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Birth cohort study (“Generation Pup”) of pet dogs is underway
Generous funding from the UK’s largest dog charity - Dogs Trust has enabled researchers from Dogs Trust and the University of Bristol to set up and launch ‘Generation Pup’. Generation Pup is a ‘birth cohort study’, like the well-known...
How to make your listing stand out
Spending a little bit of extra time on your classified ad can make all the difference as to how much you manage to sell your item for. You’ll want to take extra care over the elements that will feature on category pages as this is where your item will appear directly...
Time for a spring clean? How to sell your used stuff online
Having a clear-out and want to make a bit of extra cash from your unused items? Selling your things online is a great way to start and the options of how to do this are almost endless. However, there is also a lot of competition out there so we’ll show you how you how...
Sites like Etsy in the UK
If you’re looking to start selling your handmade items, chances are the first place you’ll think to investigate is Etsy. However, there are many alternative marketplaces springing up online and some of them are well worth considering. Many sellers choose to list their...
How to sell a car: A handy checklist
If you’re looking to sell your car and want to get the best possible price, you should explore the option of selling it privately. While trading your car in when you buy a new one or selling it to a car buying service requires less effort, you will get a much lower...
Hundreds gear up for beach clean
Beach Cleaning organisation sets out to host world's largest beach clean event on a local Sussex beach. Ocean Changes was set up in December 2017 by Marcus Ulderigo and his partner Rachel Yardley. He told the Friday-Ad about how they'd always wanted to be part of...
Calling All Car Dealers: Now is the time to update your website
Our Sister Company Spidersnet Celebrates Their 20th Birthday By Giving Car Dealers 20% Off Their Brand New Website! This Autumn, Spidersnet announced they were celebrating their 20th anniversary. By way of celebration the company confirmed they are giving car dealers...
Driving tests: Easier or Harder to Pass than 5 years ago?
Where you choose to take your test Taking your driving test can mean the world, especially if such freedom promises to open up so many doors. But what if the town in which you choose to take your driving test in impacts on your chances of passing? While on average...
Buying & selling antiques & collectables : A beginner’s guide
Thinking of getting into antiques dealing but have no idea where to start? We've put together a comprehensive beginner's guide on what to look out for when buying, valuing, storing and selling antiques and collectables. Table of contents Jump to the section you are...
Survival Guide: What you didn’t think to pack for University
You're off to start a new adventure full of independence, new friends & new found responsibilities at University. You’ve already got the essentials covered, but what about those added extras? Stay ahead of the game with our recommendations… Kit your student...
Great Sussex Bake Off
It’s that time of year again, when we’re all addicted to the Great British Bake off and are looking for anything to help us get our sugar fix! Here at the Friday Ad we’ve been indulging our sweet tooth in the name of research. We’re willing to share our favourite...
The Ultimate Car Seat Guide
Car seats come in all shapes and sizes these days and it can be quite confusing when knowing which one to buy. That's why we're here to help you with our ultimate car seat guide! All of your questions have been answered - from what size car seat to buy, to how to fit...
Five Family Friendly Festivals in Sussex
With summer well and truly on the way, festival season is nearly upon us. Sarah Ryman, author of A Field Somewhere shares us in on her tried and tested top festivals to take the kids. Elderflower Fields – 27-30 May - Pippingford Park, Nutley A magical weekend of wild...
Friday Ad’s Ultimate Guide To Bristol
Expanding a whopping 40 square miles and with a population of 437,500 - the buzzing city of Bristol is the perfect place for a weekend getaway, romantic break or family holiday! And with so much to do and see, it’s unsurprising that many people decide to become full...
A-ha! Alan Partridge’s Top 10 Motoring Moments
Everyone's favourite son of Norwich: Alan Partridge, returns to our screens on the 16th February in Mid Morning Matters Series 2. In celebration of his triumphant - albeit wrought with gaffes - return to our screens, we countdown his top 10 motoring moments. 10....
Our tips for Bristolians to beat those mid-January blues!
It’s the middle of January. The fond memories of Christmas are now distant and you’re back into the full swing of work. It’s getting even colder and it’s going to be a good few months until you can bust out your shorts and sunnies. Getting out of bed and up for the...
Did you know? | Jobs in Construction & Engineering
The construction industry is experiencing a boom in job availability. This is due to a 1.2% increase in all new work. Therefore, if you are out of work and looking for a new job there are lots for you to apply for, none more so than those on Friday-Ad, check them out...
Top 10 | Board Games to Play at Christmas
Christmas is a time for giving, sharing and having fun with loved ones, and no Christmas would be the same without playing a board game as a family. However, this can be difficult due to the vast size of participants, but if you have the right board game it can really...
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