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Council Tax Banding

If anyone responsible for paying the council tax on a property thinks its in wrong band can I contest it even tho I have lived in it for many years, please. 
15:09 Sat 30th Mar 20249 answers, last by dasherman 20:16 Sun 31st Mar 2024
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State Pension 2024/5

So we are looking at 8.5% rise in state pension next month.  In my case it means I will loose the little pension credit I now receive. By losing that I will need to pay full council tax plus tv... ...
23:10 Fri 22nd Mar 202429 answers, last by tommy39 18:19 Sat 23rd Mar 2024
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Elbows On Table

I've just read one of those tik toc videos on Facebook..a little lad, possibly 2ish eating. Feeding himself, elbow on the table, slouched over the plate. The comments I found horrendous after... ...
11:13 Tue 19th Mar 202434 answers, last by ladybirder 14:33 Tue 19th Mar 2024
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Equity From Leasehold Property

Is it possible to take equity from a leasehold property? 
23:27 Mon 11th Mar 20241 answer, last by Buenchico 23:38 Mon 11th Mar 2024
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18 Months Ago

Having set up a new phone I've spent the last hour reading posts I  found on my old phone.. one such very long thread, I started here 18 months ago.  I'd started it when my beloved husband was... ...
23:13 Fri 19th Jan 202410 answers, last by Thisoldbird 18:47 Sun 21st Jan 2024
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Catarrh

I've not got, nor had a cold but am plagued with catarrh dripping down the back of my throat yet nothing to blow using a tissue.   It collects in Mt throat, making me cough until it comes up..quite... ...
20:00 Mon 15th Jan 202411 answers, last by Thisoldbird 23:46 Thu 18th Jan 2024
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Facebook

A friend was hacked leading up to Christmas..it's been reported a few times by various friends. She has tried everything to contact FB..buy there seems no direct way to do so. No email,... ...
14:49 Thu 11th Jan 20242 answers, last by barry1010 16:19 Thu 11th Jan 2024
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Bitcoin

I know nothing about these other than someone warned about loosing money.    I've non to invest but just curious are they really a 'thing'..do people expect to make big money..if so how dies it... ...
20:29 Wed 10th Jan 202415 answers, last by barry1010 07:56 Tue 16th Apr 2024
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Lost And Lonely

A bit of a ramble ..18 months ago I lost the love of my life after 63 years happily married.  I am totally lost without him and miss him 24/7.  We led a happy busy life always out and about in our... ...
00:27 Sun 07th Jan 202426 answers, last by netibiza 22:05 Wed 24th Jan 2024
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Scam?

Recieved an email asking me to log in via link to access my personal allowance from HMRC? It has no Mr or Mrs just my late husband's initial and our surname!  I'm assuming it's a... ...
08:29 Tue 19th Dec 20239 answers, last by melv16 16:54 Tue 19th Dec 2023
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Storage Heater

I know storage heaters are not the best form of heating but I have no choice in an all electric, small apartment.  It actually suits me and I'm used to them .    One has decided to break up on... ...
21:17 Wed 06th Dec 20238 answers, last by Thisoldbird 23:32 Mon 18th Dec 2023
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Unlock A Word Document

Hi, I'm not sure I can word this query correct using the right terminology.    After a few years break I've decided to carry on with my life story for my Great Grandchildren.  I've never had a... ...
21:09 Thu 30th Nov 20236 answers, last by 10ClarionSt 10:11 Fri 01st Dec 2023
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Unlock My Phone?

Hi, I've a fairly new Android phone. I set up a password to unlock it. I'm finding it a nuisance and would like to remove the lock.    Can anyone advise me how to do this please.    I do know my... ...
20:52 Wed 22nd Nov 20236 answers, last by Thisoldbird 12:52 Thu 23rd Nov 2023
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Winter Fuel Allowance

Anyone received their winter fuel allowance yet.  Info is November/December but we'll into November not seen anyone mention it yet. Just curious..
13:08 Tue 21st Nov 202319 answers, last by hellywelly4 09:59 Wed 22nd Nov 2023
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Damp Wall

I live on the ground floor in a leasehold apartment.  Part of an outside wall has a long damp patch. It starts about ¼way down the wall to the floor. Its probably about 12 inches at its widest but... ...
22:01 Thu 26th Oct 20236 answers, last by Thisoldbird 11:31 Sat 28th Oct 2023
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Depression

I won't be alone dreading the coming winter I know, but the shortening days have already sent me into decline.  Today my eyes have leaked on and off all day.   I know we can't turn the clock back... ...
22:45 Sun 01st Oct 202318 answers, last by windywillow 19:11 Mon 02nd Oct 2023
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Telephone For Hard Of Hearing

Any suggestions to help me hear the spoken word on the telephone please. I wear 2 hearing aids, but have very loud tinitus.    I hear my phone  ring loud and clear but the slightest background noise... ...
15:34 Mon 18th Sep 202312 answers, last by Thisoldbird 20:36 Mon 18th Sep 2023
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Morphine Patches

Hi, a close elderly relative has been prescribed Morphine patches for extreme pain.  Prescription is 1 prr 7 dayd. She used the first patch yesterday and slept better than of late.  She has dozed... ...
20:59 Sat 16th Sep 20236 answers, last by Thisoldbird 11:01 Wed 20th Sep 2023
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And Again..

Royal Mail are putting up their prices from 2nd October A first class stamp will be going up 15p to £1.25 and there are other increases as well that can all be found on the Royal Mail website...
12:58 Tue 05th Sep 202314 answers, last by jno 01:49 Wed 06th Sep 2023
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Facebook Marketplace

Anyone here used it. What are your experiences I've got a customer for a large item, paid a holding fee but messing me about to collect and pay the rest. I'm 100% sure he has told me lies. If I relist...
11:39 Fri 18th Aug 20237 answers, last by Thisoldbird 07:23 Sat 19th Aug 2023

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