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Bananas?

My mum says that you can't put banana's in the fridge because it does something to them, But she can not remember what it is? Great!! I would like to know if there is any truth in this as I have put...

bluesmile

Housing Dilemma

Hello, I am currently homeless sleeping on my mum's settee. After my husband hit me whilst I was 9 months pregnant I left the flat which we were both living in. As I have now had my baby things are...

Coobeastie

Public Sector Pensions

Saw in the papers that on average we are all paying (shock horror) ?300 a year for public sector pensions. What's all the fuss about...if you spend any money in the country you're contributing to...

metagirl

Paid paternity leave for fathers

I'm a young married, not yet with kids but wonder what everyone thinks about the government's newest proposal to extend paid paternity leave to fathers so that they can take up to 3 months off? i...

jamme

Tree

It is concerning about my neighbour who had been complaining about my large Ash tree in our back garden. Although the tree officer has served notice on the tree six months ago, he has left the...

hazelj

mildew removal

is there any product that will remove mildew from the sealant around the shower tray?

Karen2005

Novice gardener

I'm a completely novice gardener, but would love to start working on my garden and perhaps grow some vegetables. Any recommendations for good, easy to follow gardening guides (I've already...

knockyoak

greenbelt

Hi All I am hoping to build a 4 bed house on what is currently greenbelt land. The land am looking at building on is currently owned by a farmer and has front road access (there are houses...

gilby

neighbour tree causing damage

my neighbour has a laylandii type tree that has grown over the height of the house. it was planted right next to the fence and now it is that big that it has started to push the concrete post over....

lozzzz

my front garden..

yesterday evening for about the hundreth time this year my front garden(Im on a corner plot) was used as a short cut round the path,I couldn't help myself and shouted at the kids to get off my...

sandbach99

buying a web site

I have heard of a web site for sale for personnal reasons, I am considering buying it, I have checked it on the web, it comes up on search engines. What are the pitfalls I should be aware of, has...

Eastender

Why Does Death Cause so Many Arguments?

After having a very rocky and unloving relationship, with my parents, my dad was diagnosed with cancer last year. When I heard this I went around to see them, but my mother shut the door and...

january_bug

Guinea Pig Farm

I'm not sure if it's ok to start a topical debate, but I'm interested. I guess perhaps there's someone to remove this if it's against the rules - sorry if that is so. What do you think...

Eels

Climbing plants

In a spurt of enthusiasm I bought a wisteria plant, a jasmine plant and a honeysuckle from eBay. I have half a bag of ericaceous compost and some big pots in the garage, which will allow them...

tigerthecat

17 and homeless

I have a friend who is 17 and homeless. He has been housed in temp accomadation but the organisation who runs this says that as he is under the care of the local authority it is their responsibility...

SonicBoy

washer blocked waste pipe

Hi Just moved to a new house and decided to plug my washer not noticing the waste pipe was blocked , any way the washer worked and stopped before draining the waste water , it seems it has shut itself...

curiosity

Keeping Lettuce Fresh

We have had an allotment for about 6 months, and are just reaping the benefits (well with lettuce anyway) the lettuce is very tasty but the problem is, once picked and brought home it doesn't stay...

berniecuddles

broken toe

having broken my toe at home i cant go to work for 6 weeks, all i am entitled to is statutory sick pay.does anyone know if i can claim on any insurances to get a bit more money.

mr. piper

I am flaming angry!!!!!!!!!!

I don't want to bore anyone, but, well this morning i went to a clinic in brum to have a cast made of my left ear(what is left of it)by a prosthetic technician. Now am i wrong in assuming that...

tali122

what an utter pompous pratt

roy meadows what an utter pompous pratt 73 million -1 jesus christ! also concerned that nobody at the original court case questioned such as preposterously ridiculously unbelievable figure, but then...

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