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.

Forthcoming sessions:

Stocksfield Community Centre, NE43 7HL

Friday 08 Jan 2010, 14:30 to 19:00
Friday 30 Apr 2010, 14:30 to 19:00

Corbridge First School, NE45 5JQ

Sunday 07 Feb 2010, 10:30 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 16:30

There are further sessions in Hexham and Prudhoe

For more information and to book an appointment see the National Blood Service website.

Check out the forecast for Corbridge, Riding Mill, Stocksfield and Blanchland (Boltshope Park) from Yahoo! weather.

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 Corbridge Library.

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

Northumbria Police: 03456 043 043

Crimestoppers: 0800 555111

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service:
Hexham fire station: 01434 602212
Prudhoe fire station: 01661 834598
Allendale fire station: 01434 618165

North East Ambulance Service: 0191 4302000.

Hexham General Hospital: 0844 811 8111
Shotley Bridge Community Hospital: 0191 333 2333

GPs:
Corbridge Medical Group: 01434 632011
Branch End Surgery (Stocksfield): 01661 842626

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

Environment Agency: 08708 506 506
The Environment Agency's Floodline: 0845 988-1188
Register with the Floodline service to have an automated message sent to your telephone when your home or business becomes at risk of flooding.

NHS Direct: 0845 46 47

Northumberland County Council: 01670 533000

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View information from Northumberland County Council on current roadworks in the county.

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Corbridge- Coun Jean Fearon
Tel: 01434 632802
E-mail: JBFearon@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

Stocksfield and Broomhaugh- Coun Anne Dale
Tel: 01434 673326
E-mail: ADale@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

Bywell- Coun Paul Kelly
Tel: 01661 835302
E-mail: PKelly@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

Humshaugh- Coun Edward Heslop
Tel: 01434 681424
E-mail: EHeslop@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

South Tynedale- Coun Colin Horncastle
Tel: 01434 618259
E-mail: CWHorncastle@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

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