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Logs, coal kindling in Belfast
Got a multi stove fire in, and now require reasonably priced logs etc. Any ideas?
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Buying house... 6 months and nothing
Has anyone experienced difficulties when buying a house with a shortfall? We've made an offer in June this year, were promised to move in by the end of August, not to mention that we've had everything sorted out from our side within 4 days of making an offer (mortgage etc...). In September we were informed about a mortgage…
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Ecobrite or Maxibrite...where to buy?
Have a multifuel stove. Been recommended Ecobrite bu the BORU manufacturers. Has anyone used this smokeless fuel before., or do you use something else? When I initially contacted BORU they stated on their so called information leaflet: Boru Stoves Fuel Advice All Boru Stoves have a multi-fuel grate, which means that…
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Question (Northern Ireland ?)
Question for the Northern Ireland Members ...Do any off you who have Oil Heating keep it on all the time turned down low ? I have an old house with an old boiler it has been serviced and works well there is no Thermosat inside my house just one on the boiler I can light the fire but its burning money just heats the 1 room…
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Understand Enduring Power of Attorney
My father has just taken out an EPA and I am the nominated attorney. At the moment he is mentally perfectly capable at managing his own financial affairs. However he is becoming increasing frail and can't get about as easily as he used to. I understand I don't need to register it with the Office of Care and Protection…
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Winter Fuel Allowance
Anyone received their advice letters or know when payments are being made?
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Credit Union dividend payout
Does anyone know when the Ormeau Road credit union payout the dividend for this year?
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International Airport Parking
Hi folks Heading away next weekend for a day or two, leaving from International Airport... When I head away I normally just leave my car up the road a little bit with "Easi Park", now known as "Hayburn" or something. They are £4 a day or so. I was told the airport can sometimes price match, but I checked and they are…
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Solicitor - House purchase in Belfast
Hi all, Can any kind people give me names of good solicitor (or ones to avoid!) in Belfast for a house purchase? Any recommendations will be much appreciated.
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Russian Visa with Irish Passport
Hi I have taken out an Irish passport (in addition to my UK one) as I require a tourist visa for Russia. The UK ones entail going to Edinburgh or London to supply biometric data (fingerprints) & are dearer than the Irish ones that don't require biometric data. Are there any problems with me being a permanent resident in…
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Home heating oil scams
Anyone know how easy it is to get scammed by delivery drivers in 'norn iron'? Is there licences required to setup an oil delivery company, what checks and balances are in place to prevent the consumer being ripped off? Heard a story tonight about someone getting less fuel than ordered, how easy is it to cheat the meters?
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Black Friday - Northern Ireland
Hi All, Is anyone planning to attend these across Northern Ireland tomorrow? I personally am not a fan, it encourages people to buy things they may not necessarily need and I'm not convinced some of the prices on offer and indeed stock represents a good deal. Interested to hear differing views.
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Mellon Cars
Hi, I have a Hyundai car that I bought from John Mulholland but I was thinking of getting it serviced by Mellons as I moved to Bangor. A colleague said they don't have a great reputation and I'd be better to go to Hursts, I thought Hursts were expensive? Could anyone recommend a local garage that could do a good job?
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NI Registered cars, no record on UK MOT site?
https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history I can't get this to work with NI reg cars, is there an alternative or we've just been left out again? P
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Building Control for fire
We are installing a multi fuel fire this week. Do building control need to be told?
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NI Corporation Tax 12.5%
Does anyone of a stable mind and disposition actually believe that reducing corporation tax will bring 30,000 jobs to this country, as certain politicians constantly repeat. Dublin did this 20 years ago, have many major US companies head-quartered there, with some ropey tax benefits, loads of well trained and experienced…
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Car stereo fitting
Can anyone please recommend someone good (and reasonably priced) in the Belfast /Newtownabbey area that fits car stereos? I called into Halfords one day and they charge £60 and said they dont do it themselves but pass it on to another company. Thanks
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What are options for when our first pets passes?
Our German Shepherd was 13 years old last October and I think her time may be near although I really hope not. All of her siblings passed a number of years ago so she is doing well although for the past six months or so she is sleeping a lot and her arthritis seems to be worse sometimes but other times you wouldn't know…
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Yodel (NI)
Does anyone know what time they deliver too? I have sat in all day waiting on two large parcels which never came and the tracking number does not work ..I really have to go out soon and there is no one else here if they do try to deliver.
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Evening meal in Portrush
Can anyone recommend a decent restaurant in Portrush for an evening meal? Have eaten in the Ramada which is OK but not great.
