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Kitchen Worktops
Anyone got any recommendations for kitchen worktops preferably fitted but any advice would be helpful
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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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Carers allowance.
Sister in law currently gets carers allowance for looking after a relative. This is her only income at present but in May she intends to draw a works private pension. The amount she will get weekly is slightly more than the £128 weekly limit on earnings. I think she will have to give up the carers allowance but she…
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Rates Bill 2020/2021
I know a lot of things are on hold and/or behind schedule these days, but just wondering if anyone already received the new Rates Bill for 2020/2021. I haven't seen anything yet, but obviously expect a slight increase, as usual. Also, do you think they will start with the DD (we pay by DD spread over the year) this month,…
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Commute from Newtownards
Hi everyone, Would anyone be able to tell me what the rush hour traffic is like from Newtownards to Belfast? I am looking at buying my first house and have found an area I like in Newtownards. I work at Queen's University and would usually be in at 8 am and leave at 4 pm. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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rate relief on universal credit
does anyone know how rate relief on universal credit works .
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Furloughed in Republic, live in North, rights?
My son works across border, just got furloughed last week, now finds his company can't claim the new payment in RoI as he lives in NI, can he claim the UK 80% payment up to £2500, or is he only going to get universal credit, if so, it seems very unfair, thanks
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mc causlands belfast airport car park
I had booked 8 days in mc causlands belfast airport car park for the end of april,but due to the coronavirus our holiday has been cancelled.so i contacted mc causlands to ask for a refund but was told that the only way i can get one is to re book another stay and pay it in full,then i will get my original refund. Can they…
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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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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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Noisy neighbour kids please help
Hi folks, Desperately looking advice here. The house behind me has three kids. Who I know are just playing and totally get that. But for the last six years the noise levels of them banging balls and screaming for hours upon hours means I can't enjoy my own garden and have to hide away with earphones on. Over those 6 years…
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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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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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Power NI/Perks
Type your message Hi Just curious ... Has anyone made use of these "PERKS"? TIA
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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?
