This is a small Co-Op but they have a good range of products, including a small selection of…read moregreetings cards and a large selection of magazines. However it is best avoided on a Friday or Saturday night as the place is crawling with students and drunks and there isn't a very nice atmopsphere. The staff are always friendly and chatty and they would often put stuff by for me if I asked. There is also a cash machine in this Co-Op but it is one of those ones that charge you for withdrawing so you're probably better off to pay card if you can.

This local shop is only small, but stocks lots of things you might need in a hurry. They have…read moreeverything from fresh veg to bread, to frozen meals, and alcohol. There are often discounted offers available, and they also offer hot sausage rolls etc. They open early during the week (around 7am) and close at 10pm. On a Sunday they open 10-10. A very useful shop when you run out of milk or bread, for example!

Great location if you need to get something, are in town already and don't want to pop to the…read morelarger Tesco, however it is pretty small so can get very busy. This means I don't often end up shopping in there although when i do I always have managed to get what I need, although they have sometimes sell out of the basics later in the day. Staff seem friendly and will always help me find something if i cant see it. Self service tills are a little annoying through when they don't work properly. Mine kept complaining there was an unexpected item in the bagging area!

A useful, conveniently placed little Tesco dead centre in the middle of town, off Queen Street…read more(therefore packed with students come 12.15, I warn you). It's actually not got a bad range of food/drink/household items, for such a tiny little metro branch, and also the prices aren't bad, rivalling all the nearby newsagents/little shops. The only issue is that people do tend to mill about during very busy times, and it can be frustrating if you just want to whiz in and out again. The self-service check-outs are useful in theory, but sometimes they crash or refuse to let you pay, etc- and often it can be a while before a member of staff comes to help you.

This is a brilliant shop selling foods by weight…read more Good for home baking, it has all ingredients and you get to choose how much of each you want. Ideal if you are an occasional baker. Sells everything from washing powder to cornflakes loose, with bags that you can fill yourselves. Cheaper biscuits and other produce also available including a good chinese asian selection. Prepacked herbs and spices available as well. Very competitive prices but you do have to be careful how much you put in the bags! Especially with the sweets! Bags are then taken to the tills where they are weighed out and priced accordingly. Staff are very helpful, if you find that you have put too much in a bag or it is more than you wish to pay they will help you to get the correct amount. Disabled friendly as on one floor, although the aisles are a bit narrow. Staff are very helpful in getting items for you though. Car parking is right outside in a large free car park.