Just came across this brilliant old photo of West Hoe from over a century ago. It’s crazy seeing a massive helter-skelter and steam carousel packed onto the front right where the children’s play park and miniature railway are today. The waterfront layout looks so different, yet still somehow completely recognisable.
Credit to @blueeyedsmiler70
Thought I had them under control a few weeks ago, but clearly not 😭 The roots on these things are absolutely ridiculous. Every time I pull one out, half the root stays behind and another one pops back up a few days later. What’s actually worked for people long term in UK lawns? Proper weeding tool, selective weedkiller, something else?
Does anyone else feel like the 60% office attendance rule is basically becoming a hidden pay cut lately? With fuel prices climbing again and general cost of living pressures, commuting costs seem to be hitting harder than they did even a few months ago. It’s probably even more frustrating for people travelling in just to sit on Teams calls most of the day. Is anyone noticing people trying to economise office days more now, or just absorbing the extra cost?
I’ve been reading about the new £5k deposit mortgages from Lloyds/Halifax for first-time buyers. On one hand it sounds amazing for people stuck renting and struggling to save a full 5-10% deposit, but I also wonder whether the higher rates and risk of negative equity make it a bit dangerous if house prices dip. Has anyone looked properly into the fine print yet? Genuinely helpful or more of a short-term fix?
I’m noticing a lot of agencies tightening up their PSLs since the law changed on April 6th. My current agency is basically pushing me to switch umbrellas because they’re worried about the new tax liability rules. Is anyone else seeing this happen now? Have you managed to push back at all, or are agencies just playing it extra safe?
I’ve got a persistent drain smell coming from the ensuite and it’s driving me mad 😭 I’ve tried bleach and boiling water down both the shower and sink, which seems to help for a bit, but the smell always comes back. The trap still looks like it has water in it, so I don’t think it’s dried out. Are any of the usual UK drain cleaners actually worth trying for this, or does this sound more like something further down the pipework?
I’ve just started a new position and asked for a slight change to my start/finish times to help with childcare. HR came back and said they don’t even have to consider it until I’ve been there for 26 weeks. I was under the impression the right to request flexible working is now a day-one right? Is there any reason they can just refuse to look at it because I’m new?
Don’t know why I waited so long to go. Even if you aren’t vegan, that shawarma wrap with the garlic parsley fries is top tier. Really nice atmosphere as well. Any other places around the Barbican/town with a similar kind of vibe?
Honestly one of the prettiest walks I’ve done. Thinking of doing the walk again soon. Has anyone been this year yet, are the bluebells out properly now?
I’ve been looking at degree apprenticeships as a way to move into a different career, but part of me worries about starting over after already spending time in another sector.Those who switched fields, did your previous experience actually help when applying for apprenticeships, or did you basically have to start from the bottom again?
Need a big result against Northampton tonight and a bit of luck elsewhere to make the playoffs. Where’s everyone watching the 7:30 kickoff? Predictions for the final score?
I was having a wander down New Street and had to stop for a second. Between the old stonework and the bunting, it genuinely feels like you’ve stepped out of the city and into a different century, its beautiful.
The Bristol trails were always such a highlight, there was something so cool about seeing these massive sculptures scattered around the city. Gardener Gromit from 2018 is still one of the best they’ve ever done in my opinion.I still think the Wallace-style beard on Gromit is one of the funniest designs.
The audio is slightly out of sync on my new EE TV Pro box and it’s driving me mad. I've tried the delay settings and even messed with my Samsung’s "Game Mode," but no luck. I’m trying to avoid spending my afternoon on hold with support, so does anyone have a fix? Specifically wondering if it’s a known bug with the latest firmware update.