However, there was a measure of support for closing some properties in order to safeguard others.

BBC: Public favours Dumfries and Galloway Council wage cuts

Though the Obama Administration failed to meet its top priority executive order of closing Guantanamo within one year, it continues to stress closure.

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Liberal Democrat AM, Aled Roberts asked whether or not they were closing services to people in order to balance the books.

BBC: Public Accounts Committee

The severe weather has led to a number of schools closing or opening later in order to allow extra time for the teachers to arrive.

BBC: Warning as severe weather continues

Here are some tools, not necessarily listed in order of preference or quality, to help you through to the closing ceremony on August 12.

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