Members of the public are being reminded they can access walk-in centres and minor injury units throughout the region during the festive season.

No appointments are needed - you can walk in to use any of the services.

Walk-in centres are available for treatment of minor illnesses or injuries without an appointment for all patients except children under two years old.

The nearest blood donor sessions in Northumberland are at Hexham and Haltwhistle:

Hexham West End Methodist Church, Leazes Terrace, NE46 3DF
Monday 16 Nov 2009, 14:00 to 15:30 and 16:15 to 19:30
Monday 07 Dec 2009, 14:00 to 15:30 and 16:15 to 19:30
Monday 04 Jan 2010, 14:00 to 15:30 and 16:15 to 19:30
Monday 08 Feb 2010, 14:00 to 15:30 and 16:15 to 19:30
Monday 22 Feb 2010, 14:00 to 15:30 and 16:15 to 19:30
Monday 29 Mar 2010, 14:00 to 15:30 and 16:15 to 19:30
Monday 26 Apr 2010, 14:00 to 15:30 and 16:15 to 19:30

Hexham Torch Centre, Corbridge Road, NE46 1QS
Sunday 13 Dec 2009, 10:45 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 16:30
Sunday 31 Jan 2010, 10:45 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 16:30
Sunday 11 Apr 2010, 10:45 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 16:30

Haltwhistle Methodist Schoolroom, NE49 0AX
Tuesday 17 Nov 2009, 14:30 to 19:00
Tuesday 26 Jan 2010, 14:30 to 19:00
Monday 15 Mar 2010, 14:30 to 19:00

For more information on local sessions, or to book an appointment for one of these sessions, visit www.blood.co.uk.

Check out the latest forecasts for Allendale (Hexham), Allenheads (Boltshope Park) and the North Pennines.

Environment Agency North East flood warnings »

Severe weather warnings for the North East » (Met Office)

This Northumberland County Council page has information about opening hours and services available at Allendale Library.

View general information about household rubbish collection from Northumberland County Council.

Northumbria Police: 01661 872555

Crimestoppers: 0800 555111

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service:
Allendale Fire Station 01434 618165

North East Ambulance Service: 0191 4302000.

Hexham General Hospital: 0844 811 8111
Ruth Lancaster James (Alston) Hospital: 01434 381218

Allendale Medical Practise: 01434 683280

Northumbrian Water:
General Enquiries - 0845 717 1100
Report a flood - 0800 3287648

Environment Agency: 08708 506 506

NHS Direct: 0845 4647

Compare fuel prices in your area at www.petrolprices.com.

Information from Northumberland County Council on roadworks happening in the area.

Type your postcode into the Post Office's branch locator to find your nearest branch.

South Tynedale Councillor- Colin Horncastle
CWHorncastle@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01434 618259

Hexham MP Peter Atkinson:
Tel: 0207 2194013 / 01434 603954
www.peteratkinson.com