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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.
As title really. I'm looking for a cottage to rent but am having difficulty getting a viewing. Are there any hints and tips? With one I went through the Rightmove application system but the letting agent said those don't have priority and best to contact the agent direct and by the time I got to speak to her she wasn't…
Hi there - quick question, I have an old OpenReach socket in the house which has not been in use for over 5 years (we just use a separate Gigaclear fibre for broadband and have no landline at all) and I'm wondering given the copper phase out whether I can remove it myself or need to contact OpenReach? Thoughts?
Hey all, Looking for a bit of advice here. I’m currently on a DMP with StepChange, one of the creditors is Creation Finance. So at the point of setting up the DMP, I opened a new bank account and now use that as my main account for salary and DD payments etc. I’ve just discovered that Creation Finance have setup a direct…
Hi. What fees should I expect to pay to my financial advisor for investing £20k into a stocks and shares ISA? He wants to charge me 3%. Is that in line with fees?
Hi, I requested my pension quote back in October 25 (to MyCSP on their system) and again in November 25 (by registered post) and then again in December 25 to Capital. I wanted my pension from early February 2026. I received an email in early April 2026 to tell me to wait - I am in a queue! Then nothing since. I'm getting…
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