i know it’s a long shot but are there any hotels that do not require id or a bank card, where i can book and check in without either. I’m currently fleeing from my partner who gets very angry when drunk, it’s just for one night. I don’t want to check into a domestic abuse hostel or anything like that because I have severe social anxiety and I’m not sure what to expect.

Hi everyone,

I've made a burner account to post this to try and keep it as anonymous as possible, but I'm looking for some advice on how to help a parent who has a problem with alcohol.

For context - I haven't discussed this with them at all, I'm still trying to figure out how to approach it to be honest. The drinking has been going on for a while, and I guess I've been burying my head in the sand about it for a long time, making excuses for them etc. I know that was wrong of me, I suppose I was just trying to protect them after quite a few difficult events for us both over the past 10-15 years. They still work, and wouldn't be on the drink whilst working, but it's every evening and weekend and it's starting to take a real toll on their physical health.

I'd be interested to hear from anyone in a similar position, how can I approach the conversation and is there anything that helped or made things worse?

I'm also interested in any local support groups or other resources, both for my parent and for me. I'm really beating myself up that I haven't acted sooner.

I'm hoping to approach this in a constructive manner and don't want to seem like I'm being judgemental.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

But in all seriousness, what in the name of God is possessing people to queue literally about 1000 deep for Custom House Square Oktoberfest where it is 14 quid for a stein?

I am seriously confused by this, I mean fair play to whoever is profiting

Does anyone know of any barbers that do a wet shave all over the skull. Im not looking a Turkish shave. I'm looking for somewhere that will do a head shave also known as a foil shave

24M, moved to Belfast recently. I’ve given the dating apps a fair go and honestly it’s been pretty bad with not much real conversation, and it all feels a bit soulless.
I’d much rather meet people in person, but being new here I don’t really know where to start. Where are you all meeting people? Clubs, pubs with a good atmosphere, anything really. Also if it’s somewhere I could make some friends too, since I’m still building a social circle here.

Thanks in advance!

For people aged 20-25 to meet new people and make new mates 💚

Have to put a side together with famous Belfast landmarks, food, drinks whatever... and be able to speak to why they are important or famous.

Global audience to see if anyone can guess belfast.

I don't want to include the cranes.

What would you include and why?

I'm looking for a replacement fire grate for a 16" grant back burner like the photo attached.

Anywhere in and around Belfast / Glengormley that sells them that would ideally last more time than 1 year?

I’m thinking of making a group on social media for people aged between 20-25 to meet new people (friends).

Would anyone be interested?

I’ve created a WhatsApp group for anyone aged between 20-25, who’s looking to meet new friends. Feel free to join, open to anyone 20-25.

Just after finding these next to Bloomfield FC / Houston Park - happy to try and get them to their owner

Craving honey chilli chicken from Kanto only to discover it’s closed 😭

Does anyone know what sauce Kanto used for their honey chilli chicken or how to make it as I’ve never found one as nice

The lowest paid healthcare workforce across the UK and ROI. Pathetic state of affairs, whilst MPs get a pay raise, waiting lists are soaring all time high and some cracks are fighting over crossing a road.

Hey everyone! I’ve been CRAVING Chinese food lately 😭 Does anyone know any good halal Chinese restaurants or takeaways near Queen’s University or the city centre? Especially dumplings if there are any

I’m thinking Shankill Road, Antrim Road, Newtownards Road- any other significant places that would look good in this style?

Hi everyone, I know this is a long shot, but I’m hoping someone might be able to help!

My boyfriend lost his phone yesterday morning when getting the train at City Hospital. It’s an iPhone 16 in light blue/green which is quite an unusual colour.

When we checked Find My iPhone, the phone was showing as being in Shankill. After speaking to a phone shop in shankhill were the phone was last located, we were told that someone had brought the phone into the shop, the lads the shop didn’t help him and he brought it back with him, However, the phone has now been reported as lost to Apple, so it’s of no use to anyone else.

If anyone sees an iPhone 16 in this colour being advertised for sale on Facebook Marketplace or anywhere else, I’d be so grateful if you could please get in touch with me.

I know it’s probably a long shot at this stage, but you never know, and I’m hoping someone might recognise it or come across it.

My dad, 66yo is a recovering drug addict. He has been drug free for 10 years. He is struggling recently with his mental health, he is living on his own in his flat and is struggling with loneliness. I do what I can but I work 50 hours weeks and have 3 young kids so I can't do enough, he was going to a woodwork class in south belfast but the cut off age was 65.

I'm looking to see if there are any groups that anybody knows of for similar people where he can go for walk, coffee meets or just general chat and company ? He is breaking my heart and he's such a good man and a gentleman it's hard to watch him go through this.

Any suggestions at all would be greatly appreciated

Hi we're heading to Belfast for two nights Friday and Saturday. Is there anything special this weekend?

We looking for places to eat and drink 🍸🍻 the last time we were there we went to bootleggers for food and revolución de cuba, we love that kinda vibe. We're not into too fancy restaurants.

Hi looking for opinions on erinvale as an area to live. It's coming up as fairly loyalist and one post says to avoid. Anyone have any experience they can share?