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Cleaning Old Things.

I have a Cadbury’s biscuit tin from (possibly) 1950. It has some rust, lots of tarnish, and some old sellotape on it which is stuck fast! What could I use to clean it? There is a picture on the lid,...

piggynose

Offhand, Does Anybody Know If You Can Get A New Debit Card From Halifax, Instantly?

as i dont live in the uk, my debit card will expire next month, luckily im going to the uk next month, so do think i should be able to get one over the counter, without any fuss?

gl556tr

Induction Hobs: Is It All Hype?

I am preparing for a new kitchen. My current one has a gas hob, which, I think, is better than electric/ceramic. With prices for induction hobs tumbling, I am considering going for an induction hob....

Scarlett

New York!

I have barely traveled and now I am disabled I'm not likely to; but my best friend is desperate to visit New York. I would love him to be able to go and do what I never did, and I would like to buy...

Tarser

Are Dogs Only For The Rich?

I have one dog and I am amazed at how much money I have spent to keep him. Every time I walk into the Vet surgery, a large chunk of money is lost even after a 15 minute consultation. Add the tablets...

fbg40

Weeping Rad Valve

Have a small weep from a rad valve in my bathroom. Plumber chum has had a ltrrook and says that the cartridge needs to be replaced therefore needing a draindown. Have seen a product " Fernox leak...

misscherry

Easy Peel Clementines

My pack of clementines says they are easy peel. Why are some of them easy peel and some not? Do the companies do something to them to make them like that, or is it just in their nature? How do they...

Jackdaw33

Scary Or What?

I have just logged on to Google search. I noticed that the logo was different. When I hovered over it it said, "Happy Birthday". It is my birthday today, How does Google know that? Has anyone else got...

spathiphyllum

Why Are Woman Paid Less?

Is it because back in the day, when woman didn't really work (pre WW1), men founded most of the business, so they passed it down to other men or their sons etc.. so are males just more prominent in...

rosiew

Advice Please

My Friend and work colleague is a Polish citizen and have been living and working in the UK for the past 12 years. She applied for a permanent residency over 12 months ago which was successful. Is she...

alinic

Evening All Going On Hoilday Tomorrow Abroad But Having Problems With Neck Pain, Jerked It

ts the strongest painkiller I can buy over the counter in mainland Spain. Thank you Ali....

emmie

What Do Women Have To Do In This Day And

age to get equal pay. If you do the same job how is it possible women often get paid less. Companies with 250 or more employees will have to publish their gender pay, not before time....

Ric.ror

Clauses When Renting Out A Property

If I was to rent my house out could I insist on a non smoker no pet no dss etc It’s a three bedroom unfurnished so it’s probably a family I’d be looking at What else would anyone advise I asked...

MelanieGreen011

Marriage Location

Hello, I moved from my country to study, here I met my current partner, we now live together and have a baby. We recently started talking about getting married (we don't have the money for it now, but...

vernonk

Watching French Tv In The Uk

A UK-based pal wants to know how she can watch French channels on a British television. Anyone know?

Bigfellah

Fibre Optic Broadband

Apart from Virgin and SKY which other providers have Fibre Optic Broadband all the way to one's house.

Khandro

Persecuted Christians

We hear an awful lot of guff about muslims suffering from hate-speech - now since 1st of Jan.a prisonable offence in Germany and spreading, - but who will speak up for the murder of thousands of...

heyitzme

I Might Be Haunted By The Spirit Of Someone Who Drowned

ok so a while ago i had this strange vision randomly that i was drowned by two men in a river everything was so vivid, like i was possessed by someone who drowned and they were showing me their...

Rtaxron

What Is The Medical Diagnosis Name, When Food...

.... and liquid, seeps onto your lungs, from your throat when eating/drinking?

Natatude

100 Push-Ups A Day

So my friend challenged me to do 100 push ups a day until the end of January. Is that safe for a girl my age (14)? Should I reduce it to 50 push-ups a day? Also do I need to balance those push-ups...

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