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part time or full time?
Hi All Im looking some advice, I have been offered some hours in a school 15 hours as classroom assistant, and also have a choice of 32.5 hours, these are just to cover staff off on maternity, Im already getting a small pension of 236 a month from nilgosc, and was wondering would I be better off working the 15 hours or…
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Anyone else been refused tap water in restaurant
Hi guys, just wondering if this is a common phenomenon now. I was in La Cuisine on the Antrim Rd a few weeks ago and when we were placing our order I asked a glass of water but was refused one. When we asked why we were told that it was due to the cost of having to wash the glasses. To put things in context it was one of…
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Santander 123 current account
The above account interest rate is going from 1.5% to 1% in May, yet the monthly fee is staying at £5, and the cashback is getting capped to £5 in each category. Are there any better alternatives out there?
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VW Service parts
For a number of years I have bought my VW car parts (service kits) from TPS in Mallusk as they are well priced for genuine parts - but they have gone trade only now. Any recommendations for genuine VW parts anywhere else? Antrim area preferably Thanks
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Buying a Sofa in Belfast
Hi All, Does anyone have any recommnedation on where to buy a good sofa for a reasonable price in Belfast? Thanks in advance
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Recent drink driving offences.
Hi Guys My Ex partner of 30 years has recently been caught for the second time within 10 years and also leaving the scene of an accident, the first offence was around 4 years ago. We still talk now and again however before the news broke rumours had already started circulating so i asked him if it was true but he denied…
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No Frills Cremation
Interesting development: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/funerals-without-the-fuss-northern-ireland-families-offered-cremations-that-are-up-to-60-cheaper-38848463.html Appreciate it may be too basic for many people.
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Dublin Airport - "Red" Parking - transfer time @ 04:00
Going on hols in March out of Dublin and need to book parking. We've previously used the Red Car Park at Dublin airport but it was during the day. This time we will be arriving for an 06:25 flight. Does anyone know how frequent the buses run overnight? I'd imagine we'll be there around 04:00, but want to gauge if its say…
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Where to eat in Belfast
Dont often eat in or around Belfast city centre. Will be there tomorrow and looking for somewhere decent for a bite. Pubs, restaurants, anything really.
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Home energy/insulation grants
Are there any grants available towards replacement external doors? The Affordable Warmth Scheme covers cavity wall/loft insulation, boiler and window replacement but not doors, which defeats the purpose if the doors are draughty and uninsulated. Thanks in advance.
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Recommend car parking for all day & overnight in Belfast
Coming up to Belfast for some shopping. Arriving mid-week around 9am, staying overnight and not leaving the next day until around 4pm. What’s my cheapest but secure option for a car park please. Merry Christmas!
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Car Hire Belfast City Centre
Hello I'm going to be spending about a week in Northern Ireland in July. I want to hire a car and I wanted any good recommendations. I have a UK license etc just looking more for decent companies. I have googled a few and getting mixed reports. I need to get it from Belfast City centre not the airport as I'm flying into…
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Bedroom tax private rental
Can the bedroom tax in private rental be reduced if a room is needed for disabled equipment
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Plumber Needed
Can anyone recommend a plumber to replace an immersion heater that is fitted to the side of my hot water cylinder, Newtownabbey area.
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House to rent in Rathmore area of Bangor
I've seen a really lovely little semi-detached bungalow to rent in Rathmore Park, Bangor West. It's in fantastic order and well insulated so inexpensive to heat. Am very tempted but I don't know the area at all. Is anyone familiar with it? Would you recommend living there?
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Sourcing Cloud 9 underlay locally
We're considering buying a carpet from Carpetright (on a fairly tight budget) but they stick the arm in when it comes to all the extras like underlay so we plan to keep costs down by sourcing everything else ourselves. I believe that Cloud 9 underlay is pretty good and much better value than the underlay that the big…
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Christmas sun for solo traveller
I've been looking online for a sun holiday over xmas on a budget but unsure where to go as a solo traveller. Somewhere relaxing and with a bit of life but not a party location. Separate flights (from Belfast or Dublin) and airbnb accommodation to Gran Canaria and Costa del Sol are around €100-€200 and €300-€500…
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Staying in Dublin
Hi All, Does anyone have any recommendation of where to stay for a weekend in Dublin in the new year? Something that is nice but not too expensive but would make a nice romantic getaway. Thanks in advance.
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Grant boiler total installation cost, gas system cost appreciated too.
Hi there folks, Eventually I will have to do this get a replacement oil burner system or go for the gas. Just wondering of those of you that have installed a Grant oil boiler system for an average sized house fairly recently, what was the total cost excluding any grants? Gas is an option for me too, but probably don't want…
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New Development -76 South Belfast
This is in Kitchener Drive/Frenchpark Street BT12 6AS "Village" area of south Belfast. Apparently the area is mixed now with people from outside the area moving in due to its location. There are still a lot of flags and murals. There's a lot of new Housing Association regeneration too. Does anyone live in the area and/or…
