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Archives for February 2011

Advanced Higher Chemistry Tutor - East Kilbride area
My 17 year old daughter needs an Advance Higher Chemistry tutor. Can anyone recommend a tutor in the E Kilbride area?
Sunday Morning in Edinburgh?
My missus and I have booked a few days in the Travelodge in Edinburgh in June for a cheap break. We're arriving on a Sunday but the way the flights worked it was a fair bit cheaper to get an early flight which will get us into the city around 8.30am. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fill a Sunday morning in…
Edinburgh Science Festival
Hi all, Hope this is the right place to post this! The Science Festival have just put up the programme and I know this has helped me entertain the kids during the easter break and on the weekends at a reasonable price (especially the free stuff :rotfl:) but more the day out at the City Art Centre…
Chinese Buffet in Glasgow
Hi, Can anyone recommend a good chinese buffet restuarant in Glasgow, going to stay overnight next month and looking for something for all the family. cheers
common neighbours ... legal position
Common Law v Tenement Act Do top flats have automatic right to occupy roof space [common law] Can we insist all common repairs are divided by floor area now that theirs are, at a guess, twice the size of ours [ tenement act] Our Scottish deeds are silent as to ownership of roof space, and so are those of the 2 top most…
Factor Fees Scotland
Hi All, I am in a bit of a dilemma that I am not sure what to do about with our old factors bill. Our old factors were dismissed about 5 months ago and a new factors appointed for our development. However, we have just received our final bill from our old factors, with a letter stating about the debt problem in the…
Can anyone recommend a restaurant with live music in Glasgow?
As title, I'm looking for a restaurant in Glasgow that has live music, in particular piano whilst you eat - does anyone have any recommendations? It will be for a Friday evening. Thanks
East Lothian area English Tutor
Any recommendations for my son who is studying Int. 2 ? thanks in advance.
Shellac Manicure & glass of bubbly - edinburgh £10
http://www.itison.com/Edinburgh/deals/long-lasting-manicure-and-bubbly-save-58
Cheap sawdust/hay in Glasgow
Hello all, My animal brood has expanded, and I now have a guinea pig, a hamster and a rabbit, and they go through a lot of bedding - and so I was wondering if anyone knows where I can buy bulk sawdust and hay for cheap? I'm pretty sure it can be sourced for much cheaper than £5 for a large bag at the pet store, and I…
Free tours of BBC, Pacific Quay, Glasgow.
Free tours of BBC Pacific Quay now booking here. They only have them on Saturdays , every so often. My friend has been and said it was really good. Booking for this year opened this morning.
Match day Programme 4 yest Old firm game ( anyone have one ?)
Hi all xx We were away yesterday so didn't go to the game and there is a wee token in yesterdays programme that I need to enter the little one into a comp to watch the team training. Has any one got a spare programme ? I don't mind paying for it x ( or anyone know if I can buy one any where even ) Tiz a long shot I know…
Quarry that sells stone chips in Fife?
Anyone know of any quarries that sells stone chippings near Dunfermline? Need to dig up all the turf in the garden as the Moss won the battle.. but not the war!
Problem neighbours
We bought our first property in Nov 2009, and wish we never had. Its so soul destroying knowing the amount you spent and pride you have and some !!!!-hole has to spoil it. Our building consists of 10 flats, 7 owned and 3 council tenants. 1 an nice old lady, but the other 2 suck. 1 family has a dog that they let crap…
driveways
Can anyone recommend to fix my block paving in my driveway. and add to extra paving to side piece which was grassed i stay in Paisley
Help required for holiday cottage near Edinburgh
Hi Hope someone can help me find a solution. I am looking for a special place to use to teach one to one Reiki Level 3 students. There will only be 2 people but I have some requirements. The property must be no more than 2 hours drive from Edinburgh. It must be in a quiet location preferable in the countryside or by a…
Scottish landlord/letting agency search site?
Sorry I wasn't too sure where to post this! Basically we've been having problems with noise from our upstairs neighbour playing loud thumping music for hours. Twice this week we've had the noise officers come round, but annoyingly it's quietened down by the time they get here and then starts up again later! Anyway, one of…
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Cheap hotel in edinburgh
Hi there. I need to stay in Edinburgh for 2 nights in may (mid week) as I am sitting some professional exams. I am coming from Glasgow so figure it will be easier to stay there. Wondering if anyone can reccommend any cheap hotels to stay in, in central edinburgh for 2 nights. Maybe there's offers on somewhere? Many thanks.
Mobile Hairdressers Glasgow
Hello, Am looking for a hairdresser for my wedding day that does not charge around £80 to put my hair up! Any recommendations gratefully received, thanks

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
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Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
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
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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