Power cut affecting Bournemouth and nearby areas

What happened?

We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 399 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 are on the way and will arrive in the area at 11:20 02/11/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 15:00 02/11/2026.<br/><br/>We've had reports of an overhead power line coming down. While the network is designed to automatically turn off if this happens, it's vital for you, your family, and pets to stay well back from any damaged equipment. Our engineers know exactly where the problem is and are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the wire and get your power back on. These types of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<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 'UG5344'

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

BH8 0AE, SO41 5SR, SO42 7PD, SO42 7WA, SO42 7WB, SO42 7WD, SO42 7WE, SO42 7WF, SO42 7WG, SO42 7WH, SO42 7WJ, SO42 7WL, SO42 7WN, SO42 7WP, SO42 7WQ, SO42 7WR, SO42 7WS, SO42 7WT, SO42 7WU, SO42 7WW, SO42 7WX, BH8 0, SO41 5, SO42 7

Latest updates

• 02 Nov, 10:55

  Power cut reported

• 02 Nov, 10:58

  Power cut reported

  We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 399 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 are on the way and will arrive in the area at 11:20 02/11/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by .<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead 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 'UG5344'

• 02 Nov, 11:05

  Power cut reported

• 02 Nov, 11:08

  Power cut reported

  We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 399 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 are on the way and will arrive in the area at 11:20 02/11/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 15:00 02/11/2026.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead 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 'UG5344'

• 02 Nov, 11:13

  Power cut reported

  We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 399 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 are on the way and will arrive in the area at 11:20 02/11/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 15:00 02/11/2026.<br/><br/>We've had reports of an overhead power line coming down. While the network is designed to automatically turn off if this happens, it's vital for you, your family, and pets to stay well back from any damaged equipment. Our engineers know exactly where the problem is and are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the wire and get your power back on. These types of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<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 'UG5344'

• 02 Nov, 11:15

  Power cut reported