Kielder in Northumberland holds the dubious honour of being the British village furthest from a cash machine. Manager Martin Lively says: 'If you get pedalling now and don't dawdle, you can get to the Bellingham cash machine in 90 minutes.' At least the Post Office survivesFor those who are very flexible on timings and who don't prefer the anonymity of an ATM, the post office offers another option. Unlike banks in the area, the post office has survived thanks to tight regulation – something sorely needed to preserve access to cash. The shop in which the post office stands was closed years ago.

Source: Daily Mail March 05, 2023 02:52 UTC