Your incredible photos of stunning lightning display over Shropshire and Mid Wales

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Published 28th May 2026, 10:26 GMT

Updated 28th May 2026, 13:26 GMT

A stunning lightning show lit up the skies over Shropshire

Thunder came to Shropshire overnight and brought with it a spectacular lightshow.

Shropshire Star readers have captured some incredible photos and video of the lightning over Shropshire and Mid Wales overnight.

See some of the best below, and email yours to [email protected]

1. Purple skies over Telford

Amy Kirwan

2. Over Stirchley, Telford

Photo: Jase Garton

3. Bolt from the blue

Photo: Kelly Hollier

4. Forden towards Berriew

Photo: Wendy Evans Harries

Shropshire Lightning

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