The closure of branches means that access is becoming more of a problem, particularly in poor areas.

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Jim Wells of the DUP was concerned that the closure might be seen by some people as a means of saving money.

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Or if the council's closure of a local youth club means more teenagers hanging around and causing mischief?

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It said the scheduled closure of Hunterston B and Torness means that Scotland would lose a significant volume of low-carbon power and called for the extension or ultimate replacement of Scotland's nuclear facilities.

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The closure of public transport along the US East Coast means millions of people are unable to get to work.

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Look for two key indicators - the closure of Guantanamo Bay and the extension of the ban on torture to the CIA, which means the end of waterboarding.

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