Crystal News is one of two convenient stores on the same road that provide all the basics to the…read morecommunity aroundn without having to travel all the way to the nearest Sainsbury's. I always see the same man working alone in the store and this little store can become quite busy. They have a huge selection of magazines and newspapers as well as all the basic items you might need. Their shelves are always fully stocked which is a plus. I am not exactly sure if they accept credit cards, never tried due to so many people coming in and out and I don't want to inconvenience everyone else for the sake of £5 or so. They sell bus passes and travel cards and you can top up Oyster. I am almost sure that they open at 7 in the mornings, so if you ran out of credit, tada! There is no cash point in the area, so be prepared. Oh and they do sell scratch cards and the National Lotto.

This shop is great. I am actually personal friends with the shopkeeper, but that does not affect my…read morereview, I believe in being frank either way. It is well stocked, reasonable prices for the items it sells, and yes the same man always works there! Sometimes he has an assistant, but not often. They do open about 7am, and stay until about 7-8pm 7 days a week. It does get very busy as it is the only local shop to offer Oyster top-ups, bus passes and sell Oyster cards, otherwise you have to travel to a shop near Sainsbury's to get Oysters. If the newspaper you want is out of stock, come back in the evening and a fresh stack will be waiting. It is very clean there, and very well run. Odd times it is closed until later in the morning, but as the one man runs it, of course this can happen due to delays etc. However this is rare, and he will always be open each day in the end. They do take bank debit cards at a 50p standard charge, not sure about credit cards. They even sell batteries!

A bit on the small side, GC Newsagents is about the only variety in Rochford you'll have within the…read moretown-square for food shops, other than the local supermarket. They do the lottery, though their machine often seems to be suffering from technical problems, (working with the machines in the past, I know how unreliable they can be, so it's not their fault). Prices are nothing to complain about, being about average compared to the shops in the area, and sometimes a few pence cheaper than shops in the Southend Town Centre. Staff will try to help you where possible too, and will always greet you.

Golden Cross Newsagent offers magazines and newspapers as well as National Lottery terminal, in…read moreaddition sweets and greeting cards. Family run with personal service. Situated in parade of shops with free parking.

Nice little store! Doesn't look glamorous from the outside but has lots of quick necessities when…read moreyou go inside (especially drinks and snacks).

This little convenience store is just around the corner from where I stayed in Holland Park…read more There's a Tesco around the corner and closer to the Underground but when you just want to pop out for emergency provisions, this is the place to go. Right next to the Zipcars too! FTR, again bishes!

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

This is my local newsagent and the best one on the Green Lanes stretch. The store is larger than…read morethe average newsagents, so there is a feeling of space in this shop. The selection of newspapers and magazines is very good. I've noticed newspapers from all over the world, reflecting the wealth of ethnic backrounds of local customers. There is also a large stand with greeting cards for all occasions. This shop is really a mix of newsagents and corner shop, selling all sorts of convenience foods. The prices are slightly higher than the local supermarkets, but the convenience of buying a pint of milk almost right on your doorstep is worth paying extra for, in my opinion. You can also get you tube/bus passes here. the bus stop is right in front of this shop, so a quick top-up of the Oyster card is more than convenient here.

This is a large WHSmith store, a travel location serving London Victoria Station. They have a great…read moreselection of travel essentials such as a drinks fridge, including a small selection of alcohol, that covers almost the whole wall on the right side of the store. Prices are high here, ultimately you're paying for convenience, if you have more time, you can pick up 90% of the items here at a fraction of the cost, even just a couple of minutes down the road. This is the case at pretty much every WHSmith Travel location. There is a Nescafe Azera coffee machine here, obviously, you have the usual suspects inside the station, but this coffee machine is especially useful if you're in a hurry ahead of getting a train, and don't have time to wait at Starbucks/Costa etc. The checkout area seemed a little too compact for my liking, it became a little messy rather quickly, given the size of the store, it's almost unacceptable as they could easily improve the area. 4*

A larger than average station branch of W H Smiths, located right in the heart of the station, and…read moreset over two floors. The ground floor has a huge (and unsurprisingly busy) magazine and newspaper section, as well as a smaller book section, selling fiction, travel and business books. It's usually packed with commuters browsing the magazines while waiting for their train. There's also a food cabinet selling a limited range of drinks and pre-packed sandwiches. Upstairs is the cards and stationery section, with a large choice of greeting cards.

Good News is Shopstop's only newsagent inside the station. It's really tiny but it's really packed…read morewith all sorts of magazines, newspapers, drinks, sweeties and other bits and bobs for travelers. You can also buy your Oyster cards here or get a top up in the mornings. A word of warning though, there's usually huge queue on a Monday morning so either get it the night before or be prepared for a long wait - this has often made me late for work. I love this little newsagent's... it's always been really handy when passing through Clapham Junction.

The Heybridge News is located half way along Heybridge road. Continue to the Brentwood end of…read moreIngatestone High Street and then turn left down The Leas and at the bottom turn right into Heybridge Road. It has been run by an extremely helpful and friendly family for many years. The shop is very handy to those living in the Heybridge community but remains a little hidden to those passing through the village. It is primarily a Newsagent but stocks many basic food items and is very handy if you just need a pint of milk. If regulars request something the owners will endeavour to get it within a few days. The prices of goods are more expensive than supermarkets but not terribly over priced. A handy little newsagent if you are in the area by a lovely couple.