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Hi, Just looking for some advice. We're in the process of purchasing a property and the environment search has come back today advising that the property may be within 25m of contaminated land. I...

Just received a pamphlet in the mail detailing how this works and when it comes into effect. Basicly we get a large green wheelie for recyclables, a smaller grey one for anything else, and a food...

My mum and I were discussing income tax and she says that married couples used to get an allowance and that it might be worth phoning to find out? Does anyone have any knowledge about this? Thanks

Where would one buy a replica of the Venus of Willendorf? I've found a few places online, but they are all in america, which isn't necessarily a problem. I thought the British Museum shop might sell...

I've bought a beautiful dress but it shows a few too many bumps! What are the best type? And do you usually buy your "size" or the size down?

Yes or no? I can't think of many contenders as strong.

I was wondering how many people here have a name plate on or by their front door. We've never bothered with one - when we moved in to our flat we weren't even engaged and having two names on the door...

How on earth do you keep motivated and actually do the work? Did you make a timetable or set yourself time aside? I'm struggling! I was planning on ditching my course and put it down to bad experience...

I made a bolognese sauce last night and, whilst it was quite nice, it was definately missing 'something'. I used tinned toms, garlic, onions, mushrooms, courgettes, sweetcorn, dried basil and oregano....

Did anyone pick up the card for this and willing to share the recipie? I'm sure I could take a guess but just want to see what the official ingredients are... ?

I saw this last night and blubbed my way through the end. Having read the book, and been really affected by it, I was slightly apprehensive about seeing the film. Whilst the film did not (as most...

I'm looking for the one I remember from my childhood in the late 70s early 80s. It's not the Harry Belafonte one as that's too slow. The bits I do remember had the sound of footsteps in one bit as the...

Odd question, I know. I've just returned from visiting my husband in hospital to find a carrier bag on the doorstep. Inside are some new potatoes, a head of brocolli and 2 home made pies in china...

I just got into my learning car as I do every week, to be told that I hadn't got any more lessons in credit. I wouldn't mind this, but they sent me a letter in the post stating I had lessons up until...

I bought some new bedroom curtains, but like a total dumbass picked up the 90 drop instead of the smaller ones so they are much too long and puddle on the floor. Now is this a good look or do I need...

In my local paper. I must be a terrible name snob as I am wincing at some of these Tia'H-La'Shae, Italee, Dior, Mckayla, Cordi-Leigh, Porsha, Sharntay, Mazee, Dylanjay, Charlierai, Ne'Vaeh,...

Having a horrible day anyway, full of cold and to top it all I've just reversed into a neighbour's car, and dented the door. It was completely my fault, and he says it will be a new door so I'm...

Called Julia Caesar? I thought I'd just misheard, but check on bbc online and thats what she's called!

Im in agony. I can't eat or drink even though im pregnant. There is an ulcer on my uvula that fills the whole thing and my tonsils have pus on them. I can't believe how much it hurts. I can't get into...

Or did one used to be rather? My daughter is insisting that she is right. She said her dad told her.? Can anyone shed any light on this..

I am in danger of scratching my scalp to bits. I got wet today and it is now so itchy it is driving me to distraction. Does anyone know of anything that I may have in the house that may ease the...

Has anyone used Ikea Pax for their bedroom furniture? If you go with the measurements do they have staff who can help you choose what you can have and costs?

What is this latest trend for showing pictures of kids with food smeared all around their mouth on advertising? It was on the restuarant last night, with the service stations advertising free child...

Hi, I brought a chicken of the hot deli this morning, it has now cooled down and i have it in the fridge does anyone know if i can reheat it again later? thank you

My son & I both sometimes have eczema & dry skin, plus I have to be careful which brands I use because it can irritate in other areas!? I developed such a reaction to Fairy non-bio &...

I was lurking on a thread a while back when these were recommended as being good jeans and not low rise. I went to try some today with this rec in mind and hey presto they are fab! Can't believe the...

I booked one of the Travelodge Saver rooms a few weeks ago. My younger brother has recently moved to Windsor and is desperate to take my daughter for a day out, so we got a room in Windsor...

Now that the nights are drawing in, I want the oven to be on and the house filled with cake and buns. I've been dabbling a bit with cake and pastry over the summer and none of it has been inedible, so...

Does anyone have any recommendations on things to do in these places? We have 1 day at each place. Preferably things that are easy to do on your own and not too expensive. Thanks!

As the title states really. I am new to flossing and just wondered if I should before or after brushing?

Mr W and I are thinking about goint to either Cyprus or Ibiza for a week next May - however, we really don't want to go to the 18-30 type partaaaaay resorts. Can anyone recommend any nice places on...

Just booked some concert tickets and wondered if these were good seats. We're in block 112, seats 373-376. I've found out where block 112 is, but no idea how the seats are numbered in that block?