THE opening times for the Redcar and Cleveland Register Office at 88 Westgate, Guisborough during the holiday period are:

Monday, December 23, 9am-4pm; Tuesday, December 24, 9am-12.30pm; Christmas Day and Boxing Day the office will be closed; Friday, December 27, 9am-4pm; Monday, December 30, 9am-4pm; Tuesday December 31, 9am-12.30pm; New Year's Day, closed.

On Thursday and Friday, January 2 and 3, the office will be open from 9am until 4pm.

Priority will be given to the registration of deaths over the period and an appointment system is in operation.

To make an appointment call (01287) 632564.

In extreme emergencies an out of office hours telephone is available on 0790 042 6555.