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Archives for January 2016

Budget or Click engery
Has anyone any experience in dealing with either of these two electricity suppliers? I'm currently with Airtricity and both of these seem to be cheaper, but wanted to check if anyone had any bother with them before jumping ship. Thanks!
Electrician East Antrim
Any recommendations for a good, reliable electrician in East Antrim area? Need some domestic work done, and our usual spark has retired.
Double glazing
Good morning I am considering installing a double glazed front and back door. I just want the basic white, nothing fancy. Could anyone recommend a double glazing firm who will supply and fit at a reasonable cost? I have been advised that some of the rural firms may provide a better price than those in or around the greater…
Recess brackets for curtains?
Hi, I have checked everywhere, from B&Q/Homebase, to Dunelm and smaller companies. I am looking for a 30/35mm curtain pole with recess brackets, like the ones here, http://www.polesandtracks.co.uk/acatalog/wsf-ty3035whiterecessbrackets.html#SID=833 I can't believe a company in NI doesn't sell recess brackets. Any help much…
Disposing of TV?
Hi - I have a 2 1/2 year old 40" Toshiba LCD TV that seems to be on its way out. We had it repaired about 6 months ago because the screen went out (all sound, no picture). At that stage either the LCDs or backlight was replaced and all was hunky dory for a while, but it's started playing up again and I'm not sure it's…
Samsung UE49H6400 and Soarview
Anyone know if the Samsung UE40H6400 is capable of picking up Soarview in Northern Ireland. I live close enough to the border to get the over spill. I've put the appropriate spec below. What confuses me is that it is a full HD tv but it is giving the DVB as DVB-T/C and I was under the impression you needed DTV T-2 DTV…
Radio Face BBC 1 NI
Did you watch it ? What did you think ? I did Cringe a bit I must say and while not a prude the swearing was a bit ott ,
Source of shredded paper
Any ideas where I might get a regular supply of shredded paper - for small animal bedding? I live in Omagh, and work in Enniskillen. My workplace has to track where it's shredded paper is disposed of, due to concerns about confidentiality - so no luck there 😞
First time buyer,10% deposit, which bank? URGENT!
My sons looking to buy his first home, his bank said he needs a 20%, which banks are best to approach to obtain a loan, without having to trawl every single lender!
Garage Doors
Hi I'm looking to purchase a new garage door & get it fitted. Just wondering if anyone could recommend a company. I live in Newtownards area? Many thanks. :)
Personalized Number plates
Can we buy this from DVLA site and put it on an NI car without the hassle of first putting it on a mainland car and then transferring to NI ?
Buying Damaged Laptops
Hi All, Are there any outlets around Belfast that purchase damaged laptops? Thanks in advance.
Car chipped
Anyone here ever get their car chipped. In other words software addon to give increased hp and torque, plus better mpg, allegedly. Their are quite a few around the country, whose's best. Will it damage car? Any suggestions?
Enniskillen info
Starting a new job in Enniskillen tomorrow. I don't know the town well - travelling from Omagh. So where's good for lunches? What are your fav charity shops? I'll be working with 16 to 18 year olds mainly. Where do the kids hang out? Which are good, which are dodgy?
Downtown Abbey Series Finale
Hi All, I'm looking to buy a copy of this episode, however the best priced one I've found around Belfast is IN HMV at £10 which is a little on the high side. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Swimming tutor for lessons for an adult..
Hi, new years resolution is to finally learn to swim. Could anyone recommend anyone in the Greater Belfast area to help me learn please? Thank you
Boi
Any one else having issues with BOI onine banking today ?
help to buy ISA's
Hi all and happy new year. Does anyone know if there is a minimum mortgage that the ISA can be used to provide a deposit for? I have seen a maximum house price in the literature but haven't seen any minimum?? Thanks Mrs Mac
Another solicitor
Looking to sell our home in the cregagh area and will be needing a solicitor to do the legal work. Can someone recommend anyone who does a professional job and won't get the arm in. We are not buying another house and we already are in possession of the deeds. Anywhere handy to Belfast would be great , east Belfast or…
Looking a good solicitor for divorce
hi all Its that time of year when xmas cheer turns into xmas hate so now needing a good solicitor to divorce the wife as xmas cheatings not allowed in my book. Are there any good "aggressive" in the belfast/antrim area?

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Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
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Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
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