PUBS in the city centre are now the only places that are selling wristbands for Newcastle's New Year celebrations.

Canny revellers have snapped up thousands of bands for Countdown 2002, and there is only a limited number still available.

The following pubs and clubs still have a few bands: Waterline, Sea Nightclub, Akenside Traders, Buffalo Joes, Flynns, Casa, Quilted Camel, Red House, Bob Trollops, Offshore 44 and Julies.

Some of the pubs are offering packages which include wristbands.