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N. Ireland
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Euro Cheque
I’d like some advice. I’m living in Northern Ireland for a long time now but I originally came from the Rep of Ireland Before the complete collapse I sold some shares in a Southern company. The shares were willed to me many, many years ago. My nest egg! As you’ll appreciate the cheque came in Euro. If I take it to my local…
Russell's Complaints
Hi All, I'm looking into something for an elderly friend, they are continually being overcharged by their local Russell's shop, for example items will be priced at one thing but the customer is charged something else. I checked this out and it looks like the labels are wrong but Russell's staff have said that it's not…
Wedding in England
Hi All, I have an invite to a family wedding in the North of England in September. I assumed it would be fully cancelled but just got told it's going ahead. I am unsure how realistic this is under the current conditions with elderly people flying in from Northern Ireland. The wedding will have 100 people at it and will be…
LPS Rates
Just received the LPS Rates letter yesterday in the post. So households only got a 2 month reprieve from paying rates, yet an all recycling centres only back open (not taking all materials), leisure centres remain closed, parks only back open. I thought the minister announced a 3 month reprieve for households? So…
NI Law regarding onsite accommodation for animal owners
Hi all, We are considering allowing a friend to graze sheep and horses on our land. We have an outhouse that already has a bathroom and kitchen installed by the previous property owner. The previous owner did not apply for planning permission therefore as it stands, the building is merely an outbuilding on the property..…
Kitchen Worktops
Anyone got any recommendations for kitchen worktops preferably fitted but any advice would be helpful
Eco/natural burial
Has anyone planned a minimalist eco/natural burial for themselves or someone else in Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland? Possibly in a natural burial ground or Promession http://www.promessa.se/about-life-death (not sure if the latter is permitted in the UK/Ireland yet) Would be grateful for any advice on how to go…
Mobile Tyre Fitters
Does anyone know of any mobile tyre fitters in the Belfast area? I know Kwik-Fit do mobile fitting when buying 2 or more tyres but they don't stock my size. I can get tyres from Blackcircles (amongst others) but they don't seem to have mobile fitting in Belfast.
Personal details on FIFA 20 game
Someone has put my sons telephone number as a FIFA 20 proclubs team name (he doesn't play or even own this game) and he is getting calls at all hours especially in the early hours of the morning. He contacted EA several times, but they haven't done anything. Any advice on what to do next? Thanks in advance.
Asbestos roof tile removal
Looking for some local NI advice with regards to asbestos roof tiles. We has extension work done to the house, long story short we had cowboy builder so have had to pay someone else to fix and finish the work. Work is still ongoing. We found out while getting work fixed that our roof tiles were asbestos as they were…
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