PhoneNetUK Now that 192 costs something like 40p from a private phoneline, this is an excellent online alternative. Give it a try.
Yell Yellow pages is on the Net. Use this site to find a specific company's number, or to locate the nearest plumber. No more print covered fingers then!
RAC The RAC site enables you to check for traffic jams and plan a journey so that you can avoid them. Input your start and finish locations then sit back while the route is planned for you.
Word Television Comprehensive listings guide for terrestrial and satellite television. Very easy to use with news and features on all your favourite programmes.
CAMRA An important summer (and winter) resource. Wordy, but contains lots of interesting facts and figures. The ultimate beer drinkers bible. The beer festival guide could help you fill those long, empty summer days.
Local Government Association This website has been designed to increase public awareness of issues. It is a great site to begin finding the answers to any queries or concerns you may have in this area.
Railtrack If you're going anywhere by train, go here first. The slightly grey site is vital for finding out when trains are departing (or supposed to be), and what facilities are available.
WWWebster Dictionary Essential online dictionary that makes the real thing almost redundant. Also has a thesaurus facility.
British & Irish Ombudsman They deal with, 'complaints from ordinary citizens about certain public bodies or private sector services'. So use them!
Way Ahead Pretty handy site for sorting out tickets to anywhere and anything. Search by region, subject or venue, and book your tickets online.
Citizens Advice Bureau Answers emailed queries nationwide. Also provides a broad selection of advice for common concerns, as well as news updates on social issues.
Classic
164 Currency Converter
Simple, this one. This site converts currency
quickly and simply. It will also do it for any date. Especially useful
for transatlantic e-commerce.
UK STD Codes Save the embarrassment of dialling 1471 and 3 when you miss a call and don't have a clue who it is. Just enter the code to search and then scroll down to see a full list of areas covered by that code.
National Map Centre Geography galore! Click here to order a custom-made map, or to download thousands of maps in a variety of formats. You do get to view before you buy.
Digital Education As the name suggests, a site that deals with education online. Useful for teachers and the taught. There is an online English grammar section, which is not for the fainthearted.
Medical Matters A US based Internet guide to all things medical, with news, features and its own search facility. So if you are one of those people that are preoccupied with health related matters, or just think you may be, have a surf.
The Good Guide to Britain Whether it's a boozer or a bracing walk you're after, this site claims to be a definitive source of information.
Mario's Cyber Station Alternative World News.. "yes the world is a sick place and Mario Profaca is its webmaster." (New Yorke times)
Sightings.. !! A Conspiracy Theorists Dream this one ..
off-beat .. weird.. depends on your viewpoint..??..
