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Illegal Dumping
Hi All, I live in a residential area that suffers from illegal dumping due partly to certain areas not being maintained by TNI/Council. Today a mattress has been dumped close by - is there anything that can be done about this? Thanks
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Manchester United match tickets
Can anybody tell me how to book tickets for a Man Utd match? I do not have any contacts in football clubs etc, nor am I a season ticket holder. I want to book the tickets as a birthday surprise for my husband. I have seen Travel Solutions adverts in the newspaper for sailing to Old Trafford, these include a match ticket…
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Competent Person Scheme (CPS) in NI - bathrooms/plumbing
I was considering having new bathroom fittings installed i.e. new bath/shower/basin/toilet plus getting an inline fan installed for the bathroom. Online, I've read: https://www.gov.uk/building-regulations-approval/use-a-competent-person-scheme Competent person schemes are a way for tradespeople to prove their ability to…
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State pension age rise
So any 39 - 47 year olds out there affected by the announcement that their state pension age will increase to 68? Mrs May wanted to remove the triple lock. The DUP insisted it was kept as part of their supply and confidence deal. Seems like the anyone under 47 is going to pay for preserving the triple lock now. I don't…
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New Doctor Who a woman
Only a rumour that they held back the announcement until the holidays in case the DUP issued a Petition of Concern to block it.
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Scrabo Tower reopens
It's reopened at long last but now comes with an entrance fee of £3 . Not a lot but was always nice place to take visitors from abroad and no one was charged . Hope it helps it remain open .
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Chainsaw sharpening belfast/North down
Evening, Can anyone recommend someone who can sharpen a chainsaw, in Belfast/North down? Our saw needs a bit more than I can manage with a file. Thanks
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Getting out before the 12th
I'm new to Ireland and I've just became aware of of the secterian hate rampage on July 12th. I plan to go down to Mayo from the 11th to 16th, is this long enough and will I be safe to return then? The though of my house being destroyed or getting caught up in the violence of the day where I could end up dead terrifies me.…
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Kids Paddling Pools? (10 years)
Has anyone seen any Locally Cheap (£30) as Knowing My lot it will only last a while I have checked Argos the Ones which looked good were out of stock have any of you bought any locally at a good price I hope the weather stays good for a while so They can get out in the sun.
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Belfast outdoor spaces and dogs
Hi all, Looking for some suggestions/ideas for parks or other outdoor spaces with 'limited' prevalence of dogs. A relative lives with a crippling fear of dogs and struggles with usual council parks etc as the majority of dogs (in my experience) in these areas are not kept on leads. The likes of Mount Stewart can be ok if…
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Ear Piercing studios in East or Central Belfast?
Hi, I have read the thread about ear piercing recommendations in Belfast but the latest post was 2011. I would like to know if there are currently any places to use or avoid in East Belfast or the City Centre please? This is for myself - it is 20 years since my first piercings and I am keen to get a 2nd hole in each ear,…
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Glagorm, anyone ever got a decent price?
Hi I am hoping to book a night in the Galgrom as a treat for my OH. Its just so so expensive. Has anyone ever found a way of getting a decent price? Thank you..
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Re-registering mainland car in NI
Hi folks, My daughter purchased her car when living in England, and is now back home in NI. The car will be three years old in September, and we expect that MOT will be required as it is an english registration. I can't find anything in DVANI about registering an english car in NI, although it appears you can do the…
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Bank of Ireland - Structural Survey
Hi everyone I'm in the process of buying an end terrace in Greater Belfast. House appears to be in generally good structural condition. However BOI have just carried out a valuation survey and require me to instruct a structural engineer to carry out a building survey as there's evidence of sloping floors on the first…
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School Uniform Grant
Am I alone in not realising there was one?
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Co Ownership Advice needed
HI I am am looking to buy a property in the region of 800000. The bank and co ownership said they would both be able to lend me the 40000 50/50 split based on my circumstances. My question is that I am only temporary in my work and am going back to school although i know i can still keep up with repayments during this…
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Kitchen Refurb
I need to refurbish my small kitchen, which is extremely old. I am happy with the layout so could potentially just go for new cupboard doors and handles (a few of the doors/drawers are not standard sizes). Can anyone recommend a company that would do this, and if the doors or drawer fronts are not standard, could that pose…
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Poor Quality Work - Rules in NI
Hi, I'm new to NI and I recently got a painter in to paint a small bedroom and repair some parts of the wall. I was quoted a price of £230 including paint and given a schedule of two days. After two days of work I realised the room didn't look completed with wall paint on the skirting board as well as the mid border wood…
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LED Dance Floor for Weddings
Does anyone have any recommendations for those nice LED dance floors for weddings? Interested in local companies who do good deals. :beer:
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Advice on purchase of a washer/dryer
Hi I need to buy a washer/dryer and would welcome recommendations. My budget is around £300 - £400. I am particularly interested in one that offers a quick wash cycle. I won't be using the tumble dryer much as it will really only be used in emergencies. PS - Is there another thread I could/should post this on? Thanks in…