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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.
Hi, so im 77 yrs old and living one bedroom bungalow. Sit in dark most of time or use battery candles. Been through 2 suppliers who could not help why my bill so high. My daughter did all st home tests. I changed yo new supplier who appeared to be better. However cost is now still high. 50 a month elec only. My gas is 15 a…
Aged 60+, but no passport, because I’ve never been outside the UK, and driving license is the old paper style. A quick google suggests an upgraded photo ID driving license, might suffice, but looks like a passport, would be required. Passport looks to be a 10 week process. I guess that’s the route I’ve got to take, unless…
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I'm looking for some tips on motor insurance because I'm thinking about getting a second vehicle. I’ve accumulated over 9 years of no claims discount (NCD) on my current car, which I plan to keep. Since I can't transfer that NCD to the new vehicle, should I just get quotes and indicate zero no claims? Or is there a…
confirmation was rejected due to deceased name in Will is different to what I’d put on form. I’ve amended this but was told I’d have to put something in the declaration. Looking for help as to what I’d put.
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