'First Trust closures will have negative impact' -MP

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Thursday, 23 February 2017 09:45

By Iveren McCallion

The MP here says planned First Bank branch closures will have a negative impact on high streets.

South Down and Armagh are to lose five First Trust bank branches - Armagh, Banbridge, Downpatrick, Portadown and Warrenpoint.

Ten others will be closed across Northern Ireland.

It will happen over the summer with services moving to nearby branches.

Mrs Ritchie told Q Radio that the banks play an integral role in the regeneration of town centres.

And she believes the closures will be a blow to locals.

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