I live in a terraced house and we are due to have our severely messy garden completely landscaped. The only ay to remove the rubble etc is place a skip at the rear of our property - but the council...
The term Chelsea Tractor has become widely accepted in the last few years as a derogatory term for those horrid, monster 4x4s that clog up the streets nowadays. A few weeks ago, I heard Frank Skinner...
The other day I heard a senior Catholic clergyman dismiss as nonsense the idea that the celibacy imposed on RC priests has a connection with the appalling revelations that are coming out about the...
There are certain songs which make my ears bleed : ChumbaWumba - I get Knocked down. Noisettes - I'll never forget you (DFS advert) and "All the Young Dudes" - by anyone who's ever covered...
As BROTHER is to FRATERNITY, and SISTER is to SORORITY... So what's the equivalent for SIBLING? I don't think there is one - at least, none of my friends can think of one. Anyone want to venture a new...
I've just discovered that acorns are edible, the process is simple and the resulting flour both nutritious and versatile. This taken from a summary of a chapter from the book It Will Live Forever,...
15ac duck, when lord's after swift animal (6) ?a??L? 23 ac cut back eating hotel fish served in vessel emitting vapour (8) e??a??nt 32 ac unorthodox priest's report (6) ????ep 18d set of books was...
Hi Stuck on a few clues if anyone can help. Thanks in advance 16a Funny T?E???E 34d Ritzy style G?????? 50a Misfit 3,3,3 O?T?A???T 11d Wide-eyed ???G 22a Seedy T?A??? 39a Predict B??E 43d Cardinal...
Hi - my friend's husband turns his little son upside down in play. He is a year old. Wot does anyone think of that. It is all done in play, but Im not sure how the little boy must feel. I certainly...
anyone please help, stuck on last 3: 7a Servant ready to begin communication (5) ---E- 1d Last ditch recovery by one side (9) ---E-A-L- 6d Sandy lost inside bank (5) -L-F- many thanks in advance...
The 12 step programme of AA consists of a recognition of a higher power, God, a universal spirit, or even the group strength of AA itself. The God as YOU understand Him, or, the God of my...
17d. Palm irritation? Hospital's repeatedly required.(3) I?A. I think it must be 'ita', given in Chambers as a type of palm, but don't see the word play. Thanks in advance for any advice.
hi folks need some help please. 88a, modified racing car, (8) d?a?e??r. 101a, poorly, (5,1,7) ??t?r/a/fa?h??n. not sure about letters in this one, many many thanks.