Last week, Chief Executive Bob Diamond and Finance Director Chris Lucas agreed to cut bonuses until the bank improves its profitability.

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In July, the Financial Services Authority said it was investigating both the bank and four current and former senior employees, including finance director Chris Lucas.

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Chris Lucas from Amey, the firm that carries out gritting for the area, said roads across the region were not too bad, although traffic was moving slower than normal.

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