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Greggs at Boucher road
Am I imaging things or is there a Greggs open at voucher road retail park. Was wanting to take the kids yesterday and drove about for ages trying to find it , I googled it and everything Anyone know where on earth it is ? As in near what shop ? It just says its at Boycher road retail shops ..... Thanks
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Beds and sofas
Hi looking to furnish our new build with new bed and fabric sofa, any ideas where to go? Have been to IKEA, DFS and dreams but haven't found anything that really jumps out of us. Many thanks
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Wood Pellets
I know that not a lot people here jumped on the biomass bandwagon but anyone who did, where do you get your pellets?? I know of Brites from Balcas and I know Carlisle are reasonable. But are there any other suppliers for NI that are flying under the radar? I was actually able to buy pellets out of England cheaper than the…
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comparing electricity and gas prices
Hello, Does anyone know of a working site that compares current prices of electric and gas for N. Ireland? I am looking to see of I can save money by switching but would like a way of seeing how much I could save to see if it was worthwhile or not. Thanks in advance.
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Ulster Bank negative equity mortgage or options?
I have posted this on the main mortgage thread but thought I would put it on the local NIreland thread as well to see if anyone else had any experiences. I have read about negative equity mortgages and support equity schemes offered by other banks and lenders. Ulster Bank in South of Ireland also appear to offer negative…
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Buying car privately - need mechanic
Hi , Does anyone know any garages who will give a car the once over and how much it costs. Looking at buying privately in Belfast, Lisburn area. Thanks
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NI Landlord Reg Scheme- joint owner Fee Refund
"11 December 2015 LANDLORD NEWSLETTER – JOINT OWNER LANDLORD REGISTRATION FEE REFUNDS Since the 25th January 2014, all landlords who either as an individual or joint owner have been required to register with the Landlord Registration Scheme. At the time the scheme was introduced legal advice to the Department was that each…
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Solicitors Bill
Hi Wee bit of advice with this one, I got a solicitor to involved in a boundarydispute in September 2012 which was resolved very quickly. I asked thesolicitor to issue me with the bill once we all agreed the issue was closed. Thebill never arrived so as I had asked them for it was up to them to furnish mewith it. I got…
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Michelin, Gallaghers etc - lots of bad economic news!
So, 860 well-paid, skilled manufacturing jobs to go at Michelin in Ballymena, on top of the 800 at JTI Gallaghers. The knock-on effects will be huge. All the local people doing ancillary jobs that depend on those factories will suffer - cafes, sandwich shops, petrol stations, pubs - you name it. Then there are the tens of…
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Bank of Ireland - online transfer times vent
Just here for a vent about Bank of Ireland and their online transfer times. I've a Nationwide current account, my wife has a halifax account, and my son has a Santander account. I also have a Bank of Ireland Business account for my limited company. As it happens i also have a BOI current account that has been dormant but…
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Petrol and Diesel both 94.9p a litre
might be useful to some, Petrol and Diesel both 94.9p a litre - Top Station Doagh Road Belfast http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/petrol-diesel-both-94-9p-a-litre-top-station-doagh-road-belfast-2347709
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Opinions on Ligoneil Road area, North Belfast
Hey guys. So me and my partner are first time buyers hoping to make a purchase in 2016, we've recently found a perfect house at a good price in the Mill Valley development off the Ligoniel Road. The only downside is the area, on the drive up to the development there's a lot of flags out on the Crumlin Road and it is one of…
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No fragrance/perfume deliveries to N. Ireland
Once again can't take advantage of offers on Amazon for perfume/ fragrances., because of delivery restrictions! Thought I had Christmas sorted for a few people already. Grrrrrrrrr!!!
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Oil Prices NI
The Cheapest I can get today for 500 lts In my area is £129 ..should I buy ? any advice is it going to go down again ? I am tempted but the money saver in me says wait .:money:
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Radiator In Conservatory
Hi Our conservatory has no central heating; we tend to apply heating via electric oil-fired radiators. We're considering replacing the Polycarbonate roof with an insulated roof, but the heating thing is a bit of a quandary. My understanding of regulations was that, for a conservatory, any heating has to be on a separate…
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French doors N.Ire
Basically anyone any recommendations for where to get a new set of French doors? Just moved house and current wooden framed French doors in poor state. Looking for PVC ideally. Live in Belfast but prepared to look elsewhere if necessary.
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Nights out in Belfast
Hi All, Where are people's preferred bars and clubs around Belfast? I don't really go out very much in Belfast but would like to venture in the coming weeks so thought I'd get some ideas. Thanks
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RTE in Northern Ireland
I live in NI and have lost my terrestrial RTE signals. I've tried downloading the RTE Player on my iPad mini but it tells me I'm in the wrong region. Any ideas how I can watch RTE live on my iPad Mini. I'd doable my intention would be to cast it to my television. In case it helps I use Getflix VPN service Thanks for any…
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Oven cleaning company
Hi folks,was wondering could anyone recommend a decent company to clean my oven.I am in Antrim🍻🍻🍻
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Failure to extend Payment Cap...... Snouts in the trough again?
I see the NI assembly have failed to agree to extend the cap on Public Sector payoffs to £95,000. And those against are pulling out the "protecting the low paid" card..... Seriously!!!!!! how many "low paid" would expect that sort of pay off.... I note one did question how it would adversely effect the voluntary exit…
