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Restored Ref: UC9936

Power cut affecting Dorchester and nearby areas

DT1 1GA, DT1 1QR, DT1 1QS, DT1 1QT, DT1 1QW and 86 more postcodes

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

20 Oct, 01:04

Customers affected

~195 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 20 Oct, 03:06

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 195 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 06:00 20/10/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our underground network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UC9936'

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

DT1 1GA, DT1 1QR, DT1 1QS, DT1 1QT, DT1 1QW, DT1 1QX, DT1 1QZ, DT1 1RD, DT1 1RZ, DT1 1TY, DT1 2BT, DT1 2EN, DT1 2EW, DT1 2HJ, DT1 2HN, DT1 2HQ, DT1 2HW, DT1 2QJ, DT1 2QW, DT1 2QX, DT1 2QY, DT1 2RU, DT1 2RY, DT1 2RZ, DT1 2TQ, DT1 3SX, DT1 3WD, DT2 8BL, DT2 8NP, DT2 9DU, DT2 9EY, DT2 9EZ, DT2 9GB, DT2 9GF, DT2 9HA, DT2 9HB, DT2 9HY, DT2 9HZ, DT2 9JD, DT2 9JF, DT2 9JG, DT2 9JH, DT2 9JJ, DT2 9JL, DT2 9JN, DT2 9JP, DT2 9JQ, DT2 9JR, DT2 9JS, DT2 9JT, DT2 9JU, DT2 9JX, DT2 9JY, DT2 9JZ, DT2 9LA, DT2 9LB, DT2 9LD, DT2 9LE, DT2 9LF, DT2 9LH, DT2 9LY, DT2 9PP, DT2 9PR, DT2 9PS, DT2 9PT, DT2 9TD, DT2 9TG, DT2 9TU, DT2 9TW, DT3 4BN, DT3 4BP, DT3 4BT, DT3 4BU, DT3 4BW, DT3 4BZ, DT3 4EL, DT3 4EN, DT3 4EP, DT3 4EW, DT3 4HW, DT3 4LG, DT3 5QB, DT3 5QE, DT3 5QF, DT1 1, DT1 2, DT1 3, DT2 8, DT2 9, DT3 4, DT3 5

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Latest updates

  • 20 Oct, 02:24

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 195 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by . If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our underground network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UC9936'

  • 20 Oct, 02:26

    Power cut reported

  • 20 Oct, 02:29

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 195 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 06:00 20/10/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our underground network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UC9936'

  • 20 Oct, 03:06

    Power restored

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 195 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 06:00 20/10/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our underground network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UC9936'

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