Posts from March 2019
Would you go for an Emoji on your Number Plate?
It seems a bit crazy, the idea of emojis on your number plate, but that’s exactly what is happening over in Queensland, Australia. As of March 1st, if you’re a Queensland resident, you can now opt for a fun emoji to be added to the end of your license plate! This isn’t the first customisation available in Queensland, you have other options for your plates too. You can choose the colour of your plate, the theme and you can even have a logo of your favourite local sports team or town on your plate
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Speedy Reg Branches Out
We can sell numb We can sell number plates pretty much with our eyes closed. Speedy Reg operates so smoothly, we do tend to have a little extra time on our hands. So we decided it was time to add to our repertoire and increase the services we offer. This comes at a time when our green fingered director Des has been very busy in the garden. He says it gives him a feeling of inner peas. He’s so good at it, he’s overrun with delicious home grown organic vegetables. So we’ve bean thinking, an
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Treat Your Mum to Something Really Special
It’s Mothers’ Day and so it’s time to treat that important lady in your life. Whether it’s your mum, your mother-in-law, the mother of your children, or your other half who takes great care of your hamster, it’s time to let them know you appreciate them. So get your plans ready, you can take her out for afternoon tea, you can buy her flowers or perhaps a box of chocolates. But have you thought about getting her a private plate instead? Then she will remember how much you love her every time
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Take a Break From Brexit
Brexit, are you sick of that word now? Whether you voted leave or remain, we can pretty much all agree on one thing, we’re getting fed up of it! The topic has dominated the news for what seems like forever, and it appears nothing is really getting sorted one way or another. The implications of whatever changes, when something actually does happen, could be huge. It’s as worrying as it is annoying at the moment. So we suggest you forget Brexit for a while, let the politicians argue it out while
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How to Cope with the Clocks Going Forward
Don’t forget to put your clocks forward! Yes, you’re going to lose an hour of sleep. You enjoyed that extra hour back in October, but that’s long forgotten. Do you end up tired and stressed when the clocks go forward? Here’s how to ensure your mind and body cope with the change… Prepare in advance It’s all well and good just going to bed early the night before, but when you’re used to a specific bedtime, chances are you’ll just lie there for an hour. The trick is to work up to it, get to
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UB40 at the SSE Arena, Belfast
Over the years UB40 have had over 50 singles in the charts and have sold more than 70 million albums! The band formed back in 1978 and they’re still going strong. Last year we were treated to a new album, A Real Labour of Love, and now they’re touring. 2019 marks 40 years since the band first performed live and so this tour is called the 40th Anniversary Tour. Ali and Astro will be taking to the Belfast SSE Arena stage on Friday 22nd March along with their eight-piece reggae band. We’re promised
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F1 Season Begins with Australian Grand Prix
The Australian Grand Prix will soon be underway marking the start of the 2019 Formula One season. Current World Champion Lewis Hamilton takes pole position after setting a new track record, twice! This will be his 84th time on pole position. In second position is Hamilton’s team mate Valtteri Bottas with Sebastian Vettel in third for Ferrari. Vettel’s team mate Charles Leclerc puts another Ferrari in fifth position with Max Verstappen in between them for Red Bull. The race takes place at the
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It’s St Patrick’s Day – Have a Craic-ing Good Time!
Yes it’s the most fun saint’s day of the year again – St Patrick’s Day! St Patrick might be the patron saint of Ireland, but St Patrick’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world by Irish emigrants, descendants of Irish emigrants, or just anyone who wants to be an honorary Irishman (or woman) for the day. St Patrick’s Day knows no boundaries, everyone is welcome to join in, sing some songs and have a pint of Guinness! Why can't you borrow money from a leprechaun? Because they'
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Grab the Remote – it’s FA Cup Quarter Final Weekend!
You know all those jobs that need doing around the house? The shopping that needs doing and that cupboard that needs cleaning out? Well it’s certainly not going to get done this weekend, sorry! Nope, there’s something far more important going on that’s going to keep us glued to our TV and we won’t be moving from the sofa, well perhaps to grab a beer or answer the door to the pizza delivery man. Because of course it’s FA Cup Quarter Final Weekend. When to watch the matches You can watch cov
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UFC London at the O2 Arena
For once you won’t have to stay up until the early hours of the morning to watch the UFC as Fight Night 147 comes to the O2 Arena in London! The preliminary fights and of course the main card will be shown on BT Sport 2 live as a pay-per-view event. Be sure to tune in at 5:30pm. Coverage of the main card begins at 9:00pm, with an expected walk to the Octagon at 10:30pm. The card: Darren Till vs Jorge Masvidal - (welterweight bout) Leon Edwards vs Gunnar Nelson - (welterweight bout)
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Get Your Red Noses On – It’s Comic Relief 2019
Red Nose Day is the perfect opportunity to have a whole lot of fun and raise money for some great causes. This year there’s a lot going on as usual. Of course you’ll need your obligatory red nose and this year they’re particularly cute! They’re just £1.25 and come boxed, so you don’t know which nose you’re going to get. You might get the adorable Abominable Snoseman, Snufflekins the kitty, or perhaps you’ll get lucky and find a rare nose. There’s a green frog nose called Hoppy Hooter, you’ve got
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Game On – It’s Mario Day!
It’s March 10th, so that can mean only one thing, it’s Mario Day! If you’ve ever needed an excuse to play video games all day well here you have it. Of course Mario Day has to be on the 10th of March – MAR 10 – get it? So forget the housework, take the day off work, and get out the consoles for an entire day of gaming! Why not invite your friends over for a Mario Kart tournament, or have family fun with Mario Party? Got a retro console in the loft? Why not dust it off and bring back those memori
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