A killer driver, a revenge-fuelled family and two murderers are amongst those who have been jailed in Greater Manchester this month.
11.05.2023 - 13:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A new banking hub has been confirmed for a Greater Manchester area set to lose its last remaining bank this summer. NatWest’s decision to shut its Heald Green branch meant people living in the Cheadle area were to be left without any face-to-face banking services from July. There are around 40,000 homes across the constituency.But LINK - the UK’s cash access and ATM network - has now announced that a new bank will open in nearby Bramhall. The decision comes after a concerted campaign from the community and local politicians. The hub will offer basic counter services, allowing people to withdraw cash, collect change, deposit cheques, pay bills and make balance enquiries. Automated services for deposits and withdrawals may also be available.
Staff from specific banks will be available on alternating days, so people can speak to them about any financial issues they may need help with. Nearby Marple will also benefit from a new deposit service to help local businesses bank their cash more easily.
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The news has been welcomed by Coun Tom Morrison, Liberal Democrat councillor for Cheadle West and Gatley. “This is a huge success for our area and for those councillors and campaigners that fought to make it happen,” said a ‘delighted’ Coun Morrison.
“Our campaign attracted the support of a thousand people across Cheadle Constituency, and I would like to thank everyone that got involved. Access to cash is a serious issue for hundreds of vulnerable and elderly residents across Cheadle Constituency.
"The closures of our local banks would have done untold damage, however this commitment to open a banking hub will help provide the support that people and local
A killer driver, a revenge-fuelled family and two murderers are amongst those who have been jailed in Greater Manchester this month.
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