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 next blood donor sessions in Newbiggin St Bartholomew's Church, Front Street, NE64 6NU on the following dates:
Friday 11 Dec 2009, 14:00 to 19:00
Friday 23 Apr 2010, 14:00 to 19:00
There are further dates in Ashington and Lynemouth.
To book an appointment or for more information visit www.blood.co.uk.
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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 Newbiggin 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:
Ashington fire station 01670 520253
North East Ambulance Service: 0191 430-2000.
Wansbeck General Hospital: 0844 811 8111
GPs:
Wellway Medical Newbiggin: 01670 816921
Dr Toop & Ptns: 01670 816921
Northumbrian Water:
General Enquiries - 0845 717 1100
Report a flood - 0800 3287648
Environment Agency: 08708 506 506
NHS Direct: 0845 4647
Northumberland County Council : 01670 533000
Newbiggin Central and East - Coun Alan Thompson
ALAThompson@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01670 818358
Wansbeck Seaton with Newbiggin West - Coun Jim Lang
JimLang@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01670 856911
Wansbeck MP Denis Murphy:
Tel: 020 7219 3000
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You can find out the latest fuel prices for the Newbiggin area at www.petrolprices.com.
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