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More B&Q stores close
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-34393193 It had previously been announced that branches at Buncrana Road in Londonderry and Belfast's Boucher Road were to close. Now it has been confirmed that branches at Sprucefield, Ballymena and Craigavon will also shut. B&Q confirmed later on Tuesday that about 300 jobs…
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Furniture Donation
Hello all I've in the process of moving house and would like to donate a sofa to a local charity. Would have to pick the sofa up from me as I've no way of dropping it off. Any recommendations for the Belfast area? Thanks
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Switching electricity supplier in rented house.
I'm in the process of moving into a rented house. The previous tenant was with PowerNI, but apparently Airtricity is cheaper, and I was wondering if I could switch. I've read tenants are allowed to switch as long as they pay the bills, but does this also apply to NI? What is the process? Do I have to let the landlord know…
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Recently signed tenancy agreement for flat, moldy smell was masked up when viewing
I placed a thread in the In My Home forum regarding this, but a quick summarization: Went to view a flat in a fairly modern building, all was well, no smell to suggest underlying mold problem (I have asthma so have to look out for this type of thing). Most of the flat did have a subtle pefume smell but I assumed that was…
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Benenden Healthcare
Hi Just wondering if anyone is a member of Benenden Healthcare and if so what kind of experiences they have had with them? Debating whether to join or not?? :)
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Dating for the 35+ in NI?
Anyone in the same boat as myself ? over 35 and single again how do you meet a new partner i am not a clubing person (an age thing maybe) is there any advice others in the same boat could offer and it is money saving because i dont have to pay to join a dating site :rotfl:
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Need advice for a friend
Edit; doesn't matter.
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£££ NAMA Scandal £££
Big Pete is well under the cosh now, isn't he? Despite what we might think of the attention seeking Bryson, this statement is perhaps telling. "I wish to reiterate that I stand over all allegations made before the DFP committee today. We have heard unambiguous denials from Peter Robinson before, along with threats to sue.…
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McDonnell Motors, Coleraine
Random question, but has anybody ever used this car dealer; it's just I cannot find any reviews of it and I don't know anyone who bought a car from here? Thank you. Mrs Mac
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electrician
I am looking for electrican for house in south Belfast. trip at meter board will not stay on
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New Gas Boiler??
One more time my 7 yr old Raven heat combi boiler has gone on the blink. Now I need to work out whether its better to replace or continue limping along. Has anybody had a new gas boiler put in recently ? How much did it cost - My current boiler has needed nursed to the cost of about £400 in the last 2 years, plus 3 weeks…
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MOT Fail - Need Mechanic S/E Belfast
Hi Does anyone know a mechanic in south east belfast (I live in the Ravenhill area), I have tried all the usual recommendations, such as Lawthers but they are fully booked :( I am scared of being ripped off. I had an MOT fail and had 1 serious fault - inner passenger side brake pads worn and minors such as a foglight,…
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Double Glazing - McIlhattons Ballymoney
Hi, I am looking at double glazing and think I am going to go with McIlhattons of Ballymoney. I am trying to get some reviews of them online but can't seem to find any. Do any of you MSE people have any feedback on them? Thanks, D. EDIT: I think from previous posts SUKI1964 has used McIlhattons. I've tried PM'ing them but…
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Damp and Timber Report Recommendations?
As part of a mortgage application, my bank has asked for a specialist Damp and Timber Report for the property. I understand that's going to cost about £200 - £300. None of my family or friends have needed anything like this done recently, so can anyone recommend someone (preferably independent) who would be able to provide…
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Dog Sitter required in Newtownabbey
Afternoon all I'm normally blessed with my parents in law who look after our shaggy dog during the day but they're going off on holidays Can anyone recommend a doggy daycare / dog sitter for during working hours in the Newtownabbey area? Something where we would drop the dog off on the way to work and pick him up on the…
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My computer seems set to default to the wrong region
My nephew lives in the Republic and I live in the North. Recently he took my new computer with him and set it up for me in his own house in the Republic. I now notice that a lot of the sites that Google throw up at me end in .ie rather than .uk or .com. The Republic seems to have become the default I'm assuming this has…
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Transfer Test AQE 2015-2016
Just thought I'd start a thread for this years AQE mums and dads, for any hints and tips people may have. I'm struggling to get ds to sit still to do any work over the summer and feel like a bad parent even asking, we only had 6 tests from school to do over the summer and haven't managed it yet. Had to bribe him yesterday…
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Mechanic required - Ards
The heating element on the back window of my car seems to be broken! Can anyone recommend someone in the Ards area to get it checked? Car is an 05 Mini Cooper Convertible. Thanks
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Clenaghans, Moira closed.
Just seen on Facebook that Clenaghans Restaurant in Moira has closed. http://www.clenaghans.com/ Very sudden, and when we've been down its always been busy. Loved the converted barn accommodation they offered too. There has been a business / bar on that site for 250 years. Seems an awful shame. :( Anyone know why or what…
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House Deeds
Hi, need some advice folks and hoping someone here can help. I purchased a property almost 10 years ago through a Solicitor. Deal passed cleanly and I settled up with Solicitor promptly once I got my bill. The Solicitor however has held on to my Deeds for "Safekeeping" (which I think is normal practice)? Anyway, as the…
