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Belfast Bin Collections
I phoned the council to confirm something put up in Facebook. So from Wednesday, only the black bins will be emptied not the blue recycling or the brown food/garden waste.You can now put your food waste into the black bin as long as it does not overload the bin. I said I put all my rubbish in bags then in the bin and was…
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Wedding Insurance
I’m due to get married in Ireland on 22nd August this year, due to corona virus we are looking to change our date to April next year. Our hotel have provided us with potential available dates at no extra cost. We do have wedding insurance with dreamsaver wedding insurance and were wondering if a date change to the policy…
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Claiming refund from UK Customs
Its been a while since I posted on this forum but I have an issue with UK Customs and I thought this is the place to find help. My issue is that in February and early March of this year I was on holiday in Australia for 5 weeks and then 3 days in Singapore. I use e-cigs and did not want to have them confiscated in…
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Sub teachers entitlement
Hi I've been employed as a sub teacher since September 2019 covering maternity leave until Fri 3 April. As the school year has now ended will I be entitled to anything as it will be Aug/Sept 20 before I can look for teaching work again. Obviously I am looking for other employment and have applied for several jobs ranging…
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Cabot Ireland Debt Chasing - Will it affect my NI credit score?
Hi, I've just moved back to Northern Ireland after living in Dublin for many years & I have an outstanding credit card balance of nearly €3000 owed to the AIB. That debt has now been passed to "Cabot Financial Ireland" A Debt Collection Company based in Dublin and I have just received a letter at my now NI address seeking…
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Power NI/Perks
Type your message Hi Just curious ... Has anyone made use of these "PERKS"? TIA
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part time workers rights
Recently joined a grammar School as a classroom assistant, been there nearly 2 months 15hr per week, my contract is only to the end of June. School has decided to close to pupils but will probably close for the foreseeable future. Can they terminate my contract before June or can I expect to be paid until the end of my…
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Bankers draft
Hello I was scheduled for a hip replacement in the south of Ireland but this was cancelled due to coronavirus. This was in a private clinic and I got a bankers draft for euros with the rate being 1.09.My query is having already paid commission should I return the draft, will I lose out on more commission or will I get back…
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Please Help - Rental accommodation in Belfast (east or south) with a pet
HI, I am looking for a place to rent but I cannot find anywhere that will accept pets. I have a little house trained cat that does not ruin furniture (scratching posts are used) and does not poop or pee anywhere accept the litter tray. I am a professional with a regular income who will be able to get references and pay up…
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Property capital gains tax
I'm in the process of selling a buy to let property I own. Just wondering how to work out the capital gains tax, or even find a way to avoid it altogether ;) The figures are around: Bought for £58k. Will sell for £80k. I am married and the house is in my name. Anyway to offload the tax by gifting it to my wife?
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Gas Boiler Servicing - East Belfast
Hi All, Need my gas boiler serviced. Any recommendations on who is reliable\trustworthy to get out or even who to avoid? Thanks
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Ulster Bank's Switching Bonus
It's unusual for a bank in NI to offer a switch bonus, however does anyone recommend Ulster Bank as a decent bank to switch to? For instance does it have any good products?
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Jury summons sent to wrong address
I was summoned for Jury duty a few months ago. The date for court appearance was at the beginning of December. Today I went to my old house to get some post relating to my car (just realised I hadn’t updated the address on my tax book). I was met with 3 letters regards jury duty and one with a fine and a final notice to…
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Food, Meat and Bread flying to mainland.
ok showing my age here....but what’s the policy now on flying to England with certain foodstuffs...anyone know if there’s a “prohibited “ list e.g. Fadge Soda Farls Coleraine Cheddar Cheese NI Beef (steaks etc) and last but not least...the likes of Tayto.
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Firmus Grant for landlords
Hi I was talking to a Landlady today who was going to install Firmus gas as the house has an old oil heating system. Firmus release grants in January. She was ready to install but Firmus aren’t giving any grants at present. Are there other grants for Landlords to upgrade to gas as she is keen to instal gas if a grant is…
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Income support overpayment
I am being asked to pay a debt from 21 years ago for an overpayment in income support, can they do this after 20 years???
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Dublin Airport Hotel with parking incl
Early morning flight to catch in June so wanting to travel down the day before. Have used The Clayton previous but their prices seem to have increased. Any personal recommendations would be appreciated.
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Washing Machine Repair
Hi folks, hoping someone could recommend somebody to repair my washing machine. It won’t drain, and I’ve tried resetting, clear filter etc. But nothing working. Thanks.
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Useful MoneySaving & Important Messages - please read!
Hi All the forum team have asked us to tidy up the boards, and keep the sticky threads all as one index The Norn Iron Club Part 2 Comments re what should and shouldn't be posted on the NI board Northern Ireland Board index updated 25/2/08 Cheers Zip
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Moved: Parked in Loading Bay in Belfast
This discussion has been moved.