CLITHEROE'S branch of the Halifax bank has closed.

The branch in Castle Street, in Clitheroe closed at the end of January.

A spokesman for Halifax, said: “I can confirm that the branches were closed on January 28.

We apologise sincerely for any inconvenience caused to our customers.

“We have written to our customers to explain what has happened.

"Importantly, they do not need to take any further action; their accounts will continue to operate as normal.”