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The Pandemic

do they know where it came from, are they doing anything to stop it happening again, and will anyone or anything have to answer for all the chaos, its caused around the world?

naomi24

Does Wearing A Face Mask In Public Places Create A False Sense Of Security?

The end of queuing for shops, the removal of directional markings, and people seemingly more relaxed about keeping their distance from others, it seems to me that social distancing isn’t being...

nailit

Getting Seen By A Medical Professional.

Shortly after lockdown I had an accident at work and hurt my elbow. Elbow became sore and muscles down my forearm began to ache when trying to lift anything. Didnt think too much of it at the time but...

bednobs

Duvet Tog Rating

I need to get a new duvet for my 8 year old. Her last one the label has faded and I have no idea of the tog rating. Is 7.5 warm enough/cool enough for year round do you think?...

rowanwitch

Gin Glasses

Would it be really dreadful if I used brandy balloons for gin and tonic until I can afford proper gin glasses. Can anyone recommend good ones....

knockavacca

Landline

apart from broadband ?? reasons for having a landline thanks

teacake44

What Do You Think.

Even when, or if, we get some sort of control over this virus in the coming months, do you think that all food outlets,( especially supermarkets) should continue to have hand jells available before...

johnny.5

Vaccinate Against C19 ?

will it be mandatory to be vaccinated against covid 19 in certain professions? and if any such person refused could they be dismissed? and on what grounds ? or if they took the vaccine and had a bad...

jennyjoan

Toilet Flush

Can anything be done with the toilet flush strength - it was never great but it is getting worse.

dave50

Are You Pro Lock Down Or Against?

It seems that the country is divided. On one side is those who say let's get things back to normal and the consequences of the devistation of the economy is not a price worth paying against the...

Bert45

Unfair To People Who Don't Use Or Want A Smartphone

I don't have a smartphone. I don't want one. But some photo printing companies offer 50 free prints a month with an app that can only be used with a smart phone. Why can't they or won't they offer me...

birdie1971

Covid19 [C19] Infection Rates...?

Can anyone help me here? I'm trying to understand why 'lockdown' has been imposed on the North West of England. I read in the media that infection rates have increased there but I can't seem to get...

barry1010

Any Window (The Double Glazed Sort) Experts Here?

Is it possible to change the orientation of the openings in double glazed units that have been installed for some years? My windows currently open like a door, I now want them to open at the bottom....

Jacko439

Broken Double Glazed Window Lock

I have a broken window lock fitted to a double Glazed Window that’s broken in the locked position consequently am unable to get at one of the fixing screws to remove the handle I have today been...

LadyCG

Hope On The Horizon

Good news? https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-coronavirus-vaccine-hope-monkeys-22441460#source=breaking-news...

collareddove12

Covid 19

My husband is still in hospital with the virus and now other problems, he has Cellulitis in both legs, he has had intermittent claudication for many years so knew his circulation wasn't good. Another...

jennyjoan

An Opinion Please

There's a fella aged about 46 - he does have autism and no relatives. I just wonder about him. He is working in a very physical job perhaps 12 hours a day 4 days a week and the other maybe does 9....

barry1010

Private Diagnosis Bypassing Gp

Is it possible to get a diagnosis for a suspected medical condition without getting referred by the GP? I understand this could cost a lot of money but would prefer to take this route. Of course if...

carolegif

Tui Refund

We were cancelled six weeks ago, and applied for a refund. We are still waiting! We sent off the refund form, had an email acknowledging the fact with our reference number. How long has anyone had to...