Northumberland County Council issued the following update earlier today:
Weather
Overnight most of the county has had about an inch of snow with some coastal areas and the south east corner having some 2 to 3 inches.
Temperatures have been very low with some areas recording at least -10°C and parts of the Tyne Valley were affected by freezing fog this morning.
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 following blood donor sessions will take place at Thropton Memorial Hall (NE65 7LT):
Friday 15 Jan 2010, 14:00 to 19:00
Friday 12 Feb 2010, 14:00 to 19:00
There are also sessions at Alnwick.
For more information on nearby sessions or to book an appointment visit www.blood.co.uk.
Northumbria Police: 03456 043 043
Crimestoppers: 0800 555111
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service:
Rothbury fire station 01669 620956
North East Ambulance Service: 0191 430 2000.
Rothbury Community Hospital: 01669 620 555
GPs:
Rothbury Practise: 01669 620339
Rothbury Practise Longframlington: 01665 570311
Farndale (Harbottle): 01669 650280
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
Homes for Northumberland: 0845 600 6400
Check out the weather forecasts for Rothbury, Morpeth, Alnwick and the Cheviot Hills
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 Rothbury Library.
View general information about household rubbish collection from Northumberland County Council.
Rothbury - Coun Steven Bridgett
SBridgett@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
01669 622999
Shilbottle - Coun Trevor Thorne
TNThorne@northumberlandcouncil.gov.uk
01665 570249
Berwick MP Sir Alan Beith
Tel: 01665 602 901 / 020 7219 3540.
www.alanbeith.org.uk
Has your property been affected by the floods?
The Environment Agency's site has practical advice for managing before, during and after incidents of flooding.
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