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NI Practical Driving Test
Does anyone know if new practical driving test dates are loaded on a specific date/day of the week? Currently the test centre we need to book is showing as no dates available. I know some dates may become available sporadically as people rebook an existing appointment.
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Roof pricing
Hi - can anyone give some personal advice/experience regarding replacing a detached house roof please? Got 1 quote for around £12k which includes new tiles/membrane and scafolding and told it might take 2/3 weeks to do. Will get more quotes but does this sound possibly reasonable? Thanks
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Irish child passport
Hi, Has anyone been through the process of applying for a new Irish child passport (not renewal) when living in N. Ireland. Just wondering how easy it was and how much it cost in total (including all the extra costs with post etc) Thanks!
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Budget Energy…App and Website…can’t see info
I’ve been with budget about a year now and only on one or two previous occasions I’ve been able to access my bills, this last few weeks I can’t access anything other than my basic details, anyone else have problems with the iOS app or ordinary web site?
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Parking Overnight at Dunsilly Park and Ride
Hi I am going away for a couple of days down South and meeting a friend at the parking facility at Dunsilly roundabout and then sharing a car for the journey down South. To save paying car parking charges somewhere is it safe to park your car at Dunsilly for a couple of nights? Thanks
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New Passport Rules
Hi I am flying from Alicante to Belfast mid March. I have an Irish passport but live in Northern Ireland. I know the passport rules are changing later this month. Will I still be able to travel into Belfast using my Irish passport?
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Hearing aid/s
Finally accepted the fact that I need a hearing aid/s. I did have a NHS one years ago but lost it and to be honest found it too bulky. My question is can anyone give advice/recommendations for an audiologist in East Antrim or Belfast area?. And any recommendations on actual hearing aids?. Have looked online and see Boots &…
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Car Warranty
Hi everyone I'm a newby to this site and would appreciate a wee bit of advice. I purchased a 6 year old Seat Mii last August 25 with a 6 month warranty (takes me to end of Feb) from a well known dealer. My car's MOT has come up and following the MOT check I was advised on the following potential fails: * Wishbone on…
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Click Energy
Click energy have a new 24 fixed saver tariff at 24.99p per unit, daily standard charge is 15.53p, we are currently on the round the clock so changing is saving me approx .25p per day, not huge savings but it all adds up.
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Lebara sim card not working properly anyone have the same problem unable to make calls at times
I have had a lebara sim card a couple years now with no problems. In the last few weeks I am having problems making calls and getting my phone to connect. Sometimes it works other times not
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Roofing Recommendations
Hi All, I'm looking for a roofing recommendation. I had hired someone who did an extremely poor job with a roof replacement. This resulted in a survey, building control and roofing inspection fail. One company that has been recommended is East Down Building Ltd, has anyone used this company?
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Tree Cutting
Hi Was wondering has anyone got people in to cut down trees around their home. I have several large trees which I want cut down to ground - I have a large oak tree about 10/12 mtrs height and was quoted £1k by a company just to cut down as I will burn small branches etc and cut the rest for blocks. £1k I think is a bit…
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unpaid skip left by previous tenant
Hi hopefully someone can help point me in the right direction I did a house swap with another tenant from a housing association on 25/08/25. All went well, but there is a large, full, unpaid for skip that the former tenant hired and hasnt paid for still sitting in the driveway. I have asked several times when the skip will…
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Setting up a Apartment management company N’Ireland
HiLooking for a little advice the owners and management of our apartments has went into liquidation.We know we need to set up a management company however can't find any info relating to NI laws online and are baffled as to how we do this in NI. Anyone had to do this before? We’ve been offered to purchase freehold however…
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Hay/Timothy Hay in bulk for guinea pigs
Hi, just wanted to know whether anyone who has guinea pigs uses a local supplier for bulk hay/timothy hay, as opposed to buying from pet shops. Thanks!
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fascia and soffit fitter
Can anyone recommend a good company for fascia and soffit fitting...also gutters...im based in Lisburn area. thanks
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Affidea private medical
Just wondering if anyone has had any dealings with this private medical outfit, thinking of using them for a medical issue seeing as our nhs is under pressure and the waiting lists are huge. already waiting several months. any opinions please. thanks WJ
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House insurance in NI
For each of the last 2 years, our house insurance has doubled in price despite no claims. I do price around but not really getting anything much cheaper. Just wondering if others are seeing similar increases (just over £500 last year to over £1000 this year) in house insurance prices? Is it something that is happening…
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Promo Code For Belfast City Airport
Anyone know a current working discount code for car parking please?
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House Repossession northern ireland
Hi all. Ok so i'm currently. going through a very stressful house repossession at the moment , I live in northern ireland. I've already been to court and the master has given me an extension of two months so that I can resolve my living situation, then the repossession order will begin. In a way, it's a relief and am…
