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In pictures: Britain's Arctic weather

Audlem in Cheshire (Picture: Amy)

Wintry weather descended on parts of Britain on Thursday. Snow fell at Audlem in Cheshire (Picture: Amy).

Rhos on Sea, Wales (Picture: Colin Hazelden)

The bizarre site of snow on the beach greeted residents of Rhos on Sea (Picture: Colin Hazelden).

Kemnay, Aberdeenshire (Picture: Helen Copus)

Scotland bore the brunt of the icy blast. This picture was taken by Helen Copus at Kemnay, Aberdeenshire.

Poole, Dorset (Picture: Colin Dilley)

Colin Dilley took this picture of the Turlin Moor at Poole in Dorset.

Alford, Aberdeenshire (Picture: Kate Usher)

"I took this photo whilst out walking the dogs near my house in Alford, Aberdeenshire," said Kate Usher.

Trent and Mersey Canal, Rode Heath (Picture: Mike Armston)

This wintry scene of the Trent and Mersey Canal, at Rode Heath, was taken by Mike Armston.

Crugybar, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire (Picture: Rick Andrews)

"This was the weather we woke up to in Crugybar, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire," said Rick Andrews.

A farm at Fraserburgh (Picture: Rick Holden)

Richard Holden took this shot of his farm near Fraserburgh.

Pen-y-Fan, taken from Ponsticill reservoir (Picture:Steve Booth)

Pen-y-Fan, taken from Ponsticill reservoir, was shot by Steve Booth.





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