost Sky mobile sim contract for £1 a month,…
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