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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, Has anyone been through the process of applying for a new Irish child passport (not renewal) when living in N. Ireland. Just wondering how easy it was and how much it cost in total (including all the extra costs with post etc) Thanks!
I keep careful records but I also double check amounts online with bank and building society accounts. Some make it easy eg Skipton, Santander and a composite document for all accounts is easy to find. Some put this in a very obscure place on their website. Others eg YBS make the information available only by checking each…
Hi My girlfriend and I would like a shared 'Holiday Fund' account. We would each make a monthly payment into the account. These funds would then be used for holidays, spending overseas etc Ive done a little research, and it seems Starling has no fees at all, including for spending abroad. It uses the Mastercard exchange…
hi everyone, I am pretty desperate for help and not sure what to do! I have around £40k worth of debt and just about covering everything every month! I have spoken to pay plan and cccs and one has suggested an Iva and the other a dmp (which will last 17 years!!) the thought of either of these frightens the life out of me…
So mate smoked one evening in my flat. Windows open with fan, went in there but still smells few hours later. I guess stop this? Will it smell permanently now? How do I get rid of smell? Got sofa and chair and curtains, they absorb the smell?
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