Lightning hits UK: In pictures

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Thunder and lightning wakes up UK

Below is a selection of some of the best images of the spectacular lightning show seen across the UK overnight.

Lightning, BlackpoolImage source, Stephen Cheatley
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Stephen Cheatley captured this dramatic scene over Blackpool Tower, tweeting: 'I can't believe I got this shot!'

Lightning, WimbledonImage source, BBC Sport
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A static camera on Wimbledon's "Henman Hill" caught this striking shot of lightning illuminating London

Lightning, Wednesfield, WolverhamptonImage source, Brett Critchley
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As storms travelled north across the country, lightning bolts turned night to day. (Wednesfield, Wolverhampton)

Lightning, New Providence Wharf, LondonImage source, Rico Yip
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Despite the ferocity of the storms there has been no reported damage. (New Providence Wharf, London)

Lightning, BournemouthImage source, Mark Pelleymounter
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Thunder and heavy downpours struck from the south coast of England to southern and western Scotland. (Bournemouth)

Lightning in Whiteparish, WiltshireImage source, Derek Wood
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Whiteparish, Wiltshire

Lightning, Canary WharfImage source, Daniel Jameson
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Canary Wharf, London

Lightning, Tring, HertfordshireImage source, Brendon Jones
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An impressive strike caught in Tring, Hertfordshire

Lightning strike, Mitcham, south LondonImage source, Steve Gibbs
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Mitcham, south London

Lightning, East Putney, LondonImage source, Les Marsh
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East Putney, London

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