Mother-in-law is paying a company money to look after the drains should there be any problems. Over the past few months they're been blocking with the late father-in-law unblocking himself because he...
Over the last couple of months we have been receiving calls invariably from abroad asking us to do a 'household survery'. This is now happening 6 or 7 times a day, sometimes more. My husband runs a...
How do you steam yours? Pressure cooker? Saucepan? Dedicated steamer? Other? I'm interested in knowing any ways to cook a pudding as I want to make one, never have and although a friend once came...
I don't have an account with British Gas but years ago I gave my mobile number on one occasion to assist my relative's bill issues. Now everytime my relative bills are due they keep calling my number...
When drawing up a will, must one of the executors be a lawyer? I would quite like to name my three children as executors. They will be the only beneficiaries.
I'm typing this on behalf of a friend who is experiencing what I would call severe verbal harassment in the workplace from a manager, mostly in front of other work colleagues. She's the only female in...
A friend volunteered for a charity that helps people, from what I gather, refugees. The chap running the organisation asked my friend to look after a 21yr old woman for a month and paid her £300 for...
My neighbour has three children he wants to get christened like his other two already are. The local vicar has refused to christen them because the parents "do not believe" in religion. I'm not sure...
I received a letter on Saturday, with a date for a court hearing, stating I want to postpone the eviction from where I live. I need to know what things I can take, say or do to help my case. I am...
My wife works for an international retail chain that wants to change the contracts of all its employees (regardless of whether full/part time) to a minimum 10 hours per week contract. This means those...
The first lane is closed for roadworks, I'm travelling at 50mph in the second lane as requested by the road hazard signs in the centre of the carriageway and I'm overtaken by a 4x4 pulling a trailer...
We had 'permit holders only' parking foisted upon as a few years ago and it's first come first served when the restrictions end (at 3.30pm). Is there ANY comeback for the inconsiderate ****s who take...
I've put a £50 deposit on the car as I want to buy it. Noticed one car tyre is very bald on the inside, not a problem, just tracking. Told the owner she must get it changed before I take it. She...
Last July I drove a friend back home from Devon to Scunthorpe. On the way back fatigue set in during the night and I did pull over into a lay-by but didn't like the idea that once I'd switched my...
Two questions here please: 1. Can a normal plain hanging light fitting like you'd get in the lounge or kitchen be used in a bathroom 2. Are there any requirements that a light fitting has to be of a...
Can you please help with this.... My 8 month old leo who has been sleeping on blankets within her crate, has now outgrown the crate. She needs a good dog bed, like my adult leo. The problem is...
Looks like I’ll take the plunge and go from ‘standard’ broadband to fibre optic, which I understand will involve an engineer coming to install. Just wondering what is involved. The main reason I...
We've not long moved into our house which is a brand new build but it appears the lawn is looking very much on the cheap side. Most neighbours have very nice looking grass where mine and one of my...
