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Firmus Energy - Another Price Hike
12% increase in gas price from the 1st October 20.8% overall price increase so far in 2018! Wish my wages had increased by that. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/firmus-to-hike-gas-prices-for-the-second-time-in-2018-37286948.html
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Talktalk v BT Fibre
I'm seriously considering swapping my existing BT to Talktalk as BT seem to charge a lot for speeds they don't deliver on fibre BB. Has anyone got experience of swapping across locally? There's a million reviews on broadband all of which seem to say both companies are crap hence I'd like a local view. Are they as bad as…
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U.K. Cash/Credit Cards In The Republic
Hi, I’ll be visiting the Rep late this week to late next week. I’ll have several largish bills to pay, we’re talking cc €1000 in total plus day to day spending. It’s the major spend I’m wondering about I seem to have a number of options: Bring, say €1200 with me from the North and pay the big bills in cash, plus it will…
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Any recomendations for advanced driving course in Northern Ireland?
I want to improve my driving and lower my insurance but there's too many options can anyone help me narrow it down and suggest a good place?
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Lidl NI Ripoff
I have a discussion here about Lidl NI and their pricing differences between here and their stores on the mainland. It seems they are pricing us against the prices they set at their stores in the south rather than against the prices in the rest of the UK. Which means we get rather shafted compared to our brethren across…
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Moving to NI
Hello everyone I was wondering what needs to be done in order for me and my partner to move back to NI? He's born in Mid-Ulster and my parents are in Donegal (Inishowen) although I've been raised in England. Is there any differences in buying property/registering cars/ etc that is different to moving to a different part of…
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Sofa discoloured - where do i go next
I purchased a sofa from what I believed to be a reputable local shop in July 2016. They offered to scotchguard the sofa before delivery & I paid for this also. I have noticed that my sofa has now started to discolour from the original mink colour to a patchy pink shade. I could understand if it was only the back of the…
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Post a bike to Spain
Hi Just wondering if anyone has posted large items to mainland Spain. I'm looking to post a bike - obviously collapsed- to near Barcelona & any advise wiuld be greatly appreciated Tia x
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Sending Sterling to Ireland
Hi Guys, This probably seems like stupid topic! I have a supplier in the south who invoices in sterling. Normally we pay bills with bank transfer but going through the bank system to send an international, sterling/sterling, transfer, costs £25 (the invoice is going to repeat quarterly and is only about £200). Using…
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fuel direct
has anybody used FUEL DIRECT for heating oil
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NI car insurance over 75s
Can anyone recommend the names of any companies that offer competitive rates for over 75s - ageuk is the best ive found, with a further £50 cashback via topcashback ... rates seem to increase massive at this age bracket with some underwriters unwilling to quote
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wireless smoke alarms
has anyone used wireless smoke alarms . Have any landlords used them .
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MOT Query - Structural Integrity Rust
Hello, Does the NI MOT procedure have a detailed definition as to what is classed a a rust related failure? For example, the UK MOT website states: Does this also apply in NI - or where can I get their criteria? Thanks.
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car accident in south of Ireland
I had a car accident in Southern Ireland do I need a solicitor from south of Ireland or can I use one from n Ireland The car accident was with south reg car
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insurance for 18 y/o new driver - recommendations
Hi. 18 year old son passed his driving test yesterday. Any recommendations as to who to go to get quotes? Tried AXA in his own name and with their app quote is £2329 :eek: - Not sure if this is reasonable or not. Any advice really appreciated.
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New Radiator
The entrance hall in my house is a relatively cool room and I am thinking of replacing the radiator, basically a single for a double. Looking for a recommendation as to where to buy a radiator, it would be 1200mm X 700mm. Thanks
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Belfast wedding suits suggestions?
Hi guys Any recommendations for any shops in Belfast that do great looking suits for weddings? Aged 40.
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Wood worm treatment in Belfast
Hi there Could anyone recommend a wood worm specialist in Belfast please? My son is buying a house that requires wood worm treatment. We don’t know much about this so any advice would be gratefully welcomed. Thanks in advance 😀
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Now Broadband
Hi All Sky broadband contract is ending and am considering the Now offer shown on this site. Reviews however, are VERY mixed - from continual dropouts and poor customer service to excellent service and best broadband I've ever had! Does anyone from NI have it and if so what are your views please? TIA
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Know of any letting agents who rent flats with all utilities included?
Hi Guys Know of any letting agents who would rent a flat in Belfast/Lisburn/Moira areas with all utilities included in the rent paid? I once spoke to someone who said they were renting an apartment in some Belfast City Centre apartment block which had the utilities included. Something like that would be ideal!
