In uk.sci.weather on Thu, 22 Jul 2004 at 23:22:38, Pete B wrote :

There has been nothing here in Malvern this afternoon or evening, not a drop
of rain since the steady rain this morning, no lightning seen or thunder
heard.

Several heavy showers here though, not far away from you - one including
some faint thunder.
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Paul Hyett, Cheltenham