Power cuts across these Leeds areas affected more than 2,000 homes - what Northern Powergrid says

Power cuts have been reported in Leeds today - and Northern Powergrid has issued advice to residents.
By Alex Evans
Published 20th Mar 2019, 11:07 BST
Updated 20th Mar 2019, 14:03 BST
A power cut has hit homes across LeedsA power cut has hit homes across Leeds
A power cut has hit homes across Leeds

Power cuts have been reported by Northern Powergrid in three areas of Leeds: Beeston, Headingley and Morley.

The situation in Beeston

The power cut in Beeston was first reported at about 11.47am.

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The Powergrid team says that 2,390 homes were affected and that the reason for the power cut is 'an unexpected problem with the cables or equipment' in the area.

Power has now returned.

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The situation in Headingley

The power cut in Headingley was first reported at 8.38am.

The power has been switched off for safety purposes while engineers work on the cables and equipment in the area.

About 30 homes were affected.

Electricity is now back.

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The situation in Morley

The power cut in Morley was first reported at 9.46am.

The issue is affecting fewer than 10 homes.

The problem has been caused by 'an unexpected problem with the electricity cable' in the area.

Power service is now back up.

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