Photographers capture stunning Northern Lights

Photographers across the North East and Cumbria have captured last night's amazing display of the Northern Lights.

Excited onlookers have shared photos of the lights, also known as the aurora borealis, right across the country.

The aurora is expected to dazzle the region, as well as the rest of the UK, again on Saturday night.

Here are some of the best photos we've received so far.

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