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In search of a Big Lunch 6 Jul 2010 | 09:59 pm
As you may or may not know, UpMyStreet is a proud ambassador for this year’s Big Lunch 2010. If you haven’t already checked out our action-packed pages do so now and get involved. In the meantime, we...
Could your house number be the reason you were burgled? 23 Jun 2010 | 09:48 pm
The researchers at AXA certainly think so. Their survey looked at the luckiest and unluckiest number houses to live in and uncovered some surprising results. No. 13, whilst being the number most like...
Why you should love your old electricals enough to let them go 22 Jun 2010 | 09:31 pm
Over a third of us have at least one old or unloved appliance unused and probably outdated in our homes. If you look at that in relation to the estimated number of households in the UK, 26 million ac...
The Tweetings on the Wall 22 Jun 2010 | 08:59 am
The London Wall to be exact. Far from predicting the decline of civilisation (although some people may argue this point) the London Wall is charting the virtual city. The interactive installation by ...
Cutting from the press 10 Jun 2010 | 07:39 am
We’re spoilt in the capi tal with the amount of free magazines that are available. I will usually try to take a copy of whatever is being handed out, but a particular fashion magazine on a Tuesday – ...
Potholes still a problem for you? 7 Jun 2010 | 09:22 pm
An estimated 2 million potholes were left in our roads by the end of winter. The one at the bottom of my drive has just been filled, to the relief of my car’s suspension. But for many others the road...
Train confrontations 21 May 2010 | 05:54 am
Has anyone ever argued over a seat on a train before? I haven’t, but I saw a great one on a packed commuter train the other day. Several terse words were exchanged when a lady wanted her luggage to h...
Bargain beds 18 May 2010 | 08:11 pm
Wow, beds are expensive. Started out with a budget of £300 for the guest bedroom and ended up ordering one just over double the price. To be sure the quality of the mattress was much better and it sh...
FindMyNearest Friday 14 May 2010 | 10:16 pm
Huh? What’s that? You d on’t know what FindMyNearest Friday is all about I hear you say? Saunter over to the UpMyStreet Facebook page to find out more. P.s. maps not needed.
Update 14 May 2010 | 09:15 pm
Apologies for the blogger absence – the last week has been hectic, exciting, and I personally am glad to hear so many people taking an interest in politics. Whether it’s to vehemently disagree or simp...