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Monday 6am - 8pm Tuesday 6am - 8pm Wednesday 6am - 8pm Thursday 6am - 8pm Friday 6am - 8pm Saturday 6am - 8pm Sunday 6am - 8pm

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Low Fell's oldest run Newsagent and general convenience offering first class service for over 100 years.

22/09/2026

🔥 NEW IN 🔥

Knox Hydrate Sparkling Hydration has landed! 💦✨

Now available in 4 flavours:
🍋 Lemon Lime
🍊 Tropical Citrus
🫐 Berry Currant
🍊 Orange Fizz

✅ Sugar Free
✅ Caffeine Free
✅ 500ml

Which flavour are you trying first? 👀

Pop into Sockets and grab yours! 🥤

12/09/2026

🎃👻 New goodies have arrived at Sockets! 👻🎃

Halloween is just around the corner and we’ve got some spooky new bits in store! 🕷️🦇

🎃 Halloween cake toppers & decorations
👻 Cute ghost scented candles
🧙‍♀️ Perfect for Halloween parties, cakes & home decorating
⚡ Plus some super cute Pokémon goodies too!

Pop into Sockets and have a look — lots of fun little treats and decorations to choose from! 🎃✨

Limited stock available, so grab your favourites while they’re here!

22/08/2026

Flash Giga Packs Speed Mops half price £13.50 while stocks last

17/07/2026

Back in stock Poke'mon trading game cards available in store now.

23/05/2026

Back in stock Poke'mon trading game cards available in store now.

22/05/2026

🚨 SPICY LOVERS… THIS ONE’S FOR YOU 🚨

Special introductory offer price

The viral Korean noodles everyone talks about are NOW in Socketts Low Fell 🔥🍜

🌶️ Buldak Cheese
🌶️ Buldak Carbonara
🌶️ Kimchi Noodles
🧀 Takis Nacho
🥤 Aloe Vera Drinks

Who’s brave enough to try them? 😅

Tag your spicy-food friend

19/05/2026

World Cup 2026 Starter Packs and Stickers now available at Socketts

23/04/2026

22/04/2026

We’re hiring!

Our local newsagents is looking for a experienced Part-Time Shop Assistant to join our friendly team.

🕒 Varied shifts available
Shop opening hours:
Mon–Sat: 7:30am–6pm
Sun: 7:30am–4pm

Role includes:
• Serving customers & taking payments
• PayPoint & National Lottery
• Stacking shelves & stock rotation
• Stock ordering & deliveries

✅ Must be 18+ (alcohol sales)
✅ Reliable, friendly & good with customers
Retail experience helpful but not essential — full training provided.

Interested? Pop in with your CV or message us for details!

Address

578 Durham Road
Gateshead
NE96HX

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 8pm
Tuesday	6am - 8pm
Wednesday	6am - 8pm
Thursday	6am - 8pm
Friday	6am - 8pm
Saturday	6am - 8pm
Sunday	6am - 8pm

Telephone

+441914877505

Website

facebook.com

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