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5. Hardest Lancashire primary schools
The 15 Lancashire primary schools that were the hardest to get into this year (2025/26) | Google Maps
6. School cat
The black cat named Ted decided he wanted to educate himself at Lancaster Lane Primary School | Lancaster Lane Primary School Photo: Lancaster Lane Primary School
7. Supercomputer predicts Championship table
Opta's supercomputer predicted how the final Championship table would look | Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images
8. Flooding
Severe flooding trapped cars in Croston Road, Lostock Hall | National World Neil Cross Photo: National World Neil Cross
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