Confused? You will be! Bank bosses were baffled when new signs went up outside their branch.

The old Lloyds bank on the High Street, Southend, suddenly ended up in Victoria Avenue, according to the new sign.

The re-branding was due to be completed yesterday to unify the corporate identity of Lloyds and TSB.

However, a bank spokeswoman said the sign would "be resolved as soon as possible".

Bosses of Lloyds TSB have pledged the new name will not mean branch closures.

Mix-up - Samantha Norton from Rochford is confused by the sign

Picture: MAXINE CLARKE

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