Useful Info

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.

Blood donor sessions

Posted by The Journal on Nov 10, 09 12:00 AM in Useful Info

National Blood Service

Druridge Bay County Middle School, South Broomhill NE65 9SD
Tuesday 09 Feb 2010, 14:45 to 19:00

Lynemouth Miner's Welfare, NE61 5YJ
Tuesday 15 Dec 2009, 14:45 to 19:00
Tuesday 20 Apr 2010, 14:45 to 19:00

There are also sessions in Ashington, Morpeth and Amble.

For more information, or to book an appointment, visit www.blood.co.uk.

Widdrington and Lynemouth weather

Posted by The Journal on Jul 16, 09 09:00 AM in Weather

This Northumberland County Council page has information about opening hours and services available at Widdrington Library, Lynemouth Library, Ellington Library and Hadston House Community Access Library.

Essential phone numbers

Posted by The Journal on Apr 1, 09 09:00 AM in Essential phone numbers

Northumbria Police: 03456 043 043

Crimestoppers: 0800 555111

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service:
Ashington fire station- 01670 520253
Amble fire station- 01665 714026
Morpeth fire station- 01670 534659

North East Ambulance Service: 0191 4302000.

Wansbeck General Hospital, Morpeth Cottage Hospital: 0844 811 8111

GPs:
Widdrington Surgery- 01670 790229
Wellway Medical Lynemouth- 01670 502333
Coquet Medical Group (South Broomhill)- 01670 760229

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 533000

Petrol prices

Posted by The Journal on Nov 12, 08 12:35 PM in Useful Info

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Northumberland roadworks

Posted by The Journal on Nov 12, 08 12:35 PM in Useful Info

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

Post offices

Posted by The Journal on Nov 12, 08 12:35 PM in Useful Info

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

Bin days

Posted by The Journal on Nov 12, 08 12:35 PM in Bin days

Search on Castle Morpeth Council's website to find out the bin collection day for your area.

Councillor and MP contacts

Posted by The Journal on Nov 12, 08 12:35 PM in Councillor contacts

Chevington with Longhorsley- Coun Glen Sanderson
Tel: 01670 787242
GSanderson@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

Lynemouth- Coun Milburn Douglas
Tel: 01670 860783
MIDouglas@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

Ulgham- Coun David Towns
Tel: 01670 504355
DTowns@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

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

Which MP's constituency am I in? Click the link to search by postcode.

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