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'Sad loss' as another bank to close in town
Concerns have been raised for staff and residents in town following the news that Weymouth is to lose yet another bank
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Concerns have been raised for staff and residents in town following the news that Weymouth is to lose yet another bank
Halifax in St Mary Street, Weymouth is the latest bank to shut as more business is conducted online. But it leaves people, particularly those who don't feel comfortable going online to use services, w
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