1.   Effects of school closure on material existence of community.

2.   School closures have seriously affected educational provision.

3.   The debate about school closures has been simmering among locals for years.

4.   Staff turnover has been high in the last few years as school closure has loomed closer.

5.   In the original submission the deputy head felt that the impending school closure was a strong argument for receiving the money.

6.   School closures such as The Avenue Comprehensive in Newton Aycliffe and mergers like Boynton and Hustler Schools in Middlesbrough created windfall savings.

7.   Last week, for example, in addition to the school closures, scores of domestic flights were canceled because of poor visibility.

8.   A ministry spokeswoman said they had no figures on school closures.