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 local sessions are at Seahouses Ex-Servicemen's Club, Main Street, NE68 7RG:

Wednesday 11 Nov 2009, 14:30 to 19:00
Tuesday 23 Mar 2010, 14:30 to 19:00

There are also sessions at Alnwick and Berwick.

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

Check out the latest forecast for Seahouses and Belford (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 Seahouses 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:
Belford Fire Station: 01668 219491
Seahouses Fire Station: 01665 721959

Seahouses Lifeboat Station: 01665 720370

North East Ambulance Service: 0191 430-2000

Berwick Infirmary, Alnwick Infirmary : 0844 811 8111

GPs:
Bondgate Practise Seahouses: 01665 510888
Belford Medical Practise, Seahouses Surgery: 01665 720917
Belford Medical Practise: 01668 213738

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 4647

Northumberland County Council: 01670 533 000

Berwick Borough Housing (and 24hr domestic abuse helpline): 08000 461451

Compare fuel prices in the Seahouses and Belford area at www.petrolprices.com.

Information from Northumberland County Council on current roadworks in Northumberland.

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

Bamburgh Councillor Pat Scott:
Tel: 01665 720466
E-mail: PAScott@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

Berwick MP Sir Alan Beith:
Tel: 01665 602 901 / 020 7219 3540.
www.alanbeith.org.uk