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A report to councillors recommends that Skelton Newby Hall Church of England Primary School should close in August.

“We already have people at the door checking IDs, so it’s just another step of the process,” said Peter Bayne, a co-owner of D.C. bars Franklin Hall, Church Hall and Penn Social, the giant sports bar in Penn Quarter.

And before you know it, the concert hall, church, rec center or school auditorium fills with the triumphant sound of one of the most beloved musical works of the season: Handel’s “Hallelujah” chorus.

While the Queen and some figures will be kept for future events, about 600 items have already been sold - from 50p to £50 - raising money for the village hall, church and community projects.

Less than half an hour later police were called to Cann Hall church, about a mile and a half away in Leytonstone.