Dozens of homes in Sandbach were left without electricity today (Friday) after a power cut.

SP Energy Networks say they had no advance warning and first became aware of it at 2.47 pm but say they hope to have power restored by 5 pm.

A spokesperson said: "There is a power cut affecting the CW11 postcode area of Sandbach.

"Our engineers have arrived on site and will work to restore your electricity supply as quickly and as safely as possible.

"We expect the power to be restored by 5:00pm.

"We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience."

SP Energy Networks say the latest updates can be found on their website www.spenergynetworks.co.uk.