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Coronation St

Who is the actress who plays Nathan Curtis' barrister in Coronation St? I just cannot remember where I've seen her before.
18:59 Thu 05th Oct 20172 answers, last by Jomlett 19:09 Thu 05th Oct 2017
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Giant Poppy Seeds

I have been given the seed head of some giant poppies, do I scatter them in the garden and at what time of year - would really appreciate some advice
20:39 Thu 24th Jul 20147 answers, last by Poppetchops 09:48 Sun 27th Jul 2014
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Unlocking An Apple I-Phone

Can an Apple i-phone 4 really be unlocked or are all the websites offering "free" and "immediate" unlocking a scam? I have heard so many different stories about this process I don't know what to...
16:54 Thu 02nd Jan 201411 answers, last by bella10 13:19 Tue 23rd Sep 2014
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Camcorders

I have been asked to choose a camcorder from a catalogue as a gift for myself, price range £300-£400. As I am a complete novice I would be most grateful if someone could translate the specs on one...
12:27 Wed 20th Nov 20131 answer, last by bhg481 14:20 Wed 20th Nov 2013
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Barclays Rights Issue

The Barclays Bank Rights Issue is to be launched this September. Unfortunately I will be on holiday but don't want to miss out on this, does anyone know what the time limit on a rights issue is in...
20:49 Thu 01st Aug 20135 answers, last by BigMac 19:03 Mon 16th Sep 2013
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Lovage Pesto

Every year I make a batch of Wild Garlic Pesto which keeps for 12 months as long as I use sterile jars and keep the pesto covered in a slick of olive oil when it is opened and in the fridge. I now...
12:21 Mon 10th Jun 20133 answers, last by Poppetchops 23:36 Wed 12th Jun 2013
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Cleaning A Heavy Steak Pan

I have been given an old used heavy steak pan which needs cleaning and possibly re-seasoning. Is it true that oven cleaner will do it and what is the best way to season it ?
20:20 Thu 03rd Jan 20134 answers, last by Clanad 01:44 Fri 04th Jan 2013
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Virgin Cable Istallation

I receive broadband, TV and telephone services from Virgin Media via cable in our road. I am now dissatisfied with their service and the cost. Has anyone switched from Virgin Cable to say, BT, and if...
10:38 Tue 27th Nov 20123 answers, last by VHG 11:25 Tue 27th Nov 2012
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Looking after basil plant

I have brought a basil plant back from Crete and I'm wondering how I can help it survive inside the house until next year. It is a very healthy, sturdy plant with a woody stem, lots of leaves and is...
12:28 Wed 26th Sep 20123 answers, last by MichaelZZ 13:49 Wed 26th Sep 2012
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Set Top Box Gets Hot

The set top box for my cable TV gets quite hot when just on stand-by. When I go away for ten days I want to leave the box actually switched on and set to a certain channel so that I can receive and...
16:30 Tue 04th Sep 20122 answers, last by redman41 18:13 Tue 04th Sep 2012
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Washing a T-Shirt

I've been given a new T-shirt which is about two sizes too big for me and unfortunately I cannot obtain any other size. The girl who gave it to me says that as it's 100% cotton if I wash it in the...
17:39 Wed 15th Aug 20125 answers, last by Poppetchops 08:26 Mon 20th Aug 2012
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CRETE

Can anyone please recommend a nice resort in Crete ? We would like a fairly quiet place but not too far from historic places of interest, particularly Knossos. We certainly don’t want anywhere...
19:44 Mon 06th Aug 20123 answers, last by Poppetchops 18:50 Tue 23rd Oct 2012
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Mint in pots

I have some mint growing in a pot on the kitchen window sill. Recently I have noticed that the leaves are rather sticky and when I touch them tiny winged insects appear to fly away. Does anyone know...
10:38 Mon 25th Jun 20123 answers, last by rowanwitch 10:50 Mon 25th Jun 2012
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Growing Herbs

I would really appreciate some help. I have always been unsuccesful in growing parsley and thyme outside. I now have two troughs which are in the garden and I want to transfer some thyme I have in a...
10:45 Mon 02nd Apr 20121 answer, last by johntywino 20:20 Tue 03rd Apr 2012
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Weather Station

I have one of those radio controlled weather stations with an outdoor sensor. Where is the best place to put the sensor bearing in mind that it will be exposed to the outdoor elements ?
13:20 Mon 19th Mar 20128 answers, last by Poppetchops 14:18 Mon 19th Mar 2012
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HD Set Top Box

Can anyone recommend the Bush stand alone HD Freeview Set Top Box that Argos sells ? I understand that you just plug it in, connect it with an HDMI lead and it will convert your HD Ready TV to actual...
09:16 Thu 29th Dec 20119 answers, last by Poppetchops 15:21 Thu 29th Dec 2011
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Will there be Sunday papers on Boxing Day ?

Will there be Sunday papers on Boxing Day ? Half the people I've asked say "no" and the other half say "yes"
14:59 Fri 24th Dec 20107 answers, last by Hopkirk 01:41 Sun 26th Dec 2010
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Porridge

Does anyone know why porridge is often referred to as "rag" ?
12:19 Thu 11th Nov 20106 answers, last by piggynose 10:42 Sun 14th Nov 2010
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Panasonic HDD Recorder

I have a Panasonic HDD recorder (with integral Freeview) linked to a Virgin Cable STB. Occasionally a manual timed recording will fail and occasionally the DVDR will not respond to the ON button on...
19:16 Fri 24th Sep 20101 answer, last by wired 09:42 Sat 25th Sep 2010
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Hard Drive DVD Recorder

I have digital TV supplied by cable and record onto a Hard Drive Digital Recorder for both analogue and digital programmes. I now need to replace the recorder because it has worn out. Am I right in...
08:43 Wed 09th Jun 20107 answers, last by Wak 20:08 Sun 13th Jun 2010

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