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.

Hexham West End Methodist Church, Leazes Terrace, NE46 3DL:
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

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

Check out the forecast for Hexham (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 Hexham 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

North East Ambulance Service: 0191 4302000.

Hexham General Hospital: 0844 811 8111

GPs:
Burn Brae Medical Group: 01434 603627
The Sele Medical Practice: 01434 602237
Humshaugh & Wark (Humshaugh practise): 01434 681281

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

Following the recent extension to Hexham General Hospital, here is a list of all the services now provided:

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

Hexham Central with Acomb- Terry Robson
Tel: 01434 607770
E-mail: TRobson@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

Hexham East- Ingrid Whale
Tel: 01434 605282
E-mail: IWhale@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

Hexham West- Derek Kennedy:
Tel: 01434 607669
E-mail: DKennedy@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

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

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

View information from Northumberland County Council on roadworks happening in Northumberland.