Thanks for confirming the shop that was knocked down next to Darlington's. Yep - Barn Lane thats it. Yes, I am still sticking to my guns atm that the little red shop ( Shortie )
was not next to Darlingtons as far as I remember. Lets see. Our neighbour was called Mr Heath (I think) and he owned the shop for many years. I'll check again this week when I go visit my Moms old house.
Yes the 11 stop was originally round the corner in Boulton, Alan I remember that now you mentioned it.
The Co-op was at the bottom of Babington and the building is still there today I'm pleased to say.
The other newsagents close by was Withers on the corner of Queens Head Road... great memories guys.. keep them coming.