Restored Ref: INCD-826421-A

Power cut affecting North Shields and nearby areas

Name: Power cut affecting North Shields and nearby areas
Start: 2026-10-21T09:47:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-21T14:26:37.455Z
Location: North Shields

NE29 7SB, NE29 7XP, NE29 7XE, NE29 7QR, NE29 7RT and 7 more postcodes

Northern Powergrid Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

21 Oct, 10:47

Customers affected

~12 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 21 Oct, 15:26

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We've had to switch off the power for safety purposes whilst our engineers work on the cables and equipment that serves your area. We appreciate your patience and understanding

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

NE29 7SB, NE29 7XP, NE29 7XE, NE29 7QR, NE29 7RT, NE29 6BN, NE29 7QZ, NE29 7RR, NE29 7QT, NE29 7SA, NE29 7, NE29 6

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Latest updates

21 Oct, 10:59

Power cut reported

We are aware of a power cut in your area. As this was an unplanned power cut, we’re sorry we were unable to give you advanced warning it was going to happen.
21 Oct, 15:26

Power restored

We are aware of a power cut in your area. As this was an unplanned power cut, we’re sorry we were unable to give you advanced warning it was going to happen.

Still without power? Call 105 free, 24/7, to contact your electricity network operator.

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Last updated: 21 Oct, 15:26.