I love poundstretcher. Unlike the name suggests, not everything is a pound but everything is great…read morevalue! More often than not you can find things in this store that you have seen elsewhere but at a lower price! Their seasonal range is always amazing! Whether its xmas, halloween or easter, they are very up to date.

Poundstretcher is a very good value store, it has everything you can think of under one roof,…read moreincluding clothes, home ware, toys, dvds, pet and garden stock, food and drink and seasonal goods. The prices are really good and you can always find something there, whilst not spending a fortune. The shop is situated next door to Aldi, both stores share a car park, which is a good size. There is always room there, the only problem is getting in and out of the car park as it off a main road, which is always busy with traffic. Occasionally you get a good natured motorist who will slow down for you though! There are plenty of tills in the store and the staff seem pleasant.

The Staines BHS store has recently been renovated and has been completely transformed in the…read moreprocess. The old design and decor looked like something out of the 1980s so a refit was long overdue. The store now looks much brighter and fresher with some departments (particularly homeware) being improved enormously. The shop is very large, over two floors, with a restaurant on the upper floor. The ground floor, where the ladies ranges are, is still a bit chaotic as there are hundreds of clothes rails crammed in. I've always found the shoe ranges great value for money, the same is true of underwear and costume jewellery. The men's department on the upper floor seems smaller than before the refit, but the homeware section is now fantastic. There are some excellent value items which could pass for designer. Bedding and towels wash really well and last for ages. Well done to BHS for a great transformation.

So popular, this branch recently doubled in size; TK Maxx is not a venue for the faint-hearted…read more Best to visit when your energy reserves are not flagging; patience and perseverance can often pay-off in the bargain hunting stakes. There truly is something for everyone here; all are catered for. In clothing from tiny sizes to the most accommodating:men, women and children, top designer and throwaway fashion. Treasures and disasters. A shop of contrasts. If your timing is right you can snare a real winner. Current examples include Armando Pollini suede boots at just under £80 instead of £300; Diesel jeans for around £20. In the household department I once found a beautiful Limoges porcelain plate with real gold decoration for just 50p. Not a place to come for optimum customer service; you can however explore at your leisure, although the crowded aisles can sometimes feel like an obstacle course. Come here when you have time on your hands and an open mind.

TK Max is vast having swallowed up the shop next door, it is now on several floors and levels…read more Crammed full of stock in a not too far from the jumble sale arrangement meaning you have to go down each line and hope that all the sizes are in the right place (often not). About as much choice as you could wish for and best not to go in looking for a particular item - but best when you find the perfect item you never knew you wanted after browsing for much longer than you expected to. Prices are not the bargains they used to be but in some ways this is reflecting the higher prices of the items that they were initially sold at. Used to be a store that collected unsold stock from shops but I suspect some suppliers now sell direct to TK Max.

I like this Marks and Spencer location, located on King's Road in London, although it isn't the…read morelargest of Marks and Spencer locations, it is fairly modern, the store has a good feel to it. The Food Hall has a good selection of groceries, I like the overall modern and cool set-up which makes it easy to find whatever you need. Being a smaller store, sadly there is no Cafe or toilets inside. The staff seemed friendly enough, there could have been more of them around the shop floor, but I understand the difficulty right now in the current situation. 4* - A nice Marks and Spencer store in Chelsea.

Good for grabbing a book or magazine before a train ride from Waterloo. If you're looking for a…read morenibble or a sip, you're better off popping into Boots - their beverages are at least 50p less than WHSmith. I only ended up buying a drink here 'cos they had Cherry Lucozade, whereas Boots had only original, orange or pink lemonade. Sneaky buggers got my money ;-)

A chain newsagent found everywhere around the uk This one is…read moreconveniently located in Waterloo station so you can pick up a newspaper or magazine to read on your up coming train trip Cold drinks and snacks are also available so you don't get hungry on the trip This store also has some postcards and other stationary in stock I managed to also spot some travel accessories like locks and baggage labels and power converters Handy store if you get to the station and realise you have forgotten something like a power charger or need a holiday read quickly

small newsagents based in the Bluewater shopping centre. Offer a selection of drinks, sweets,…read moremagazines and newspapers. Easy access to everything.

I have to say that its quite impressive how Malatan has always lovely and friendly staff. Great job…read moreMatalan

I am totally disgusted with the staff in this store who do not know nothing about customer service…read more They do not even know their own policies regarding refunds and lie regarding issues when they need to do a bit of work. Ask Jordan their manager there - full of lies on Sunday when she says that their head office is closed. In fact it is open 7 days a week! I have raised a formal complaint now and will be taking this issue to both trading standards and the Consumer Ombudsman as they have are totally stupid in resolving issues. Even their head office is full of non English speaking staff who do not understand anything plus even when you write to their customer service team they cannot address an issue. I will never use Matalan again.

The biggest shopping area to my home without traipsing into Central London is Kingston, which has a…read moregood selection of shops, a small market on Saturdays and the river with some good eating options with a view. The Bentall Centre is the large shopping centre in Kingston with Bentalls, unsurprisingly, being the anchor department store and backed up with a good selection of 80 chain stores. These are mainly your medium level high street stores. There is a food court, again with chain eateries but I would recommend eating out of the centre as there is a nice variety of eating places in Kingston town. Similarly, I would suggest parking outside as there are cheaper options though they may not be as convenient. I love their super-escalators where you go up 2 floors rather than 1 and there are frequently events taking place in the main foyer area. Also watch out for some good buskers just outside the centre's main entrance.

Kingston upon Thames. I grew up here, by the time I turned 16 I was sick of it. Sick of the same…read moreshops, bumping into the same people, the same routine. I was ready to start my next journey and chapter of my life, where the grass was greener. So when I was 18 I moved to Brighton for university.... This review has a point !!!! Now I'm a bit older, better looking and wiser. I have fallen back in love with Kingston and what it has to offer. It's rich with culture and the shopping is really, really good! The Bental centre being a excellent hub for highstreet fashion and gifts, not to mention the variety of cuisines it has to offer. Although, it's south west London and slightly on the border. It's a got a lot to offer and many people near and far will come to Kingston to shop.