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there's a young fox which lives around our area.... a few times he's looked to have an injured back leg, but today I spotted him and his leg was just dangling and he looked painfuly thin. what should...

I have just checked the court list for tomorrow and my ex husband will be sentanced tomorrow, some say " for sentancing" but his says "commital for sentancing" whats the difference please dont say...

I'm struggling to find the perfect gift, I've seen engraved cutlery, painted plates etc. but still have no idea what to get my goddaughter for her christening. Any ideas would be appreciated! I want...

I've been hearing this song on the radio recently, and wondering why on earth she was singing "Take me to Majorca, I want to see LA" She doesn't want to go to Majorca does she? She wants to go to New...

Has anyone been there? Any comments/opinions?

Do you wear acrylic nails and do or would you do your own infills? Is it easy? I'm just wondering about this, as I was browsing on fleabay and I was surprised to see just how cheap the powder/acrylic...

I've just worked out that I've had mine for 16 years ? Couldn't bear to change it now

I'm trying to do the finishing touches to a wedding brochure for a hotel. Can I ask roughly what the corkage charge is for champagne. Is it around the £5.00 mark?? Thanks

The postie has put a card through my door saying they can't deliver an item as there is a fee to pay owing to the fact the sender hasn't paid full postage. If I ring the sorting office are they able...

I'm devoid of scales or proper measures.

I am so peed off with selfish people hogging seats on trains and buses with their bags while people stand crammed onto the train like sardines. Today I got on the train and there was some muppet with...

I'm thinking of getting my sister one for her new flat as currently all her magazines are in a pile on the floor (she reads them in the bath) I saw some last week when I was looking for something...

Is it just Windolene smeared on that people use to make their windows obscure whilst decorating etc? We need to obscure our windows next week for a week or so.

I've started to think about moving 'to the country', but semi-rural rather than completely in the sticks. What is it like? What are the pros and cons? At the moment I'm thinking: For: Quiet/peaceful...

Mine are BBC News Digital Spy Ebay

I think we have went to weddings before and have ended up matching a bit in our outfits but not very obviously - I've been wearing a colour and he's been wearing the same colour in his tie or...

One for sorrow, two for joy etc etc..... I hate hate hateseeing just one - am I being silly and paranoid? Is it for real?

H bought some clothes for Fin in london this week but when we upacked the bag, a magnetic security tag has been left in a pair of trousers.... There isn't a branch of that shop here in the channel...

Sorry to ask and be a pain in the ass/pest/what ever else is annoying.. but im doing a quiz that was handed out around the parents at school and there is a little prize at the end for the winner drawn...

What's it like? I'm thinking in particular of the northern bit (Roundwood?) but any information is helpful. Has it got a suburban feel or more small market town? Does it feel safe (as much as anywhere...

U Is it the Delia one that is highly recomended as being idiot proof? I've never had any luck with them, but am making eaton mess tomorrow. At least I know they don't have to be perfect looking for...

When I was 18 it was 1993. I wore DMs with everything, stripy tights and horrid hippy style skirts. Grunge was in. We listened to Carter USM, the Wonderstuff and Neds. We didn't have mobiles. Next...

If I EVER get asked that question again, remind me to ask exactly what I'm getting. I had three vodkas in a pub last night and only found out far, far too late (when I commented to the barmaid who was...

I wonder if anyone could please advise me on a few things when staying half board - I've always gone self catering and our honeymoon will be the first time we've both stayed somewhere HB! Two things...

Phwoar, I think I've got a sebacious cyst ? Has anyone had such a thing removed? What was the scarring like? Mine is only about 4mm big so not sure what to do about it.

Sorry, posted too soon ? I love reading posts on cooking but I really resent cooking. I just don't like it. I love food and like all other 'crafts' but I just can't bring myself to get into it. For...

I've FINALLY passed my test - Hoorah! When I got home I found that my lovely thoughtful H had put P-plates on the car in acknowledgement. I wasn't planning to have them as I'm not sure what I think of...

I have had pain in my ankles and lower legs for a few weeks now it's kinda like tired legs, it's worse when I have no weight on them, e.g sitting or lying in bed. A lady I worked with suggested I...

Http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1025842/The-proof-girl-Waitrose-Waitrose-girl.html I spotted this while looking at the link about nutters in a supermarket and was mindful that many on here,...

Does anyone else remember this? It was a bit like a quiche, but served hot with a slightly softer consistency and a bit cheesier. I really want some and can't find how to make it ?

I am dismayed to report that my local Waitrose do not stock Um Bongo. I will remain on 'um bongo' watch and will report any sightings. I did ask the manager if they stock it and he looked at me as if...

If I were a naturist I think I might wear an apron when making tea. That is all.