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.

Sessions take place on the following dates at the War Memorial Hall on Darras Road, NE20 9NX:

Thursday 31 Dec 2009, 10:00 to 14:00
Thursday 22 Apr 2010, 14:00 to 19:00

For more information on nearby sessions or to book an appointment please visit www.blood.co.uk.

Check the latest forecast for Ponteland (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 Ponteland Library and Heddon 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:
Ponteland fire station: 01661 823357

North East Ambulance Service: 0191 4302000.

Newcastle General Hospital : 0191 233 6161

GPs:
White Medical Group (Ponteland) : 01661 822222
Ponteland Medical Group: 01661 825513
Darras Hall Surgery (Ponteland Medical Group) : 01661 825513
White Medical Group (Stamfordham): 01661 886587
Scots Gap Medical Group: 01661 886203

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

Ponteland East - Mel Armstrong
Tel: 01661 824544
E-mail: MEArmstrong@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

Ponteland North - Richard Dodd
Tel: 01661 881192
E-mail: RDodd@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

Ponteland South with Heddon - Peter Jackson
Tel: 01830 530218
E-mail: PEJackson@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

Ponteland West - Veronica Jones
Tel: 01830 530337
E-mail: VJones@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk

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

North East MEP Fiona Hall
Tel: 0191 383 0119
www.fionahall.org.uk

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

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

You can find out the latest fuel prices for the Ponteland area at www.petrolprices.com.