This WHsmith store is in the Bury Millgate Shopping Centre, it is quite near to Aleef News and next…read moreto HMV in the shopping centre. My sole purpose, of visiting this store was mainly to visit the news papers, as you walk in they is a fridge of drinks, a checkout and more importantly, the newspapers. I do feel for a big store like WHsmith, their range was disappointing not stocking newspapers like The Independent. One other thing which was annoying, was that this branch as well as selling Bury's newspaper sells newspapers from Heywood, Rochdale, Bolton and probably other locations, I feel these are newspapers just for residents so they should only sell the Rochdale Advertiser in Rochdale , and just sell the Bury one here, they is no need for it. If you are buying a newspaper, you will most likely want one from your region or city or a national one from that day, some of the regional ones were days old, I feel instead of stocking on newspapers from other local cities and some further out like Bolton, they should focus on getting a better range and more of the national newspapers like The Independent. One thing however that I liked was the staff didn't mind me standing their and just browsing the newspapers, I admit they could of said something as I did not end up buying the newspaper in the end - instead getting my paper from Aleef News. I did notice a good range of annuals, which were located near the newspapers but you would expect that from a place like WHsmith. Overall, this is not the best WHsmith store, the store manager needs to learn that selling Bolton newspapers in Bury will not work and they need to sell up to date newspapers which are from that area or nationally, and are updated daily, so for now I can only give two stars.

News Rack is a superb newsagent on Princess Parade in Bury. It is clean, tidy and there's not a…read morehint of the usual ramshackle that you get in most similar places. Whilst you may think this somewhat takes away from any character - indeed, the sign makes it look like a chain, don't worry. The staff more than make up for this with their chat and banter as they serve you with your magazine or chocolate bar. They look like they stand there behind the counter basically having fun all day and inviting you to join in.

I came into Aleef in the Millgate Shopping Centre today, just to buy a newspaper…read more I didn't look precisely into the stock of every paper and the papers they had as I saw the newspaper I wanted straight away but they did stock a few nice newspapers like The Independent and The Telegraph. This store is quite small when you get inside but they do have a range of drinks and do lottery so from a small newsagents, thats all you can ask for really, this isn't the best newsagents but it isn't the worst either, the staff are okay and it still does the job for the basic things you would visit a newsagent for. Overall, I will give Aleef 3 stars, because it is very small and very basic, it still does the job but I can't give more stars because of that.

The people who work here don't ask for ID. To some that may be a good thing but to me it isn't. I'm…read more26 but look much younger and instead of asking me for ID they ask how old I am and take what I say as the truth.

This is perhaps one of my favourite shops in Bury and one of the main reasons for my shopping trips…read morethere. Myself and my children are bookoholics and this shop is a heaven to book lovers. Although only a small shop they have a high stock level of factual and fiction books that are ideal for gifts or even for everyday purchases. The best bit however is you don't have to pay the publishers hiked up prices. They are especially good for children books with many of the favourates such as the gruffolo, bob the builder and dear zoo etc. I have lost count of the books my children have had thanks to this shop. The staff are polite and helpful and the stock is ever changing. Now there is no excuse for children not to have a variety of their own books and for you to add to your own collection too!

Every trip to bury seems to take me into this store and I never leave empty handed. I'f you have…read morethe time I reccommend you having a good look around their shelves. This store is small considering the amount of stock and it can sometimes get very busy but Its always worth a look. They have an excellent local history section too!

The works is a curious yet great shop to browse and buy from. Not only can you get a large array of…read morecut -price books to suit anyone and everyone they also stock craft supplies both adult and childrens varieties and games and toys. It's a great place to shop for holiday reading books or for Christmas stocking fillers (& party bag fillers!). The shops aren't the easiest to navigate due to the sporadic displays as opposed to linear aisles yet it's not as difficult to get around with a pushchair as you may fear. The stock levels are huge as is the variety of stock and the staff are helpful and pleasant.