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A man of vision.

Why do we never hear about the achievements of John Major. He privatised the railways, giving us a wonderful selection of trains of all shapes and colours. He also set up a traffic cones hotline,...

angel-cake

My boyfriend of six years thinks he wants our relationship to end. We live together (renting) and have done so for over two years. Only two months ago we were applying for a mortgage and looking at...

Booldawg

Getting rubbish removed

Several months ago we moved into our house which has a garage in a block. The previous owners left a trailer by the side of the block of garages which is now all smashed up and very untidy. I know its...

DannyK

All our lights are flickering... any ideas?

Hi there, Just tonight, our downstairs hallway light-bulb blew, and I haven't got any others so have left it. Since then on two occasions so far, all the lights flickered on and off at the same time....

Johnny blaze

is this being racist?

My friend told me that he *** had got off the bus early because there were some people on it, that looked like they were from easten europe, and were smelling unpleasently *** Is this a racist or...

Tefler

Income tax claims

I have recently started a second job as a university tutor. Much of the work is from home. I have been told that there are several things which I can claim refunds for from the Inland Revenue. My two...

inej

Here is another silly question

The last few years at my work at easter they gave us a cadburys creme egg, this year it was a proper easter egg (mine was a buttons one ) Does that mean our company is doing well ? Do others have...

MrsN

kidnapping of a parent

This is very complicated, but my friend's father has died recently leaving her mother, aged 89 who has short term memory loss, on her own - but she has 24 hour care. The mother lives near my friend...

steve @ home

Bassists

Who would you say are the greatest rock bass players, now or past? Chris Squire of Yes is a particular favourite of mine but who else should I be listening to?

122345

Happy Easter

I know it is a bit early but I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter.

csandever83

tierdness

I am constantly tiered. I do not have the energy to do anything. I sleep all the time , im moody because i am exhausted. I have been to the doctors so many times but the results come back ok. I have...

lilposhgirl

Childhood Fantasies

I'm going to a themed party and the theme is childhood fantasies and i wondered if anyone could think of any cool ideas, im thinking cinderella is a good one but im not sure how i'd define cinderella...

inej

Why do people also frown when you say you are going to blackpool

Why do people not like Blackpool ? It's not just known for getting drunk and amusements .I used to love it as a kid going in the tower the ride on the trams,the old winter gardens ,I say leave...

amulet

Are most answerbank answer-ers arrogant?

Why is it that when a question is asked on here, you get come smartarse correcting your spelling mistakes or grammatical errors. Who allowed the really funny cleverdicks who apparently have to make a...

dave_c

Another silly question about birds

Do urban based birds like pigeons intentionally aim their excrement towards humans?

Belle Fast

Which Dickens next?

I have just read Little Dorritt and thoroughly enjoyed it. I would like to know which Dickens novel I should read next? Which are felt to be the most meaningful?

WillieHoops

Hot Cross Buns

Whats the significance of hot cross buns and easter???

electricblue

steel fencing!

We are looking for some fencing like the ones they have around building sites,is it possible to get these from anywhere,preferably around norfolk,they're the big silver ones,cheers

tomh2591

writer

who wrote the song tapestry - their surname is king