THE last remaining bank in Grange-over-Sands is to close its doors.

Lloyds Bank announced today that the branch on Lowther Gardens, which is the only bank branch still operating in the town, will close its doors on August 19 this year.   

A statement from the bank said the decision had been made after a "careful review." 

"We have made the difficult decision to close this branch because customers are using it less often," the statement added.

"In addition, the majority of customers are also using alternative ways to bank.

Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron said the news was "another huge blow to the community in Grange." 

“For many older residents, online banking is not always something that is easily accessible or something that they feel comfortable using," he said.

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“We see countless stories of innocent people being robbed of thousands of pounds through online banking scams, with banks often refusing to fully compensate their customers.

“If this alarming trend of bank closures in our towns and villages is now an inevitability, then banks have a duty to start properly protecting people from the huge threats that come with online banking.

“The banks should also start properly compensating our post offices who are increasingly now doing the bulk of their face-to-face work.”