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In the Chino Valley district, 26,000 students are spread over 34 schools.

The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is the city's oldest park and sits at its centre, spread over 14 acres.

Nine years ago, when an aging oil pipeline ruptured near the coast of Santa Barbara County, an inky darkness spread over the waters.

The case involves an unprecedented catalogue of 115 allegations spread over 14 seasons, including multiple charges of subverting the regulations by failing to provide accurate financial information.

But there are a couple of problems with his claim, the first of which is that the state pension will not rise until April and the £460 will be spread over the following year.