Good chemist. Has a good range of stock. This store is larger compared to some of the others. They…read morehave a large make up/perfume area and also photo counter. They have a pharmacy on site and the deliver and collect prescriptions.

This shop is in The Gates in Durham which is really easy to get to from the bus station, which is…read moreonly a few minutes walk away. I have always found products in Savers cheaper than Superdrug and MUCH cheaper than Boots. It is a good sized store with lots of items in. Staff are nice and chatty and will help you find things if you need help.

Bins or House of Fraser which it is linked to is very easy to find in Middlesbrough. On the main…read moreshopping street opposite Debenhams. The basement is the men's floor with expensive brands such as French Connection and Scot and Lyle, ground floor is mainly handbags and premium beauty products where once again those on the counters of brands such as YSL, Dior, and other big names think they are too good to talk to you. The 1st floor is my favourite having Warehouse, Oasis, All Saints, Bench and Coast on it. There is also a big underwear range including Wonderbra where the women are nice and chatty. Bins is quieter and cooler than the other department stores. It's quite an original building with no escalators (lifts of course) and quite simple but effective decor. There is also a café and a home and children's wear section.

I love the stairs in this place! They're towards the back and spiral, I remember when I was little…read moreI used to go to the top and look down. But for those not fond of walking there are lifts! It's easily accessible from the high street, and it's right near Captain Cooks Square. The basement has a cafe and mens wear. The ground is makeup, accessories, shoes and bags (essential for us girls!). I would definitely recommend the shoe department here especially at sale time, there are some really nice shoes and heels often more than half price, I got some coast heels for about £70, a bargain I thought! The first floor is younger womens fashion with oasis, coast and warehouse, it's quite pricy usually but hit it at sale time for really good reductions, especially in the coast and warehouse sections. Childrens section is also on this floor. The second floor is older womens fashion but for the younger don't be put off as there are often some good bargains lurking about. The third floor is china, the fourth homeware and the fifth beds. It's a really nice organised shop with generally helpful staff. It's a very posh awe inspiring place but it's good to shop at, just make sure you look out for sale dates!

the under manager was extremely unpleasant rude and disrespectful to me when I was in that store on…read moreSaturday 3 rd February 2024. I am a 71 year old disabled pensioner with myriad health problems and a tiny assistance dog in a small pram which is a walking aid for me. I was treated in a bad way on the floor selling cutlery which was expensive but which I wanted to purchase.The young assistant had a couldn't care less attitude.So I walked away without saying anything as I am very polite. I approached the duty manager on my way out who totally misconstrued what I said to him. I have spent thousands of pounds in Binns over many years even when it was open in Middlesbrough.In this time of economic recession I am GLAD they are allowed to be rude so they won't miss my custom.A couple outside saw my distress and comforted me.He needs to remember NOT ALL DISABILITIES ARE OBVIOUS.As the nice Lady outside said 'Poor communication skills are paramount in all walks of life'.I will never go there again.

Binns is a massive department store, located right in the town centre. It has a number of diffeent…read morestores and brands within. in the cosmetics area all major brands are covered; clinique, Lancome, Estee Lauder, Benefit, Calvin Klien etc. In the clothing area their are labels and shops such as; Coast, Wallis and Oasis, along with many major shoe brands. It is ideal place to visit to buy an outfit for any occasion. It also offers men and childrens clothing, along with furniture and homewares.

This branch of Home Bargains is located in the Castelgate Centre, at the end near Wilkinsons, sort…read moreof opposite Holland & Barratts. It's a nice little shop for a bargain. Have to admit, I prefer the branch at Coulby Newham, but maybe that's just because I'm more familiar with it. They sell all kinds of bargains, from household items and kitchenware, to toys and games. They also sell bedding, and I've been lucky and bought children's character duvet sets here for about £9.99 when they were over £15 everywhere else! They also stock food items - mostly tinned food, or coffee or biscuits, the kind of thing that doesn't really go off. You will generally find these food items are a little closer to their sell by dates than you would get in the big supermarkets, but they are nevertheless still within the dates, so ok to use, and much cheaper.

Home Bargains sells a good range of general home accessories and general food products. Range is…read moresubject to change and in general, is always different each time you visit. Service is excellent and the staff to customer ratio is good, and staff are friendly. Great place to find cheap items especially quality pans and cutlery. Choice is quite poor, but good basic items.

Boyes sells a bit of everything but I go there mainly to buy material and craft bits 'n' bobs. Some…read moreof their items are bargain prices but others can be found cheaper elsewhere so it depends if you're in the mood to shop around. This particular Boyes is ok but the staff always seem a bit moody and not very willing to help (they expected me to reach up and take down a huge roll of material by myself!)

Boyes Boyes who could live without a boyes!!! Set on 2 two floors this store has the usualy…read morefantastic priced items for your home, beauty and clothing needs. Because of the amount of items the shop stocks it can be quite tight to get around the shelves but you wont be dissapointed!!! There is a great section upstairs with lots of material just perfect for dressing up needs and lots of buttons and braiding you can imagine. The health and beauty items available are such good prices and lots are well known makes! The sweets are often of offer , the children toy section is good although you never know what is going to be in. Go here and you will usually find you will not leave without opening your purse!

This branch of Marks and Spencer is located on Teesside Retail Park. It's on the right hand side as…read moreyou enter the main square, near Zavvi. This is quite a large branch, set out over two floors. Downstairs they have a dedicated food section, then moving left you come to the women's clothing. They have shoes, lingerie, and lots of lovely fashion. The only one I actually notice is Per Una, so truth be told, I don't know if they stock other brands, as I've only noticed the Per Una. They have some really nice items. Most of it is out of my price range, but I have been lucky there when they've had end of season sales one. The service is excellent. The fitting rooms are really quite spacious and luxurious, compared to what I'm used to in Asda, for example! The staff are friendly and helpful. Upstairs, they have men's clothing, and a gift section, and homewares. Last time I was in, I noticed they also had a television section upstairs! This was new to me, but it was a smart little section, not a lot of choice, but the service, again, was excellent. The lady took time out to talk me through some of the products, and was really helpful. About twenty years ago I thought Marks and Spencer was really posh, and the epitome of quality and good service. Then it sort of went downhill, but I think they're climbing back up now.

This is a handy, decent sized Marks and Spencers store which is is part of Teesside Retail Park…read more Because of this there is plenty of car parking outside and it is open later than your average store. I am not sure of the exact hours but I think around 8pm on an average night. As well as the usual ranges of fashion, homeware, food etc there is a cafe on the first floor and a currency exchange which is handy as M&S often have good rates. Personally I think that M&S have become more competitive in recent years and I am now shopping her more and more.

A really friendly chemist located right in the heart of Ingleby Barwick. I've only used this branch…read morea handful of times, when my own chemist round by Tesco, has not had an item in and they've sent me here instead. The two chemists are part of the same company. I've always found the staff friendly and helpful, and this is a well stocked little chemist shop.

Hepworths Chemists have two shops located in Ingleby Barwick adjacent to Doctors surgeries /…read morecommunity medical centres. The staff are always friendly and happy to help and offer great advice; such as which cough medicines are sugar free when buying for a diabetic. It is a great community chemist and the shop makes a great effort to get top know its regular customers. There is a home delivery service available for those who require it. Wouldn't even dream of going elsewhere!