How much do you have in common with your neighbours?
Friday 22 March 2019, by The Media TeamOver 80% of people recently said their community was a place where neighbours from different backgrounds get on well together. What’s more, the Gov UK survey found that 73% have a chat with their neighbours at least once a month. Sometimes it can feel like our hectic modern lives get in the way of community …read more
Baby on the way? There’s no need to overspend
Tuesday 17 March 2015, by The Media TeamAre you a first time parent? It can be tempting to spend money on lots of new bits and bobs for your bundle of joy, but you might not actually find all of it as useful as you hoped. The Money Advice Service found that in the first year of their baby’s life parents spend …read more
Stay smart when buying hi-tech
Wednesday 11 March 2015, by The Media TeamLooking for a new mobile, laptop or tablet device? Well, there are loads on Gumtree and a secondhand model can be a great way of getting the device you want at an affordable price. As ever, there are a few important tips to be aware of which will help you be safer when buying a …read more
Gumtree’s Top Five Used Cars For Winter Driving
Monday 10 November 2014, by The Media TeamYou don’t have to be a regular off-roader to appreciate the benefits of a sturdy set of wheels when winter sets in. Even if your car’s a wimpy city slicker most of the time there are likely to be occasions when icy weather conditions call for a rather more grown–up machine. Our top five winter …read more
Winter Warmers – Gumtree’s guide to second-hand heaters
, by The Media TeamIt’s that time of year again. You can see your breath. You’ll soon be searching for your ice scraper. And you’ll need the heating… on. But, if the central heating isn’t doing its job, or you need to heat a spare room, the garage or your shed there are plenty of heaters to chose from …read more
How to Fix Up a Vintage Bike
Wednesday 23 July 2014, by The Media TeamHave you noticed how vintage bikes are right back in fashion? And has the Tour de France put you in the mood for stylishly traversing the countryside on a beautiful two-wheeler? Well, with loads of unloved vintage bicycles for sale at car boot sales, or posted on Gumtree, here’s your chance to take on a …read more
Gumtree’s Guide to Trampolines: go ahead and jump!
Tuesday 15 July 2014, by The Media TeamSummer holidays are here and what better way for the kids to enjoy your garden than with a trampoline? Trampolines have enjoyed a massive surge in popularity in recent years and gleeful bouncing bodies are now a common sight up and down the country. And it’s easy to see why they’ve become so trendy – …read more
“Don’t go to the pub…give us your money”: Happy birthday, Live Aid
Tuesday 16 July 2013, by The Media TeamBob Geldof and Midge Ure don’t know the meaning of the phrase ‘charity fatigue’. Not satisfied with having co-written 1984’s Do They Know It’s Christmas?, in the process generating a gazillion quid for African famine relief, the pair set about organising the biggest fund-raiser the world had ever seen. That fund-raiser was Live Aid and, …read more
