A bank branch will close for one month to allow for "essential maintenance" work to take place.

HSBC in North Street, Brighton, will shut its doors from 4.30pm on April 30 until the morning of May 23.

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A spokesman for the bank said: "We're closing for a little while for essential maintenance.

"We're sorry we need to close this branch for improvements."

Customers have been told the nearest alternative banks are in Worthing or Eastbourne.