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Hi, I wondered if anyone had any reccs for places to get something to eat and drink in Bishopsgate? Or does anyone know of any coctail bars? I have been out there a few times but, find it really is...

Hi, really need your advice. Last november we moved out of a rental accomodation. The landlord had been giving us problems the year and half we lived there eg not fixing things etc. He also tried to...

Hi, Has anybody come across any really good musicians/bands for an evening party in the South West area? Ideally based in Devon. Thanks

Does anyone have a recommendation for a jeweller based in the Quarter in Birmingham? I know their are tons of shops there, so any suggestions of good service etc as a place to start would be...

Hi, I am going to NY for a week in May. Have been twice before and stayed at The Raddisson Lexington and The Sheraton. I fancy a nice, boutique style hotel this time. Has anyone stayed at The Hudson,...

Croft House looks excellent: https://www.lodging-world.com/search.uk.england.northumberland.alnwick.html Clicking on get details is VERY not safe for work (or your eyes). You have been warned.

My son's old childminder has just added me as a friend on Facebook, my first name together with my maiden name is quite unusual, one of her other friends has just commented on her status and she has...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7816500.stm A really interesting article, this one - they do bring up some good points about the reality of working for a low wage. Not sure I agree that...

What do you think of these? https://www.net-a-porter.com/product/33759 Are they still a bit dear? I have a pair of PG shoes in a 36, do you think these in 36 would be ok? I think I usually size up for...

I know HC has fallen from grace somewhat on here, and i would generally agree that they aren't as good as they used to be*, but my golly their caramel chocolate drops are delicious. Mmmmmmmmmm....

So we run competitions on our website and get hundreds of entries, mainly because they get posted on moneysavingexpert and some other competition websites. However, it makes me smile at what lengths...

I was thinking about this the other day and was moved to post because of the Sun topic posted by "The 12DaisyDaisy's...". If you are friends with someone who works in a cafe or shop, or is a cleaner...

Last week I was sent on an interview for a job which turned out to be a £20k cut from my previous salary (I know I will probably have to take a cut but we can't afford that much). And thanks to their...

In the current market, what do you pay / charge for a deposit? 1 x month rent, 1.5 x or something different? No pets allowed, so that won't be an issue here. Thanks

I'm going with a friend in the New Year, just wondered what you thought? ?

Ok there is a background to why I'm asking this and I will reveal all once I've got a few answers (because I'm mightily cheesed off)! My question is, when browsing online for a property, which general...

Ok so I've been looking since August and not had a sniff. Last night I decided to do a round of emails to contacts and let them know I was in the market for a job and could they keep an ear open. An...

It looks like we will be moving from London to Leeds in the new year. I have been looking for removal companies to move us but the cheapest quote was £450 + VAT. Im rather shocked by the cost, but if...

Good news on fuel prices but I can't imagine that a price cut would tempt me into the shops. Plus wouldn't most stores be a bit canny on not pass on the full tax cut? I hope this particular plan is...

Can anyone recommend a hotel near to the 02. One or two tubestops maximum would be great. There are plenty on the web but not sure about the locations of them in relation to the 02 so any...

I really want to love my fake uggs but jaysus are they uncomfortable - I find myself shuffling rather than walking because they're so sloppy. Are there any out there that have any kind of support for...

Possibly I am being thick but if you saw the sentence below within a job description, what the flipperty-heck would it mean? I understand it all with the exception of the last two words separated by...

I just came across this work spec – who in their right mind would EVER apply for this job?! It’s the least appealing one that I’ve come across! The last line in particular makes me scream - no shi*t...

Gawd, the bank thread has depressed the hell out of me. I want to think of something positive I can do. What are your best money saving tips? Mine are: home brewed wine - not as bad as you'd think and...

Afternoon all, i'm in need of a little help. On Friday i have a second interview for a Training Officers post. I thought and was told it was a mere formality....Wrong! I have to do a 10 minute...

We're spending the weekend in London, in a couple of weeks and I thought it would be nice to have an al fresco breakfast rather than spending time at the hotel. We'll be near to Borough market and...

I want to go before I move and roll in scones with cream and jam and other lardy things. Who wants to come with me?

An agency who I haven't heard from in years, and who have never placed me have just phoned to say they have a position which is ideally suited to my last CV (couple of years old). They wanted to know...

I'm in a state of high excitement after hubby booked flights to the Big Apple for my 30th in January! I'm a New York virgin (seems like EVERYONE I know has been at least twice!) so what are your...

My sister has just informed me that her partner was suspended from work on full pay pending an investigation on Monday morning. The background to it is this. They have a 22 month old child who has...

I work in a busy training centre in crental London & we currently have a one man band who provides our sandwiches & savoury snacks for a reasonable price. However, the complaints from...