W H Smith made a welcome return to Frome a few years ago, after a too-long absence. Back forty…read moreyears ago Smiths was situated up bath Street, in the premises now ocupied by the Kebab Shop! However, this birght, light new store is even more central now, right in the main Westway throughfare. Selling all the items you expect from Smiths it offers: books, magazines and papers, stationary, cards, writing pens, school and office supplies. It's not the biggest store space so the range has to be somewhat limited, but it's very well planned and really you can find just about anything you need there. Watch out for offers and bargains on all their book stocks. New releases can be pre-orderered. And beware the occasional 'chocolate special offer' if you're watching your waistline! Very nice and very tempting!

This has to be the cheapest newsagent in the city. Do you remember when Mars Bars were like 26p and…read morechewing gum was 19p then it started to creep up until in recent years it has clambered so high that you won't even get much change from a pound for a lot of choccy bars? Well, this shop is thankfully bucking the trend selling choccy bars for the 35 - 50p mark, crisps and even drinks the same. What's more, the staff are really lovely and polite. I've just got a job near this shop and I'm sure I'll be saving loads ever month because the stock is reasonably priced (I used to work near McColls on Temple Way). Avon News also has a good mix of newspapers and magazines and greetings card for that last minute panic when you realise you've forgotten your mum's birthday (never done it myself, thankfully).

Avon News is a well rounded little newsagents, boasting the usual range of newspapers, magazines,…read moreconfectionery, stationary and the like. Staff are friendly and welcoming and like to chat.

This newsagents shop is so much bigger than it looks from the outside!! I visited it twice today on…read moretwo different occasions (the first time to buy a paper and the second to browse) and I was impressed by the good service and very large selection of newspapers and magazines. Everything is laid out so nicely too in a very eye-catching way with unusual curved display racks going down the centre of the floor space. In addition to papers and mags, there are plenty of local books, stationery (including school/college items), and, around the corner at the back, good quality greetings cards. Some jigsaws for sale as well and a full range of confectionery.

It's a great newsagents,well stocked and displayed nicely , equipped with everything one needs, yet…read morethe staffs curt and standoffish behaviour is less desirable. They are so rude,inpolite and miserable that they made my partner & myself feel very uncomfortable.NO please & thank you's were mentioned ,it takes nothing to show a few manners especially whilst dealing & working with the public. How do these people get jobs? they make victor meldrew look happy. It's a shame as the shop itself is very good,but the employee,s have really put me off.

They charged me £4.20 for 6 stamps which cost £4.02. When I challenged the girl she said she…read morethought a stamp was about 70p. I put her right. But then she said 'that's what we charge.' She can't charge what she likes for stamps there's a set price. She didn't apologise or acknowledge anything and didn't return the extra. She smiled smugly as if she thought it was funny. Go somewhere else for good service at the proper price.

4 or even 5 stars? I love this book shop!…read moreI don't know if this is a chain, but it feels like a one-off shop. Wander down delightful Cheap Street, with the stream running down it, and you'll soon arrive at the shop. I am interested in children's books and it's a wonderful place to come for 'picture-flats'. The shop is full to the brim with books and related items. There is a local interest section with maps in a room at the back. The staff is knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I get a lovely feeling when I support this book shop.

First time here. Wonderful full English Breakfast and other healthier offerings like Avocado Toast.read more

From the owner: Local, national and international newspapers and magazines. An extensive home delivery service…read moreacross Bath. Parcel drop off / collection point for Hermes, UPS & Pass My Parcel.