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Power cut affecting Newhaven and nearby areas

BN9 9RN, BN9 9AY, BN9 9AE, BN9 9AB, BN9 9AA and 2 more postcodes

UK Power Networks Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

23 Oct, 07:13

Customers affected

~35 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 23 Oct, 10:15

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

Our engineers had to redirect power due to a fault on the electricity network.

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

BN9 9RN, BN9 9AY, BN9 9AE, BN9 9AB, BN9 9AA, BN9 9AD, BN9 9

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Latest updates

  • 23 Oct, 07:22

    Power cut reported

    We are currently experiencing problems with the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers have attended the fault, and have made an emergency repair to restore power to as many premises as possible. It is our intention to return to make a permanent repair as soon as we can. I'm sorry, but we can't give you a time for this at present. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 23 Oct, 07:48

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by 11kV OH Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 23-OCT-2026 10:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 23 Oct, 07:58

    Power cut reported

    We are currently experiencing problems with the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers have attended the fault, and have made an emergency repair to restore power to as many premises as possible. It is our intention to return to make a permanent repair as soon as we can. I'm sorry, but we can't give you a time for this at present. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 23 Oct, 08:18

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by 11kV OH Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 23-OCT-2026 10:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 23 Oct, 10:09

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by 11kV OH Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 23-OCT-2026 11:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 23 Oct, 10:19

    Power restored

    We are aware of an incident caused by 11kV OH Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 23-OCT-2026 11:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 23 Oct, 14:31

    Power restored

    We are aware of an incident caused by HV Fault Rest by Switching Only affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 23-OCT-2026 11:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

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