I've seen in a TV mag that the second season is coming to BBC2 sometime this year. But I heard that there was some kind of writers' dispute which halted it at about episode 11. Does anyone know, has...
I like gardening, but never seem sucessful in keeping it tidy. I can't get out there every day, particulary at this time of year, so I spend a couple of hours out there when I get the chance. Can more...
They have changed the log on format and now after I enter my email address and password it opens up on a blank screen with an icon on the top left corner showing a rectangle with a square, circle and...
I'm looking after a friend's budgie which gets a bit neglected in the family and it only seems to have millet to eat. I used to have one but it is a long time ago and I have forgotten what they eat. I...
Is there a maximum number of days one can work legally and what are the rules around taking breaks please? I would like to work my normal hours in less days, but need to check out if that's possible....
I am about to get a leather suite but am a bit worried that my son's kitten will scratch it. Can any of you suggest a way I can stop him if he does? I have got 2 scratch posts already!
I watch very little TV and know nothing about Sky. Ok, so about 6 years ago my ex-partner had Sky installed on some cheapy deal and didn't pay for a package. I never bothered with it until today, when...
I know nothing about wines but keep hearing about the benefits of red wine and I am very happy to have a glass in the evening. I thought I heard that Chilean wines are the "healthiest" - is this true?...
My friend has just moved into a flat which has been empty for a few months and is a bit damp. there are a lot of tiny flies about, particularly on the windowsill where they seem to by dying off. They...
A friend told me of a recent tv programme about food and weight loss. It was a long programme which exploded myths about slow metabolism etc. Apparently they talked about some research by two women...
I have had my cat for a few years and always had a problem feeding her. I give her sachet food, which she is very interested in, and maybe eats a little of, but will often just lick and leave. It then...
Suggestions please for innovative and, I guess, legal ways of exacting revenge, please. Nothing out and out life destroying and I'm not interested in whether revenge is morally correct. I want him to...
I understand that people can run their diesel cars on vegetable oil (which makes them "greener" and of course cheaper to run), but if they do they can be in trouble for avoiding fuel tax. They must...
A couple of times on the radio I have heard a terrible marching band which is off- key / off-time, but is hilarious to listen to. A "Les Dawson" of the marching bands. Does anyone know what the band...
A friend has had a review of his fixed term morgage and is now going with a new lender. His solicitor is charging for a new set of searches, registration fees etc as if it is a house purchase. surely...
Is is ok to replace headlight bulbs on old cars with modern brighter bulbs? We have an N reg Volvo and an M reg Vauxhall Frontera. If we can then what would be the best bulbs to get. please? Also the...