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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 everyone, I wanted to share a massive "buyer beware" warning for anyone looking at comparison tools to switch to Full Fibre (FTTP) broadband—specifically with budget providers like Plusnet. I’ve just switched to Plusnet Full Fibre. The Openreach installation went perfectly, and the wired line speed into the wall is…
I’m buying a used car that will be subject to the ‘expensive car’ supplement. It’s 6 months old, and the supplement should be years 2-6. I’m wondering whether DVLA will automatically adjust? I’m thinking about doing monthly DD. Dealership didn’t know! Many thanks for any knowledge on this 😊
Hello. Posting for a colleague. Any advice would be appreciated. PCN from Euro Car Parks received. The colleague appealed which was rejected and ignored since. Since it was a while ago, he can't remember what he said in the appeal, so I am not sure if he disclosed who the driver was. I had a look at Google Maps, and it…
Hi all, I've just got my first new credit card in over 10 years after a period of being very in debt (all old CCs are closed/paid off). I'm looking for some advice/pearls of wisdom on how to manage a credit card so that it works to enhance my financial status/credit-worthiness, and generally make life easier! For context,…
Utilised a SIM only deal on the MSE comparison tool for Tesco Mobile. Received the SIM and wishing to Port the old number from the old network over. Usually with some other networks like Lebara, you can input your PAC code and choose a specific Switch date using their website/app. Which gives you a little certainty. Does…
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