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RBS What a blummin cheek

The Royal Bank of Scotland have announced that small savers will no longer be able to get cash from ATM"s at other banks. How soon they forget that we taxpayers baled them out,and now largely own...

Cadugan

How to get another adress?

Essentially, I'm starting a project in which I want people from all over the world to mail me things, but I don't want to put out my home adress like that. Is there some place I can set up where...

Pollypeptide

I would like to start tracing my family tree but have no idea where to begin. There are so many websites but which are the best? How much does it cost? Has anyone out there done this and if so what...

Hawkwalk

Ebay problem

I have sold an item on Ebay and the buyer paid using paypal. I, unfortunately didn't track it online. The buyer is claiming he didn't receive the item. Ihave got a Royal Mail claim form. SHould I...

shivvy

Childrens torch

I am trying to find a particular type of childrens torch. It is one which has interchangable heads to project different images. I think they are called projecting torches but I can't find any that...

BertiWooster

Where are you at , with this ?

There is a fight going on to save these ' monuments ' from a 100 tonnes of dynamite . Would you be happy to push the plunger OR should they be saved ? http://www.flickr.com..._hartland/1731867565/...

Smowball

Passport for France?

I was told that you dont necessarily need a full passport to get the ferry to France if you can show other forms of ID ie birth certificate. Is this true??

johnk

Washing machine life expectancy

How long would you expect to get from a washer. I have an AEG machine which will probably cost about £140 to repair, not sure how long I've had it but a few years, and I'm wondering if it's...

pastafreak

Not-So Hidden Gem in NYC

Here are some fantastic photos of a new-ish attraction in NYC. It's called the High Line,and its an old railway viaduct that-instead of being demolished-was turned into an above ground...

888sally888

Paris

Morning, My bf and I are going to Paris next Saturday on the Eurostar. We get there around lunchtime and come home in the evening. Has anyone got any advice as to what we should not miss? Many thanks...

derrynoose

24 hour clock

A friend has just been issued a cover note which expires at 00.00 on 5th October. Is that midnight on 4th or midnight on the 5th? Thanks.

goldenbolls

best way to get euro,s. im in uk but going holland to work

as i say im going to holland then denmark to work offshore, i need euro at minute, post office giving me 545 euro for £500. my bank ( ulsterbank ltd) is giving me euro 555 for £500. is it...

Pam29

Florida Beach Resort

Any recommendations for a gulf coast beach resort in florida suitable for a family holiday - we are spending 2 weeks in orlando and want to spend a week relaxing at the beach but dont know which is...

tony_mc

Easiest way from FCO to city centre please

What's the simplest and easiest way from FCO to centre of Rome - i know Roman taxi drivers are unscrupulous

spudqueen

Which was the first punk song on TOTP?

Just watched this weeks edition of 1976 TOTP and Eddie and the Hotrods were on. I would have thought that this song would count, I mean, the drummer was in his undies and someone was wearing a t-shirt...

Janbuck

Two birth registrations for same name

I can't mention names as this person is my first cousin but on doing some research into near relatives I found this cousin listed twice. Once in June quarter of 1968 and again in the Mar quarter of...

starone

If the plural of roof is roofs

(not rooves) which I think it is, shouldn't the plural of dwarf be dwarfs and not dwarves? Will someone clever at English please enlighten me?

rakermoon

Glasses cases

I am trying to fit many things into my handbag before going on holiday. Reading glasses and sunglasses in their cases take up so much room. Has anyone found any alternative protective cases to the...

EvianBaby

Police Escorts

Does it tend to just be the Royals who would get a police escort on a public road?

kloofnek

POP TARTS

Does anyone remember the Pop Tarts one could get.Had Strawberry,Apple or Chocolate filling. My son used to love them when he was a child. I have not seen them in the shops for years and wonder if they...

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