LLOYDS Bank will be closing down four branches in the South Hams.

The bank have confirmed that branches in Salcombe, Modbury, South Brent and Dartmouth are to permanently close their doors in March 2017.

Reuters has reported that Lloyds is closing 49 branches across the country, with the loss of 520 jobs.

A spokesperson for Lloyds Bank said: 'We can confirm that we will be closing our branches in Modbury, South Brent, Salcombe and Dartmouth in March next year.

'These branches have been identified for closure because of the changing way customers choose to bank with us. The majority of customers now regularly use alternative branches or use other ways to bank, such as using online and telephone banking to complete their banking needs.

'We apologise for any inconvenience that these changes may cause, and have informed customers of the closest alternative branches.'

The spokesperson continued: 'We remain committed to these communities and we will be introducing a new mobile branch banking service to support the customers affected by these closures, alongside other ways to access banking locally.

'Our mobile branches are designed to be flexible and provide services, such as making deposits, withdrawing cash and paying bills, as well as helping customers use online banking and make general account or product enquiries. These mobile branches will be on the road from March and April next year.'

A group campaigning to 'Keep Lloyds Bank in Modbury' has already appeared on Facebook, with a poll asking people to respond to the question 'Do you believe Lloyds bank should reconsider its decision to close the Modbury branch?'