Ian Yearsley, from the National Tramway Museum, said the cost of renewing the track in the 1930s and the worry that there would not be enough passengers due to the depression, had led to the closure of the former tram system on 3 August 1946.

BBC: Metrolink trams line to Oldham reopens after 60 years

Scientists predict the closure will allow the eco-system to recover and eventually enrich the surrounding area for the benefit of the fishing industry.

BBC: Scallop fishing ban for southern Isle of Man bay

Supermarket Tesco is restructuring its distribution system in the UK with the closure of three centres and the transfer of 2, 000 jobs.

BBC: Tesco transfers 2,000 depot jobs in depot restructure

Police raids on the offices of Megaupload and home of founder Kim Dotcom led to the closure of the file-saving and sharing system.

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Tesco is restructuring its distribution system in the UK, with the closure of three centres - including Harlow - and the transfer of 2, 000 jobs.

BBC: Robert Halfon

The closure is being implemented to allow a disinfection of the water system and a major refurbishment of the heating and water system.

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Hess said that in light of that refinery's closure last year and its ability to buy refined products from outside sources, the terminal system is no longer needed.

WSJ: Hess to sell terminal network, close refinery