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Keeping cool after a winter of 55 days of rain

Keeping cool after a winter of 55 days of rain
BBC England Tuesday 28 July 2026, 09:25 UTC 1 min read
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The head teacher at a primary school keeps cool at a fete by being soaked in the stocks.

The head teacher at a primary school keeps cool at a fete by being soaked in the stocks.
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