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Northern Ireland's first banking hub is set to open next week with four more to help protect access to cash services following the closure of traditional bank branches. The first hub will be located in Kilkeel and is due to open at 47 Greencastle Street at 11am on Wednesday, December 6 by the Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, councillor Valerie Hart

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