Power outages around the world (Page 6)
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The first compensation cheques for hundreds of thousands of people hit by power cuts caused by Storm Arwen have been posted out, a power firm has said. The storm on 26 November knocked out power for more than 240,000 customers in the North East and Cumbria.
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Power cut in Rossendale
More than 1,200 properties in and around Rossendale were without electricity after a power cut. Service was later restored.
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Storm Arwen power cuts
Some of those who lost power due to Storm Arwen will have to wait at least two more days to be reconnected, electricity companies have said. About 30,000 households have spent five nights without power so far since gusts of nearly 100mph hit parts of the UK. The energy companies said they had reconnected about a million homes. Energy regulator Ofgem said it would examine the speed of energy companies' responses and the resilience of the UK power network in extreme weather.
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More than 500 homes left without power
More than 500 homes and businesses were without power in Consett. Northern Powergrid have shared an update saying that while 951 people have had their power restored, 536 are still without in the DH8 postcode.
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More than 300 homes hit by power cut
A power cut originally affected 670 homes in the area between Great Fransham, Bittering and Brakefield Green.
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Three nights without electricity
After three nights without electricity, residents in the parts of Scotland worst affected by Storm Arwen are growing weary.
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Power cut safety advice issued
A spokesman for Electricity North West said that They were investigating the issue, that caused the power cut.
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Power cut in Tonge Moor
A total of 255 customers were affected in the transport bosses have urged motorists to approach the junction of Crompton Way and Tonge Moor Road with caution.
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Power cut in Stockport
Hundreds of homes have been left without electricity after a power cut in Stockport. More than 500 properties in areas with a SK3 and SK4 postcode have been left with no power this morning.
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Power restored in Manchester
Electricity restored after 7,000 properties across Salford and Manchester lose power
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Thousands plunged into darkness
Homes and businesses in L1 and L8 hadn't electricity after a power cut. SP Energy Networks said they had no advance warning of the blackout, which they became aware of at around 6pm. The power cut also caused issues to trains, with Merseyrail being forced to start trains from Moorfields due to power supply problems.
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Power cuts after windy weather
Power cuts lasting several hours are being faced by people in the Stamford and Bourne areas after sudden high-speed winds hit the area.
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Power cut in Cardiff, Bristol, Newport
Power went out across Wales and south-west England as children were out trick or treating for Halloween
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Power cut to impact three postcodes
This comes due to works set to be undertaken by utilities company Electricity North West around Whitefield on November 5. A total of seven homes across three Bury postcodes are set to be without power for a short time.
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Power cut to hit eight Bolton postcodes
A Power cut is planned for next week, which will impact homes across eight Bolton postcodes. This comes due to works set to be undertaken by utility's company Electricity North West in the borough on October 26. A total of 26 homes across eight postcodes are set to be without power for a short time.
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Power cut in Bury
More than 1,400 properties have been left without electricity this morning after a power cut in Bury. The problem is affecting houses and businesses in the BL0 postcode in the Ramsbottom area, Electricity North West said. 1,431 properties in total have been hit by the power cut. Engineers are currently on their way to fix the problem.
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Norwich hit by power outage
A power outage affected parts of Norfolk today. Around 528 customers in and around Lenwade, Easton and other villages in the area were impacted following a faulty underground electricity cable which caused an area wide power cut.
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Power cut affected over 4,000 homes
Power cut affected over 4,000 homes in Sunderland and County Durham. Crews were working to restore service.
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Unexpected power cut
Several Aylesbury homes were left without power due to a cut affecting large parts of town. Street lights, traffic controls and the power throughout homes in Aylesbury was impacted.
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Frizington power cut
More than 100 homes without power for almost 12 hours in Frizington. A spokesman for the energy supplier said: "This power cut has been caused by an unexpected incident with the underground cable that provides electricity to your home or business.
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Power cut in Gravesend hits town centre
A power cut is affecting hundreds of businesses and homes in Gravesend town centre. It is understood an underground electricity cable faulted on the high voltage network, causing an area wide power cut.
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Haverhill homes left without electricity
Almost 2,000 homes have been left without electricity following a power cut in Haverhill. According to UK Power Networks 1,722 customers and 11 post codes have been affected by the power cut.
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Without electricity after power cut in village
Hundreds of people were left without electricity after a power cut in Wrexham. A couple of hours later was restored.