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Power cut affecting Seaham and nearby areas

SR7 7TQ, SR7 7QR, SR7 7TH, SR7 7QS, SR7 7TG and 2 more postcodes

Northern Powergrid Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

25 Oct, 11:23

Customers affected

~100 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 26 Oct, 23:50

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

The power cut affecting your property has been caused by an unexpected problem with the cables or equipment that serve your area. If you need to report an emergency, please call 105

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

SR7 7TQ, SR7 7QR, SR7 7TH, SR7 7QS, SR7 7TG, SR7 7TL, SR7 7

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Latest updates

  • 26 Oct, 18:15

    Power cut reported

    Our team are on their way to investigate the problem causing your power cut and work as quickly as possible to get the power back on.

  • 26 Oct, 23:50

    Power restored

    Our team are on their way to investigate the problem causing your power cut and work as quickly as possible to get the power back on.

This power cut may be eligible for compensation. It ran 12 hours or more with 100 customers still affected at that point, under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards scheme. See how to make a compensation claim.

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

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Last updated: 26 Oct, 23:50.