“What A Lot Of Noise”

What do you call a group of owls

A. Possibly linked to the perception that owls are wise, a group of them is called a parliament of owls. Q. What makes owls such good hunters A. Owls are raptors, or birds of prey, hunting01:00 Mon 13th Aug 2001

You hear a lot about disputes between neighbours these days. Are they on the up and how common a problem is it

A. The number of recorded complaints about the behaviour of neighbours has been rising steadily in recent years. When introducing legislation to outlaw anti-social behaviour recently the Government01:00 Fri 16th Nov 2001

What needs consideration when buying a first car

After the L plates have been thrown away there are a number of things to consider when choosing that all-important first vehicle - not just looks and engine size! Price is often a crucial factor for people buying a first car, as many new drivers are studying or employed in their first job. Although the cheapest old-...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

As a singer, how can I protect my voice

A. The problem with the environment in which pop and rock is delivered is that it includes just about everything that's bad for the human voice. Q. That doesn't sound too good! A. It isn't!01:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001

Q What's the latest thing in music-playing technology

A. There is always a big noise made about 'new technology', but broadly speaking, the new formats fall into two categories - mini-discs, and MP3s. Q. So vinyl really is a thing of the past then A.01:00 Tue 06th Mar 2001

What towns would you recommend visiting during a trip to Bali

Asks tokyo A. It really depends on what type of holiday you enjoy. If you want a hedonistic beach holiday with great nightlife Kuta is the best place to start. It is a bit tacky and not very pretty01:00 Mon 01st Apr 2002

What's the difference between sleep apnoea and plain old snoring How do I know which I've got

asks Sporty A. Snoring is the noise caused by the vibration of the back of the throat - see the article about Snoring on Answerbank for more information. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is more01:00 Mon 22nd Oct 2001

Is it true there has been a huge increase in garden crime

A. Yes, although it is almost impossible to quantify it exactly. A recent prediction by a major insurance company suggested that one in three gardens in the UK will suffer some form of theft this01:00 Tue 02nd Oct 2001

At the edge

Q. I hear that Arthur Lee has been released from prison. A. That's correct. The legendary psychedelic musician and founder of seminal Sixties band Love has served half a 12-year sentence for01:00 Mon 25th Mar 2002