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Lloyds Banking Group has announced it is phasing out the Halifax brand, moving existing accounts to Lloyds branding with no action required by customers. Branch signs will be replaced or merged through 2027, while customer numbers and sort codes remain unchanged. The shift aims to simplify the group’s portfolio, with no job cuts anticipated.
Gutweed blooms along Charmouth’s river mouth hint at nutrient levels and summer coastal activity. The sea remains safe for bathing, but runoff boosts seaweed growth near the river, while Bar Ledges show a richer ecosystem and geological memory.