A power cut in Gloucestershire has caused almost 700 homes to be without power.

Western Power Distribution apologised for the disruption in a statement on their Twitter page which impacts the GL18 area.

Around 685 property owners in Newent lost power shortly after 8.15pm tonight (Wednesday, May 20) with the outage expected to carry on until around 10pm.

A statement on WPD's Twitter read: "There is currently a power cut in Newent GL18.

We are working on the issue and we estimate to have the power restored by 22:00. Apologies for any inconvenience."

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The GL18 postcode covers Newent and Dymock just outside of Gloucester and shortly after the power outage was announced, more than 400 property owners had their power restored according to WDP's website.

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