Communities banking on new hubs

As more banks pull out of high streets, Jane Silke looks at how multi-purpose hubs could prove to be the solution for communities

Newton Aycliffe becomes the first town in the region, along with 36 others nationwide, to be served by banking hub
Plans for 117 more hubs — three for the North East — with 5,500 banks closing since 2015

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