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[quote] Clip-on ties are replacing knotted school ties, as schools worry about health and safety worries, says a survey of school uniform suppliers. The Schoolwear Association says 10 schools a week...

Well, we get back from our honeymoon to news that my sister has been admitted to hospital as she has a real high temperature 105 ( the last time I heard) and a sore neck which she can't move, headache...

I'm organising a birthday party in a few weeks for my mum and uncle and as it's a garden party, struck on the idea of Pimms. However, whilst I'd lap up the alcoholic version, ? most people with either...

I am thinking of goin to centreparcs but don't know where to start. Had a nosey on the website and was a little shocked by some of the prices, so: Is it worth it? Any ways to make it cheaper? Offer...

Afternoon all, this is a bit gross, but need help! i bought some cordosyl for gum problems on monday just gone, as a bit of gum felt a bit tender and this it supposed to help, as the label says! used...

Hello I'm quite worried about my dog. I realise everyone may just say take him to the vet but I just want to explain what is going on. On Friday I noticed that my dogs eyes were quite bloodshot. You...

I really fancy scrambled eggs on toast. Only scrambled eggs on toast will do. But the shop is shut, I'm already in my PJ's, and I don't have any milk ? Is there anything that would work instead of...

Hia, FIL is getting quotes to returf our knackered garden its roughly 20ft by 10ft and he is paying for it, but he has had one cowboy in already how quoted a ridulous price and the fella who came...

I spy you! Two very unimportant things . . 1, do you watch 'The City'? and if so, do you agree that Allie looks like Blythe? and 2. On come dine with me the other day, someone was wearing a T-shirt...

What has g6ne wr6ng can any6ne he3- 5f th5s 0a2es sense... arrgh.

Would you believe they could be nice? I made them on Sunday and we've just had some reheated with icecream -- they are utterly delicious! We were a little short of dark chocolate so replaced about...

I have a Cath Kidston baby change bag that my mom bought me. It was purchased in December, I had my son in March and have been using it since he was born. Where there is stitching the colours have run...

I am just working out how to join this thing that is Twitter. I'm planning on building a portfolio of the famous and influential. So far I have found Stephen Fry and I've dried up. Which famous people...

I think our DG is faulty - the seal seems to have gone on a few panes and we are getting misty patches. It was installed by a local company a few months before we bought the house in 2002 - we have...

I've never had toothache in my life but now I do ? It hurts - it's shooting pains going up through my entire head, focussed on one spot but moving around quite a bit. Started this afternoon. Eating...

This is really dull... In my kitchen is an integrated fridge which I inherited, and my own freestanding Smeg. There's only two of us, so we don't need all this refrigeratory capacity! But losing one...

? My husband turns 40 in July and I am organising a surprise party for him, in 3 weeks' time. (I will be 8 and a half months pregnant on his actual birthday so had to do it earlier). I am so nervous!...

Hey all, Well the training was all going tickety boo and then bang - illness took a damned good grip which has meant no training now for a good couple of months. I reckon the most I can run now is...

Which are the best for sucking up your tummy? Bum and thighs ok (comparatively), just the waist & hips area that's the problem. Would something like this just roll up at the top and bottom?...

Bit of a long story but I'll try and keep it brief. 2 years ago our factor (glasgow housing association) overruled us and reclad and reroofed our block of flats, we voted against the work as we...

I will go and see my GP eventually - but don't have any time off work for a few more weeks yet and i would really welcome some thoughts / advice / anecdotal experiences. For maybe 8-10 months I have...

But do any of you not drink (alcohol) for whatever reason? was just wondering how you cope with certain situations i.e. weekends, parties, celebrations, going out with friends etc do you feel like you...

I'm redecorating my hall and living room. I've finally chosen the colours, now I just need to decide on matt or silk!? What do most people have?

I just don't DO dressing up, and haven't the vaguest clue what should be worn? And if it's possible to get something for cheapness(like £50) as am skint. And fat. L xx

Ended up ding the from scratch Indian (see earlier post re: Battle Of Britain movie) But I have a massive surplus... I cook rough handed and in this case I've fecked up. We had:- A trad Goan pork...

Gah ? So my passport is still in my maiden name but I've just booked my holiday in my married name. As I've done it online and it being bank holiday I can't get through to the company. I've sent them...

What do you put in yours to light it? i bought one in the vain hope that it will stop mr p piling wood into the bbq and lighting it, when he has had one too many and wants to enjoy a summers evening...

? I have to confess i have just placed my first order having forgot about a friends birthday. Are the cards any good when they arrive and do they just turn up in the addressed envelope ( i have sent...

My SIL and her family are popping in to us on Monday afternoon on their way back from a weekend away, I thought it might be nice to make a cake and some Pimms for them. So, how do you make yours?

Sort of inspired by Emmanumbers post. We went to an evening reception recently. We really should have thought twice when we received the invite. The couple had added a little letter asking for...

I have a fancy dress party next Saturday night. The theme is "what did you want to be when you grew up" Ideally I don't want to spend much money so one thought I had was to wear my wedding dress and...

I'm confused. Easyjet website says no, but the BAA website doesn't mention them at all (and does say you can take scissors with a blade upto 3cm long). Does anyone know? I'm flying to Amsterdam for...