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Jack Thomson

Johnstone 'almost a banking desert' after RBS announce plans to close branch in town

Johnstone is close to becoming a “banking desert” after the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) announced plans to close its branch in the town, a councillor has said.

The shutters are set to come down on the Church Street facility in August, leading to a motion demanding RBS management reconsider its decision.

Andy Doig’s call for a rethink received unanimous backing among his fellow elected members at Thursday’s full council meeting.

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