Clothing store could take over former bank

Lloyds announced it was closing its Market Harborough branch earlier this year

A clothing store could take over the site of a recently-closed bank in Leicestershire after a planning application was submitted.

Lloyds Bank announced it was closing its branch on The Square in Market Harborough earlier this year.

Joules, which has its headquarters in the town, has submitted an application to convert the bank into a retail unit.

The move is set to be considered by Harborough District Council.

The application comes after a series of recent bank closures in the town.

In February a new banking hub was announced, with the council saying its Symington Building would host Cash Access UK on a temporary basis until a permanent home could be found.