England

Hello all,

I'm living in Edinburgh for a few months in rented accomodation. There's a phone line but it has been disconnected. I would like to get it reconnected so I can call back to Australia in the early Scottish mornings. There's good deals out there on international calls (under GBP 5 pund per month), but the problem is the line rental. Everyone wants to lock me into a twelve month contract, which means that I'm paying around GBP100 after I've left the country. Translated into Aussie…

Hi,

I am living here in London working as a teacher and I want out! Nothing against London just not my scene, can you suggest other places where I will be able to pick up supply work or even a semesters worth or permenant work?

I guess what I am after is a small town feel, preferrably with countryside or lovely walks close by. Nice down to earth, friendly people. I am in my late 20s so ideally somewhere that also has a younger crowd.

Where there is descent accommodation at a reasonable price and…

Hi.

Hubby and I and another couple - we are seniors - are planning a 3 week coach tour of Europe followed by 2 weeks driving around the UK. (August 2008).

Most of our trip is now planned, but I have some rellies and places to visit in and around the Swinton, Lancs area - hubby's ancestors are from Clifton, Lancs.

We have decided that Blackpool would be a great place to visit and therefore we will stay there for 2 days and make a day or half day trip around the Swinton area, and for the rest of…

I was thinking of renting a studio apartment for a week's stay in London in September rather than staying in a hotel. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks

Can anyone give me some info on staying in Marleybone (I understand Baker Street is the closest station). Is this reasonably close to lots of attractions and what type of neighbourhood is Marleybone? Has anyone stayed at Gloucester Place apartments?

Can anyone recommend any good pubs/bars around Camden. It'll be part of a pub crawl so any vibes welcome, just good places to drink with a good atmosphere. Thanks!

I need help!
I am coming back to the UK from New Zealand with my Civil Partner next year, we are applying for his permanent residency visa shortly, I have been told that he will more than likely be accepted and that when he gets there, there will be a 2 year probationary period before it's granted, then we have to wait another year before he can apply for Citizenship. My question however is this, there is a Life In The UK test that a lot of people applying for citizenship have to take, but does…

So, after getting royally screwed on the exchange rate today as I changed $$ for pounds, I was wondering how much I should count on spending per day. Anyone have any estimates on how much I should bring?
I am going to London for just two days, then on to Oxford and beyond. I have lodging already paid for / I'm staying w/ friends.

I plan on buying, per day, one or two caffeinated beverages, a portable breakfast, sammiches for lunch, and one sit-down but not fancy dinner per day.
I will do a few…

Hello.

Could anyone please tell me if there are going to be any memorial services for Princess Diana on Saturday 1 September anywhere in London?

Thank you

Is there any deportation agreement between the UK and Nigeria? And do the Nigerian criminals get deported after doing a prison time here or is it an option instead of imprisonment?
Couldn't find it online, the Nigerian embassy wasn't competent to help me, no idea where to look for such info.