CUSTOMERS of the HSBC bank at 138 High Street, Crediton, received letters this week informing them that the branch would be closing at 3pm on Friday, January 24, 2014.

The letter, from Gareth Clarkson, branch manager, HSBC, Exeter High Street, wrote: "At HSBC, we are constantly evolving and developing our services.

"And with the growth of telephone and internet banking in recent years, this has naturally resulted in some branches being used less often.

"Therefore, after careful consideration, we have taken the difficult decision to close our branch at 138 High Street, Crediton, as of 3pm on Friday, January 24, 2014.

FOR FULL STORY PLEASE SEE ISSUE 954