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Do animal fleas bite humans? I have had a few bites but only at work in central London (W1). My calves and the tops of my arms are the only places they feast on (if it is a case of fleas, and not something else).

Is there one? Is it simple? I get stacks of crap, even with all the filters on and with my having asked senders to unsubscribe me, so I want to bin it and start again. If I do manage to can it, will it be 'permanently' deleted or just waiting to be resurrected sometime in the future? Thanks.

We had a problem with a leaking drainpipe affecting our outside wall. Chris quickly worked out it was a problem with the overflow from the cold water tank. Daniel fixed that while Chris replaced the drainpipe. They were efficient, reliable & good value - would gladly recommend them.

'I thought it a bit odd that they were cycling on the pavement.' ?! It seems normal behaviour for lots of cyclists, not just the criminally intent ones. To get back on topic, though, I would recommend telling the police. It is possible they were being threatening just for kicks and were not doing a dry run for a future attack, but given what you have told us, I doubt that.

I'd love to know about bats near to where I live - just opposite Goodrich School on Goodrich Road. Bats are one of my favourite creatures but I never see them around here, even though the back of my house backs on to a football pitch-sized patch of suburban gardens which I'd've thought would be a good feeding and roosting spot for them. Anyone else see bats in and around SE22/21/15?

Trams are good but expensive. Guided bus systems are much cheaper and do more or less the same job. A Bakerloo extension to Denmark Hill or beyond would be a dream. Is it actually being thought of or just a 'what if' dreamt up by transport geeks?

I think that Southwark council is rather good on litter picking and I don't believe that they were out in force solely because the Olympic torch was passing through. If you think any area is looking messy you can ring 7525 2000 to report it and get it cleaned up.

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I got my tickets today at around 1130. At Stratford station you walk through the tunnel to Westfield and the ticket office is a Portakabin affair - staffed by about five people - which is easy to find with the help of the many pink-tabard wearing staff. There was no queue today and I got my tickets very quickly. I took my passport and the Visa card I used to buy them and did not need to quote the reference numbers. I was told you can pick up tickets at other venues but there is no central London collection point, which I think is rather amiss of the organisers.

A car had its driver's side front window smashed in outside the pupil referral school on Goodrich Road when I passed by at about 3pm. I have no idea how long it had been in that condition, but it looked like a very recent hit.

I think it is a good idea. About eight or more years ago I wrote to the people at Picture House cinemas to explain why I thought SE22 would be a good bet for a cinema. The person who wrote back agreed it would but said there were no places suitable to convert into a cinema, or at least into the kind of cinema PH would like to run. So, where to put one? Above the Magda maybe? I really cannot think of anywhere apart from the Thomas More Hall near to ESPH. I look forward to hearing more about this venture.

Yeah, the council will clean it off. Just ring 7525 2000 and ask for it to be removed. You will have to sign a waiver.

Yeah, dob them in it if it is dangerous (in terms of potentially causing other fires in even less desirable places, like, er your house or your child's hair) or if it putters out lots of asthma-causing smoke, or even if it sullies your line-dried garments.

If you want to ring Rail Enquiries but not using the 08xx number, use this one: 020 7068 0519 . It is good for mobiles which would usually cost you an arm and a leg.

I am not trolling, but I do think that people are more likely than ever now to want to see a GP rather than coast it out alone. Some complaints need seeing to by a doctor, but others don't. Do you really need to go to see the GP? Do you really need a today appointment, or is it just more convenient for you? Could a phone appointment work just as well for you?