The main local shopping requirements can be found here at   "The Ridgeway Parade"  at the junction of Award Road and The Verne.

The Londis.   (including an Official Post Office). General grocers, who is "Open all hours".  Very useful facility for the local community.
The Verne Video Centre. All the latest films, DVD's, Playstation games, etc..  Open 'till late.
The Verne Dental Surgery. Recommended.  His name is Mr. Squirrel.   Top Man. 
Cousins "Uni-Sex Hair Designs". Operating from here for some years now, and always appears to be busy.
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Stars Newsagents. A small newsagents, who caters for the community. They can deliver your papers daily.
Take A Chip Away A Fish & Chip shop of fine quality.
The Sue Ryder Shop Charity shop accepting most donated goods, but not electrical pieces thank-you. Please support. 
The Happy Fountain. Chinese / Thai cuisine. Take away. Open 'til 10P.M