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Power cut affecting Whitstable and nearby areas

CT5 4BS, CT5 4SD, CT5 4BQ, CT5 4BG, CT5 4

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

Started

25 Oct, 13:46

Customers affected

~6 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 27 Oct, 17:40

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We were investigating an overhead electricity line fault which caused a power cut in the local area.

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

CT5 4BS, CT5 4SD, CT5 4BQ, CT5 4BG, CT5 4

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Latest updates

  • 27 Oct, 14:14

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by LV OH Network Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this, but we are sorry we can't give you a time for the restoration of supply at present. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 27 Oct, 14:34

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by LV OH Network Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 27-OCT-2026 16:30. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 27 Oct, 16:04

    Power cut reported

    We are aware of an incident caused by LV OH Network Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 27-OCT-2026 18:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 27 Oct, 17:49

    Power restored

    We are aware of an incident caused by LV OH Network Fault affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 27-OCT-2026 18:00. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

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