Before its demise, Brow's Lane newsagents was the place to go for all your confectionary and…read moreperiodical needs but now that it's gone there is only one newsagents left in the village, the cunningly named Village News. Being that they are the only proper newsagents in the village and they have a good selection of sweets and canned goods, there's not much wrong with the Village News. Their collections of magazines is especially impressive, with a range so extensive it nearly puts WH Smiths to shame. One thing that is a bit annoying though is that all the sweets are just in front of the desk where you pay for everything, so choosing which sweets you want becomes somewhat of a palaver. There's nothing worse than having someone watch as you umm and ah over whether you should buy a Boost even though it's 57p or just play it safe and go with the tried and trusted Mars Bar at 40p. Aside from that though, this newsagents ticks all the boxes. They also have a container sat outside with different sized balls in, come rain or shine, which can be especially handy on nice days when the kids are outside. Not so much when it's pissing it down though.

Since the closing of the once mighty Brows Lane News (where once I scratched a living as a…read morepaperboy, eating wildlife bars and delivering copies of the Daily Express to the wrong houses) this is the only independent newspaper and magazine retailer in Formby Village. It's important to support the shop for that reason alone - although you can buy newspapers and magazines at Waitrose, Marks and Spencer and even Caffe Nero it's important to keep these places going. After all where else in the local area are you going to be able to get hold of a copy of Angling World or Tattoos Today? Nowhere, that's where. They do sell beach goods - inflatable balls, buckets and spades, that sort of thing - which are always indispensible should you find yourself heading down to Formby beach with youngsters in tow. They are also the only place for miles around that does loose Lions Sports Mixtures and Midget Gems which are like my very own version of crack cocaine.

Great little newsagents in Ashton Preston. Selling a variety of products such as magazines, milk,…read morebread, eggs, sweets, local fresh meat and alcohol. Since it changed to a premier newsagent there are always some good deals on offer. Like 3 bottles of wine for £10 or 8 can of larger for £6. They recently have just extended they shop and installed quite a few new fridges. You can also rent the latest dvd's from them. Nice local store that has most things you will need to save a trip to the supermarket.

Friendly local newsagent. Quite small but well liked locally with a large delivery round. Always…read morewilling to help if they can and welcome you with a smile.

I've not been in here for quite a few years, the main reason being that even at 10am in the morning…read moresometimes this shop is closed with a pile of newspapers and magazines still wrapped up outside and waiting for someone to come and open the shop. I was always under the impression that newsagents shops are supposed to be open at around 6.30am because there is always someone roaming around who may need something.

When I revisited Southport after many years, it was as a Manchester resident, and I've got used to…read morecity prices. I've also got used to not seeing my favourite niche items in newsagents, such as fizzy sugar-free Vimto and large bags of jelly babies for less than a pound or red rope liquorice fondant pencils. Now, in Manchester you have to shop around for these things. Poundland or Poundstretcher for the sugar-free fizzy Vimto, Tesco for the fondant pencils, Home Bargain for the cheap Maynards and so on and so on. This newsagent is crammed to bursting with retro stuff, pick n' mix, the widest variety of soft drinks I've ever seen and tons more, including, obviously, printed news and magazines. I'm a huge fan of it and the shopkeepers are mighty friendly too. Definitely check it out if you're shopping in Southport.

This store has now closed and all stock has been reloacated to the large, main branch based in…read moreBlackpool It's a shame it's shut because the staff were absolutely great and there were often bargains to be found in the reduced section

Good stationery and office supplies shop. Good range of stock. Helpful staff. Very reasonable…read moreprices.

Typical Newsagents, all the newspapers available, national and local, also sell cigarettes and…read moresweets, the staff are always friendly and willing to help.

i love this little shop! It is in such a convenient place right outside the market. I come here a…read morefew times a week to pay my bills at their paypoint and to put on the lottery. They sell magazines, confectionary and cigaretes. I think the staff in here are lovely and very helpful. The lady who works there did a lucky dip for me the other week and i won a tenner i think shes my lucky charm! :) The only bad thing about this shop is that it is very VERY small. It only fits about 3 people in at a time! Quite often they have offers on their magazines chocolates. I like to get a good bargain from here. Also they have just started selling wispas again so i ithink im guna stock up!

Mid-sized branch of Smith's. Good range of books with 2 for 1 style offers also cards, stationery,…read morelottery, sweets, magazines etc. When I visited there was a long queue because someone was having problems with understanding their lottery ticket so as I was in a bit of a rush I put what I was going to buy back on the shelf and left without purchasing. I suppose that's just one of those things that can happen though so you can't blame the staff for it. It's a typical WH Smith's really and does exactly what it says on the tin!

Small branch of the high street chain. Can be quite cluttered with stock. Small choice of books,…read morestationery, cds etc.